Crescent City Guest House

My wife and I were extremely please with our stay at the Crescent City Guest House. It was the 10^th anniversary of our first trip to New Orleans with each other. Lynn was awesome in arranging our stay and then waiting up for us as our delayed plane meant that our arrival was near 3 Am. Everything was clean and very welcoming. We slept great every night and only saw one set of other guests a few times. It is only a few blocks away from Frenchmen St so extremely convenient while being calm and quiet. There are also some really cool restaurants nearby in the Marigny. All in all, it was an awesome trip full of great food sights, music and drinks. We can’t wait to return. Thanks!

My husband and I just got back from a week in New Orleans at the Crescent City Guest House and what a lovely stay we had!
First, let me say that the hosts Matt & Lynn are so welcoming, resourceful and the house is stocked as if you were at home!
The house is in a quiet neighborhood a few blocks off of Frenchman Street. It’s a great place to walk from and comforting to come back to after a long day in the French Quarter! The house is a remodeled shotgun style house with — 3 guest rooms. Each room is nicely decorated with New Orleans flair. Each room is spacious with tall ceilings, large bathrooms. The common room is a big comfortable spaced living room with a dinner table for 4, a coz couch and chair and also includes a kitchenette counter with a sink. The fridge is stocked with breakfast goodies, juice and filtered water. Like I said they pretty much set you up with everything and anything you may need; maps, historic books, sunscreen, umbrellas, foot massager, cups-​to-​go and more!
The backyard is my favorite and that’s because Matt is a green thumb! It has many unique tropical plants, flowers and fruit trees, along with a pond and a few water fountains. You might get a glimpse of a few monarch butterflies! There are also, at least 4 sitting areas to the backyard, so you can have privacy under cover or out in the sunshine.
I really loved this place. It was more than perfect for us! Hope to return again some day!
p. s. The weather in October and November is gorgeous!

I could not believe what a great little place this was for the price. I must say the biggest attribute for me is how CLEAN everything was. You can tell the owners really care about their place… who, by the way, are both very nice and welcoming people. The location is EXCELLENT. Just a few minutes walk to the french quarter, no need for a car but if you do drive to NOLA they have a gated, private driveway for you to park in. Make sure you check out the Friendly Bar which is across the street on the corner. They live up to their name and the drinks are cheap. We visited on Memorial Day weekend so, of course, every other room was full but we never heard our neighbors. Everyone was very quiet and respectful. If you are a fan of bagels, the fridge in the common area is stocked full of any variety you like, plus a variety of juices, milk, and if you’re as lucky as we were, some free beer leftover from past guests :-) The garden in the back is beautiful and very well taken care of. New Orleans is hot, hot, HOT in the summer months but they keep this place COLD, which we absolutley loved. But if you’re a 78 degree kinda person, they provide covers for the vents. We over-​stayed our welcome a little on the last day (a little too much partying caught up to us) and owner Matt caught us sneaking one last breakfast before we left… almost 30 minutes past check out time. He just smiled and told us to take our time, no big deal.
I cannot recommend this place enough. Definite bang for your buck. By the way, the pictures on their website don’t do this place justice. If you’re having a hard time deciding where to stay in NOLA, end your search here.

Dear Matt,
Thank you so much for a perfect stay. We chose your place because of its convenience and were delighted with the accommodations. It was clean and comfortable, and we met three nice couples who were staying there at the same time, although it was so quiet, no one was disturbed. We did have a peek at your lovely garden and came away with some great ideas we can use at home! Thanks again.
Sincerely, Danny and Irene

crescent city guest house was the perfect getaway for our holiday. 2 blocks from frenchmen street, 10 minute walk to the minute of the french quarter, riverfront streetcar 5 min walk away as well as the flea market and french market. everything was so nice and so easy. the room was great, we stayed in room 3. having the kitchen with goodies in there at all times was so nice as we slept late several days and could grab something if we wanted. we met some people who had been staying there for many years and continued to go back. we definitely feel the same and have already been telling friends to stay here when they go to nola. it was comfortable and matt and lynn are the perfect hosts.

Had a great weekend getaway at CCGH… house, room, and the gardens were exceptional. Water feature right outside our bedroom window was a lovely bonus.
Owner Matt welcomed us in and was extremely accommodating, and the serve-​yourself-​anytime breakfast and snacks were a perfect fit for our laissez-​faire NOLA schedule.
Most outstanding was the location and value — great, great, great! Easy home base from which to explore the French Quarter and also get a taste of the ‘real’ New Orleans’ from the artsy Marigny and Bywater neighborhoods.
Loved it, and will definitely re-​book when we make our way back to the Big Easy.

Crescent City Guest House is an amazing place to stay if you are in New Orleans! The owners, Matt & Lynn, have thought of everything! The house has character, the back courtyard is an amazing place to hang out, and the common room allows you to socialize with neighbors! I only have great things to say about this place — it truly is a home away from home, and I highly recommend it if you are in New Orleans — I know I won’t stay anywhere else.

I absolutely love this place, and I’m writing this review on the condition that you don’t book all the rooms when I have a chance to go back to NOLA.
My boyfriend and I went for a major holiday last year. The regular hotels were filling up fast, and were really expensive. We were debating spending money on a hotel room that had an extra queen bed we didn’t even need just so we could guarantee ourselves a place to stay.
Then we found out about the Crescent City Guest House. It had everything we wanted: walking distance to the French Quarter, VERY reasonable rates, comfortable rooms, and free off-​street parking (a rarity in NOLA!).
It also had things we didn’t even know we wanted: holiday-​themed Mardi Gras beads set out on the bed, a common room with enough information on the city to keep us busy the entire time, friendly owners, a fridge with juice and bagels for any time of day, and a beautifully-​landscaped backyard where we relaxed or had a cigarette after a long day of walking.
I can easily say I felt more comfortable staying there than basically anywhere else I have stayed. And when I can, I plan on going right back.

Easily the best B&B I have ever stayed in. Private, quiet, spacious and clean. I stayed in New Orleans for 8 days and felt like a home away from home. Matt and Lynn were available, approachable, friendly and there if you needed anything and otherwise left guests to an independent stay.
The shared living area of the 4 guest rooms was well stocked with tourist pamphlets, things to do tips, books on New Orleans and even Mardi Gras beads. The kitchen was always well stocked with bagels, juice, cereal and fresh fruit. My private room was large, AC, high quality linens and towels, toiletries, cable TV and free wifi. Lovely back yard and very secure and safe.
The B&B was also on a pick up route for a swamp tour and was close to Frenchman St, and nearby Bywater for local restaurants, cafes, bars. A 5 – 10 minute walk up Royal St and you were in the French Quarter to all the action.
As a single female traveler, I can’t imagine staying anywhere else in New Orleans and I’m already plotting my return. Thanks for the perfect place to call home while I explored the enchanting Crescent City.
Jill

I just want to say that this is, far and away, the best guest house my girlfriend and I have ever stayed in. Even if we hadn’t ended up enjoying New Orleans as much as we did, we would come back just to stay here again – which we will as soon as we’re able.
In short: our room (suite 3) was spacious, comfortable and impeccably clean; our host (Matt) was wonderfully polite and helpful; the tidy common room was well stocked with food and travel guides, and the garden beautiful and relaxing; and every amenity we could imagine seemed somehow to be taken care of in advance.
The house is also in a GREAT area. It’s only about five minutes’ walk from the French Quarter if/​when you want to go there, but the neighborhood immediately surrounding it (the Marigny) is much less touristy and has a lot of really cool spots to check out. The «action» in New Orleans is notorious, but it gets old quickly; and it was great to have somewhere this pleasant, relaxing and accessible as a home base.
Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. We’ll definitely be going back.

I dream of this Guest House even though it was 8 years ago when I stayed there. Beautiful house, awesome hosts and it’s a great but quick walk to major hot spots like Bourbon St. and French Quarter. One downside is not being able to have guests back to the house late at night but it’s all got an upside as there’s no wild parties at this place, just quite peaceful rests. My friend and I enjoyed watching Interview with a Vampire the night before we flew out, included with the video free microwave popcorn! The outside area is lovely and the baths were luxurious as well.

Damn! I wasn’t the first to give Matt and Lynn of the Crescent City Guest House a glowing review. I just got back from a conference in New Orleans and much to my surprise, ended up staying at a great and gay place in the Marigny, the Crescent City Guest House.
First off, the house is perfect. Lovingly restored by its owners, it’s a quaint piece of air-​conditioned comfort in a hot and humid town. Part Golden Girls, part Gone with the Wind, the rooms are decorated, spacious and comfortable. We also had free wi-​fi, cable, a fridge stocked with continental breakfast supplies (fresh fruit, juices, milk, bagels and cream cheese) and a coffee maker that was prepped for us each morning. All we had to do was push start. Nice touch, Matt.
And the location. Seriously. Marigny is a great area and in my opinion the best place to stay. We got to hit up the French Quarter as tolerated but found ourselves enjoying the more local live music scene on Frenchman’s Street each night. The Riverfront trolley runs frequently to the convention center and it picks up at the end of Esplanade by the French Market. It’s about a 6 minute walk to the station. Not that anyone was timing it.
I want to go back when I don’t have to worry about getting up in the morning. Not that it kept me from hanging at the Apple Barrel or Friendly’s. But if you’re going to the Big Easy and need a place to stay, I highly recommend the Crescent City Guest House. Great rates, amazing hosts, tons of clean towels, private bathrooms, a hot tub out back with a great yard and pets are welcome too.

There’s no way we would stay anywhere but the Crescent City Guest House when we come to New Orleans for Jazzfest every year. Situated just past the craziness of the French Quarter, the CCGH is in the heart of the Marigny and just two blocks from the great live music venues on Frenchman street. It’s the kind of place you stay when you want to be near everything, but love peace & quiet when it’s time to sleep!
Matt and Lyn are incredibly hospitable and organized hosts who are attuned to your every need. If you forgot to bring something, they probably already have whatever it is that you need in the house. And he’s a great source of information for the city and surrounding area. He definitely goes WAY above and beyond to make your stay fabulous. As an example, whenever we arrive for our annual visit, the fridge is stocked with Tropicana orange juice and Diet Coke with Splenda. They actually remember our preferences down to the smallest detail, and make sure they deliver what we want! How fantastic is that???
The guest house is comprised of a common living/​dining room with a stocked fridge (juices, bagels, breads, jams, milk, water, fruit, etc), cupboards stocked with cereals & other foods, a dining table, sofa, recliner, and lots of videos, books and other reading materials. There are two private bedrooms (with private baths) on each side of the common room. Outside. a hot tub and patio/​garden area.
Pets are welcome. And free wireless internet!