Bywater New Orleans oasis with 4 suites and cocktail pool

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The Lookout Inn. 833 Poland Avenue, NOLA, 70117
lookoutinnneworleans.com

Our favorite little cocktail pool. Alligator doesn't bite :)

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Hot tub
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Explore the area

New Orleans, LA

Bourbon Street
‪5 min drive‬
Canal Street
‪7 min drive‬
Caesars New Orleans Casino
‪7 min drive‬
New Orleans, LA (NEW-Lakefront)
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bollywood Suite

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Elvis Suite

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Mardi Gras Suite

1 Queen Bed

Mission Suite

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bollywood Suite bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Elvis Suite bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mardi Gras Suite bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mission Suite bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Located in the funky Bywater neighborhood (2 miles from the French Quarter), this OWNER OCCUPIED inn is just far enough off the beaten track to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of New Orleans without the commotion of Bourbon Street. To elaborate, my husband and I live in the front part of the house which is completely separate from the individual, private suites. We are around if our guests need anything but we also completely stay out of the way, respecting privacy, allowing you to enjoy our property.

The Lookout Inn includes FOUR individually themed, large suites, each with their own generous private bathrooms: Mardi Gras, Bollywood, Elvis and Mission. The price you see listed is for all 4 suites. Each suite is complete with a queen sized bed; 3 of the 4 suites also include sleeper sofas. (The Mardi Gras Suite does NOT have a sleeper sofa.) Suites are also complete with complimentary wifi, Directv, coffee makers and mini refrigerators.

There is NO kitchen OR indoor common area space, such as a living room or great room. The 4 suites are private and are arranged so they can each be rented independently. In ground pool, hot tub, BBQ and seating cabana are located in the lush outdoor, common area space. Street parking is available right outside the inn. It is free and there are no parking restrictions. Off-street parking is unavailable.
**Hot tub closed mid-May through mid-September

We are dog friendly, with a $40 per dog fee. Dogs must be housebroken, on regular flea prevention and non-aggressive. Bulldogs stay for free. :)

This eclectic inn is the perfect accommodation for a couples getaway, family vacation/reunion, ladies weekends and for a convenient staycation. Responsible bachelor and bachelorette groups are welcome. Please contact us with information on your group and we will also provide you with the house rules and conditions.

Enjoy a laid back atmosphere filled with character and charm in this historic New Orleans neighborhood. Our location is approximately 2 miles from the edge of the French Quarter and about 2.5 miles to the heart of Bourbon Street, and is the perfect distance to a ride a bike into town or take the No. 88 bus which picks up three blocks away.

At The Lookout Inn, we know your vacation time is precious and we want to make it as convenient and enjoyable as possible. Let us take the planning leg work off your plate. We are happy to make restaurant reservations for your group, as well as tour reservations. We highly recommend Cajun Encounters and Gray Line Tours for a variety of city and swamp tours. Let us make your reservation. We are also happy to stock the cabana for you ahead of your visit. Order your groceries and booze from one of the many services available nowadays and we'll receive your order and set it all up! Do you love Amazon Prime as much as we do? Send us your decorations or any other celebratory items, gift bags, etc ahead of time and we can store them until you arrive. Being an owner occupied inn, we go above and beyond.

Follow us on Instagram: @lookoutinnnola

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Property manager

Kelly

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Max 4 children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)

Dogs only. $40 fee per pet per stay.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

OWNER OCCUPIED INN. Rental includes 4 suites, as pictured, and unshared use of the pool, hot tub and cabana. Please read prop. description.

ALL guests must be 25 or over, unless there are children traveling with a family. Also, there is NO kitchen, laundry or indoor common area space.

Not a party house. We ask that you be considerate of noise levels between 10pm and 8am. Keep the Bourbon Street vibe on Bourbon Street :)

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 23-XSTR-11082

About the area

New Orleans

Located in New Orleans, this holiday home is in the city centre. Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of New Orleans and Julia Street Cruise Terminal. Audubon Aquarium and Audubon Zoo are not to be missed.

New Orleans, LA

What's nearby

Bourbon Street - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Canal Street - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
Caesars New Orleans Casino - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Port of New Orleans - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop - 4 min drive
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 15 min drive
New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sneaky Pickle - ‬6 min walk
‪Elizabeth's Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
‪N7 - ‬2 min drive
‪The Joint - ‬7 min walk
‪Capt Sal's Seafood & Chicken - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Bywater New Orleans oasis with 4 suites and cocktail pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Bywater New Orleans oasis with 4 suites and cocktail pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Bywater New Orleans oasis with 4 suites and cocktail pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bywater New Orleans oasis with 4 suites and cocktail pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bywater New Orleans oasis with 4 suites and cocktail pool located?

Located in Bywater, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Crescent Park and Mississippi River. Bourbon Street and Canal Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

4 Jan 2025

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

Holiday Getaway

Our family really enjoyed our time at this property. The suites gave us all the space we needed as well as time together. Each room is decorated in a unique way that fit well with all the personalities in our family. Only downside for us was the train that came through the area being very loud and the abandoned building behind the house. However, this property had plenty of security measures in place and the rental owners were fantastic hosts.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chey S.

25 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

9 Nov 2024

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Birthday stay

Loved the house. Excellent customer service. Highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin J.

8 Nov 2024

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

Wonderful Bywater Inn

What an adorable property! Each individual room is stocked with all the essentials you need, as well as a coffee maker with coffee and a mini fridge. There is ample space to spread out and the cabana and hot tub/pool area were perfect for our morning coffee and nightcap wine. We went during the weekend and were able to park right in front. Comfortable beds and super clean rooms made our stay just perfect. Our host was so lovely and greeted us when we arrived, but then left us to have our fun. Checking in and out was super easy. I accidentally left a bag and she promptly called me and walked it to my car when I went to pick it up. I would 100% stay here again. It is perfect for a girls trip or a group of friends. I highly recommend this adorable little inn!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly S.

16 Sept 2024

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Hidden Gem

This is the second time we stayed at this property. The host is very accomadating and friendly. The property is great. And honestly it's not super far from burbon street and other things in the area. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael A.

30 Oct 2023

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Oasis Weekend

This is the perfect spot for a NOLA trip! I stayed here with a group of friends for a bachelorette weekend, and we had the best time! It’s conveniently located, decorated creatively, and accommodated every need we had. I would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley M.

22 Aug 2023

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Cozy place away from the hustle and bustle of bourbon street

My friends and I stayed for a girls trip and we all had the most incredible time. Kelly was super communicative and friendly and willing to work with us and answer all our questions! At first glance the area doesn’t seem to be the greatest but my group and I had no issues walking around town to grab a bite to eat. Its about a 10 minute drive to bourbon street, so you wont get all the tourist noise either. There is however a train that will occasionally pass by and can get rather loud. But it so rarely happened it didnt bother any of us. The rooms were all super cute and cozy. We were all so excited to check out each other’s rooms because of the different themes. And the pool was fantastic to have after a long day of exploring. I cannot thank Kelly enough for her hospitality and would recommend to anyone and everyone to stay at her place. I’ll most definitely be coming back to New Orleans, and will definitely be staying here again if possible!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian S., Canyon Lake, USA

17 July 2023

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New Orleans

Very comfortable and accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Omar G.

28 June 2023

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Great stay!

Amazing place for a weekend getaway. Hostess was great and accommodating. Fun location close to everything. Private back yard was very enjoyable

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant B.

17 June 2023

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Excellent place to stay!

We attended a convention at the Convention Center 15 minutes away - perfect place to lay our heads! Thank you for making our stay so wonderful Kelly!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty P.

26 Apr 2023

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Wonderful experience for family group!

This is an absolutely great place to stay with a group of friends or family. It is very unique and welcoming. Kelly is a gracious hostess and there is everything here that you can imagine for a get away if you want a "taste of New Orleans". The bywater neighborhood is eclectic and charming and there are several great places to walk to for food and bar fun with the group. We felt very safe walking around here. Parking is very easy on the street in front of the house,. If you want to go to the french quarter you can drive and park on the street, or in parking lots. Or if you want to take an uber it is about 5 minutes and 10$: we did both with no difficulties. The best part of this location is the pool and courtyard in the back of the home that we used as our group gathering space: There is a hot tub and cabana with a bathroom, sink and refrigerator - nothing super fancy, but perfect for a laid back place to lounge and gather with friend/family. The pool was not heated, but it was perfect for a hot day:) The backyard is also very shaded after 2p, so if it is hot outside it does not get too hot in that area, which is nice. The rooms are individual suites and they are decorated so uniquely - it definitely felt like a New Orleans experience! We would definitely return and highly recommend:)

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki F.

26 Apr 2023

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A Perfect Place for us

We had 4 couples and half of us were celebrating our 40th birthdays. Bywater (the area of the Inn) has a bunch of places to eat and drink all within walking distance (1 mile or less). Alma, Bywater Bakery, and The Joint are just a few of our new favorites, making The Inn’s location great! It was a quick Uber/Lyft ride to the French Quarter, Frenchman Street, Magazine Street, St Charles/Canal to pick up the street car, so we were able to see so much of the city in the few days we had. The Inn itself was spotless, provided enough amenities that we didn’t need to fret about paper towels, drinking water, toilet paper, soaps, hair dryers, etc and just had to pack the necessities. The rooms are artfully decorated and so fun that we took a walking tour of all the rooms just to check them out. The thought and design of the decor really makes this place stand out. The common area (pool, hot tub, cabana, tiki bar, patio) was big enough for all 8 adults to hang out and not have to worry about being in someone else’s room (like we would if we had stayed at a hotel). The mural on the fence transforms the backyard into an oasis. Kelly is quick to respond, gives great suggestions, and is extremely helpful. We felt like we had a friend in New Orleans helping us plan our time which gave us the most out of our trip. The only downside is that of which is out of Kelly’s control. There’s a train close to the Inn and the horn is loud. There’s a rooster that roams the area and his call can be heard. When we come back, we’ll just make sure to bring a sound machine to help block some of those distractions as we sleep. I don’t think we could’ve found a better place to stay. Now, we just have to hope Kelly has other Inn’s in other cities so we can continue to travel to new places and be spoiled by her vrbo’s.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

12 Apr 2023

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Family vacation

We had extended family from age 9 through 66. This property was the perfect place to rest between our New Orleans tours. Kelly was incredibly responsive and thought of every little detail to make our stay comfortable. I highly recommend this rental!!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

15 Feb 2023

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Beautiful

We went as a group of 4 couples and we all loved the property! Close enough but still had space away from the French quarter which is what we all wanted. Loved the property, beautiful, fun and relaxing! Highly recommend kelly and her property!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna V.

22 Jan 2023

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Short Stay in Bywater

Cute property in a cute neighborhood!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

clifford b.

10 Jan 2023

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Can’t wait to go back

Let me start off by saying Kelly and her family are fantastic. We rented all 4 rooms and had the time of our lives. This place has everything anyone could want and things you didn’t know you needed. Clean and comfortable. Decorations are really cool and had our children fighting over which room they got. I can’t wait to come back and spend more time here. Thank you Kelly for the great memories.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa W.

14 Dec 2022

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Amazing!

This was the perfect location for our extended family to come into town for a wedding. Each suite was beautifully decorated. The host is quick and friendly. We would love to stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A.

15 Nov 2022

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Excellent Stay

We have a group of friends who like to catch up on an annual basis and we couldn’t have been happier with the hospitality and accommodations provided. The attention to detail our host made a difference and we would not hesitate to book again!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

26 Oct 2022

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Bachelour Boys Weekend

Everything was pretty great here, The suites were clean, was a nice place to hang out when we were not in the city, wasnt too far from activities. The friends I traveled with met the owner and said she was very nice, when we spoke she communicated clearly and replied quickly. Checking in was simple and straightforward. The pool is a bit smaller than the picture eludes. but overall 5 stars.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristie K.

22 Sept 2022

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Had an amazing time! The Lookout is beautiful, run well and Kelly was very accommodating

3 night stay for a girls trip. Backyard pool and hot tub are well kept. Easy Uber ride to French Quarter, Bourbon St and Garden District. Would highly recommend this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne J.

31 Aug 2022

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Amazing girls trip location!

Staying at the lookout inn with 10 girls was an absolute dream! Kelly was so responsive, kind, and helpful. The house had so much charm and each room was comfortable. The pool was amazing for cooling off from the Nola heat. The house was walking distance to so many amazing places. We can’t wait to be back!!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Z., Los Angeles, CA

7 Aug 2022

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Fun theming and conveniently located

Check in was super easy. The Lookout Inn is so charming, every room feels like a surprise and it was so fun for my group to check out each room and choose which one we wanted. The pool is a great way to spend a hot afternoon. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John R.

13 July 2022

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Great Stay

Exactly as advertised- really nice place. Host was excellent- and very helpful. We enjoyed the property- especially the pool. Will definitely return. Loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

3 July 2022

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AMAZING!!!

Kelly was so easy to communicate with & had literally everything we could possibly need! She even helped my friends out by decorating for my birthday. The house was close to everything & super cute!!! 10/10 would recommend!!! :)

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Crystal R., Bells, TN

25 June 2022

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Cute decor and very clean

Overall the property was good. It was very clean and the owners were awesome. The backyard and pool is much smaller than it appears in the pictures. We went in June and it was miserably hot. I can't imagine July or August. The upstairs suites were much harder to cool.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kelly

My name is Kelly Rayner and I'll be your innkeeper! The Lookout Inn is my home and your home away from home during your vacation. My heart and soul are poured into this beautiful guest house and I am dedicated to making every guests experience comfortable, enjoyable and memorable. Outside of my time at the inn, you can catch me and my husband at new local restaurants, snowball stands in the summer and walking the neighborhood with our little Florence Marie and our beloved French Bulldog, Percival Winston.

Why they chose this property

I love the 4 themes of the suites: Mardi Gras, Bollywood, Elvis and Mission. I’ve always wanted to listen to Hound Dog on a Fat Tuesday in Bollywood before I burn down the Mission.

What makes this property unique

This is an owner occupied property. My husband and I live in the front half of the inn and are available should you need anything at all. We are also completely legal and licensed to operate this inn.
We are happy to arrange tours, make reservations and more. Just ask!

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bollywood Suite

Elvis Suite

Mardi Gras Suite

Mission Suite

4 bathrooms

Bollywood Suite bathroom

Elvis Suite bathroom

Mardi Gras Suite bathroom

Mission Suite bathroom

Spaces

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