About the space
Look no further than this charming, historic Uptown 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home only 1/2 block from bustling Oak Street, two blocks from where the streetcars run, and a ten minute walk to the Mississippi River where Carrollton Street meets the breathtakingly beautiful St. Charles Avenue. Known to locals as the Riverbend, this neighborhood has everything you need to experience the magic of New Orleans. From outstanding restaurants to fantastic live music venues, this is a neighborhood where culture bubbles up from the streets. No need for a car... Walk and take the streetcar everywhere from this extremely convenient location. An excursion on the streetcar to the French Quarter will afford you some of the most magnificent scenery in all of New Orleans as you pass by the majestic live oaks and opulent mansions lining this thoroughfare.
Built in 1930, this spacious, classic New Orleans home boasts vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and hand-carved fleur-de-lis. It is one story, so stairs need not be a concern for more mature (or weary) travelers. There are two large living rooms, each with two plush fold down sofas sleepers for additional guests (linens provided). The front living area is open to the kitchen, making it a perfect common area for meal or social time. The kitchen bar offers seating for five in addition to the kitchen table which has seating for four. Additional seating in the living area easily seats eight. The living room at the rear of the house is equipped with a privacy door, allowing children or early evening snoozers to go to sleep behind closed doors without being disturbed by remaining guests who prefer additional socializing. The master bedroom offers a king sized Tempurpedic mattress with queen sized beds in the second and third bedrooms. All beds are made with high quality linens, comforters, and pillows, and all bedrooms are completely private with no shared “loft type” open ceilings or walk through “shotgun” spaces so commonly found in New Orleans. (Note: If utilizing the rear living room's fold down sofas as beds, one does walk through to get to the master bedroom.) With natural light entering every room through the oversized windows, you will enjoy the blackout curtains to facilitate a late morning in bed. There are flatscreen TVs in both living rooms and the master bedroom, a stereo system with top-of-the-line Klipsch speakers, and free high speed internet access. An eight year renovation was completed in February 2017, so you can expect a modern, fully stocked kitchen with all new appliances. A repurposed wooden conference table acts as a countertop in the kitchen, and the renovation included brand new HVAC systems and ceiling fans in each room, offering comfort during our hot summer days. Our inviting rear brick courtyard, created from four original chimneys that were removed from the structure during renovations, offers seating for five and is the perfect place to enjoy a quiet cup of coffee in the morning or as a gathering spot for your group in the evenings to have a glass of wine and share stories of the day's adventures.
Located on mellow Dante Street, just five houses off of Oak Street, you can smell Jacques-Imo’s mouthwatering New Orleans’ style food while sitting on the front porch as it’s only a half block away. Be sure to make dinner reservations well in advance for a Tuesday night, order the shrimp and alligator cheesecake appetizer (yes, it’s a real thing), then walk next door to dance with the locals while watching Grammy award winning Rebirth Brass Band perform at the Maple Leaf Bar. Also around the corner, don't miss dinner at DTB for some of the best food you can put in your mouth! Sample several small and large plates and share it all with the table. Continuing down the street is Oak (wine bar), Ale on Oak (craft beer bar), Truburger, Phobistreaux (Vietnamese), Ajun Cajun, and several art galleries, as well as three coffee shops. (We recommend Zots.) For guests with children, you are about a mile away from the Audubon Park and Zoo, and during the spring and summer months be sure to venture up to Plum Street Snoballs, one of the oldest snoball stands in the city, for a real local treat. We recommend getting yours with condensed milk. (Snowcones are nothing compared to this!)
The brief eight to ten block walk towards the river will take you past several local favorites as well, with choices as varied as the culture of this incredible city. The Camellia Grill, an institution around these parts, is easily the best diner in the city. Satsuma is a farm fresh breakfast option, and Refuel is also a popular choice. Visit Vincent’s (Italian), Mandina's (modern Louisiana fare), Brigston’s (Creole), and Ba-Chi Canteen or Jazmine Café (Vietnamese). If you’re looking for a place for a cocktail, don’t miss New Orleans Daiquiri’s, Cooter Brown’s (order an Abita Andygator, but be careful… they sneak up on you!), or Madigan’s is always a solid choice with their outdoor patio.
