Magazine Street Retreat
About this house rental
A wonderful boutique apartment in an 1850's townhouse nicely located in the Lower Garden District right on famous Magazine Street and close to everything. Comprising the original library and servant's quarters of the main house, lots of historic architectural features including high ceilings, floor to ceiling bedroom windows, exposed brick, old decorative fireplaces, hardwood floors and a private gallery overlooking a courtyard. The apartment is furnished with a wonderful mix of modern pieces and French antiques. We are the closest Historic Residential Neighborhood to the French Quarter and Convention Center and a short walk to the Streetcar, the Warehouse District and tons of restaurants and shops. Your hosts are always available to meet with you to share our favorite foodie recommendations or suggestions for interesting and off the beaten path things to do in our city.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(36 Reviews)
5.0
Great spot in a great location. Close to warehouse dist and to garden district but on quiet part of Magazine. Clean, comfortable and responsive hosts
5.0
We had a great time and will definitely be back.
5.0
Easy parking and quiet area. Easy
Check in. We will stay here again.
5.0
NOLA home feels...
Loved staying her, it's your own mini home in NOLA. You feel like you belong here. Everything you could need in a small package. Will come back again. Nice neighborhood too.
5.0
This property is very convenient to all the attractions that one would want to see while in New Orleans. Also very clean and comfortable. Check in/out was super easy. I would definitely stay again.
5.0
Wonderful!!!
This property is very convenient to all the attractions that one would want to see while in New Orleans. Also very clean and comfortable. Check in/out was super easy. I would definitely stay again.
5.0
This is a great location for visiting New Orleans. 4 blocks from WW 2 museum, 6 blocks from streetcar. 2 excellent restaurants within 1/2 block.
The apartment fit all our needs and was supplied with basics. Its still a work in progress but feels historical. Contact with hostess was easy and quick.
We would highly recommend this.
5.0
Great location
This is a great location for visiting New Orleans. 4 blocks from WW 2 museum, 6 blocks from streetcar. 2 excellent restaurants within 1/2 block.
The apartment fit all our needs and was supplied with basics. Its still a work in progress but feels historical. Contact with hostess was easy and quick.
We would highly recommend this.
4.0
We had a lovely 5-night stay in the Library. Fair warning to those with aging knees like us - when the reviews say “expect some steps”, this is a second floor unit and there is a fairly steep, twenty step staircase. We found that we generally only went out once or twice and spent most of the day out, so that didn’t affect us as much as we thought it might… The area was nice, fairly quiet, but with some really good restaurants (try Surreys for breakfast - you won’t be sorry)! The rental was comfortable with a small but fully stocked kitchen, plentiful hot water, and a good bed. The only thing we found lacking was a few more pieces of furniture - a bench at the end of the bed to put our suitcase on and an ottoman in the living room to rest our aching feet would have been nice. Would definitely stay again, though!
4.0
Character and comfort
We had a lovely 5-night stay in the Library. Fair warning to those with aging knees like us - when the reviews say “expect some steps”, this is a second floor unit and there is a fairly steep, twenty step staircase. We found that we generally only went out once or twice and spent most of the day out, so that didn’t affect us as much as we thought it might… The area was nice, fairly quiet, but with some really good restaurants (try Surreys for breakfast - you won’t be sorry)! The rental was comfortable with a small but fully stocked kitchen, plentiful hot water, and a good bed. The only thing we found lacking was a few more pieces of furniture - a bench at the end of the bed to put our suitcase on and an ottoman in the living room to rest our aching feet would have been nice. Would definitely stay again, though!
5.0
This location was just as represented on line. It was in a perfect location for all our needs while we were there. Got to meet Jules who was very pleasant. We would stay again.
10.0
This location was just as represented on line. It was in a perfect location for all our needs while we were there. Got to meet Jules who was very pleasant. We would stay again.
5.0
Perfect
This location was just as represented on line. It was in a perfect location for all our needs while we were there. Got to meet Jules who was very pleasant. We would stay again.
5.0
Very Enjoyable stay
The property is well located- easy walk to the Street car or to several local neighborhood restaurants and shops. The Apartment is clean and the perfect size for our family of 3. Jules was super with communication and accommodating our arrival and departure. Will definitely rent here again!
4.0
Had to make a last minute relocation change but it all worked out fine.
4.0
Nice place.
Had to make a last minute relocation change but it all worked out fine.
5.0
We were fortunate to book this space in the Lower Garden District in NOLA. We love the city and the charm of the railroad apartments and this one was no exception. Clean lines, simple furniture, well lit, in an historical area that is now a hot spot. Who Knew??? It's location is perfect. Close to the French Quarter, A downtown area of art and galleries, restaurants etc and a few doors from our entrance are other new restaurants and venues. So it was so easy...and we were too comfortable. Our hosts were BEYOND!!!! We sent our itinerary and they made suggestions for sights and dining that were excellent. We luckily had an opportunity to meet in person, and we just connected. Thank you J&B for EVERYTHING.
5.0
Garden of Pleasure
We were fortunate to book this space in the Lower Garden District in NOLA. We love the city and the charm of the railroad apartments and this one was no exception. Clean lines, simple furniture, well lit, in an historical area that is now a hot spot. Who Knew??? It's location is perfect. Close to the French Quarter, A downtown area of art and galleries, restaurants etc and a few doors from our entrance are other new restaurants and venues. So it was so easy...and we were too comfortable. Our hosts were BEYOND!!!! We sent our itinerary and they made suggestions for sights and dining that were excellent. We luckily had an opportunity to meet in person, and we just connected. Thank you J&B for EVERYTHING.
4.0
Looks just like it did on line. It is an upstairs unit so expect some steps. Cozy.
4.0
Great location! Great bed.
Looks just like it did on line. It is an upstairs unit so expect some steps. Cozy.
5.0
This was a perfect choice for business stay. Convenient to conference center and comfortable bed! So clean, well appointed and great hosts! Yes, I would stay again.
5.0
So comfortable!
This was a perfect choice for business stay. Convenient to conference center and comfortable bed! So clean, well appointed and great hosts! Yes, I would stay again.
5.0
The owners were very helpful. Want amazing list of restaurants and places to go. The apartment was clean and comfortable. Got a great parking spot and uber all over the city . Walking distance to some great shopping and dining. Would recommend to anyone wanting a quieter place to stay but short distance to everything.
5.0
Great location.
The owners were very helpful. Want amazing list of restaurants and places to go. The apartment was clean and comfortable. Got a great parking spot and uber all over the city . Walking distance to some great shopping and dining. Would recommend to anyone wanting a quieter place to stay but short distance to everything.
4.0
Couples Get-A-Way
Stayed March 25th-28th. True New Orleans style home. Inside clean & homey. Bed very comfortable. Place was quiet for some good sleeping. Area has many restaurants, bars & coffee shops all within walking distance. WWII Museum also within walking distance. St. Charles Street car a few short blocks away. Jules was available & very responsive to any info we needed. Downfalls, would have loved the back yard to be cleaned up so it could be utilized as a nice afternoon sitting area. Few open cracks in doors to balcony which made for very brisk mornings inside the home. Front door difficult to unlock. Could use a new internal mechanism. All in all it was a good place to stay.
5.0
Lovely girls weekend
The place is picturesque and perfectly located for walking distance from restaurants, shopping, and activities. We loved our time spent here!
4.0
Clean, spacious, safe location
We actually did not stay at this location, we were moved to another location a block or so away due to unforeseen plumbing issues. The other location was beautifully renovated, bed was comfy, as was the day bed. Not very well appointed with anything basic; ie paper towels, place mats to help preserve real wood table surface, extra sheets for daybed, broom/dust pan.... Good location, clean accommodations, owners available.
5.0
Cute and convenient
Great location close to many cool things to do.
5.0
Very clean, good location. Host was very responsive
5.0
It had everything we needed, size, location, easy parking. Very comfortable, clean and nicely furnished.
5.0
Extremely satisified.
Very clean, good location. Host was very responsive
5.0
Perfect size, perfect location.
It had everything we needed, size, location, easy parking. Very comfortable, clean and nicely furnished.
5.0
We were here for our 10-year anniversary, so Jules upgraded us to the 2-BR just upstairs from the one BR that we booked. This is a beautiful old world town home with modern improvements. The spacious lobby allowed us to safely store the bikes we brought from home.
The neighborhood is the perfect NOLA mix for relaxed travelers with plenty of bars and restaurants on St Charles and in the Warehouse District a short walk away. Some of our favorites: Lula Distillery, Slice Pizza, Rum House Taqueria, Central City BBQ, French Truck Coffee, Mojo Coffee.
Very clean and easy. Thanks for making it a great and special trip.
5.0
blocks away from the hustle and bustle of downtown and bourbon street, you’re close to everything New Orleans has to offer. Downtown, the garden district and everything in between! Such a great location to not only venture out to the tourist sites but also enjoy local digs and hangs, super cute apartment with all the necessities. You really feel like a resident, be careful walking up the steps though especially if you’ve had a couple of drinks! Thanks Jules for your wonderful service and I will definitely be back.
5.0
Charming and high end hideaway a relaxed and safe neighborhood
We were here for our 10-year anniversary, so Jules upgraded us to the 2-BR just upstairs from the one BR that we booked. This is a beautiful old world town home with modern improvements. The spacious lobby allowed us to safely store the bikes we brought from home.
The neighborhood is the perfect NOLA mix for relaxed travelers with plenty of bars and restaurants on St Charles and in the Warehouse District a short walk away. Some of our favorites: Lula Distillery, Slice Pizza, Rum House Taqueria, Central City BBQ, French Truck Coffee, Mojo Coffee.
Very clean and easy. Thanks for making it a great and special trip.
5.0
Great Location!
Best of all locations in New Orleans. Walking distance to restaurants l, shops, WWII Museum. Convenient to trolley and bus routes. A neat space, but be aware there are steps. We will definitely attempt to stay here again.
5.0
Feeling residential at Jules place!
blocks away from the hustle and bustle of downtown and bourbon street, you’re close to everything New Orleans has to offer. Downtown, the garden district and everything in between! Such a great location to not only venture out to the tourist sites but also enjoy local digs and hangs, super cute apartment with all the necessities. You really feel like a resident, be careful walking up the steps though especially if you’ve had a couple of drinks! Thanks Jules for your wonderful service and I will definitely be back.
5.0
Spacious-good for couple of family as well as for solo adult like me. Bedroom, kitchenette and 'living room' and bathroom, in railroad fashion, with a small balcony. Hosts allowed me to drop off luggage hours before check-in and to check-in a couple hours early, which was appreciated. They were installing new A/C and givng place a thorough cleaning before I arrive as last longer term tenant had left things in a mess.
I never heard other guests. Block is quiet.
5.0
Spacious-good for couple of family as well as for solo adult like me. Bedroom, kitchenette and living room and bathroom, in railroad fashion, with a small balcony. Hosts allowed me to drop off luggage hours before check-in and to check-in a couple hours early, which was appreciated. They were installing new A/C and givng place a thorough cleaning before I arrive as last longer term tenant had left things in a mess.I never heard other guests. Block is quiet.
5.0
This place made our trip! We were in town for a conference and it was so beautiful and close that it made the whole trip. Every time we walked in the door we made a comment about how happy we were to be staying in this beautiful home. Jules was wonderful and sent us a bunch of information to make our trip better and and answered all of our questions about New Orleans. Very happy with our stay and would go back in a heartbeat!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Gretna?
The average price for a rental in Gretna is R 3,058 per night. This rental is R 19 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Magazine Street Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Magazine Street Retreat pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Magazine Street Retreat?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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