"What were your first impressions?These 18th-century Creole cottages are clustered around a swimming pool in a quiet stretch of the French Quarter (if you could imagine such a thing). What’s the crowd like?Frankly, it's a little hard to tell. You're not here to hang out at the hotel (besides the pool, there are no public spaces)—it's all about privacy here. How are the rooms?I landed in Cottage One. it had a charming brick exterior, polished wood floors, large mahogany cupboards, and exposed wooden beams. It was a two-bedroom, and both Queen beds were equally comfy with supersoft linens. How about the little things?The large prints of birds, by former resident, the famed naturalist John James Audubon, were particularly striking, and gave a real sense of the property’s legacy. What about the bathrooms? Did they do the job?The patterned black tiling in the bathroom was a lovely touch, and the walk-in showers were thankfully and reassuringly modern. Wi-Fi. What’s the word?Wi-Fi was fast and reliable. Room service: Anything we can order?There’s no onsite kitchen, but breakfast in your shared or private courtyard can be ordered and arrives courtesy of the hotel next door. How was the staff?The cottages employ a dedicated concierge/butler who is at your disposal most of the day and night. They’ll deliver breakfast and answer all your local knowledge questions. Anything else to note?The pool (it's a saltwater pool) is said to be the oldest in the French Quarter. Bottom line.You’re staying in some of the oldest buildings in New Orleans, and the sense of privacy is unmatched. Breakfast in the courtyard was pretty fantastic." - Paul Oswell
