View Full Version : Anyone know about House Rentals????
Cindyo227
02-12-2008, 09:59 AM
My friends and I want to rent a house and would like to know 1) where to search, 2) the best area to stay and 3) if anyone knows of any good deals? I have 6 people coming with me and so it would need to be a house of a decent size. Any ideas?? Thanks, I love y'all. Cindy in Nyc.
jazzykeb
02-12-2008, 10:10 AM
Well, it isn't a house, but I have stayed with large groups (up to 24) at the French Quarter Suites on Rampart. They have a hotel, but also run several large shot guns along Rampart. All the amenities of a house, large bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, furnished living room with TV etc. but with daily maid and towel service etc. Some have balconies and others court yards.
Good access to the quarter and the fest too. Good luck
hewboy22
02-12-2008, 10:36 AM
check here:
http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/louisiana/new-orleans
http://neworleans.craigslist.org/vac/
*disclaimer*
many of the people on vrbo do not update their calendars so it can be misleading (and annoying!) haha. many places are already booked.
i'd say craigslist is your best bet. good luck!
linza22
02-12-2008, 10:40 AM
My friends and I want to rent a house and would like to know 1) where to search, 2) the best area to stay and 3) if anyone knows of any good deals? I have 6 people coming with me and so it would need to be a house of a decent size. Any ideas?? Thanks, I love y'all. Cindy in Nyc.
i am certainly not an ole' timer here, but i just had the rug pulled out from underneath me on a house that we were renting. we reserved in november, sent in deposit and sent our flight info down a couple of weeks ago. at that time, he decided to not rent and returned my deposit (he decided the neighborhood was just not safe anymore). it put me in quite a spot and i ended up paying double cause i had to book so late. just be careful...course, i don't know how you would avoid such a thing...this was through VRBO.
saturn
02-12-2008, 10:50 AM
A couple of website I checked out while booking my place:
http://rentalo.com/vacation-rentals/neworleans/
http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/louisiana/new-orleans
jhjpotter
02-12-2008, 11:39 AM
We had a place fall through in mid january and scrambled to try to find a place for 7 people. Pretty much everything we called was filled up. Craigslist is probably your best bet for finding a place. Good luck!!
Cleophus
02-12-2008, 12:49 PM
I've had pretty good luck with rentalo.com and vrbo.com. Found a couple of VERY nice places in the Quarter.
(That being said, in booking with private owners I have run into one or two situations similar to Linza's where I thought I had a place booked only to have the reservation pulled out from under me, so to speak. (It's pretty frustrating to then have to go through the search process all over again, and with fewer options due to the time lapsed.))
mightyradgumbo
02-12-2008, 12:50 PM
Time for somebody to open up a TH hotle or bed and breakfast....hmmmm I am moving there in June, in need of work, just need the investors lol
jazzykeb
02-12-2008, 12:55 PM
Are you really moving there too Dan?
Are you really moving there too Dan?
I think I can answer for him...yes, WE are. We've decided to share an apartment Uptown. YAY!!!
jazzykeb
02-12-2008, 01:38 PM
wow, very cool! It's funny I have no idea which Theads know each other etc, except for those who I know from the NY area. I've always been with a big crowd at the fest and never got to many of the meet ups. Hoping to chagne that this year.
Good luck opening the B&B!
Jacquesimomo
02-12-2008, 02:08 PM
I think I can answer for him...yes, WE are. We've decided to share an apartment Uptown. YAY!!!
WHAT????!!! Jada, You're moving?????
Yepperz! I've wanted to move to NOLA for about 20 years, but never made it. This last trip in January did it for me. I'm packing up and headin' south in June.
mzol11
02-12-2008, 02:44 PM
My friends and I want to rent a house and would like to know 1) where to search, 2) the best area to stay and 3) if anyone knows of any good deals? I have 6 people coming with me and so it would need to be a house of a decent size. Any ideas?? Thanks, I love y'all. Cindy in Nyc.
Want to stay in the quarter? Then try www.innthequarter.com
I have used many times.
jerseygirl67
02-12-2008, 02:55 PM
Time for somebody to open up a TH hotle or bed and breakfast....hmmmm I am moving there in June, in need of work, just need the investors lol
Well, I don't have cash, but I could work there! was in restaurant bus for long time, can clean, park cars, answer phone....
papafrog
02-12-2008, 03:25 PM
Yepperz! I've wanted to move to NOLA for about 20 years, but never made it. This last trip in January did it for me. I'm packing up and headin' south in June.
congrats Jada...congrats.....
i know you love the city, ...its even better when you live here...
the only problem is finding the time to unpack my toothbrush....
freebo
02-12-2008, 03:31 PM
Yes in deedy!
Congratulations are in order...
The more folks who love New Orleans and choose to live there - the better.
Wishing yall all the best.
NYMAMA
02-12-2008, 03:38 PM
Yepperz! I've wanted to move to NOLA for about 20 years, but never made it. This last trip in January did it for me. I'm packing up and headin' south in June.
WOW THAT IS GREAT ! Congradulations . I'm evnious of ya'll.
Staxsun
02-12-2008, 03:41 PM
Time for somebody to open up a TH hotle or bed and breakfast....hmmmm I am moving there in June, in need of work, just need the investors lol
Just gather up all the snow and put it in the freezer. When you come down for fest pack it in your suitcase. Put the suitcase in Jenn and David's freezer. Then in June you can open up a Snowball stand! Great flavors, too! Do I hear Bacon Vodka snowballs?
Thanks everybody. It's been such a relief to have finally made the decision to just do it. Gumbo and I ask each other every day, "Is it June yet"? :)
PaulC
02-12-2008, 04:52 PM
"Anyone know about House Rentals????"
which season??...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=house%2C%20m.d.&tag=km-20&index=na-video-us%3Advd&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325
one room times three on priceline would/could possibly be an alternative/good thing for you and yours....
Yepperz! I've wanted to move to NOLA for about 20 years, but never made it. This last trip in January did it for me. I'm packing up and headin' south in June.
Holy Cow! I hadn't heard the good news - congrats!!! Will we see you for St. Pat's this year? Jello shots and whipped cream will be served!
Yep, I'll be down for St. Paddy's again this year. See you then. :)
Yep, I'll be down for St. Paddy's again this year. See you then. :)
I'm goin' to the store tonight for more jello. :)
rosetree
02-12-2008, 05:38 PM
Yepperz! I've wanted to move to NOLA for about 20 years, but never made it. This last trip in January did it for me. I'm packing up and headin' south in June.
Wow!!!
I didn't know that! Good for you.:D
Let me know if you need anything....those local meet-ups are just getting bigger and bigger!
jolie
02-12-2008, 06:47 PM
Yepperz! I've wanted to move to NOLA for about 20 years, but never made it. This last trip in January did it for me. I'm packing up and headin' south in June.
Very exciting news!!!
& Gumbo's comming in June???
Threadheads Everywhere!!
sophisticated sissy
02-12-2008, 07:51 PM
, but i just had the rug pulled out from underneath me on a house that we were renting. we reserved in november, sent in deposit and sent our flight info down a couple of weeks ago. at that time, he decided to not rent and returned my deposit (he decided the neighborhood was just not safe anymore). it put me in quite a spot and i ended up paying double cause i had to book so late. just be careful...course, i don't know how you would avoid such a thing...this was through VRBO.
Linza, I had a similar thing happen to me. My contact flaked on me, too. Booked in Nov., then she tells me around Christmas she decided to rent to a previous client. Mine was thru vrbo as well. Still waiting for the deposit to be credited to my account.
sophisticated sissy
02-12-2008, 07:55 PM
Congrats, Jada & Gumbo on the move! That is so exciting!
RitaZero
02-12-2008, 08:27 PM
Linza, I had a similar thing happen to me. My contact flaked on me, too. Booked in Nov., then she tells me around Christmas she decided to rent to a previous client. Mine was thru vrbo as well. Still waiting for the deposit to be credited to my account.
Hey now,
It would be interesting if you all posted the names and addresses of the properties you got snubbed on, so hopefully none of us would rent from or let that person tie up our hard earned dollars in the future...
By the way mightyrad, I dream of moving to NOLA and starting a B&B myself!
jazzykeb
02-12-2008, 08:39 PM
Hey now,
It would be interesting if you all posted the names and addresses of the properties you got snubbed on, so hopefully none of us would rent from or let that person tie up our hard earned dollars in the future...
By the way mightyrad, I dream of moving to NOLA and starting a B&B myself!
Funny, what if someone on here is already renting it??
Anyway, congrats and good luck Jada & Gumbo. See you in April!
Amy Winette
02-12-2008, 09:43 PM
Yay Jada & Dan!
I agree, best advice if you're looking for a house for fest is HURRY! Most everything is full (we found so many cool places, ah, maybe for next year) :) We did find the one we eventually booked on craigslist, seems if it's posted there it's still likely to have availablility (or they wouldn't post . . .)
Cleophus
02-13-2008, 01:19 PM
Linza, I had a similar thing happen to me. My contact flaked on me, too. Booked in Nov., then she tells me around Christmas she decided to rent to a previous client. Mine was thru vrbo as well. Still waiting for the deposit to be credited to my account.
Ugh -- that is messed up! I hope you get your deposit back soon. I was fortunate that the last time an owner 'flaked' on me, they returned my deposit very quickly.
sophisticated sissy
02-13-2008, 05:39 PM
Thanks, Cleophus. I guess that's what I get for planning early! Usually, I'm not even thinking about accommodations until Feb. :)
It's 300 bucks, could be worse, I guess, if I'm not reimbursed. But, at this point, I'm not to inclined to transact business with vrbo in the future. Sorry to be so negative. I'm sure lots of you have had positive experiences with them.
linza22
02-14-2008, 11:06 AM
Hey now,
It would be interesting if you all posted the names and addresses of the properties you got snubbed on, so hopefully none of us would rent from or let that person tie up our hard earned dollars in the future...
By the way mightyrad, I dream of moving to NOLA and starting a B&B myself!
well, in my case, he kept thinking the area would get a little better, and maybe it's ok for locals, they know their areas and are familiar with their streets, but he just wasn't comfortable having a tourist there. he did shut all his property's down. i wasn't mad at him, just in a crunch at that time.
linza22
02-14-2008, 11:07 AM
Thanks, Cleophus. I guess that's what I get for planning early! Usually, I'm not even thinking about accommodations until Feb. :)
It's 300 bucks, could be worse, I guess, if I'm not reimbursed. But, at this point, I'm not to inclined to transact business with vrbo in the future. Sorry to be so negative. I'm sure lots of you have had positive experiences with them.
300 is a lot of money. my guy returned the money and then sent an email explaining why. it went over a lot easier..but mine was only 50.