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Secluded private cottage w/ courtyard where French Qrtr meets Frenchmen St.

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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New Orleans, LA
  • Royal Street
    2 min walk
  • Bourbon Street
    4 min walk
  • French Market
    8 min walk
  • New Orleans, LA (NEW-Lakefront)
    16 min drive

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About this property

Secluded private cottage w/ courtyard where French Qrtr meets Frenchmen St.

Imagine having your own private cottage at the corner of Esplanade and Chartres, right where the rollicking French Quarter scene spills into the famous old jazz dens of Frenchmen Street.

Located on the grounds of the stately Lanaux Mansion - itself a piece of New Orleans history - the sweetly named Sophie's Enchanted Cottage combines all the grace and charm of a bygone era with every modern comfort you could want - wi-fi, air conditioning, a sitting area for when you need to get some work done, and a flat-screen HDTV for when you don't.

You'll enter the Lanaux property through a private gate off Chartres Street, and pass through your own garden courtyard - a wonderful place for relaxed coffees or cocktails - on the way to your newly renovated rooms.

Once inside, you'll instantly start to feel at home. The former kitchen storehouse has high, airy ceilings and large windows to let in plenty of natural light. Whitewashed-brick walls and tastefully rustic decor make it as homey as it is handsome.

When you're exhausted after a day of music, fun, and food, let the queen-size pillow-top welcome you with a good night's rest.

Feel like sleeping in? Your kitchenette has a microwave, coffeemaker, and fridge to hold groceries and leftovers, so breakfast is on your schedule, and the same goes for midnight snacks.

Need fresh laundry? The washer and dryer are right across the courtyard.

And when you need some freshening up yourself, you'll appreciate the beautifully appointed private bathroom.

Everything you need is right here for you, though we imagine you won't be spending too much time inside. After all, you're mere steps away from the city's best entertainment, restaurants, and bars.

The French Market, Bourbon Street, the Mississippi riverfront, and Frenchmen Street - each packed with unforgettable sights, scents, and sounds - are all within a two-block stroll.

You couldn't possibly see and do everything New Orleans has to offer . . . but you can sure have fun trying!

TRAVELING WITH FRIENDS?
You can sleep four of you by booking Sophie's Enchanted Cottage along with the large and airy three-room Wieland Suite - complete with kitchenette, private laundry, and bathroom - just across the courtyard. Here's the link to this combination listing: https://www.vrbo.com/2012644

For even bigger parties, you can also book our Lanaux Two-Bedroom Balcony Suite (https://www.vrbo.com/2089849), as well as our premium one-bedroom Ruthie's Balcony Suite (https://www.vrbo.com/2089869), both upstairs in the main house.

... (*Subject to availability.)

A NOTE ABOUT COVID-19
Our cleaning team will rigorously disinfect your room before you arrive, sanitizing all surfaces including door handles, remote controls, pushbuttons, light switches, and bathroom fixtures. All dishes, bedding, and linens are washed and disinfected at maximum heat for your safety. We want you to feel comfortable and secure during your stay.


ABOUT THE LOCATION:
Step outside the Lanaux Mansion grounds and go left to hit the bars and restaurants of the French Quarter, or go right to find the myriad music spots on Frenchmen Street.

You're about a block from either.

Also within a few minutes' stroll are the famous and sprawling French Market, the legendary beignets and cafe au lait of the Cafe du Monde, the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral, and the paddle-wheeled steamboats along the Mississippi waterfront - not to mention more bars, restaurants, museums, curio shops, and art galleries than you could possibly ever visit in one trip.

The dream-like settings of Audubon Park and City Park, with their massive moss-covered oaks and glorious historic mansions lining the nearby avenues, are a short drive or bike ride away. Further afield, you have the deep Louisiana bayous full of gators and cajuns alike, plus historic battlefields and plantations to tour.

Grab a drink and start planning your trip now. Or come with no plan at all. Either way, having a great time in the Big Easy is, well, easy.


ABOUT THE LANAUX MANSION:
You might recognize the stately Italianate mansion at 547 Esplanade from "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," just one of the many films and TV shows in which it's been featured.

The house itself is a star, with a fascinating past. But it's not just its good looks and pedigree that make the Lanaux so attractive. It's the unbeatable location at the corner of Chartres Street and Esplanade Avenue - which literally straddles the line between the rollicking French Quarter scene and the famous music clubs and jazz dens of Frenchman Street.

Sitting in the courtyard with a julep in your hand, you'll often hear the blare of trumpets, the drums of a parade, and the whistle of a steamboat rolling down the mighty Mississippi, just blocks away. If you're lucky, you might even catch a second-line or jazz funeral during your stay here.

Built in 1879 by wealthy attorney Charles Andrew Johnson, the house has played host to not only actors and film crews, but to prominent figures of history including southern general Robert E. Lee and others. Some even claim there's a ghost among its distinguished list of guests.

Wallpaper from around the time of the American Civil War still adorns the massive double parlors downstairs, as does much of the home's original furniture. The vaulted guest-room ceilings soar high overhead. And the decor is a fine mix of classic period architecture and stylish upscale amenities.

In 140 years, it has changed owners only four times. Most recently, it was the gregarious and accomplished New Orleanian businesswoman Ruth Bodenheimer who ran the home as a much-loved bed and breakfast for decades until her passing in 2019.

Inspired by Ruth's love for the house and the one-of-a-kind city called New Orleans, her daughter Beth now proudly carries on the legacy of making guests feel welcome and at home here.

Whether it's a romantic cottage getaway for two, or a big group such as a wedding party, you can book just one room or all five of them, plus the gorgeous large dining room and lavish double parlors for special events.

Spacious suites have kitchenettes and private bathrooms. You'll come and go as you please through your personal entrance on Esplanade or Chartres streets.

Everything here is set up for your comfort and convenience.

Welcome to the Big Easy. Welcome to the French Quarter Lanaux Mansion.
During your stay at this bed & breakfast, you're just a quick walk from Bourbon Street. Enjoy features like free breakfast.
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Bourbon Street and 3 minutes by foot from Frenchmen Street
Free breakfast is served.

This New Orleans bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served free breakfast.

Property manager

Beth Bodenheimer

Languages

English, Japanese, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Guest services

  • Golf privileges (optional)

Outdoors

  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV/satellite channels
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number 23-XSTR-14896

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Secluded private cottage w/ courtyard where French Qrtr meets Frenchmen St. Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gail K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Cottage
We stayed for 4 nights and the room was lovely. It is very close to Frenchman Street but a long walk to places like the WWII Museum area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William and M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our New Orleans trip
Came to New Orleans for the first time during the July 4th holiday weekend..Was Our wedding anniversary on the 4th.. Loved everything about it..Can't wait to get back to The BIG Easy-NOLA and visit again..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great long weekend stay!
This cottage was perfect for our weekend trip. Close enough to walk to French quarters, Frenchman street, and the trolley for when we wanted go venture a bit further. The room was very clean and cozy! Comfortable bed and luckily air conditioned! My only complaint was not having a working stove. After buying a few groceries we realized it didn’t work. But the microwave and toaster oven were handy enough. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away fir me!
This was a "me" trip. This place is just great! Clean, great location and owners made everything simple! Best place ive been and iI have been 20 straight years!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen L., Mableton

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Stay
The cottage was a perfect stay for our three nights in NOLA. It is a perfect location and easy to walk anywhere in the French Quarter and right around the corner from Frenchman St and the jazz clubs. The sitting area outside is a wonderful place to enjoy your morning coffee or evening wine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to Frenchmen St!
A quaint little cottage with all necessities! Great location, no noise complaints at all, with easy access to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and convenient
We had a great stay and hope to come back soon! The location was a quick walk to most attractions, but extremely quiet and private. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short getaway from Chicago
This is a perfect place if you want to be a short walk from the hustle & bustle of the French Quarter but want some quiet when it is time to sleep. Beautiful property! Hot shower & a cold bed to sleep in was all I needed but the decor made it even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

CK K., Charlottesville, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This was a really nice spot to stay. My partner and I decided not to rent a car and just walk and bike around. The cottage was in a great location and still actually quiet considering it's so close to the mayhem of Frenchman street. We had a great time :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING, CONVINIENT, AND PRIVATE!
The location was unbelievable when it comes to convenience for eating, drinking or sightseeing. Even just the property itself is part of the sights to see!! Our guest house was super clean very adorable and nice and private! We met the owner once in our travels back and forth she was such a pleasure and offered us an umbrella which we literally used about 4 minutes later (looking out for us out of towners) IF you're lucky enough to stay here for a few days you wont regret a thing we could walk to the night life in about 5 minutes and still had such a quite peaceful place to get away for a few minutes if we needed a break without having to Uber across town. WE WILL STAY AGAIN!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nola week
It was clean and quiet. The bed was super comfy and it was the perfect location. Across the street from the french quarter but far enough to feel tranquil. The host was thoughtful and provided yogurts and juice as well as coffee and tea. A wonderful experience!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Festival Fun in NOLA
We were very pleased with our stay at this very quaint little cottage right in the middle of all the happenings of Mardi Gras! We walked everywhere and worried none about our safety or our stay! We would do it again! Jazz? Turn right. French quarter. Turn Left! Loved every second in this Beautiful place!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
This property was perfect for our stay. Beautifully decorated and plenty of space. Beth was very easy to communicate with. This was within walking distance to all our plans. We can’t wait to stay again. Side note. The bed was super comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time
We really enjoyed our weekend getaway. Property was as described and location was prime! Beth accommodated our early arrival and the check in process was seamless. The snacks and water in the fridge were a nice touch! Location is close enough to walk everywhere to hit the hot spot locations but far enough away to feel some seclusion from the party scene. Thanks for sharing your property Beth, we will be back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Generous Hosts
Unfortunately we were unable to go on our trip due to illness. The hosts were very compassionate and completely understood our situation. They graciously agreed to let us schedule at a later time. We highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caity H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just lovely!
Absolute perfect location. Easy access. Loved the room. I will definitely return here for my next visit. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little honeymoon cottage!
Super easy on VRBO. Clean and in a very convenient location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our enchanted stay at Sophie’s Cottage
My husband and I stayed at Sophie’s Enchanted Cottage for a friend’s wedding week, as well as to celebrate my Birthday. The cottage was just that-Enchanting! It was everything we wished for and more. It looked as cozy and clean as the photos. We had everything we needed including snacks, cold, filtered water, and coffee. It is perfectly located on Esplanade Ave and Chartres, and is quiet and clean! Beth is a fantastic host! She’s friendly and also forgiving after I scared her twice in the Laundry Room( not intentionally). Yes, you have access to a beautiful, new, techy washer and dryer for free-detergent included! You can sip your Hurricanes or Voodoos while waiting in the cozy patio area connected to the cottage and listen to the zen sounds of the fountain. Beth is very knowledgeable about her city and gives great recommendations for anything you’re interested in. I highly recommend this property! It will always stand out in my memories! We’ll be back! Thank you Beth! Sheila M
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wesley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip.
Stayed in the cottage for two nights for our 10th anniversary. Great, cozy little cottage in the perfect location for walking the French Quater, market, and Frenchman Districts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lanaux Mansion- Sophie's cottage
Sophie's cottage is a perfect place for a couple that wants to come and go without disturbing anyone. Very comfortable, clean, and cozy. We were able to check in one hour early. Great location, within walking distance of Bourbon St and the French Quarter. Fairly quiet. We would definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Rodney R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A romantic cottage...
The cottage is perfect for a romantic getaway! The host is wonderful! You have a private courtyard with a fountain. The cottage is located within an easy walk to EVERYTHING in the French Quarter! 5 stars is not enough for this historic property! If you have a larger group check into staying in the Mansion itself!

10/10 Excellent

Chasity G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage in great location
My husband and I enjoyed a very nice weekend getaway at the Lanaux Mansion’s cottage. When we arrived we were amazed by how comforting and cozy the cottage was. The courtyard is beautifully decorated and has a very relaxing atmosphere. The cottage is cozy and nicely decorated and has a very comfortable bed. The Lanaux Mansion cottage was perfect for our weekend getaway and had everything we needed to enjoy a carefree weekend away. Check in was very simple you just use the keypad with the code. The owners are very inviting and courteous and made sure we had everything we needed. We really loved that everything was within walking distance and we got to enjoy so many new sites this trip. We are very grateful to of spent a wonderful weekend at the Lanaux Mansion and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M., Washington

Liked: Cleanliness
A must stay!
We had a fantastic experience staying in the Cottage at the Lanaux Mansion. Beth and her husband communicated details about the property early on and were great communicators all the way through the stay. We had Hurricane Zeta hit the day we flew in and Beth made sure we were comfortable and felt safe throughout the storm. We had the pleasure of taking a tour of the Mansion to learn about this history of the home (amazing.) We would definitely stay again! The Cottage was perfect for a couples getaway, private, clean and quiet but near all of the action of the French Quarter.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We have just returned from a delightful stay at the Lanaux Mansion. The location was so convenient. 
We have just returned from a delightful stay at the Lanaux Mansion. The location was so convenient.  Less than five minute walk Fulton Street for music and the French Quarter is across the street!  We even went to the lakefront for lunch one day and it was a straight shoot along beautiful Esplanade Blvd., past the Jazz Fest Fairgrounds to City Park and out to the lake. Can't wait to return for Jazz Fest and to visit the New Orleans Museum. Getting there will be so easy!  The rooms were fresh and charming with a wonderful blend of old New Orleans authenticity and modern conveniences: full size coffee pot, well equipped mini kitchen, refrigerator, microwave, wifi, tv, and LOTS of places to charge our ipads and phones. The Mansion itself is full of history and appointed beautifully from the decorative 14ft ceilings to the beautifully restored original hardwood floors. Hoping to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020