As Beverly was away, we were met at the cottage by her friend Shannon who was simply....delightful. Shannon was quick to offer invaluable information regarding what sites to see and where to find the most delicious food. Shannon's outgoing personality and enthusiasm for New Orleans set the tone for the duration of our trip. You could not ask for a better hostess. Oh no m'am :)

The cottage is exactly as depicted. No surprises here. If you have a love for the vintage and reclaimed, you will adore this place. The entire home is tastefully decorated down to the last detail and is a joy to return to after a day of site seeing.

The main bedroom is accented with lovely pieces and very spacious. My travelling companions, while initially pleased with the firm mattress in this room, found it uncomfortable after a few nights. The second bedroom is much smaller with a double bed. I found this bed to be extremely comfortable.

The kitchen area is also spacious with a wooden table that easily sits six. The kitchen is well-stocked with basic food and cooking stuffs that allowed us to prepare a few home cooked meals during our 8 day stay.

Our Canadian trio rented the main floor of this cottage (there is a separate suite available for rent upstairs) and therefore had access to the back yard area. When we left for New Orleans, there was still snow was still on the ground in Edmonton. Having this outdoor area to relax in + 29 weather was an unexpected bonus. Long chats over coffee in the morning and wine when we returned home in the yard ... I loved it!

The Treme area is exuding with culture and history. For our group, part of the allure and experience of staying in New Orleans was to stay in such an area. We felt safe in this neighbourhood and had no bad experiences. The neighbourhood children could be heard playing outside regularly and even came over for a quick visit one afternoon :) However, like in any other city, we used common sense when exploring.

I could not be more pleased with our stay in this cottage and our hostess Shannon. Why anyone would stay in a stuffy hotel room when they could enjoy this cultural diversity and experience the warmth of such a home remains a mystery to me. A heartfelt thank you to both Shannon and Beverly.