Half of The Okra Inn Iberville (4017)

Summary:
Welcome! The Okra Inn is a beautiful historic camelback cottage located in the lively Mid City area on the Canal Streetcar line-a quaint direct ride to The French Quarter running 24/7. The Inn is a 6 bedroom double. This listing is for half of the double, including 3 bedrooms. The charm of the building, the convenient location, and friendly, attentive, knowledgeable hosts make the Okra Inn the perfect place for your group to fall in love with New Orleans. Check out our reviews: guests love us!

The Space:
The Okra Inn is a historic, renovated camelback house in the historic Mid City area on the Canal Street Car line. The Inn features 11 foot ceilings throughout, original pocket doors, beautiful crown molding, a private living room, private dining room, two private full bathrooms, a front porch, back balcony, back patio and our own blend of artsy charm. The house contains a private kitchen 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:
* Three bedrooms
* Two queen size beds
* One full size bed
* One futon
* Private kitchen
* Full size gas stove/oven
* Full size fridge
*Coffee maker
* Toaster
*Pots, pans, utensils, glassware, etc.
* Private Living room
* Private dining room
* 2 full bathrooms
* Closets in each bedroom
*Ceiling fans
*11 foot ceilings and wood floors
*Wireless Internet
*Central AC
* Television
* back balcony
* back patio
* front porch

20-OSTR-02677
21-CSTR-08131

Guest Access:
We want you to feel at home while staying at the Okra Inn. Guests have full access to half of the double, as well as porch, balcony and back patio. The indoor space is private to your group, and you will have keys to the entry door. There is a door within the house which divides the house into separate units; it will be locked by us and we will have the key to that door.

Do note this listing is for half of the double (duplex). We ask that guests be conscientious of noise inside the house for the sake of other possible guests and outside the house for the sake of our neighbors. Normal voices and television at a moderate volume are usually not a problem for guests on the other side, but music, loud voices, and shouting can be disruptive. We also have noise monitors installed on the property to comply with the City of New Orleans short term rental hosting requirements.

Other than in an emergency, we will always ask for permission before entering the space while you are there.

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 MILE 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- it's beautiful and free!)
One bayou (Bayou St John, the only one in town)
One famous beignet stand (Cafe du Monde in City Park, open 6 AM-midnight)
One famous Italian bakery and gelato shop (Angelo Brocato's - and they bake everything in a little house next to ours, it can smell great!)
One beloved sno-ball stand (Pandora'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!

Getting Around:
Located one block from a major streetcar stop, you can see the streetcar route from the front porch. We're a 15 minute ride to The French Quarter and Central Business District. We are a 5 minute ride to City Park (or 15 minute walk), and a 5 minute ride to New Orleans' famous above ground cemeteries. Blue Bikes offers bicycle-sharing that allows for pickup and drop-off throughout the city, and has a kiosk within a block of the Inn. Parking is on-street but there are almost always spots available within a block or so of the Inn. Uber and Lyft operate in New Orleans as well as traditional taxis. And if you really want the fun way to get around, you can always hire a party bus...

Other Things to Note:
Please inquire first if booking with a pet. We are able to take some pets but not all, and in many cases we will have conditions such as not leaving the pet alone in the house.

CANCELLATION POLICY AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

At the time of booking, you will be charged for 50% of the total booking price including any fees, taxes, and deposits. The remaining balance will be charged 7 days before the stay begins. If the booking is confirmed less than 7 days before the stay begins, the entire amount will be charged at the time of booking.

Cancellations can be reimbursed according to the following rules:

*Guests will receive a full refund if they cancel within the first 48 hours after booking, if the cancellation occurs at least 14 days before check-in.
*If guests cancel more than 7 days before their stay begins, they will not be charged the remaining 50% of their total booking price, but no refund of their initial payment will be made unless it meets the criteria below.
*Guests can receive a full refund if they cancel their booking at least 30 days before the stay begins.
*Guests may request exceptions under unusual circumstances, but Hosts' decision is final regarding any exceptions to this policy. Generally, illness or injury to one or more guests will not be grounds for an exception.

HOUSE RULES

Smoking is not allowed in the house but is allowed on front and back porches and in the backyard/patio area.

Firearms are strictly prohibited. Active duty military and law enforcement officers may contact us regarding possible exceptions to this policy. Any exceptions will be granted at our sole discretion.

We have noise monitors installed on the property to comply with the City of New Orleans short term rental hosting requirements.

RESPECTING NEIGHBORS
We ask all guests to be respectful of noise at this property. This is a listing for only half of the house; the house is a double and you are renting one side of the double. While you have your own separate space, there may be guests on the other half of the house. Normal voices and television at a moderate volume are usually not a problem for guests on the other side, but music, loud voices, and shouting can be disruptive. We also ask that you be respectful of noise outside the house for our neighbors, especially in the evenings.

ABOUT US

Lindsay started The Okra Inn in 2013, and today it's a family owned and run business with her husband Adam, four year old Penny, one year old David, and the ageless dog Ringo. They now have two locations, both in the vibrant Mid City neighborhood.