The Okra Inn Iberville-6BR, 3.5BA, Streetcar In Sight | House in New Orleans
6 Bedroom House in Mid-City, New Orleans
The Space
The Okra Inn is a historic camelback cottage in the vibrant Mid City area, within sight of the Canal Streetcar line. The Inn features 11 foot ceilings throughout, original pocket doors, beautiful crown molding, two living rooms, two dining rooms, three and a half bathrooms, a front porch, back balcony, back patio and our own blend of artsy charm. The house contains two kitchens stocked with cooking basics.
The decor strives to be a cozy, funky version of classic New Orleans, with kitsch alongside original art, elegance alongside a feeling of homey comfort. We want the house to be clean and pleasant, but without a sense that guests should be afraid to touch anything.
We strive to be pet-friendly, though we ask that you inquire before booking if you are planning to bring pets.
Living area includes:
* 2 living rooms
* 2 dining rooms
* 2 kitchens
* 6 bedrooms
* 4 bedrooms with Queen beds (all upstairs)
* 1 bedroom with a Full (Double) bed (downstairs)
* 1 bedroom with two Twin beds (downstairs)
* 1 full size futon in one of the living rooms (with pocket doors for optional privacy)
* 3 full bathrooms and one half bathroom
* Closets in all of the bedrooms
* Ceiling fans
* Wireless Internet
* Central AC
* Two televisions
* The kitchens are equipped with dishes, silverware, pots, pans, glassware and other kitchen and cooking basics, as well as salt/pepper, oil and spices
* 2 coffee makers (drip)
* 2 refrigerators, 2 ovens/stoves, 2 dishwashers
* 2 microwaves and toasters
* 1 blender
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Mid City is the heart of the city! Hop on the streetcar and enjoy a short, quaint ride (for $1.25) to the French Quarter anytime, day or night. As well as the Quarter, Mid-City is a good spot to access the rest of New Orleans' memorable neighborhoods such as Uptown, Treme, and the Lakefront.
Or enjoy all that Mid City has to offer. We are within ONE AND A HALF MILES of:
More than 50(!) locally owned restaurants, including Parkway Bakery and Tavern (probably the world's best po'boy shop)
More than 15 bars (including three music venues)
Five coffee shops
Three grocery stores and two specialty markets
One very large beautiful park (City Park, which is larger than New York's Central Park!)
One art museum (The New Orleans Museum of Art)
One sculpture garden (Sydney and Walda Besthoff Garden at New Orleans Museum of Art)
One bayou (Bayou St John, the only one in town)
One famous beignet stands (Cafe du Monde in City Park, open 6 AM-midnight)
One famous Italian bakery and gelato shop (Angelo Brocato's)
One accessible swimming pool (The Drifter Hotel)
One Hurricane Katrina Memorial
Kayak and paddle boat rentals (On the Bayou and in City Park)
Great examples of New Orleans' famous above-ground cemeteries
Y'all are going to love it!
HOUSE RULES AND IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE
We do allow pets at our discretion. However, please inquire before booking if you are planning to bring a pet.
Please inquire before booking if your group is a bachelor(ette) party. While we are happy to host these groups, we ask that they do not have any party events in the house, and that decoration is kept to a minimum.
Firearms are strictly prohibited. Active duty military and law enforcement officers may contact us at the time of booking regarding possible exceptions to this policy. Any exceptions will be granted at our sole discretion.
Smoking is not allowed in the house but is allowed on front and back porches.
We have noise monitors installed on the property to comply with the City of New Orleans short term rental hosting requirements.
We do feel strongly about being respectful of neighbors. We ask that guests watch noise levels outside of the home after 10pm on weeknights and after 11pm on weekends; this is especially important in the back patio/balcony area, which is close to neighbor's bedrooms. We do not allow any outside guests to stay past these hours. In general, please ask before your stay if you are planning on hosting any sort of gathering.
We do not allow guests to use grills or other open flames, for safety reasons.
ABOUT US
Lindsay started The Okra Inn in 2013, and today it's a family owned and run business with her husband Adam, young children Penny and David, and Ringo the dog. They now have two locations, both in the vibrant Mid City neighborhood.
The Okra Inn Iberville-6BR, 35BA, Streetcar In Sight is located in Mid-City. The Okra Inn Iberville-6BR, 35BA, Streetcar In Sight provides accommodation, featuring Pet Friendly, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This House features Pet Friendly, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.
The Okra Inn Iberville-6BR, 35BA, Streetcar In Sight has 6 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Mid-City has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Mid-City, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Air conditioning
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Bathtub or shower
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Hair dryer
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3+ bathrooms
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Towels provided
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6 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Dining table
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Dining room
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Living room
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Dishwasher
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Ice maker
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Spices
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Microwave
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Toaster
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Refrigerator
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Coffee/tea maker
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Oven
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Near laundromat
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Pet friendly
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Welcoming cats and dogs only
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2 total pets
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3 stairs to reach property
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Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Tile flooring in public areas
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Smoke-free property
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Area rugs in public areas
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Hardwood flooring in public areas
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Note from host: Smoking is allowed on porches but not in the house
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Power boating nearby
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Fishing nearby
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Golf nearby
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Birdwatching nearby
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Basketball nearby
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Fitness facilities nearby
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Kayaking nearby
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Ecotours nearby
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Casino nearby
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Video library
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DVD player
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Games
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Books
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TV
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
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Recycling
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Water-efficient showers only
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Unit size: 3200 sq ft (297 sq m)
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Eco-friendly cleaning products used
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English
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French
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Spanish
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Near a zoo
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Near a health or beauty spa
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Near a hospital
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Desk chair
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Desk
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Travel crib
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Iron/ironing board
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Change of towels (on request)
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WiFi available
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Balcony
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
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 host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 20-ostr-02677, 21-cstr-08131 property registration number 20-ostr-02677, 21-cstr-08131 special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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 this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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