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Exterior
living room with fireplace and french doors leading to porch
first bedroom
rear patio and yard
dining room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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New Orleans, LA
  • Loyola University New Orleans
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Tulane University
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Audubon Zoo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Belle Chasse, LA (BCS-Southern Seaplane)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Freshly renovated with lots of upgrades! Book now for the Summer season!

Wonderful family house fully furnished with all the amenities that you would expect in your own home. Built in 1904 and beautifully restored. Home has nice architectural details such as original plaster moulding, heart-pine hardwood floors, french doors opening to a wonderful porch where you can sit and enjoy a cup of coffee and experience new orleans like a new orleanian !!! Charming home in a classic neighborhood that is convenient to so many attractions such as Audubon park/zoo/golf course/tennis courts. The st. charles ave. street car is a short 3 block walk. Historic Magazine st. is only 6 blocks. Very convenient area with easy access to uptown (Tulane & Loyola universities), carrollton/riverbend, downtown/warehouse district & the historic garden district and french quarter. Hundreds of restaurants within a few minutes. The bedrooms are independent (THIS IS NOT A SHOTGUN HOUSE) and there is a sofa bed which allows for 2 more to sleep (house sleeps 6 total). washer/dryer is inside for your convenience. Home has a fully equipped kitchen with all appropriate cooking utensils, microwave, coffee pot and blender.

Keywords: Single family home/duplex.

Property manager

Stephen Ehlinger

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 23-NSTR-16358, 23-OSTR-17532

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Orleans

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Uptown Historic District, a neighbourhood in New Orleans. Magazine Street and Bourbon Street are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Canal Street and Café du Monde. Check out an event or a game at Caesars Superdome, and consider making time for Audubon Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Orleans, LA

What's nearby

  • Loyola University New Orleans - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tulane University - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Audubon Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Caesars Superdome - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Bourbon Street - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Charles at Joseph Stop - 5 min walk
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 16 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Creole Creamery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Saba - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Domilise's Po-Boys - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Henry's Uptown Bar - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Freshly renovated with lots of upgrades! Book now for the Summer season! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Freshly renovated with lots of upgrades! Book now for the Summer season!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Freshly renovated with lots of upgrades! Book now for the Summer season!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Freshly renovated with lots of upgrades! Book now for the Summer season! located?

Located in Uptown Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Prytania Theatre and Magazine Street. Tulane University and Mississippi River are also within 1 mile (2 km). St. Charles at Joseph Stop is only a 5-minute walk and St. Charles at Nashville Stop is 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 124 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ethan k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is Great

Wife me and friend stayed for jazz fest. The house is old and has old New Orleans house issues which is part of the charm of staying in New Orleans. Great backyard patio. Beds are not so comfortable. However complain about this regularly in rentals. Large layout. Also as it’s an old house the bedroom doors do not close. I mean they don’t even stay part way shut. So you need to enjoy changing with open doors fyi. Great to have grocery and liquor across the street. Neighborhood is safe and lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

JazzFest

Terrific home and location. Great for spending down time with friends
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

This house offered a great location and New Orleans experience. The living room was comfortable and the kitchen had everything that we needed. The location is very convenient, and the grocery store across the street is a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the location

We loved the location and the house but we did not love that the same lockbox code gets used with all the guests. We did not feel safe leaving our valuables in the house when we were out. We were fine at night because of all of the extra locks on the doors. We also had to time out our showers due to limited hot water. The owner was very responsive on all communications with us during the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gerard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed our stay

This was our second time staying at this property. The place was clean. Stephen was very responsive and friendly. I look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Cleanliness detracted from the stay

This house deserves some love. Seems as if the owner/management co. doesn’t visit and the cleaning crew knows it. Pros: good location walking distance to shopping & restaurants, grocery store across the street, nice front porch with seating, nice dining room with large table, off street parking. Cons: moldy air mattress wadded up on the bedroom closet floor, unwashed/food encrusted utensils in the silverware drawer, used/very dirty dishwashing sponge for the sink, prongs from a broken plug protruding from the outlet next to the kitchen sink, all towels in the 1st bathroom were stained/dirty, insect droppings in a trail along the bathroom window sill, couch is stained & dingy despite removable slipcovers, bed pillows when cases were removed were grossly stained, sheets for pullout couch were covered in dust & paint chips. The house was 60 degrees inside when we arrived - we turned on the heat & went to dinner to allow it to warm up. The back bedroom & bath were in better shape, so if you only need 1 bed & bath and won’t be using the kitchen, you’ll probably feel ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neat house with a great location

This is a lovely house in a great location. We plan to stay again the next time we're in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Reece Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location

Almost perfect! Great location in a beautiful uptown area that is safe and close to St Charles Ave and Magazine St where transport and restaurants are; well equipped kitchen; big spacious bedrooms and bathrooms; conveniently opposite a local grocery store. Small imperfections include having bedroom doors that cannot close or are difficult to close, not providing enough toilet paper, and being opposite a cemetery. But overall a most pleasant stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great find

Location was perfect for us and the property manager was extremely accessible and helpful. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Walking Neighborhood

In town for a graduation - love the ability to begin our mornings with a walk to and around Audubon Park. Backyard is lovely for having drinks in the evening and of course the front porch is so inviting. We have stayed at this location before and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Paula-Ann C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, needs refurbishment

First, the good: This is a charming, old home with a very New Orleans feel. We enjoyed the chandeliers, moldings, and large rooms. The location can't be beat. We were in town for our daughter's graduation from Tulane and this was so close to campus and local sites. The grocery store across the street was great. Check-in was easy as was parking for our rental car. Ample towels and linens were provided. I wish the sofa bed had been made up (as we communicated that it would be needed before our arrival), but we found the bedding and made the bed ourselves. Needs improvement: The home requires refurbishment and more detailed cleaning. Those who slept in the master bedroom and sofa bed said the mattresses needed to be replaced. The paint is peeling in several places, furniture coverings and bedding have stains, the curtain rod in the front bathroom is rusty, not all furniture is functional, and there are cobwebs in the closets. There wasn't any soap in the bathrooms as we had expected based on the property listing. Luckily, we had brought soap from home. There also wasn't enough toilet paper for our stay. I messaged the owner to ask for more and didn't hear back, so we purchased some from the grocery store across the street.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary Y.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Property needs a refresh

This is a beautiful old house in a great part of town; however, it is clear that some things have fallen into disrepair and could be improved. The mattresses need to be updated in both bedrooms, the shower curtain in the hall bath was scummy, back porch light was out, dirty window shade in back bedroom, no toaster in kitchen,and backyard patio was in disrepair. It is clear that this property needs a refresh. I had contacted the owner a few months prior about modifying my reservation, and did not hear back until I contacted him again. By that time it was too late. That was frustrating. The grocery across the street was very convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JimAbate J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Uptown

Great location, great place, very helpful host!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Elaina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Charming, great location, responsive property manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Roger S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but getting shabby

Great location Third time we have stayed there. On arrival unit had not been cleaned from previous renters. Called owner and cleaners came out in about 2 hrs. Overall it is a great space and location but is getting somewhat shabby with furnishings. Back bedroom mattress has no support at all and whole unit poorly cleaned with lots of dust and crumbs. Definitely could be better maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We enjoyed our time there. Great location. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place in a great location!

We loved being right across the street from Langenstein's, a great little market where we grabbed breakfast each morning. We wish it was warm enough while we were there to take advantage of the outdoor area! Great location in a sleep neighborhood, but still walking distance to Magazine. Loved the spacious rooms, and the master shower was awesome!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time

Wonderful week-long stay for our family of four adults. Quiet neighborhood. Easy walking distance to much of what we like to do in NOLA. Responsive owner -- even when something quite unexpected happened on the day before a major holiday. And, if you like details only found in older homes, you'll love this property. Thanks again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back again

Have stayed here 3 times before and it is always great. Location, ambiance, neighborhood and host. Will be back again
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany c., St. Thomas, VI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

excellent communication and very thoughtful host

Unfortunately, we did not end up staying in this beautiful home. but I wanted to share our experience with this host forthe benefit of others looking at the property. The night before we were to check in this host contacted me to let me know the Air Conditioning was not working correctly and given that the area was experiencing record heat, he gave us the option of staying and seeing if we were comfortable or canceling for a full refund. Based on the forcast for record high temps, we opted to cancel. We did receive a full refund. This host handled a difficult situation in a thoughtful and fair way, we appreciated his honest phone call. I will definitely look this property up for future trips.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danna M., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home in a wonderful location

We had a wonderful stay for our daughter's graduation week at Tulane. The house is in a wonderful location and easily accessible to the University, and to both Magazine and St. Charles. Walking distance to restaurants, like Saba! and to the best ice cream at Creole Creamery. Cute local grocery and liquor store across the street! The house is large and has ample room for a family with 2 large bedrooms and nice bathrooms. The living room is very comfortable and the dining room has a beautiful table. The front porch is great! The house has old New Orleans charm and the Jazz Fest posters throughout the house are awesome. The only negative comments would be that the back bedroom with the nice attached bathroom needs a new mattress and the pull out couch is not very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Winifred W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house that needs some attention

Pros: Lovely old house with the uptown feel I know and love. Spacious rooms, lovely living room and delightful porch, a well equipped kitchen. Appreciated that there were some basics, including coffee (no decaf) in the kitchen.The yard is lovely as is the loggia. Our son lives around the corner so he provided a few things lacking. Needs improvement: New coffee maker (we're not Keurig fans and the basic Proctor Silex didn't work). Towels were clean but a bit thread bare. No sheets to be found for the sofa bed. Master shower is lovely but needs a good scrubbing in the corners (otherwise very clean). The garbage disposal didn't work and the dishwasher backed up the day before we were leaving. We were eating out so we dealt with it. Owner was responsive and jumped on the problem after we left. The patio needed to be cleaned up and the grill did not work. There's great potential for that outdoor space which was once quite nice. Get some new towels, pillow protectors, new coffee maker, fix up the outdoor space, water the planters regularly and you have a 5 star property. SO convenient to have Langenstein's across the street.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of potential

Ok, the property is in an excellent location for getting around. We didn’t have a car so we used Lyft and the local bus and trolley and walking. The house is large with very open rooms. The kitchen worked well for us. Both bathrooms are ok. We did request a bath mat for bathroom with the tub so that we could shower and not fall. Steven responded quickly, which was much appreciated. The one problem we faced was that the room where the washer and dryer is had a roof leak and at first we thought it was a gas leak because of the smell so again we contacted Steven and he came by and told us that he couldn’t fix the problem but he thought it was because of the water damage. While we tried to adjust between having the doors open to air out the house and running the air conditioning the smell persisted our whole stay and some of us had allergic reactions to. All in all a good stay but would like to be sure that the water damage problem is resolved before staying there again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, location, location.

My husband and I stayed here with another couple, all 4 of us retirees. A great place for a reunion with old friends. The weather was lovely, and we enjoyed sitting on the front porch. A few blocks from Audubon Park & the St. Charles trolley; Langenstein's grocery store across the street very convenient. Beds were comfortable, kitchen very nice. A few issues: one toilet was draining slowly when we arrived, & completely stopped up our second day in the house; we notified the owner he sent out a plumber to fix it the next day. He also came by with a couple of others things we needed. Towels, some linens rather old. The outdoor barbeque area needed cleaning and refurbishing; we did not use it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NOLA

Great location and house. A group of 5 came for the Jazz Fest and enjoyed the weekend. The house is lovely but in need of updating. From mattresses, sheets, towels, etc to the outdoor seating area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Ehlinger

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owner and a licensed realtor in the state of Louisiana. He was born and raised in New Orleans and owns several properties in the New Orleans area. He is a renovator and developer of several real estate projects. Steve is very knowledgeable of the real estate inventory and can help you find the perfect property whether it be for rentals (long and short-term), purchases or your own development.

Why they chose this property

This property was chosen as a personal residence by the owner. It was totally restored to the highest standards using top-of-the line materials. Owner has moved out and is using the property for short-term and long-term rentals

What makes this property unique

This property was built in 1904 and is located in a prime area of uptown new orleans. directly across the street from a very old and popular grocery store which has everything you need for your stay. fabulous pre-cooked meals that you can pop into the microwave for your convenience.

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