NEW ORLEANS EASY TO FRENCH QUARTER - NOLA COTTAGE

Description from the owner

HOW TO GET FROM HERE TO THERE THE QUICK AND STRESS - FREE WAY:

The Cottage is located in the crescent of the Mississippi River on historic Algiers Point. The Point was established in 1719 and is the second oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. We are minutes, a short four blocks, from the dock and a five minute ferry ride across the Mississippi River,

Check out http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/transportation/gettingaround/ferry.html.

The Canal to Algiers Point Ferry was recently listed as the World's fourth best of the top ten city boat trips by National Geographic Traveler magazine. Search online: "Top Ten City Boat Tr...ips, National Geographic." Park your car at the Cottage and walk, bike, and ride the streetcars for the best views of New Orleans. You can also leave your car at the dock with plenty of free off-street parking available.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR NEW ORLEANS "HOME AWAY FROM HOME"

The 100-year-old raised half shotgun double house is a year-round vacation rental. It is furnished with a memory foam king-size bed and a full-size futon in the living room. The primary living room can be used as a comfortable and private 2nd bedroom area. The house sleeps 4 adults comfortably. We stock your kitchen with breakfast items and, at your request provide concierge / information services.

Families with younger children can sleep a maximum of 6 guests with a futon and queen-size airbed stored on-site. We are a neighborhood for all ages and interests, a creative detour with the convenience of location and concierge services. Algiers Point is child and pet-friendly with walking paths and Confetti Children's Park.

NEW ORLEANS ATTRACTIONS CONVENIENT FROM ALGIERS POINT

The ferry brings you to the foot of Canal Street, the Canal Street to Jazz Fest Fairgrounds Shuttle and the Canal Street to City Park Streetcar to reach the Fairgrounds for Jazz Festival. From the foot of Canal, you are steps to the Aquarium of the Americas and IMAX Theatre, the Audubon Insectarium, the shops at French Quarter, the Convention Center, Canal Place, the Riverwalk Mall, Harrah's Casino, Woldenburg Park, the (red) Canal Streetcar and Riverfront Streetcar lines, and the (green) Saint Charles Ave Streetcar.

Take a leisurely walk or ride along the River with stops at Mardi Gras World, the Convention Center, Downtown Warehouse Arts District, Canal steetcar lines, Jax Brewery, Jackson Square, the Farmer's Market, Cafe Du Monde, and Esplanade Ave to Frenchmen Street. Walk or ride to explore everything in the French Quarter.

The ferry is free to pedestrians, bicycles, and pets. There is a $1 fee for cars traveling from Algiers Point to Canal St. There is no charge on the return trip. The hours of operation are 6:00 AM to midnight. During high demand events, such as Mardi Gras, the ferry converts to pedestrians, pets, and bicycles only. The French Quarter is closed to parking at this busy time. Parking is available at the dock if you wish to leave your car at the Algiers landing.

WHAT'S THIS GOING TO COST?

Rates vary during high demand events. There is a four night minimum during Jazz Festival, from April 25th through May 5th. We also offer specials throughout the year, including a $100 discount for bookings at least 8 weeks or weekly discounts for a minimum of 7 nights. On-street parking is free. Buy a day-pass, "Jazzy Pass," for $3 per person per day to ride all streetcar lines and public transportation traversing historic and popular areas of New Orleans.

Contact Candance for more information. Explore on your own or use our concierge services to personalize your stay.Read more

Additional Location Information

NEW ORLEANS ATTRACTIONS CONVENIENT FROM ALGIERS POINT

http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/transportation/gettingaround/ferry.html

The ferry brings you to the foot of Canal Street. Take the Canal Street to Jazz Festival Fairgrounds Shuttle, or the City Park Streetcar to arrive at the Fairgrounds. Upon disembarking from the ferry, you are steps from the French Quarter, the Aquarium of the Americas and IMAX Theatre, the Audubon Institute Butterfly and Insectarium, the shops at Canal Place, the Riverwalk Mall, Harrah's Casino, Woldenburg Park, the (red) Canal and Riverfront Streetcar lines, and the (green) Saint Charles Ave Streetcar.

Experience the best views of the New Orleans skyline from the ferry and from the banks of the Mississippi on Algiers Point. Leave your car at home and walk, bike, or take streetcars around the city.

The ferry is free to pedestrians, bicycles, and pets. There is a $1 fee for cars traveling from Algiers Point to Canal St. There is no charge on the return trip. The hours of operation are 6:00 AM to midnight.

If you are traveling between midnight and 6 AM, it is approximately a 15-minute ride over the CCC Mississippi River bridge by car. Cab fare is about $20 from the Quarter to Algiers Point. During high demand events, such as Mardi Gras, the ferry converts to pedestrians, pets, and bicycles only. Parking is available at the dock if you wish to leave your car at the Algiers landing.

While on Algiers Point, enjoy Tout de Suite Coffee Shop and Cafe which includes vegetarian dishes on its breakfast and lunch menus. Vine and Dine has a fine selection of wine, beer, and cheeses on its bistro menu. Enjoy local NOLA fare alongside the river at the Dry Dock Restaurant and Bar.

Visit our English pub style Crown and Anchor bar and play a game of darts with the local crowd. Also, stop by a great music venue, the Old Point Bar, also known as "Little Hollywood." It is the most filmed bar in the South.

Enhance your New Orleans vacation with this living local experience. Woldenburg Park is a French Quarter Festival music and food venue. Tour the city driving, or walk through the Quarter and ride our street car lines arriving at many historic areas around New Orleans. We are a favorite of our guests who are taking cruises out of the port of New Orleans. To map distances to your areas of interest, begin at 1 Canal Street, New Orleans, 70340, only minutes from the Cottage. (Most GPS and mapping software will route you across the Mississippi Bridge taking 15 minutes by car instead of 5 minutes to reach the foot of Canal St.) The Cottage is less than 4 blocks from the dock, and an ideal "home away from home" vantage point from which to enjoy the best of New Orleans.

Location Type City, Downtown, River

Rental fees

Additional notes from owner

You must be a minimum 21 years of age to occupy this residence at any time without the supervision of a parent or guardian.

This is a vacation stay contract. It is not a rental, nor a lease, nor does it in any way imply permanence of occupancy. This agreement is valid for the period of time you request and only for the number of guests you request. The dates and number in your party are approved and confirmed at the time of your deposit. These can be changed through the site only and rate changes may apply. Reservations made under false pretenses shall be null and void to the extent they are inconsistent with any information given to obtain occupancy of the cottage. Please do not be offended; we do check ID.

After 2 guests, we charge an additional $25 per per night per guest, up to a total of 4 adults. The Cottage is comfortable for families with children up to 4, perhaps 5, guests total. The cottage is not large enough to accommodate 5 or 6 adult guests. Minimum stay is 3 nights.

We welcome your pets. Discuss your pet with us before booking. We do not charge a pet deposit. We do charge a per night per pet rate of $10 for small dogs and $15 per night for dogs over 40 lbs. We provide pet beds, bowls, and gates for your traveling convenience. There is a small back yard / patio. This is a dog friendly neighborhood with parks and walking paths. Pets must be flea protected, fully house trained, may not sit on furniture. Pets must be under the full control of the owner at all times.

Because this is a living local experience, we adhere to noise and activity levels in keeping with our neighborhood setting. Thank you for your consideration of our guests and neighbors.

What Past Guests Are Saying

• Shelia
  Ohio

  Great vacation spot!

  Left on 03/09/2013 for a stay in March 2013
  
  

  Our family stayed in this rental- hostess was very accommodating, the house was convenient to the ferry and shopping, the property was very clean, and we hope to visit again!

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  Response from Candance - 03/09/2013

  

  Candance

  Owner

  Sheila and her family were great to host. We always enjoy families who are excited and have a great New Orleans experience from our living local Cottage. This family was very neat, respectful of the property, and a pleasure to meet. We would have them again anytime and recommend them to any host. Thanks again, Sheila!

• Terry and Sue
  Boulder, Co

  Great location for the Big Easy

  Left on 01/30/2013 for a stay in January 2013
  
  

  My wife and I stayed here for 5 nights and enjoyed the location and the house. Full amenities and even some treats in the fridge upon our arrival. A 10 minute stroll to the free ferry and 10 minutes later you are on the River Walk. It was fun to join the locals on the ride into the city and see all the traffic on the Mississippi up close. Candy and Val were very helpful with suggestions for the city. Candy also gives food tours of the French Quarter and it's a great experience. This lady knows the city!

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  Recommended for: Travelers, Romantic

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  Response from Candance - 01/31/2013

  

  Candance

  Owner

  Thanks very much, Terry and Sue. We enjoyed hosting you and hope you to see you again. We enjoy fun and adventurous guests, and you two are among the very BEST!!!
  
  

• Miller
  Tucson, AZ

  Great Place and great location

  Left on 12/17/2012 for a stay in December 2012
  
  

  I stayed here for a convention I was at. It was perfectly located right across the river from downtown, the convention center, Riverwalk and the casino. The ferry was free to ride across and $1 to take your car. The accommodations were perfect. Nice and fluffy bed. Clean clean and clean. Everything to feel at home... away from home. There is even parking right in the front. Excellent place to stay - I am ready to go back. Thanks Candance... Miller!!

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  Recommended for: Travelers, Romantic, Luxury, Rugged

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  Response from Candance - 12/18/2012

  

  Candance

  Owner

  Thanks Miller, we look forward to having you stay at The Cottage anytime. You are a great guest to host, and we enjoyed having you stay with us. Kind Regards, Candance