History meets comfort meets bright, sunny, art-filled home in the BEST location in New Orleans. This house is everything that makes New Orleans life perfect from the authentic New Orleans architecture with high ceilings, stained glass and hardwood floors to the thoughtful updates and livability. The location cannot be beat, full of giant oak trees, beautiful gardens, distinct architecture and friendly faces. House is only 2 blocks from Magazine Street with the best in the city restaurants (Shaya, Saffron, La Petit Grocery, Hungry Eyes), boutiques, breweries, bakeries (La Boulangerie), bars (Les Bon Temps Roule, Ms Maes) and the very famous Tipitina's music club is 5-min walk from your door. Bus and Streetcar downtown to the French Quarter are all walkable.
The Space
The house is a classic circa 1920 New Orleans "single shotgun" with a main bedroom in the back a second "walk through" bedroom, a hallway with the bathroom off of it and then a beautiful open concept kitchen and living room in front. There is a long driveway with a gate for off-street parking a major plus in Uptown New Orleans. The back shed houses the washer and dryer and some areas for storage though this area is primarily for owners use only. In the lush back courtyard there is an outdoor couch and grill. But the penultimate part of this happy home is the essential part of of New Orleans life - a big front porch to sit and watch the world go by, catch the breeze, wave to neighbors and enjoy the swaying palm tree.
Guest Access
House has a side entrance behind a wooden gate that has a keypad, we will provide the code to the keypad 24 hours prior to check in.
Notes
For Globe stays only we will ask for a $195 to be sent to us via Venmo or Zelle for cleaning 24 hours after check-in.
Features
Fridge
WiFi
Bed sheets
Oven
Towels
Washer
TV
Heating
Hair dryer
Microwave
Iron
Dishwasher
Smoke alarms
Workspace
Clothes dryer
Coffee machine
High Speed Internet
Garden / yard
Bathtub
Air conditioning
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
BBQ
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Balcony
Fireplace
Toys
Covered porch / verandah
Bikes
Pool
Gym
Wheelchair accessible
Home cinema
Hot tub
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Standup paddleboard
Camping gear
Kayak
Sauna
Tennis court
Meat-free kitchen
Kosher home
Piano
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Romantic
Foodie
City
Culture
Good public transport
House Rules
Unsuitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Cat free
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Uptown/Garden District is the absolute best neighborhood in the city. It's really where those who call New Orleans home live. Its walkable, safe, friendly and full of amazing restaurants, shops, music clubs and open space. The trees are 100s of years old and offer shade while you ramble through narrow streets and neighborhoods with houses of every different size, shape and style. The house is just 2 blocks from Magazine Street's restaurants (3 Michelin rated restaurants are at the end of our block), boutiques, coffee shops, bakeries and neighborhood bars. We put together our little guide to live like a local: https://www.farrellstrategicgroup.com/new-orleans-cheat-sheet
Getting to my home
Fly into New Orleans Airport and take a city cab (flat rate of $35) to the house. Or rent a car but you really don't need a car to get around.
Nearest airport
Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) is 20 min. drive and cabs have a flat rate of $35 to/from.
Getting Around
The city bus Route 11 is 2 blocks away which brings you directly to Canal Street downtown. Download the RTA app called "Le Pass" to navigate and use the city bus or streetcar lines. The St. Charles Ave. streetcar is a joy and it is 10 min. walk. Uber/Lyft is also widely available. Neighborhood is great for waking and biking.
Map of Approximate Location
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People Like Us Local Guide
We'd be game to meet for a drink and show you some local spots!
Jill and Tim's house was a beautiful shotgun style home, typical of New Orleans. Well located, we were able to take public transit into New Orleans' business center. Lots of restaurants and shops in the neighborhood, so no need to go far! Communication with Jill and Tim was great. Looking forward to hosting them in my home in the next few weeks.
Our stay in New Orleans was made even better by the incredible hospitality of Jill and Tim. If you have a chance to exchange with them in Maine or Louisiana you must do it! There is so much to do in this city that it can take a lot to plan a visit. They’ve made it much simpler with their great website covering their house, the local attractions, and most importantly personal recommendations for eateries, music venues, and how to get around.
Jill and Tim’s house is filled with sunshine, great art, and is centrally located to everything you need. We loved taking a peek at the Mardi Gras floats stored in a nearby warehouse. Just as fun, the house is an easy walk to the trolley to the French Quarter and Garden District. During our stay we walked to parks, watched a wedding under the Tree of Life, met friendly locals, ate our way across town (and back), and had just the best time!
Jill and Tim kindly allowed us to invite a close friend to visit for a few days and their home was comfortable and spacious. They had awesome treats waiting for us and a well stocked kitchen for when we ate in.
We haven’t yet met in person, but I feel like we’ve known them for a while and will be exchanging again. Hopefully our next trip will have travel plans that overlap! Thank you Jill and Tim for an incredible stay at your home in New Orleans.
We liked Jill & Till's apartment. The surrounding area (Garden district) is really nice with these very colorful houses, all different.
Jill & Tim provided us with the perfect information for everything there is to do around: the old town, the bayous, the cruise on the Mississippi
Thank you very much.
Charlotte & Jeff
Jim and I thoroughly enjoyed our 7 night stay in New Orleans at Jill’s condo! They were gracious and we were the fortunate guests that got to open their globe. This was our 2nd visit to New Orleans and the Garden District, where this apartment is located was our favorite. It’s more quiet than the French quarter, although easily accessible by the bus stop about 4 blocks away. Which, happens to be right in front of LaBoulanger , the best French bakery and cafe ever!! So stop in there for sure!
Jill was always available for any questions and ready with suggestions of where to go.
The condo is on the 3rd (top) floor with a convenient elevator. It was very clean, and so fitting with the NOLA theme everywhere. There was a welcoming snack from, none other than our favorite bakery! We really enjoyed the balcony for morning coffee or evening glass of wine. There was a nice breeze every afternoon. There is an umbrella for shade but we did not need it in mid May. It was pleasant to hear birds, and the distant ship sounds from the river nearby . Very peaceful and relaxing vibe.
We went to the French quarter 4 different days for sightseeing, so close enough to get there but we prefer the restaurants and shops on Magazine st, 4 blocks away.
While in New Orleans, the World War 2 museum is a short distance and very fascinating as is their zoo and aquarium. The best part of New Orleans is the food and the friendly people, so having a great host is such a plus . You will have a delightful experience with this host. I felt like we were visiting good friends and we have actually not met yet. We are hoping to host them in our home soon and actually visit and meet.
Jill and Tim, along with their dog, Gumbo recently stayed at my house. Easy guests, and very quiet dog. Happy to have had the opportunity to exchange with them.
Jill and Tim were great guests! They fully embraced island life and we loved having them discover Montserrat! I hope we get to meet them in person when we visit them and their home in New Orleans in March. They really embody the PLU spirit. It has been great getting to know them and sharing travel stories. They took fantastic care of the house and we’d be happy to have them visit anytime!
Feedback for Carol Ann·Non-Simultaneous exchange·8 nights
Wonderful, cozy, welcoming spot not too far from downtown Montreal. Lachine also was wonderful to explore, we loved walking the waterfront. Carol Ann is a gracious host and we really enjoyed the backyard gardens and pool.
Feedback for Carol Ann·Non-Simultaneous exchange·8 nights
Carol Ann was a dream guest! She was super easy going, communicative and kind. She followed all our guidelines for cleaning the house and left it exactly how she found it. She was the best! We cannot wait to go to her house in Montreal in a few weeks!
Feedback for Leanne·Non-Simultaneous exchange·7 nights
Leanne and Peter epitomize the PLU spirit - kind, respectful, easy going and fun. They went above and beyond to ensure our home was clean and all laundry was done after their stay, couldn't ask for more! We can't wait to exchange with them again!
This was such a spectacular experience there are barely words. Leanne and Peter's home is perfect in every way. It's so open, breezy, super clean and comfortable. They have everything you could possibly need for enjoying your stay. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking, there were plenty of places to relax and the pool...amazing! We spent almost our entire time on the veranda and on the pool deck but when we did have to sleep we loved the comfy bedroom with AC (such an amazing bonus on island). The home is exactly what you'd dream an island villa would be and the view was beyond expectation. Peter and Leanne were wonderfully accommodating and kind as our travel plans shifted and made us feel so incredibly welcome introducing us to their friends. We fell madly in love with Montserrat and truly cannot wait to go back. We drank the Runaway Ghut waters so we know we will! Thank you so much Peter and Leanne!
Feedback for Elizabeth·Hospitality exchange·7 nights
Elizabeth and Jim were simply lovely guests and for our first PLU guests they were a dream. They were so communicative, energetic and EASY to host. They were over and above respectful of our home and were easy going and kind which is all you can ever ask for with guests. They truly made us so excited to be part of this PLU community. I could tell how much they loved New Orleans and our home and nothing makes me happier than sharing our amazing city and home with those who soak up every facet. Thank you Elizabeth and Jim, cannot wait to come see y'all in NC!
My wife Jill and sometime our golden retriever named Gumbo
Desired Destinations
Open to any destination
B
Brisbane QLD,
Australia
1 - 31 Oct 2026Flexible
C
Christchurch,
New Zealand
1 - 31 Oct 2026Flexible
C
Cape Cod, Massachusetts,
USA
1 Jul 2026 - 7 Sep 2026Flexible
N
New England,
USA
1 Jul 2026 - 7 Sep 2026Flexible
N
New South Wales,
Australia
27 Sep 2026 - 11 Oct 2026Flexible
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A circa 1920 New Orleans "single shotgun" home bright, happy and welcoming!
The home is filled with all the historic architectural elements from the era including stained glass, front door bell, glass doorknobs and more.
We LOVE local art and local music and our home is filled with it!
Super comfy and fun and art filled living room.
Brand new kitchen installed in 2024 with all new appliances and marble countertops. Nice gathering table for meals when it's too hot or rainy to use the back courtyard table.
The New Orleans "shotgun" style home means one room leads to the next and you can open the back door and the front door and the breeze blows all the way through. This home also has a side door for even more sunlight and breeze.
Guest bedroom with a shared office space for remote working.
Fireplace architectural element shines in the second bedroom.
We have a great room divider privacy screen for use in the guest bedroom as needed.
Large full bathroom
Primary bedroom with a mini split air conditioner unit that keeps the back bedroom nice and cool. The bedroom has blackout curtains and is nice and quiet being at the back of the house.
Room darkening curtains keep the back bedroom cool and dark but when you want to let the light and sunshine in the back door is great!
Back courtyard is full of bamboo, banana trees and palms with cafe lights for evening dining and cocktails. The back shed is where you'll find the washer and dryer. The shed is climate controlled and insulated but is mostly used for owners storage.
There is no greater pleasure than wiling away an afternoon on a front porch in New Orleans under a palm and our front porch is sheer perfection.
The side yard and side door this is where you'll come in and out using the keypad.
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