Luxury Mansion Next To French Quarter

Terrace/patio
7 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
7 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(29 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in New Orleans, LA

26 guests · 7 bedrooms · 9 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this bed and breakfast

Enter through one of two iron gates that will take you to our beautiful water fountain courtyard or up into the beautiful parlor adorned with an antique chandelier and hard wood floors. You'll be saturated by the feeling of old New Orleans with the high ceilings and large windows in each room. Relax on one of our balconies and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city from the large courtyard! The main Bed & Breakfast features 4 private bedrooms, each with private ensuite bathroom, a shared full kitchen, dining room, large living area, and large balcony. In addition to the main Bed & Breakfast, there are 3 more large private suites, each with private bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchenettes, and living rooms. Access to those is through another shared balcony and large courtyard with a beautiful fountain.

In total there are 9 queen-beds and 4 queen sofa-sleepers. Its designed to sleep 26 people.

Besides location...a block from the French Quarter and the new street-car line. You can sit on the swing in the beautiful courtyard and take in all this great city has to offer.

Esplanade Mansion is a block or two from the French Quarter & Street-Car line, Buffa's, Port of Call, Frenchmen Street & Armstrong Park.. You’ll love the location, the people, the views, the high ceilings, and the coziness. It is great for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families (with kids), and large groups.
The lovely large living room is furnished with 6 lounging chairs and dining table with 6 chairs. The full-kitchen is perfect for dining as it is equipped with all appliances, and dinnerware, etc. Situated next to the world renowned French Quarter, guests can enjoy an afternoon of wining, dining, sight-seeing, city tours, and later watch the sunset from the balcony off the parlor-room. Spend the day away, enjoying nearby attractions such as French Quarter, Café du Monde, Frenchmen Street, Healing Center, Saint Roch Market, Spotted Cat, 3 Muses or just walking the centuries old Oak trees in front of the guest bed & Breakfast. Don't forget to take a ride on the new or oldest Street-Car line to see the rest of Big Easy!
A fun note, Esplanade Mansion was a plantation home after the civil war and for many years it was a illegal, functioning brothel.

**ATTENTION**
This listing is for the entire mansion on the 1st and 2nd floors. The owner lives on the 3rd floor and the apartment next to him on the 3rd floor is also available as an additional rental and may be rented out separately if not reserved by your group.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden

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Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(29 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Apr 2024
A group of 13 of us rented this place as a home base for a mini-high school reunion. Absolutely loved the set up, where we could all gather together but still have our own private spaces. 100% would rent again!
8.0 / 10.0
Apr 2024
Easy walk to the square ao location was super convenient!
10.0 / 10.0
Mar 2024
Really great location and large enough for really big groups. Dining room larger than appears in pictures which we enjoyed for group gatherings. The futons left something to be desired but fine for one or two nights!
10.0 / 10.0
Dec 2023
We booked the whole place for a birthday party weekend, and loved it. The rooms are comfortable and varied, and the bathrooms were clean and everything worked fine. We loved the courtyard area. Easy walk to the Quarter. We had several cars and parking was not an issue. Would definitely stay again!
8.0 / 10.0
Nov 2023
We had a great time here! The individual rooms with en-suite bathrooms were perfect for our multigenerational group of adults, giving everyone enough privacy while still providing central spaces in the main house and courtyard for group gathering (*a caveat about the courtyard below). The hosts kindly allowed us to drop off our luggage in the main house before our check-in time. We made limited use of the kitchen, and it had most of what we needed, but for a group of 12 we did sometimes come up short on dinnerware. A larger (or second) table and set of chairs in the dining/living area would've been nice, but we were able to make it work. The location was good and put us in close proximity (i.e. walking distance) to the French Quarter and the Marigny. Rideshares were also plentiful and affordable. The exterior light didn't work for us (either it was burned out or we were doing something wrong) and it made the uneven front steps and low clearance a bit hazardous, especially with the rain we had. *One thing to note is that the property seems to be shared with tenants, so there there were several unknown people coming back and forth to another unit onsite. It did cause a brief moment of concern early on (about a stranger smoking and hanging out in the courtyard while one of our group was there alone on the first day) before we figured out the situation. We would've appreciated this being communicated either in the listing or directly by the hosts in advance of our stay.
6.0 / 10.0
Nov 2023
I rented the Esplanade Guesthouse for a week with friends. It was a major investment yet did not live up to my expectations. Positives: The property afforded bringing a dozen friends together with communal spaces. It was 1/2 mile walking distance from the French Quarter and Frenchman St. When we were tired, a ride cost less than $20. Negatives: The property is run down with deteriorating exterior, burned out bulbs, and handles falling off doors and furniture. The amenities – number of towels, no access to laundry, no additional garbage bags, haphazard dishes, old cookware – were inadequate for a week-long stay. Upon arrival the exterior garbage was overflowing with 3 times the trash that could fit. The management said, “Housekeeping forgot to take it out on Monday. We apologize.” So we lived with a heap of trash for most of our stay. This was unacceptable and the management should have removed it immediately. Lastly I feel the property violates Vrbo’s policy of “private experiences” without “shared spaces.” When I booked 1 year in advance, I asked, “This reservation gives me exclusive access to the property?” They replied, “Correct! The whole place is for just you and your guests!” However, that was an exaggeration; Room 21 is a separate rental from a buyout so we had changing groups of strangers sharing the balconies and courtyard; I even had to ask them not to smoke directly outside our room. I will not rent the Esplanade Guesthouse again.
8.0 / 10.0
Jul 2023
The property is great for a large group to have separate sleeping space and bathrooms and small individual kitchenettes. Not so great for gathering for communal meals or games. Dining table only seats 6, and needs more glassware and silverware. Kit was very responsive and helpful. I would rent again.
8.0 / 10.0
Jan 2023
Unfortunately, we were only able to stay 2 of the 4 nights I had booked with four of 13 planned guests. Southwest Airlines cancelled the flights for most of us. The second afternoon I had a fall from the stairs into the courtyard and spent much of the second night at the ER where I was told to see my local doctor the next day. The cleaners were just finishing when I arrived. Had all 13 of us been there the kitchen plates, glasses and utensils would have probably been inadequate but not as sparse as I first thought when I found the dishwasher full of unwashed dishes. The bedrooms were all nice but the heat was not working properly in one not on the main floor making the temp 60 in it when set at 85. One bathroom had no mirror and the kitchen had a gash in the wall where something had happened previously. The refrigerator and dishwasher needed replacing.. They both suffered from misuse by previous renters but did work. We didn't use the stove so I don't know its condition. The dining room was the only indoor gathering space and would have been crowded with 13 but was more than adequate for 4-6. The courtyard was lovely, especially at night with the lighting but it wasn't warm enough to use but would have been had we not needed to leave early.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in New Orleans?

The average price for a rental in New Orleans is R 5,083 per night. This rental is R 32,655 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Luxury Mansion Next To French Quarter. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Luxury Mansion Next To French Quarter pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Luxury Mansion Next To French Quarter?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony or patio.

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