Amid luscious garden, surrounded by the city

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Queen size bed, very comfortable and all linens supplied

Elegant suite, smart tv with basic cable ready to play all medias

The Courtyard Cottage, an studio ample and comfortable, even for long stays.

Fully equipped kitchen, full size refrigerator, range/oven & dishwasher.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

1 bathroomSleeps 237 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

New Orleans, LA

National World War II Museum11 min walk
Port of New Orleans19 min walk
Canal Street4 min drive
New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)24 min drive

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Nestled in the middle of the city, in a luscious garden, this adorable cottage is a refuge carefully designed to provide a very cozy stay. The independent apartment/studio with queen bed, kitchen and sitting area is extremely well equipped for comfortable modern living, even for long term stays.
Just blocks away from the French Quarter, Garden District, Convention Center, Magazine Street, Arts District, the finest galleries, most celebrated restaurants and bars & legendary museums of New Orleans

Property manager

Matilde Alberny

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Water view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no smoking inside. $500 fine

Guests must be considerate 24 hours No boisterous/disorderly conduct No undue noise/disturbance/nuisance No Smoking Pick up IMMEDIATELY after pets

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

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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 20-OSTR-1628, 20-RSTR-1628

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Orleans

This cottage is located in Lower Garden District, a neighbourhood in New Orleans, and is near theme parks. National World War II Museum and Saenger Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of New Orleans and Julia Street Cruise Terminal. Check out an event or a game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome, and consider making time for Audubon Aquarium, 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.

New Orleans, LA

What's nearby

National World War II Museum - 11 min walk
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 15 min walk
Port of New Orleans - 19 min walk
Canal Street - 4 min drive
Bourbon Street - 4 min drive

Getting around

St. Charles at Felicity Stop - 6 min walk
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 7 min drive
New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
‪Houston's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
‪Juan's Flying Burrito - ‬5 min walk
‪Saint Bar & Lounge - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Amid luscious garden, surrounded by the city pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Amid luscious garden, surrounded by the city?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amid luscious garden, surrounded by the city?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amid luscious garden, surrounded by the city located?

Located in Lower Garden District, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Magazine Street, National World War II Museum and Mississippi River. Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and Port of New Orleans are also within 1 mile (2 km). St. Charles at Felicity Stop is 6 minutes by foot and St. Charles at Euterpe Stop is 6 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marissa K.

18 Nov 2023

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

Great Location

Cute and comfortable cottage with a nice courtyard to relax in. Was very close to public transportation. Street car and magazine street lines. Friendly and safe neighborhood right next to the park. We really enjoyed our time there.

Stayed 31 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Marie-Claire L., Montreal, Quebec, Canada

19 Feb 2020

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

Excellent location

The apartment is located in a central residential neighbourhood, a short distance from all other districts in the city. The studio itself, although small, is very functional and opens on a pretty coutyard, allowing guests to spend leasure time outdoors. Parking is quite easy on the street. The only inconvenience we experienced during our one-week stay was ongoing noise during the day, due to 1) building crews renovating a big building just behind the studio, and 2) the dog next door barking a lot. Otherwise, it was very pleasant.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

17 Nov 2019

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

Wonderful place to stay

CoZy and clean studio with lots of thoughtful touches. It is in a perfect location for New Orleans stay. We absolutely loved the area and ease of getting around, I really don’t think you can find a better area to stay. Everything is very well kept inside and out. We had little hang up for arrival not having the code or being able to get ahold of the owner , I think just happen to be an oversight and we understand things happen every now again. It all worked out great still. She followed up and made sure everything was great and was very courteous. We would most definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nan S.

14 May 2019

Cozy studio in a great location!

Great retreat for us during a fun-packed wedding weekend in the Garden District. Well-stocked and comfortable. Great bed/sheets! Highlight is the large enclosed patio space. Sorry we didn't get a chance to meet our host, Matilde, but she was very welcoming and helpful via text!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

22 Apr 2019

Great location, amazing garden

The location was just perfect, the host amazing and very gracious. the studio apartment had everything we needed. We walked to all of the destinations and discovered so many thing along our way.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

18 Mar 2019

Gorgeous, hidden gem, perfection 👌🏻

There could not be a more perfect location in all of NOLA than this little space 😍 The owners are quite possibly the sweetest, most-generous & kind people we’ve ever met. The guest house was clean, convenient & decorated with fabulous art...we found ourselves wanting to chill in our room & the courtyard as much as possible. One block away from the cutest eclectic shops, coffee shops & restaurants...this is truly a hidden gem in the city! Matilde & her husband were just amazing & even leant me their last gate key when I left mine at a friend’s house...just such sweet people ❤️Thank you both so much !

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Mar 2019

Wonderful experience, gracious hosts, perfect location.

This accommodation provided the perfect place in which to make forays into whichever direction we desired into New Orleans. Using public transit kept things simple for us and this property afforded us the ideal location. Our abode was clean, inspiring, and fully adequate for our four days. Our gracious hosts completed the “picture-perfect” experience.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

13 Oct 2018

Perfect location

Clean and comfortable. Close enough to everything we wanted to see and in a safe enough neighborhood to walk everywhere. Wouldn’t change a thing!

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda R., Homewood, USA

13 July 2018

Great Place to Stay!

We greatly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was well appointed with coffee (with all the fixings), laundry detergent, folding lawn chairs and even bus schedules. We rarely moved our car from the free on-street parking, since the bus was conveniently located right outside our door. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R., Chicago, USA

26 June 2018

Beautiful cottage apartment in the garden district

peaceful, clean, modern, well appointed with gracious hosts (although I did not meet them in person), back yard, and wonderful location. Walking distance to the convention center, St Charles Streetcar, and Magazine St. A gem!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sasha I.

20 May 2018

Fabulous Location

Experiencing the historic Garden District was a revelation. Many trips before to New Orleans were in other parts of the city. We walked so much more because of the proximity of cafes, bistros, coffee shops and boutiques. A lovely park is steps away. The beautiful lush greenery of mature big trees makes it so lovely. The secluded, well appointed garden also was a big draw. The room itself is roomy and comfortable.We enjoyed the sophisticated art too. We were there during Jazz Fest and the Lyft drivers were invariably only 2 minutes away !

Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

24 Apr 2018

Quiet Cottage

The cottage was clean, spacious, and a peaceful respite away from the bustle of New Orleans' many lively neighborhoods. Our host was friendly, and very helpful. We couldn't have asked for more.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fred P.

17 Apr 2018

A beautiful little spot

Matilde and Gustavo were wonderful hosts...and so were their cats. The courtyard is great for lounging and it’s quieter than being in The Quarter...yet, just a short Uber or trolly rides away

10/10 Excellent

Erin M., North Haven, CT

16 Mar 2018

Beautiful place to stay.

We booked a trip to NOLA and selected an apartment to stay in that is owned by the same people as this one. When our flight dates changed and I asked if we could extend our visit Matilde said it was already rented but she offered this cottage for our first two nights. She was so very sweet and very accommodating to us, which we really appreciated. The cottage is behind Matilde and Gustavo's home. It's quiet, beautifully decorated, and has every amenity that we could think of. Matilde and Gustavo were so welcoming when we arrived. They gave us numerous suggestions on where to eat, places to see, etc. This location is awesome, with so many things to do within walking distance. The true charm of NOLA is here. We enjoyed strolling down the streets and looking at all of the architecture. After our second night Gustavo moved our luggage to the apartment for us, which was so thoughtful. We didn't have a car and didn't know what to do with our luggage during the day. We didn't need to worry about that! Matilde and Gustavo are gracious hosts and we look forward to coming back to stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katerina D.

19 Dec 2017

Lovely

Lovely location, nice house

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Feb 2017

Comfortable studio apartment just a block off Magazine Street

Went to NOLA for my husband's birthday, looking for a relaxing weekend. Just steps from Magazine Street where you can find a wide variety of shops and restaurants within easy walking distance. St Charles Street trolley is a few blocks away, and an Uber to the French Quarter was just under $7. Quiet, safe neighborhood. The studio apartment is in the back yard, and is surrounded with lush greenery and patio seating, perfect for morning coffee or evening cocktails. Owners were very friendly and welcoming, but not obtrusive. Found parking close but most spaces were full during our stay. Will definitely try to stay here on our next trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John F.

19 May 2016

Clean and comfortable. Great location!

We loved staying at Matilde's guest house. We stayed for 5 nights in May. The accomodations were very comfortable and private. Matilde and Gustavo were wonderful hosts. We did mot see much of them but definitely felt we could contact them with any questions. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eden L.

6 Apr 2016

Beautiful Space!

Lovely Garden bungelow, a great stay and we will be back!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tracy M.

5 Apr 2016

Location is perfect

Property is clean, bedding is extremely comfortable- A hint of mildew smell on the couch

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lesley W.

5 Mar 2016

Fabulous Rental

This rental is perfect for a New Orleans weekend getaway. My husband and I travel frequently to New Orleans to visit our daughter. We have stayed in many hotels as well as rental properties and we couldn't have been more pleased with our choice this time! Matilde and Gustavo were so warm and welcoming throughout the entire weekend. The location is perfect for those who are visiting for the weekend or enjoying a longer stay. We were able to walk to neighboring Magazine Street for food and shopping. It is also within a few blocks of St. Charles if you want to take the streetcar either to the French Quarter or Uptown. We had a car for the weekend and parking was easily available on the street in front of their house. We would highly recommend this property to anyone traveling to New Orleans!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

genevieve r.

24 Feb 2016

Great courtyard getaway close to the Convention Center and Garden District Amenities

This was a great little bungalow for the price. It was within a short walk to the convention center and right around the corner from all the Garden District attractions. There was a wonderful coffee shop a block away and lots of great restaurants and shops. The hosts were very nice and made sure I had everything I needed when I checked in. I will bring my husband next time and have a nice weekend getaway.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie E., Atlanta, GA

24 Feb 2016

Tranquil get away

I loved the cottage! It was very comfortable, relaxing and clean. Matilde was excellent to work with too. She quickly responded to any questions we had and I loved the adorable cats in the courtyard! :) I would stay here again if I was back in New Orleans. Oh...and the location is awesome! Very close to all the shops and restaurants on Magazine Street.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C.

5 Feb 2016

charming, comfortable, lovely home and area

The little cottage was quite lovely, tucked behind an equally charming little on a pleasant street across from a park. The owners were very warm and inviting and responded immediately to text with various questions. It is lovingly maintained and I have no doubt set up anything with less than perfect the owners would rush to remedy the situation. I am definitely going to stay here whenever I'm in New Orleans.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janelle B.

14 Dec 2015

Cozy Cottage

My husband & I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was exactly as described by the very gracious owners, clean, and perfect for the two of us. The location was convenient to restaurants, shopping, and the park for enjoying walks in the neighborhood(Surrey's is a must for shrimp & grits!). Definitely a wonderful NOLA experience! Thank you!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tim F.

14 Dec 2015

Location, location, location

My wife and I had such a great time staying in this garden spot in the Lower Garden District. First time in NOLA! We bought jazzy passes on line before we left home enabling us to ride ALL buses and streetcars for days. And the bus stop to the French Quarter is right outside the front gate. The return bus stops one block away. The St. Charles streetcar is a short 10 min. walk away, through a quiet little park. Perfect. A car in this city would be more of a hassle than it's worth. This is a secure lodging with very interesting plants and outdoor seating. It's like a studio apt., with a stove, fridge, utensils, and work space cart. It could've used a saucepan, is all. We just boil some eggs and have cheese, tortillas, crackers, nuts, beer, pop, for breakfast and snack things. Otherwise the restaurants in NOLA are outstanding and we were in oyster season! Two places we lucked into were Tracy's with the best po' boys we ate, and Amici's that has all their bottles of wine half price on Wednesdays and suprisingly good food (cold seafood salad and a pizza were delish, but the dishes that went by us looked good, too.). Both are on Magazine. The owners of this lodging are on site, very gracious and interesting. Matilde recommended a couple great places to eat. Her art decorates the bungalow and is really quite good! The bath is small but the rest of the place is quite spacious so we didn't have any problems. The hot water takes a while to get to the faucets but it is hot. The light bulb above the kitchen sink was out but we never told them about it because it wasn't that important to us as the place is well lit. We just kind of forgot. Sorry Matilde, we should've told you before we left. This location is perfect for a couple that likes to explore. It was our 25th anniversary and we are considering making it an annual trip and we will stay here, again.

About the host

Hosted by Matilde Alberny

Greetings! We are Matilde and Gustavo, both visual artists. We came in 1999 to NewOrleans for an exhibit of Gustavo and barely few hours later fell irrevocably in love with the city.
Gustavo is a well-known artist and regularly shows abroad and other cities of the United States. His work (and mine) are permanently on display at Kezic Gallery in the FrenchQuarter. You might want to organize a visit to Gustavo’s art studio in the Bywater.
We moved to New Orleans where we found a perfect mélange of village and city life with great entertainment. We are foodies, finding wonderful dining experiences in New Orleans is easy and are plentiful. We stroll while sipping our drinks (it’s “legal” here) and enjoy our architectural treasures in the afternoon, meet friends or chase fabulous music at the many venues and festivals around the city. And most of it, if not all can be done walking!
We are owners and managers of our property. We like to personally greet our visitors if possible. We are attentive to all of our guests needs and inquiries but understand that we are not part of the planned vacation. We are available if needed.

Why they chose this property

In the Lower Garden District we found the perfect mélange of village, rural laissez faire and city life and entertainment. A walk in the afternoon by Magazine Street or hearing the fountain of the Coliseum Square at night is enough to fall in love over and over again. We are in the middle of the city, in our own little gorgeous oasis