$6750

A "simply gorgeous" two-story 19th century classic New Orleans home/ pool & gardens fully furnished with fine art and antiques is available for rent month to month or for a longer period of time. This breathtaking property is located only 1/2 -block from the historic St. Charles Avenue Streetcar line, and a block from the Mississippi River. Known as the Oulala House/ Pool & Gardens, the property spans a whole block with flowing French fountains and several tropical gardens enclosed by seven-foot stucco walls. The large patio is ideal for entertaining with its charming covered gazebo, numerous seating areas, BB grill, and flowing French wall fountain flanking the pool. The property is just a 10-minute walk to the magnificent live oak-lined running paths of Audubon Park and to Tulane and Loyola Universities. It is located in a vibrant section of Uptown right at the end of St. Charles Avenue at the beginning of Riverbend with numerous popular restaurants, shops, and music venues in walking distance of the home. This 4800 square feet 4 bedroom home has 3 full baths, a formal dining room,a gracious foyer, a gourmet equipped French-inspired kitchen, and a small library on the 2nd floor that leads to an upstairs balcony terrace. The bedrooms are all appointed with art and antiques and have armoires and ceiling fans. Three of the bedrooms are very large which was the tradition of the 19th century New Orleans homes, each having an additional day bed or chaise lounge. Beloved by its repeat guests, The OULALA HOUSE/ POOL & GARDENS is rated as a five-star luxury property with 12-14 ' ceilings, upstairs balcony and pool kitchen deck over the tropical gardens, a formal dining room, a large French country kitchen, a gracious foyer with a winding staircase to the second floor, and four large art and antique appointed bedrooms with three full baths, sleeping 8 to 10 people with its 4 queen beds and two guest beds, one in the upstairs library and the other in the master bedroom. "BREATHTAKING," " SIMPLY GORGEOUS," and " A HIDDEN OASIS, JUST STEPS FROM ST. CHARLES AVENUE'S STREETCAR, are just some of the comments proclaimed as guests first enter the enchanting private gardens surrounding the pool and flowing fountains of the 19th-century OULALA HOUSE/ POOL & GARDENS. This two-story, classic New Orleans 4800 square foot historic home, pool, and gardens is located in one of the most vibrant sections of Uptown with numerous famous restaurants and clubs in walking distance from the front door. The Oulala House/ Pool & Gardens is magical at night and has been described as " a glittering gem on full-moon nights with its twinkling white lights" strung around the 7-foot-high stucco garden walls. There have been over 70 five-star reviews in other travel portals that have showered the Oulala House/ Pool and Gardens with gracious praises and recommendations. St. Charles Avenue is less than a block away from the property. Here you can board the famous streetcar that rolls along the Avenue beneath miles of magnificent live oak trees all the way to the French Quarter. Along the route, you can find hundreds of great restaurants, shops, and famous bars, many with live music and outdoor settings. The St. Charles Avenue streetcar runs 24 hours a day from Uptown to the French Quarter and back in about 20-25 minutes each way. Audubon Park and Zoo with its 18-hole golf course is just a 10-minute walk from the property. This is a memorable place to go for an early morning or late afternoon walk or run when migrating flocks of birds gather in the trees and sing as the sun is ascending or descending over the Mississippi River that flanks the Zoo side of the park. The Oulala House/Pool & Gardens has large rooms and 12 to 14-foot ceilings throughout. It is appointed with fine art and antiques. There are three very large bedrooms and one that is cozy with an antique iron bed. All of the bedrooms have , queen beds, armoires, and ceiling fans. There are three full baths and a large country kitchen with a French antique breakfast table. There is a formal dining room complete with its original crystal 19th-century chandelier and molding and a console piano. The gathering area overlooks the pool and adjoins the kitchen. There is an upstairs balcony, a gracious entrance foyer, and a small deck overlooking the pool There are plenty of seating, tables, and chair sets, by the pool and a charming covered Victorian gazebo for outdoor dining. There are two grills outdoors for entertaining and an antique French wall fountain flowing by the pool. In addition to the gracious details of the home, it also offers all the modern amenities one would expect in a luxury property. Two central air units, two wi-fi servers, internet TVs with numerous movie channels,, and a washer and dryer in the house offer all the needs of a business and family vacation traveler. The house sleeps up to 10 people with four queen beds in four large bedrooms, a daybed in the upstairs library, and a daybed in the master bedroom. The large bedrooms have antique armoires, ceiling fans, and fine art appointments. The ceilings of the house are 12-14 feet. There is a formal dining room with a consul piano, a large French country kitchen, a gracious foyer, and a tall staircase to the second floor with a lift for those who have mobility issues. The property spans a whole block and there is off-street parking for two cars reserved for our guests on the back street of the property. The OULALA HOUSE / POOL & GARDENS has an exceptional location with restaurants in walking distance, some of which stay open until after midnight. The Mississippi River is one block away where people gather on the lawns for picnics and sports to capture beautiful sunsets and great views of the ships on the river. The French Quarter is a 20-25 minute ride by streetcar which is 1/2 block from the property's location. The house comes complete with linens, towels, china, flatware, a complete selection of gourmet cookware, and several coffee makers. It is a turn-key ready-to-move-in home ideal for a family vacation, a family seeking a temporary home while they house search, a professional stationed in New Orleans for an assignment, and/or someone in the film industry in need of temporary housing. Off-street parking for two cars is located at the back entrance to the property. LEASE TERMS -Minimum 30-day rental; Available January 1, 2024 to Feb. 5, 2024 and May 10, 2023 to Feb 1, 2025. -The rental price is $6750 a month which includes electricity, fast-speed internet, cable TV, sewage and water, and once-a-week yard and pool servicing. - A $ 1,500 refundable deposit is required at the signing of the lease. This will be returned upon the end of the lease assuming everything is as it was upon renting the home. - If any mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or appliances need repair during your stay, the owner will take care of any pay for these repairs. The lease includes two off-street parking spaces reserved for you during your stay. -Housekeeping, catered dinners, grocery delivery, and car transportation are available for extra fees. Please inquire about rates for optional services. Our staff loves to make the house "party perfect" for your arrival with complimentary drinks, snacks, and breakfast foods. and a bottle of wine as a gift to you for your reservation. The piano in the formal dining room ( that is always kept tuned), has also been a highlight for the festive gatherings held at the property. If you are seeking a true New Orleans experience, then look no further, you have found a true gem that will lure you back to stay here again. When you find yourself humming, " Do you know what it means, to miss New Orleans," you will know that "The CIty That Care Forgot, " has captured your heart. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me. If you can provide me with your email address through this portal, I will send you several attachments with pictures and recommendations of places to see in New Orleans. I will also send you our OULALA HOUSE/ POOL & GARDENS HOT TIPS newsletter. Seasonal note: During the holidays we decorate the Oulala House/Pool & Gardens for Christmas and New Year's Eve. If your travel plans allow you to stay during this holiday period, you will also get to enjoy a 9-foot Christmas tree decorated for the season. The formal dining room will be set for a feast.