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Watching the River Flow in Historic Holy Cross

Vacation home near Bourbon Street in New Orleans

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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New Orleans, LA
  • Place, Crescent Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Porché West Gallery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Musicians' Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

New Orleans

City center stay.With a stay at this Holy Cross vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Mississippi River and 2 miles (3 km) of Crescent Park. Bourbon Street and Royal Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • House of Dance & Feathers - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Crescent Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Porché West Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Musicians' Village - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop - 6 min drive
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 20 min drive
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fuel Express And Fried Chicken - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Galvez Goodies - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cajun Joe's Seafood - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Moshiko - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Watching the River Flow in Historic Holy Cross

Cute and comfortable apartment nestled into a curve of the Mississippi River levee -- 10 minutes from the French Quarter and Frenchman Street and only a stone's throw from many great restaurants, bars and music venues in Bywater, Faubourg Marigny and the St. Claude Corridor. The apartment has spacious high ceilings, exposed brick and lovely original woodwork. There is one bdrm with a comfy queen bed and a memory foam futon sofa in the living room. It is fully equipped with everything you will need for a comfortable stay. All of the basics are provided and more. Fully equipped kitchen and bath, T.V. and w-fi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking outside is o.k.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please turn the thermostat up to 80 degrees.
Turn the fans on.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please do not smoke in the house. You are welcome to smoke on the porch, but please dispose of butts appropriately.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is o.k.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 25-OSTR-00864, 25-NSTR-00854

Property is also known as

Watching the River Flow in Historic Holy Cross New Orleans

Frequently asked questions

How close is Watching the River Flow in Historic Holy Cross to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.3 mi (31-min drive) away from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Watching the River Flow in Historic Holy Cross have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Watching the River Flow in Historic Holy Cross offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Watching the River Flow in Historic Holy Cross?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Fair Grounds Race Course (9-min drive) and Caesars New Orleans Casino (10-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Watching the River Flow in Historic Holy Cross?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Watching the River Flow in Historic Holy Cross?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Watching the River Flow in Historic Holy Cross have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Watching the River Flow in Historic Holy Cross have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Watching the River Flow in Historic Holy Cross to downtown New Orleans?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from New Orleans.

Watching the River Flow in Historic Holy Cross Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 118 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

gerald b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was absolutely wonderful. Amenities were plentiful for both short and long term.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming older New Orleans shotgun style home.Area was very quiet and home was extremely comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet little neighborhood, not too far away from all the city life. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and peaceful place to stay!

Host was super helpful and easy to communicate with. Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a quiet location, but not far away from anything. Very cute home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Home in Quiet Neighborhood

Loved the conveinence to the Bywater neighborhood, near great coffee shops and restaurants. Comfortable bed and quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great historic style house

It was very nice clean quite place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dakota W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patricia left little notes about different things such as potential freeze weather, letting us know if something is out of order, just little quality of life things. She was so responsive and helpful whenever we had any type of issue. I stayed for the Rockin 1000 event and it was beyond the expression of words, the perfect spot to unwind and relax after long days. Yeah downtown is awesome, but being right next to Bywater is probably the best decision I could’ve made, always 11/10 experiences. Highly highly recommend this place, 10 stars if possible
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable

We really enjoyed our stay and learning about New Orleans. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bianca F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Favorite New Orleans Location

This is our 2nd time staying at this location that’s perfectly settled next to the Mississippi River. Conveniently located close to everything exciting, we look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabe T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Two thumbs up!

We really enjoyed the week! Patricia was accommodating and the location was excellent for easy trips into the French quarter and beyond. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little apartment!

Loved staying here! Perfect location! Quiet and safe neighborhood! Everything was clean and everything we could possibly need was provided for us! Definitely plan to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Helpful Host-Great Spot

Patricia was very responsive to questions and quick to help. It was a quiet neighborhood away from the city, but not too far away.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maressa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Loved the house and the way the owner kept the original floors, doors, windows and stutters
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet stay

The location is tucked in a small neighborhood off the beaten path. Very quiet and easily accessible to the rest of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desiree H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in NOLA

It was truly beautiful apartment! It was a delight to stay here and would choose to again! It was so quiet, clean and peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marci H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Everything was perfect can’t wait to go back great location cutest house ever and very quite neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay again

We have stayed here before, it is always quiet, relaxing and a great place. We enjoyed several of the local restaurants one of our favorites being Frady's fantastic food. We found a bakery called Bywater Bakery, it has the best Chantilly cake. Great placesvto visit and see the culture, here in bywater.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

We had a really great time. Very nice amenities were available. The matress was amazingly comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and lovely stay

I had such a relaxing and lovely time during my stay. The house is lovely, everything was so clean, the snacks and extra details were such a plus and nice touch, and the hospitality and communication was deeply appreciated. Looking forward to being back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet spot for a weekend in New Orleans

Great, clean shotgun duplex in lower 9th Ward. Easy access to French Quarter, Mid-City, Treme, etc: either a 10 minute drive or a 12-15 can ride. Patricia is a kind and responsive host. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Road Trip Destination

Arrive by car during the day, so you can see the dog walkers, kite flyers, joggers, and picnic(ers) along the levis.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

It was amazing! Loved being so close to the river! Neighborhood and residents were great! 10 minute drive to our favorite locations! Would definitely book it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Super cool house to stay in and was so nice to come back after a night out to someplace that felt like home
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Host was nice, made check in very easy. Can not see the river from the porch. Apartment was very clean and nice. The neighborhood was an interesting experience . Dont really have too much to say about the shops near-by, because quite frankly I wasnt going to stop. Did go to Bourbon street, the food was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025