Casabianca: Casual Elegance in Historic Magazine Row

We stayed here for a long weekend while visiting our daughter at Tulane. The apartment is stunning! An elegant entry hall leads to the formal living room with very tall ceilings, wide wood flooring, and wonderful old moulding and windows. Decorated very very nicely. The kitchen is updated with nice appliances, but is faithful to the historical feel of the place. It is stocked with everything you need to cook. The king bedroom is large and nicely appointed. Large walk-in closet. The bathroom is updated and pleasant. There is a wonderful outdoor terrace overlooking Magazine Street you can access from the living room. Great for coffee, cocktails, even dinner outside. The owners were as friendly as could be and very accommodating. Noise from Magazine Street, which was a concern going in, was actually not noticeable. The unit is just east of Jackson, with easy free street parking close by. Another block or so east and the neighborhood feels a little sketchy compared to the more upscale area between Napoleon and Washington. That said, we felt safe, the price was great, and the unit itself was magical. We will certainly come back!

There are not enough positive thoughts in the universe to describe our stay. To keep it short there are a few things you should be prepared for...
The arrival is magical, we landed after dark and the streets were so quiet and inviting. We entered through what seemed to be the secret garden entrance...for those of you who have a crazy imagination I would even go with the wardrobe in the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe. We then walked up a narrow flight of stairs only to be greeted with a kind face and a warm welcome. Please keep in my mind the owners stayed up for us to properly greet and let us in. The minute we walked through that red door I knew this was the get away of a life time. The ceilings were so high, like a dream, everything covered in white with the perfect color pallet of accents. Interesting pieces around every corner that tell a story of where they had been and who they had seen. We woke the next morning feeling very French and inspired by the space. To walk out onto the balcony overlooking what feels like Paris is indescribable and most amazing. We spent our time making music, taking photos, laughing, indulging in good food just across the street at Maya and planning our next trip! The owners were so very pleasant and hospitable. Would we book the house again? Let me put it this way...I am locking down dates at this very moment for my birthday return. Thanks for the memories, the love, the basket of instruments and most of all thank you for having us on a much needed vacation with my love.

Lindsay and James
Austin Filmmakers

We had a wonderful stay in New Orleans in this striking and well-equiped condo. The unit is private, spacious and comfortable. The owners are very accomodating and took the extra steps to ensure that our stay was perfect. Your are steps away from some of the city's most notable foodie destinations here, and only a short trolley or cab ride away from Frenchman Street. My must-go list includes "Coquette", a short walk away from the condo and the best meal I have enjoyed in a long time. Splurge on the "Black Opts" - worth every penny. One the subject of food, you will also find great breakfast tacos at the cafe across the street from the condo as well as perfect mojitos at Mayas, also accross the street. While you are enjoying Mayas' Mojitos order the paella or the flank steak - memorable! We are looking forward to a return visit to Casabianca and NOLA.