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"Hillary Street Southern Gardens" Tulane/University Area's Hidden Gem

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A house with a well-maintained garden, a front porch, and a driveway.
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A rustic outdoor garden with a metal table holding potted plants and a decorative metal sign.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a television on a wooden stand.
A porch with a bench, a door, and a small table.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Tulane University

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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New Orleans, LA
  • Place, Tulane University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Loyola University New Orleans
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Audubon Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

New Orleans

Uptown and Carrollton District, a neighbourhood in New Orleans, is home to this holiday home. Port of New Orleans and Julia Street Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Canal Street and Royal Street. Check out an event or a game at Caesars Superdome, and consider making time for Audubon Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Tulane University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Loyola University New Orleans - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Audubon Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Yulman Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Xavier University of New Orleans - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • South Carrollton at Birch Stop - 7 min walk
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 14 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boot - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪LUCA Eats - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪PJ's Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Snake and Jake's Christmas Club Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Riccobono’s Panola Street Café - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Hillary Street Southern Gardens" Tulane/University Area's Hidden Gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "Hillary Street Southern Gardens" Tulane/University Area's Hidden Gem?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is "Hillary Street Southern Gardens" Tulane/University Area's Hidden Gem located?

Located in Uptown and Carrollton District, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tulane University, Loyola University New Orleans and Yulman Stadium. Audubon Park and Mississippi River are also within 2 miles (3 km). South Carrollton at Birch Stop is 7 minutes by foot and South Carrollton at Jeannette Stop is 8 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very convenient location close to Tulane (walking distance). Host was very responsive and we had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, great location, great communication from owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melinda is a wonderful hostess! Her home is in a quiet area and very convenient to Tulane. Her gardens are absolutely beautiful. She is incredibly talented and creative, and that carries through to the inside of her home as well. It’s filled with amazing artwork, unique decor, and so many thoughtful touches. We all loved the sweet neighborhood cats that call her place home too! We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2026
Thank you Tina. So glad you enjoyed all my artwork and furnishings in the rental. It's always a delight to host Tulane Parents.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Hilliary Street Southern Gardens! We were attending the Tulane Spring Football Game, and everything was in walking distance to the house! Lots of great places to eat, and the house was perfect! Look forward to our next trip back to New Orleans!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy, clean, kind
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Tulane, charming house, and Melinda is friendly and helpful. The outside space is beautiful as Melinda is a talented landscaper. Lots of pride in this sweet property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2026
Thank you Kristin. I love when my guest can enjoy a true Nola southern home and garden.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was so friendly, the location to Tulane is so convenient walking distance and the area is very quiet with the comfiest bed. Highly recommend for a relaxing visit with everything you need. Plenty of seating areas, living room and dining, and a full kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great property. Great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay!!

What a wonderful home, location, and host! Thank you Melinda and hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

We’ve stayed here many times. Great spot near Tulane.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

We had a wonderful stay and the location was perfect. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

close to Tulane and quiet

Easy booking, close to Tulane and a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Nice having you Edie and Yes, I get many many parents coming to visit their children.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely and conveniently located

The location is very convenient, walking distance to Tulane, which is what we were looking for. Also walking distance to the St. Charles street car, making it easy to get into the French Quarter without having to drive downtown. Would stay here again, for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 January 2024
Its always a delight to have Parents come see their children while at Tulane. Come back and visit again soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely stay

Melinda was warm and welcoming and the neighborhood perfect for our visit to Tulane. The house is cute and Melinda’s landscaping skills very evident in the pretty front garden!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2023
So enjoyed meeting you and happy you enjoyed a true southern garden!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Adorable place. Great location. Beautiful grounds. Responsive host. You can tell the home is a labor of love as it is very well decorated, clean and taken care of. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Walkable to Tulane

Clean, safe, and close to Tulane. Host is very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 February 2023
Andrea and her family were a delight to have while visiting their daughter at Tulane.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location near Tulane University

Visiting my daughter for the weekend and the location was perfect. Short walk to campus, lovely walk to Audobon Park. Beautiful home!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Garden Charm

great walking distance to university and conveniences.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very good location and a very nice hostess

We had an enjoyable stay at this VRBO. The hostess is very nice and available for assistance. There is a minor issue for older persons as the bath tub is hard to get in and out.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Used this property more than once. I'm very happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our needs

The location was wonderful. We were able to easily walk to Tulane and the streetcar to get to other locations. The space was clean and the bed comfortable. I loved the charm of the claw-foot tub. Will definitely keep this on our list for our return trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2024
Wonderful meeting you and your husband Marjorie. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Authentic NOLA Experience

Our stay at the shotgun style house was exactly the authentic NOLA experience we were seeking. Great communication with the property owner. Location was central to many of the city’s activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to campus

Hillary’s Garden was a perfect location to the Tulane campus. The home was clean and equipped with everything needed. It was quiet and quaint.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home with character near Tulane

This shotgun home is spotless. The owner is very responsive and helpful. The beds super comfortable and it is very quiet at night. If you are visiting Tulane the location cannot be beat. We were seeing all the tourist sites in NOLA and found it easy to do from here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2024
Leah, I am so happy you enjoyed my neighborhood. The home has been in my family since it was built and grandmother would be so happy to know how all our visitors are enjoying 1533 Hillary Street just as all the generations of Alfonso’s had. Please so come back and visit us!
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