Mardi Gras Suite at The Lookout Inn in the colorful Bywater neighborhood!

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Living area and separate, private entrance

Spacious bathroom with combination clawfoot tub/shower

Front exterior of 833 Poland Avenue. The Lookout Inn

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Explore the area

New Orleans, LA

Bourbon Street5 min drive
Canal Street7 min drive
Caesars New Orleans Casino7 min drive
New Orleans, LA (NEW-Lakefront)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Mardi Gras Suite

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Mardi Gras Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Located in the eclectic Bywater neighborhood, The Lookout Inn is an owner-occupied inn with four whimsically themed spacious suites. The vibrant and locally inspired MARDI GRAS suite is complete with a queen sized bed, adjacent living room area, and generous private bathroom. This suite is one of two suites on the first floor.

The Lookout boasts a beautiful back yard oasis with lush tropical plants, in ground cocktail pool and relaxing hot tub. These amenities are shared amongst all inn guests. Hot tub is open seasonally from mid-September to mid-May. Pool is not heated.

We are off the beaten path, taking to you a peaceful setting allowing you to relax and rejuvenate amidst the liveliness of New Orleans.At The Lookout, you’ll enjoy a laid back, peaceful atmosphere filled with character and charm in this quirky, historic New Orleans neighborhood. We are a retreat from the hustle and bustle of the lively French Quarter, approximately 2 miles away. While we are listed as a B&B, we don't serve breakfast. However, a breakfast of champions: coffee! is available in your suite and we have some guest suggestions on eateries nearby. Also nearby are some fantastic iconic dive bars, beautiful architecture and riverfront park.

Need more space? Add on the Bollywood Suite across the hall. (listing ID: 3911310)
On the second floor, check out the Mission Suite (listing ID: 3901644) or the Elvis Suite (listing ID: 3910560
Or go bigger and rent all 4 suites at the inn for your group! Check out the listing for property ID 179022

Property manager

Kelly

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Pool

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This is an owner-occupied inn. No breakfast is served and no kitchen or laundry facilities are available to guests.

Outdoor amenities (such as pool, hot tub and grill) are shared among all guests of the inn.

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

Property Registration Number 23-XSTR-11082

About the area

New Orleans

This bed & breakfast is located in Bywater, a neighbourhood in New Orleans. Port of New Orleans and Julia Street Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Jackson Square. Audubon Aquarium and Audubon Zoo are not to be missed.

New Orleans, LA

What's nearby

Bourbon Street - 5 min drive
Café du Monde - 6 min drive
Canal Street - 7 min drive
Caesars New Orleans Casino - 7 min drive
Port of New Orleans - 10 min drive

Getting around

Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop - 4 min drive
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 16 min drive
New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Fuel Express and Fried Chicken - ‬2 min drive
‪Sneaky Pickle - ‬8 min walk
‪Jack Dempsey's Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
‪Junction - ‬2 min drive
‪Pizza Delicious - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Mardi Gras Suite at The Lookout Inn in the colorful Bywater neighborhood! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Mardi Gras Suite at The Lookout Inn in the colorful Bywater neighborhood! pet-friendly?

Yes, this bed & breakfast allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Mardi Gras Suite at The Lookout Inn in the colorful Bywater neighborhood! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mardi Gras Suite at The Lookout Inn in the colorful Bywater neighborhood! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mardi Gras Suite at The Lookout Inn in the colorful Bywater neighborhood! located?

Located in Bywater, this bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Mississippi River and within 3 miles (5 km) of Bourbon Street and Canal Street. Caesars New Orleans Casino and Jackson Square are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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About the host

Hosted by Kelly

I’m Kelly Rayner. I was born and spent my first nine years in England until moving to the US. After spending the rest of my youth on the mean streets of Long Island, New York, I enrolled at Loyola University here in New Orleans. Like many of my northeastern classmates, I fell in love with New Orleans and never went home. A couple years after graduating, I fell in love with my future husband, making him the luckiest guy on earth.

Mark Heck (said husband), is a native son of New Orleans. He is a proud graduate of Architecture from Tulane University and now owns and operates an architecture studio downtown.

In addition to innkeeping, I also operate a small event coordination company that involves chaos wrangling at weddings every Saturday night. :)

After a year of Mark’s blissful marriage, we found and fell in love with The Lookout Inn in 2013. (So much love, right?!) Already operating as a funky little alt-hotel, Mark and I threw in a whole lot of sweat equity, elbow grease, duct tape, shingles and paint to really make her shine. Ever since then, Mark has kept architect-ing, while gigging at night and on weekends as the Lookout handyman, pool guy and remote control fixer. Occasionally, if you’re lucky, Mark can also be found at his hobby, smoking ribs and brisket in the driveway. (Shoot him a compliment or question—he’s an easy target for a free sample.)

I love to catch up with guests and shoot the breeze, when I’m not busy managing my needy staff member, namely….

Florence Marie (Tiny Flo). Like most small humans, Tiny Flo is a pretty unproductive innkeeper. But she is so darned cute, and since she’s not on the payroll, I’m quite happy for her to tag along wherever I go. Florence loves meeting new guests, but like any professional innkeeper, she keeps her tantrums and all her other bad habits well away from guest view.

And new to the family is Jolene Marie, our beloved English bully!!

Why they chose this property

The Bywater is a mere 2 miles from the edge of the French Quarter. The neighborhood boasts colorful shotgun houses, crumbling yet famous dive bars often hosting live music, a family friendly brewery and a former-hole-in-the-wall wine shop and courtyard turned one of the most popular places in city. All of these places are at your fingertips when staying at The Lookout Inn. Feeling a little outdoorsy? Let us show you the way to the "end of the world" where the levee meets the mighty Mississippi. Or we can direct you to Crescent Park, our linear riverfront park that connects the Bywater to the foot of the French Quarter.

What makes this property unique

Our inn isn't a new build. It doesn't have clean lines and ultra modern amenities and decor. It was built in 1907 (and is actually the NEWEST house on the block. Fun fact!) It has been meticulously maintained and well loved. It creaks in all the right places and boasts charm and originality at every turn.

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!