Cottage in Gretna, LA
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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About this cottage rental
Come enjoy this beautiful 1930's Shotgun in Historic Algiers! This adorable cottage is a true shotgun... walk from the living room to the bedroom to the kitchen to the bathroom! Sweet antique details can be found within this charming home such as an original fireplace and beautiful woodwork. Algiers is the 2nd oldest neighborhood in NOLA and offers a safe and quiet escape from downtown, but is only a 15-minute walk & a 6 min. ferry ride to the French Quarter and Business District!
This classic shotgun is on the Westbank, 3 blocks from Algiers Point, which is known as being one of the safest neighborhoods in New Orleans. The home has its own off-street parking as well as on-street parking in front of the house. The house is walkable to several bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. The Westbank is the perfect mix of quiet escape from the Quarter, with a charming, genuine New Orleans neighborhood feel.
Please note before booking:
Utility & EV Policy
Included Utilities: High-speed Wi-Fi, water, and gas are completely covered.
Electricity Cap: To encourage conservation, electricity is covered up to $150.00 per month. Any electrical usage exceeding $150.00 will be billed directly to the guest via the resolution center with a PDF copy of the actual Entergy invoice.
EV Charging: Electric Vehicle (EV) charging is strictly prohibited. Guests are not permitted to plug vehicles into any interior or exterior outlets. Local public charging stations are located nearby.
Guest Count & House Quiet Hours
Guest Limit: A maximum of two registered guests are permitted on the property at any time.
Sleeping Arrangements: The guest limit means two people sharing the primary bed. The couch is not to be used as an alternate sleeping setup.
Restricted Areas: The second bedroom is securely locked for the owner’s personal storage. Please do not attempt to open it. You will have full, private access to all other areas of the home, which are free of personal items.
Quiet Hours: This cottage sits on a very peaceful neighborhood street. Please respect our neighbors by observing quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Care of the Property & Departure
Furniture: Please do not move any furniture or appliances around during your stay.
Forgotten Items: Please double-check the home thoroughly before checking out. Due to work and cleaning schedules, returning forgotten items can take several months.
This classic shotgun is on the Westbank, 3 blocks from Algiers Point, which is known as being one of the safest neighborhoods in New Orleans. The home has its own off-street parking as well as on-street parking in front of the house. The house is walkable to several bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. The Westbank is the perfect mix of quiet escape from the Quarter, with a charming, genuine New Orleans neighborhood feel.
Please note before booking:
Utility & EV Policy
Included Utilities: High-speed Wi-Fi, water, and gas are completely covered.
Electricity Cap: To encourage conservation, electricity is covered up to $150.00 per month. Any electrical usage exceeding $150.00 will be billed directly to the guest via the resolution center with a PDF copy of the actual Entergy invoice.
EV Charging: Electric Vehicle (EV) charging is strictly prohibited. Guests are not permitted to plug vehicles into any interior or exterior outlets. Local public charging stations are located nearby.
Guest Count & House Quiet Hours
Guest Limit: A maximum of two registered guests are permitted on the property at any time.
Sleeping Arrangements: The guest limit means two people sharing the primary bed. The couch is not to be used as an alternate sleeping setup.
Restricted Areas: The second bedroom is securely locked for the owner’s personal storage. Please do not attempt to open it. You will have full, private access to all other areas of the home, which are free of personal items.
Quiet Hours: This cottage sits on a very peaceful neighborhood street. Please respect our neighbors by observing quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Care of the Property & Departure
Furniture: Please do not move any furniture or appliances around during your stay.
Forgotten Items: Please double-check the home thoroughly before checking out. Due to work and cleaning schedules, returning forgotten items can take several months.
Amenities at Quaint 1930s Algiers Shotgun- 6 Min. Ferry to French Quarter! Safe & quiet area!
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of Gretna, LA
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Loved this cute, quirky little house. Check-In was super easy. It was clean, the bed was comfy, linens were clean and smelled nice. Plenty of hot water and water pressure was on point. Loved that there was a French press available for coffee. We walked everywhere. . . to the levy, ferry, and cute little eateries. We had dinner at Barracuda Taco Stand and then ice cream at The Drift Inn. The butterscotch ice cream syrup was homemade! 🥰 Breakfast at Tout De Suite Cafe was the best. So cute and cozy inside, excellent food. We could hear all of the music from French Quarter Fest while hanging out at the levy. We always try to start in a different area of New Orleans each time we’re in town and we thoroughly enjoyed Algier’s. It’s still so close to all of the action, without the chaos, and a quick ferry or car ride into the quarter. I’d definitely stay here again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Thank you Melissa for letting us stay in your house for a few days. We really enjoyed it. Nice quite neighborhood. Close enough to the French Quater to explore but not in the noisy part of New Orleans. If you stay here we highly recommend the tacos nearby. The crispy fish tacos are amazing. Would stay here again.
8 / 10Excellent·Mar 2026
The Busy Bee Shotgun was cute and had a lot of character for a house built in the late 1930s. The owner, Melissa was very helpful and responded quickly to my questions. The house does require some maintenance such as the bathroom does need some work and you feel like you're tilting when using it and the front door should be replaced; you can see the sun coming through the cracks in the panels. The front patio does need some weed whacking and maintenance. The location was further than I had expected as far as walking to catch the ferry. The first night we were there, we heard gunshots a few blocks away and read in the news that someone had been killed and another person injured. The neighborhood itself is quiet with most of the neighbors polite and kept to themselves. However, I would not walk in the neighborhood at nighttime. Parking next to the house made it worth it because it was free and off the street. Overall, our stay was comfortable and quiet.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Parking availability both off/on street. It's a pretty quiet neighborhood, we felt comfortable parking on the street. We could've have been happier with the location of this house! Algiers is a lovely area to stay when visiting New Orleans. We used the ferry each day to go into town. Melissa, our host, provided many helpful suggestions for transportation and restaurant recommendations! I have crossed off my wish for staying in a shotgun house and it was charming and perfect! The house had everything we needed, was spotless and gave that old time vibe I was looking for. Thank you Melissa!
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10Outstanding
(13 Ratings)
"Loved this cute, quirky little house. Check-In was super easy. It was clean, the bed was comfy, linens were clean and smelled nice. Plenty of hot water and water pressure was on point. Loved that ther..."
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