City Breeze

City Breeze: Louisiana

With exposed brick, chic interiors, and an unforgettable city view, this penthouse in New Orleans is the ideal inner-city getaway. Not to mention within walking distance to most of the city's hotspots. You're just steps away from trendy eateries, bluesy jazz clubs, and historic sites.

With windows on both sides, light bursts into this open penthouse. Waking up in the morning to that industrial skyline is a pretty good way to start the day. The light invites you outside onto your private terrace, where the panoramic view really comes into focus. As this home is in the Central Business District you get a unique New York-style view. Spend plenty of time out here, taking in the view and sipping on your morning coffee or afternoon cocktail. Despite its name, this area definitely isn't all business. In less than a five-minute walk, you'll be in the heart of the district, where you'll find 19th-century townhouses, cafes, upscale shops, and museums. Plus, you're just a twelve-minute walk from the famous Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

For exploring the iconic French Quarter, you're less than a fifteen-minute walk away. Gape at the architecture and visit the many museums and architecture. Further into the French Quarter, you'll find the oldest market of its kind in the United States. The historic French Market has everything from local handicrafts to gourmet foods, you could spend hours exploring this sprawling market.

When it comes to nighttime, the colours of New Orleans turn from pastel to neon. The iconic Bourbon Street, less than a ten-minute walk away, is the place to be for jazz clubs, Cajun eateries, and plenty of bars. The vibrant Frenchmen Street is also close by – a six-minute drive or a thirty-minute walk away. You'll hear it before you see it. On Frenchmen Street, the music takes the reigns. Street performers, jazz bars, reggae bars, rock bars, you name it. Sip on a Sazerac, take it all in and you'll understand why they call New Orleans the Big Easy.

Home truths:
*Your host owns multiple apartments in this building, so the exact view and furnishings may vary slightly from the photos
*At full occupancy, two guests will be sleeping on the sofa bed in the living area
*We think the sofabed is best suited to children
*If you're travelling by plane, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a seventeen-minute drive from this home
*The gym and games room is shared with the building's other residents
*This home has high security with protected access
*This home is spread over two floors, with no internal lift