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.