Bed and Breakfast in New Orleans, LA
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About this bed and breakfast
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.
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.
Amenities at Luxury Mansion Next To French Quarter
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of New Orleans, LA
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
The location was perfect for our stay! We celebrated our wedding weekend and hosted our bridal party to stay in the house and (approved) welcome party! We loved that everyone was able to stay all together in one place. And being walking distance to the quarter and Frenchman we were in a perfect spot for everyone to find something fun to do or good to eat!! 100% recommend. But definitely book EARLY because it gets booked quick. The host was awesome and super easy to communicate with.
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2025
We had a tremendous time here, and hope to return again!
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2025
Great location close (walkable!) to Bourbon street and great for a big group.
6 / 10Average·Nov 2023
I rented the Esplanade Guesthouse for a week with friends. It was a major investment yet did not live up to my expectations.
Positives: The property afforded bringing a dozen friends together with communal spaces. It was 1/2 mile walking distance from the French Quarter and Frenchman St. When we were tired, a ride cost less than $20.
Negatives: The property is run down with deteriorating exterior, burned out bulbs, and handles falling off doors and furniture. The amenities – number of towels, no access to laundry, no additional garbage bags, haphazard dishes, old cookware – were inadequate for a week-long stay. Upon arrival the exterior garbage was overflowing with 3 times the trash that could fit. The management said, “Housekeeping forgot to take it out on Monday. We apologize.” So we lived with a heap of trash for most of our stay. This was unacceptable and the management should have removed it immediately.
Lastly I feel the property violates Vrbo’s policy of “private experiences” without “shared spaces.” When I booked 1 year in advance, I asked, “This reservation gives me exclusive access to the property?” They replied, “Correct! The whole place is for just you and your guests!” However, that was an exaggeration; Room 21 is a separate rental from a buyout so we had changing groups of strangers sharing the balconies and courtyard; I even had to ask them not to smoke directly outside our room.
I will not rent the Esplanade Guesthouse again.
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9.6Outstanding
(32 Ratings)
"The location was perfect for our stay! We celebrated our wedding weekend and hosted our bridal party to stay in the house and (approved) welcome party! We loved that everyone was able to stay all toge..."
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