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Chartres Street Cottage
Stay in the heart of Bywater New Orleans at this historic 2-bedroom, 1-bath Victorian cottage with off-street parking and pet-friendly comfort. Built in 1892, this charming New Orleans vacation rental features original hardwood floors, a bayou-style porch, lush gardens, and peaceful work-friendly outdoor spaces. Just minutes from the French Quarter, Canal Street New Orleans, and Bourbon Street NOLA, it’s ideal for Mardi Gras New Orleans stays, festival weekends, long-term guests, and creative retreats.
Bywater Cottages - PETITE MAISON
Built in 1892, Petite Maison began as a Victorian train car cottage, set apart from the estate of Mon Amour for nearly a century. Though smaller in scale, she carried her own distinct character: a graceful, intimate retreat shaped by craftsmanship, movement, and the particular spirit of New Orleans.
For more than thirty-five years, her restoration has continued with patience and devotion. Each renovation has sought not only to preserve her beauty but to strengthen her against the hurricane seasons that have tested the city and threatened to undo the work of the hands that built her.
Her walls have welcomed guests from many walks of life, including Grammy-nominated musicians, bestselling authors, and talent recognized on the big screen. Yet Petite Maison has never asked for an audience. She has offered something rarer: a place to disappear.
For generations, she has been a rendezvous for those seeking the anonymity of the Bywater, where the city’s pulse can be felt without demanding to be seen. Within her rooms, fourteen decades of affection for New Orleans remain quietly alive within the wood, the windows, the softened surfaces, and the spaces between one breath and the next.
Rest here.
Let the cicadas keep their evening rhythm. Let the southern breeze drift in from the Mississippi and move gently through the rooms. Let the neighborhood recede until only its warmth remains.
In Petite Maison, tranquility does not ask you to leave the world behind. It invites you to experience it differently, as the city breathes new pleasures into your soul.
Perfect for couples, remote workers, traveling creatives, or guests searching for vacation rentals in New Orleans, weekly rentals New Orleans, or a peaceful New Orleans short term rental.
Ideal for Mardi Gras New Orleans, French Quarter Fest, Jazz Fest, Essence Fest, Sugar Bowl, and romantic weekend escapes.
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Whether you’re planning when is Mardi Gras in New Orleans, searching for vacation homes New Orleans, or wondering is New Orleans safe to visit, this Bywater cottage offers comfort, character, and authenticity in one unforgettable stay. Book now and letBook NOLAbe your guide to the city we love.
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