Villa Viola in New Orleans

Susan and Jerry (Central New York)

Susan and Jerry (Baldwinsville, NY USA)
Review submitted: July 9, 2011   Date of arrival: June 29, 2011

We just returned from New Orleans, where we spent a week in this wonderful, conveniently located apartment. The landlord's prompt responses to our first inquiry and follow-up e-mails as well as positive reviews from previous renters made it easy to select Villa Viola as our home away from home in New Orleans. The description and pictures on the website are accurate. There is plenty of room to relax in the comfortable space. Central air conditioning, ceiling fans in the bedrooms, complimentary wi-fi, and washer/dryer were the extras that made this rental an especially good value. The landlord's suggestions for things to do and places to eat were excellent. He was helpful without being intrusive. We rented a car in order to explore areas away from the city; parking was available in front of the apartment or across the street. We walked around the neighborhood, to and from the French Quarter, and to other parts of the city. We ate at Schiro's, Elizabeth's, and Adolfo's - all excellent and within walking distance of the apartment. We also bought fresh seafood and prepared it in the kitchen. Renting an apartment instead of staying in a hotel room elevates the travel experience and makes us feel as though we are part of the community. We would highly recommend Villa Viola to family and friends seeking an authentic New Orleans experience. We'll stay there again if we have the opportunity to return to NOLA. Thank you, James, for a wonderful week in your charming apartment.

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Review submitted: May 7, 2013   Date of arrival: April 17, 2013

Love the decor of this home which complimented the history. The owner was always quick to respond to emails and phone call questions as well as extremely accommodating! I loved how he stopped in upon dropping bedding off and told us more of the previous owner....very interesting! He supplies all of the required amenities and more....washer/dryer with soap, keurig coffee maker with k-cups, coffee maker should you bring your own (altho...we overlooked the coffee maker for days...ha ha!), bottles of water, LOTS of towels, a flat iron, and much more!!! Very reasonable priced and close to everything...a doggie park on the way to the french market (a short walk), a cafe around the corner, a HUGE market a block from the cafe (also has eat in and all your needs for mardie gras upstairs), a couple of bars featuring live music, an art gallery across the street, a bed and breakfast a block away that is an eat in restaurant (GREAT FOOD!); snack store; and beer/liquor/wine store, a laundromat next to the B&B, a little bit of a walk to Bourbon Street - if you are up to it - if not, a very short drive, a short drive to the convention center, riverwalk, and the aquarium. Thank you sooooo much!! I would stay here again for sure!!

Recommended for: adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, girls getaway, pet-friendly, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway

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jsn (windsor, colorado usa)
Review submitted: April 11, 2013   Date of arrival: April 2, 2013

great location, close to frenchman street. comfortable bed in master, squeaky bed in other. needs to be deep cleaned, floors dirty. could hear snoring next door. the location is the best recommendation, nice to have coffee and bottled water available. also appreciate the info about new orleans provided. owner responded quickly when the pilot light went out due to wind. biggest gripe could be taken care of with a good cleaning, and upkeep on that. need zip up pillow case liners over pillows and under pillow cases.

Recommended for: adventure seekers, tourists without a car

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