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Elegant1850's Garden District, Gated Parking, Courtyard
New Orleans, LA

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9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 124 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place.
Great place!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

danielle b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
I’ve never stayed in such an old house so I wasn’t expecting the toilets to be so sensitive and the water pressure to be pretty non existent. The shower water went off a few times while we were showering. But I’d recommend replacing the shower curtains. They weren’t that clean. The house was nice and the garden area was pretty. Loved having an off street parking spot. The house worked great for our friends and family!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House in Extremely Walkable Neighborhood
We stayed here on a trip for three adult siblings to visit NOLA with their 70+ year old mother to celebrate her birthday. The house is set up great for this type of group - all of the bedrooms have their own attached full bathroom, and even the living room has a full bathroom - which is a quirk that is obviously based on the fact that this property used to be a bed and breakfast (the rooms still have nameplates on the doors). But that means this house has a nice and spacious kitchen and extra room for big gatherings. Plus, Magazine Street is supremely walkable, with tons of restaurants within half a mile of this house (and more a short drive away - either by your car or by uber/lyft). I will definitely try to stay here on future trips to the Big Easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alice L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great garden district place
Pros: great location, spacious, very clean, super prompt maintenance, lots of NOLA character. Off street parking was great. Coffeemaker broke and a new one was provided immediately, as was a fan for one warmer bedroom. Cons: water pressure in several bathrooms was nonexistent…showers were not usable and we had to wash hair leaning over tub. A couple of us lived in the lower garden district and we did not find this typical of old houses. The AC in all bedrooms reset to 83 F in the middle of the night…we learned that this couldn’t be changed so every night we woke up so hot and had to adjust thermostat at least once. Overall, great place—it’d be perfect if the showers were working and the AC stayed on all night!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tulane grad stay
Everything great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House and Location
Loved staying in this house and area. Made me feel like part of New Orleans. It was in walking distance of a coffee shop, great breakfast and brunch place called Surreys, trolley was a few blocks away. Also ate dinner at Lulus and it was wonderful. All bedrooms were spacious and had great beds. Just a heads up about front bedroom, if you like dark quiet places to sleep this room isn’t for you. We didn’t think about it but it was still great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family's First Mardi Gras
This house was amazing. Its location provided ease to access all the cities amenities and had great local restaurants and things to do with easy walking distance. I would highly recommend this house. The owner was nice and the property manager Paul was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Trip 2022
The description and the photos are spot on. We had some confusion with the door keys and the check out time, but the owner was able to clear up the check-out time for us the morning of. It's a great place to stay for a weekend in New Orleans. We'd stay here again anytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home, great location!
We really enjoyed our stay. The home is in a great location in the city. The home itself is beautiful and very comfortable. We highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property right on Magazine Street with wonderful NOLA antique charm!
Loved our stay at this charming property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kyle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
All Good Except The Plumbing
Great location, accurately described. Courtyard was a great place to hang out. Water pressure was terrible, toilets were iffy, showers were mostly claw-foot tubs with an icky curtain that you touched constantly. Also the front and back doors were laughably bad and hard to open/close completely. That said, the house was good for our group and I probably would return if I needed somewhere for a group to stay... we'd just know to take turns and only use the two modern showers.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for families or couples!
Each bedroom has a private bath!! Kitchen is well equipped. Patio is a great gathering place. Easy communication with owner. I’ll stay there next time I’m in NOLA!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chad A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool place in great location.
Love the history of the place. It is very charming and had no problems accommodating our group (2 couples and 2 singles) as we were in town for a conference. Location is close to many restaurants and within walking distance of the river, French Quarter etc. We did not have a car and never used a taxi. It is a 100 plus year old house and if you are expecting somethig shiny and new this is not the place for you. The beds are comfortable and check in and out was a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location! Location! Location!
We had a NOLA wedding just down the street in Magazine. This was perfect for that - and convenient to all of our other weekend activities. Super nice owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Amanda C., Pensacola

Could have been great, but it wasn't...
This was a bad experience from the moment we got to the house. We arrive at 5:15 pm. There were (full) trash bags, cleaning supplies and sheets all over the kitchen table and floor, the washer was running, and the house was 88° downstairs; 94° upstairs. When contacting the phone numbers provided (the owner) did respond immediately. There was "miscommunication " with the owner and housekeeping. Housekeeping said she was told no one would be checking in until Thursday (we checked in on Sunday) Housekeeping came back to the house and had everything "almost " complete (we told her we would finish the laundry) at 9 p.m. We went to bed with the house still at 82°. It was not stated anywhere that the owner controls the a/c, but she does. When we finally got the house cooled below 80°, the next morning all a/c panels were changed to 83°. This happened every day (5 days) She did call someone out to "fix" the a/c, but the a/c man told us, " There is nothing wrong with this a/c unit or panel. It is controlled by wifi and it is set accordingly; by the owner. I guess she just called me out here to make you feel better." We spent the rest of our first night trying to get the internet and cable to work. We followed the directions on our email. After all of that failed, we called Cox, as the directions stated. After being on hold,on the phone in general, for 25+ mins, we were told the wifi username and password were not what was stated on our email. Apparently, it had been changed long ago, just not updated on our instructions. Going to bed that night, I stepped on a nail sticking out of the floor at the entrance of the master bedroom. The nail punctured the heel of my foot, blood everywhere. I made the owner aware. She thanked me; however, around the nail there was a lining of where a piece of tape once was. This made me believe the nail was already brought to someone's attention, but nothing was done about it.After refunding me for "part" of the first day, I received my detailed bill today and she charged me $375 for an additional guest. Everything in this listing states 10 guest are allowed. I had 10. Period. I never once said how many guest were coming because that was never asked; however, THREE different places in this listing states TEN guest. It also states for "additional guest " there is a fee of $25. This does not add up to $375. The owner also entered the house when she knew were gone. This was more of a nightmare than a vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Alejandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worst experience ever, poor management
House was advertised for 5 bedrooms and I was only able to use 3 due to A/C not working, manager sent a guy who was obviously drunk to get me a CD portable A/C unit but he just left it in the kitchen after trying to open bedroom Window. They only sent one unit when it was 2 bedrooms without A/C
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
Hello- my apologies- It was a holiday weekend, and got the call at night--the AC was working prior to that wkd- miraculously we did find a loaner AC, but only 1 unit for that wkd....We are definitely under pressure being short staffed during this time.. I am happy to give you a discount for a future stay to take care of you- even with us discounting that holiday weekend for you. Carrie

10/10 Excellent

Judith R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
We loved the location of this house. We aged from 22-85! We rented a van so the parking was perfect. It was a beautiful walking area! It was close to drive in to The French Quarter and Bourbon Street. Everyone had their own bed and bath!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carl F., Minneapolis, MN (USA)

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfectly Positioned & Fun Getaway!
My family of five had the pleasure of staying for a week at Carrie's Magazine location in the heart of the Lower Garden District and within easy walking distance of the entire Garden District. We had a blast! This location and property let us sink into the feel of New Orleans and the Garden District the moment we stepped across the threshold. From the backyard, easy, secure, off-street parking, the balcony looking over Magazine street, being a part of a block of row houses, high ceilings, and easy access to great restaurants and grocery stores, if you're looking for a New Orleans experience without the craziness/noise of the French Quarter this is your place. The location is not corporate in anyway, but has everything you would need in terms of the kitchen, bedrooms, appliances, etc. It has its quirks (two bedrooms accessible only through outside breezeways because its NOLA, some showers in bathtubs), but they are easy to figure out and we honestly enjoy being in a place that feels like a home and not a cookie cutter hotel. Communication with Carrie and her team was exceptional. When we return to NOLA we would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Reston S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Bachelorette Weekend
It was a dream to rent this amazing house for the weekend from Carrie! She made check-in a seamless process and even let us arrive early in order to decorate around the house for our friend that is getting married :) We LOVED the location and all the cool details of the house, especially the turtles in the pond just outside. The balcony upstairs was terrific for people-watching, and everyone in our group had an amazing time. Thank you for a fun memorable weekend, Carrie!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2023
So happy you loved it! And now that you're a customer- you get the "Family Rate" at any of my other homes in NOLA, Austin, TX, Wimberley Hill Country TX, or Breckenridge, Colorado!!! Carrie's Cool Properties

10/10 Excellent

Mark R., Beaumont

Liked: Cleanliness
Engineer Approved
The property was great for our work retreat. It's well placed within walking distance to many excellent restaurants and attractions. Our group was very satisfied with our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chad D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rented this spot for a central gather spot for our family Christmas. Plenty of space and amenities!
This property was a great middle of town location. The experience was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Laure H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion in NOLA
Great old house. Convenient to the Vieux Carré. Mojo coffee house steps away. The kids enjoyed the turtles. It was perfect for our big family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tonia C., Redford

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, despite the intrusion of Barry
The house was perfect for the group! It's a beautiful old home. The set up took a hot second to get used to with 2 of the bedrooms being accessible from the outside, but it was perfect. The onsite parking ended up being great because there was one guest who did have a vehicle. There are some cool restaurants and shops within walking distance, a grocer that isn't very far at all, Delmonico's is a short walk away, the convention center, if your stay means going there, is a very short drive. I would definitely stay in the house again if a future visit requires the space. Oh, and the turtle was present!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Lori M.

Magazine Street Home
Great location. Very easy to get to the freeway. 15 minute drive to the Quarter. House was large enough to accomodate my party of 11. Carrie's check in and check out process were oth smooth and easy. Couple of negatives, but they would be easy fixes. Floor in downstairs bathroom around tub was dirty. My son cleaned it up before walking in the bathroom. Two chairs in the kitchen were broken, one collapsed on my husband when he sat down and he isn't a big guy, the other the back was broken which we found when it scratched my niece. Lastly the upstairs outside bedroom TV didn't work. That said, the house was awesome. The gardens were a great way to sit and enjoy the evening. My grandkids loved feeding the turtles. It was nice having the laundry onsite. All-in-all a great trip. Thanks Carrie!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Magazine Street
Absolutely loved the upper front bedroom with street balcony- wonderful for sitting out in the evening (or anytime for that matter). The back patio was marvelous with jasmine and gardenia - and the two cats and turtles. We had such a good time in NOLA overall but this house let us pretend we were natives just a bit. Very comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela H., Arlington, Texas, USA

Great location with lots of room!
Each room and bathroom is oversized so there’s plenty of room! The location was great for us, within walking distance to the convention center and plenty of great coffee, food & beer places! The house itself is old and so if you’re a stickler for perfection or super cleanliness, this probably isn’t for you. If it you appreciate character, history and location then it’s a win! Overall, great stay and I would stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny J., Minneapolis, MN

Nice house, great location
Really enjoyed this vrbo. The house is huge and really loves the # of bathrooms. The 2 rooms that aren’t connected to the main house are perfect if people want to go to bed earlier. The area is really cute and you can walk to restaurants and bars easily!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Deby W.

Lovely home, great area!
We had some challenges due to some physical disabilities, but overall, this was a great home with plenty of bathrooms for 12 people! We enjoyed the large table in the kitchen. There is no walk-in shower, however, the bathrooms were HUGE! It is within walking distance to the WWII Museum and some great cafes. I would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Great house in great location. We loved the architecture of the house and area.
We had 11 and fit us nicely. Great house in s great area. Nice coffee shop one house down. Great local restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Philip F.

Great stay in a beautiful home in inviting Garden District
We had a lovely stay in this slightly tired but still beautiful Garden District home. The courtyard and master bedroom terrace invited us to enjoy the sunshine with plenty of places to sit and share time together. There were a few places that could use some work like the dead koi floating with the turtles in the pond, an exposed cord in a kitchen outlet, knotted bedding in the living room, and some musty smells in the two outside bedrooms. Nonetheless, the spacious and well stocked kitchen made making a Thanksgiving (!!) Dinner fairly easy for our big group of 13 and we were even able to sit down for a shared feast at the kitchen tables put together. An oven that struggled to start was attended to very quickly by the property manager- averting any pre-meal stress. We would definitely recommend this lovely giant because of its character and charm and it was a great overall stay for our combined families at Thanksgiving.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W.

Overall great stay, good location
Pros Loved this area. I was hesitant to stay anywhere but French Quarter, where I stayed before but I’m so glad I did. It felt safe, less crowded and great shops and restaurants within walking distance. House is large and two rooms are completely separate from the rest allowing for privacy. The living room has a door to close it off if used as a bedroom. The house was well stocked with linens, soap, kitchen items. Check out was easy. The patio was great and it was fun taking care of the cat and turtles. Balcony on front bedroom was great for people watching, even saw a wedding parade. Communication with owner was quick, easy and very attentive. Cons It is not convenient for elderly guests. There was no walk in shower even though it was included in the pics. Plus the stairs are high and narrow. We had to determine the most comfortable room for my 81 year old mom but it did require her to walk outside and up stairs. There is only 2 keys. One more key would make it much easier so the two outside rooms had one as well as main house guests. Overall skip staying in the French Quarter and choose the beautiful garden district.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Great Pink House in New Orleans
We loved our stay at Carrie's beautiful pink house. All four couples enjoyed their private bedroom suites and found them comfortable, quiet and private. The courtyard is a real plus with the friendly cats and unusually responsive turtles in the goldfish pond! We didn't use the kitchen at all as there is a tremendous coffee house steps from the house but it was clean and comfortable. The neighborhood is vibrant and we could easily walk or drive to any number of city destinations. (Check out the Disko Obscura record store five blocks down if you are into vinyl like me). Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Very New Orleans. Had that NOLA vibe.
I was apprehensive and asked lots of questions. Owner/manager graciously answered everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Loved it!
Loved the house! It was perfect for our large group and the location is great. Would certainly rent again. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Steven W.

Lower Garden District | Property ID 476331
My friends and I enjoyed our stay and the property in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans. The location was perfect, only 7 minute Uber ride to hotel hosting our convention and other events. There is a nice coffee shop on the corner across from the property. There were two issues that we had, one being that the A/C unit downstairs was not cooling that well and the other issue was that the oven on the stove was not working. Everything else was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H., New Orleans

The home is fantastic and the courtyard is very large and beautiful. The location is perfect.
Carrie was very helpful and takes great pride in her home. I would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Love this house!
A group of 10 ladies stayed here a few weeks ago and could not have had a better experience! This house is AWESOME! It is in such a great location and the house itself is so cool. Plenty of room for 10 people, we were all very comfortable! Carrie was fabulous to work with. I will definitely be staying here again when I come back to NOLA!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Perfect house and location
Great house with lots of outdoor space on beautiful street in the garden district. Owner and manager were responsive and professional
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Great property and host
A group of us stayed in NOLA for the weekend. House was true to the pictures, in a quiet area, but within a short car ride from the French Quarter. Carrie was a great host. Quick to respond and helpful every step of the way. Everyone in our party was very happy with the accommodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kara L.

Beautiful garden district home
We so enjoyed our stay in this lovely home in the garden district. I stayed with work colleagues for a trade show, and we all had sufficient privacy. (Nobody wants to share a bathroom with a co-worker!) This is an older home, so had a couple of tiny challenges that would be expected in an older home, but nothing big. The location of this home is just perfect - right next to a coffee shop and only blocks away from anything else. The owner and manager were delightful and easy to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K., Seattle, WA

Great location, nice big bedrooms and super homey
The House is in a great location, easy to walk to great restaurants and the convention center, plus close to good places for sight seeing. Each room has its own bathroom and is super comfortable. We had a little trouble because there are only 2 keys and the 2 back rooms each need to be locked from the outside (like a hotel room) so we had to do some finageling in the mornings, which was easy enough to do when we all left around the same time. For a big group, this place is great. We had 3 couples and 2 singles so having the privacy of the large bedrooms was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

jessica m., dallas, texas

Great House
Carrie was very easy to work with from the beginning. The house was very clean, well taken care of, and spacious. It's located in a great area of town with lots of coffee houses, restaurants, shops close by. We walked to the French Quarter from the house as well. Some of the rooms have their own access to outside without having to go through the house which was very convenient, having 10 people during our stay. Overall great stay and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brendon P.

Absolutely Incredible Building and Location
The double beds were .. luxurious .. and the pull outs and murphy beds were very comfy and perfect for sleeping an extra body in each of the 5 larggggge rooms. The courtyard is beautiful and the neighbors are very friendly... Including the two cats and Dave the turtle. The kitchen is a perfect space for a dozen people to comfortably hang out and get ready to go to Bourbon street or wherever you please in the French Quarter. Thank you so much. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

LEON M.

NEW YEAR 2018
AWESOME LOCATION & COMFORTABLE HOME FOR 5 COUPLES. LOTTA PRIVATE PARKING FOR UP TO 4 CARS. USING THE ANCIENT TUBS WAS FUN....LOL!!! THINGS TO WORK ON: WATER PRESSURE. SHOWER HEAD IN DEN BATHROOM. GAS LEAK SMELL IN KITCHEN....MAYBE A COOKING RANGE REPLACEMENT COULD FIX THAT.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Steve W.

Cool house, great neighborhood
The house added to our great stay in New Orleans. Very comfortable for a group of 8 adults and two kids. Especially appreciated the outdoor patio, turtles and cats
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Christine T.

Great Location - Needs some Maintenance
Our party of 6 loved the location but definitely noticed some maintenance issues with the property. 1. The shower in the first floor bathroom (behind the kitchen) was stuck in water saving mode. All we got were trickles of water, and no, I didn't call the maintenance guy. There were other showers that were usable. 2. Hot water in some of the upstair bathrooms never really arrived (we were told it took time) 3. Security on the front door, there really wasn't any. If the door wasn't bolted shut it would swing open, which happened early one morning as one of the guest had a early flight. There are plenty of people walking past at all hours. 4. Towel bars and TP holders were coming out of the wall, light bulbs needed replacing...little things. 5. Generally the back patio was perfect, if a little over grown...it was hard to find the pond at the back of the lot. 6. The location of the house is convenient to both the French Quarter, Magazine Street, and the Garden District 7. The cats were sweet. The turtles were there, but hard to see. All in all, a lovely space.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Kari S.

Cute and spacious!!
It was a great time had by all, great location, and plenty of room for our party of 14. Shower pressure in two of the showers was low. Other then that we were super satisfied. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Highly recommend
Amazing!! Great place! Great host! No issues. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Justin W.

Fantastic
Loved this property! We stayed here while attending a conference, very nice and private rooms. The property is minutes away from the Convention Center, French Quarters, and Downtown. Don't miss out on the juice bar a block away...the food was incredible!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

TED O.

Some of the beds could have been more comfortable. AC worked great which is very important in NOLA
All was good except for some of the beds. Needed to be more comfortable. Also, the downstairs bedroom cannot be accessed without going outside, down two steps and the up three. Was hard for my elderly parents. This wasn't clear in the description. Overall we were satisfied.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017