Launch of the Chartres Street Cottage

Launch of The Chartres Street Cottage is official! Book your reservations NOW

I would like to invite all of our friends, vendors and professional acquaintances to consider our guest house when visiting #New Orleans. Your support helps to maintain this historical property in the #Bywater! Preservation of this 150 year old site that once was used as the Smitty House to the H.H. Slawson Plantation and his brother's enterprise The Rough & Ready Omni-Bus line from 1825-1867.

Discover the charm and mystique of New Orleans when you stay at the 'Chartres Street Cottage', a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental cottage that sleeps 4. Built in 1892, this historical landmarked property has been preserved to showcase quintessential Louisiana architecture and updated to include all the modern amenities and comforts of home. Wander the Bywater by day, and retreat to the shaded porch by night, where cicadas in the courtyard lull you into a New Orleans state of mind.

This charming property is tucked behind the colorful walls that fill the Bywater neighborhood, only 4 doors down from The Country Club New Orleans. Boasting nearly 1,300 square feet of living space, this cottage features a spacious and inviting atmosphere that will envelop you with the essence of New Orleans. Lie back in the living room, where you can enjoy a book beside the natural light pouring in through the windows, or bring down the shades and tune into a show on the cable TV. 

While guests enjoy some down time, head into the kitchen to begin preparations for a home-cooked meal. This space is fully equipped with updated stainless steel appliances and ample amenities so cooking a Creole meal can be done with ease. Gather around the 4-person dining table to eat, or head out to the courtyard for a picnic! Enjoy good food and great company around the patio dining table with the vibrant courtyard garden as your backdrop. As the evening begins to grow darker, share the last bit of wine from the rocking chairs on the shaded porch, or gather around the fire pit beneath the stars. 

Retreat inside for restful slumbers in the master or second bedroom - each equipped with a plush queen bed and beautiful antique decor. Take a spot in the master bedroom if you hope to utilize the additional living area found in this space. You are also welcome to rock the night away in the courtyard, but beware of the vampires - it is New Orleans!

The 'Chartres Street Cottage' is ideally located in one of the oldest sections of New Orleans bustling with local life. If you're a foodie fanatic, start the day walking 2 blocks over to Satsuma for a farm-fresh breakfast before taking the Riverwalk down the Mississippi. From there, venture to #BarRedux to taste some 5-star Creole cooking - less than a 20 minute walk away. Finish the night with a drink at #Markey's Bar, just around the corner, and be sure to ask for Roy! 

Visit famous New Orleans hot spots with a nice walk or short drive down to the #FrenchQuarter, just 1.5 miles away. As the oldest section of the city, this neighborhood is filled with history, charm, and plenty of local shops, restaurants, events, and nightlife for everyone to enjoy! From here you can also visit the main street of New Orleans, Canal Street and the Riverwalk, just blocks from the French Quarter. 

Venture outside of the city and onto a boat for a river cruise or swamp tour! Drive 8 minutes over to New Orleans Steamboat Company for a spot on a traditional steamboat, or 5 minutes over to Cajun Encounters Tour Company to take a boat ride down the Honey Island Swamp.

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