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Enjoy the Happiness Haven ~ Be in the heart of New Orleans

Southern charm meets Creole architecture at this bright New Orleans retreat, perfectly positioned for exploring the French Quarter and Bourbon Street

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Happiness Haven in New Orleans offers a light-filled sanctuary near top attractions. Guests love the blend of old Nawlins' charm with amenities like free parking, open concept living, and in-room WiFi. The large courtyard, accessible from the side entrance, is perfect for couples.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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About the area

Located in New Orleans, this guesthouse is in the city centre. Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Jackson Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Caesars Superdome or Smoothie King Center. Visit our New Orleans travel guide
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New Orleans, LA

Getting around

  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
    12 min drive
  • Saint Claude at Pauger Stop
    15 min walk
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cajun Seafood
    5 min walk
  • Buttermilk Drop Bakery
    15 min walk
  • Poor Boys
    8 min walk
  • Manchu Food Store
    7 min walk
  • Kermit's Treme Mother in Law Lounge
    6 min walk

About this property

Enjoy the Happiness Haven ~ Be in the heart of New Orleans

  • Guest house near Bourbon Street
  • Close to Frenchmen Street, Enjoy the Happiness Haven ~ Be in the heart of New Orleans provides amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecues and smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Enjoy the Happiness Haven ~ Be in the heart of New Orleans include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and offices.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • 2 bathrooms with baths and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Note from host: None inside or in covered courtyard area
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Office
  • Printer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No outside guests.
No smoking in covered courtyard area (smoking in uncovered area is okay)
Courtyard noise curfew is midnight - please be respectful of our neighbors. Also, courtyard is a shared space. You may see others there occasionally.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
None inside or in covered courtyard area

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the Happiness Haven ~ Be in the heart of New Orleans pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Enjoy the Happiness Haven ~ Be in the heart of New Orleans?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the Happiness Haven ~ Be in the heart of New Orleans?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the Happiness Haven ~ Be in the heart of New Orleans?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the Happiness Haven ~ Be in the heart of New Orleans located?

Located in Mid-City District, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Frenchmen Street and Bourbon Street. Canal Street and Caesars Superdome are also within 3 miles (5 km). Saint Claude at Pauger Stop is 15 minutes by foot and North Rampart at Esplanade Stop is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Enjoy the Happiness Haven ~ Be in the heart of New Orleans Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful and the porch was a hidge bonus! Very good recommendations and accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Love the location!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay to explore New Orleans

The property was beautiful and very comfortable. Its very close to historic New Orleans, but far enough you can relax. I would totally recommend it for anyone exploring New Orleans.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pandora D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a delightful place to stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hospitality was top notch! Extremely accommodating and the home was a perfect set up for us! The courtyard was a added bonus to start or end our day.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the patio!! Low ceilings but cute and clean. It was perfect for our group. We also rented the Happiness House which is above this “apartment” and connects through the patio.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home with a quaint courtyard close to the French Quarter!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NOLA Happiness Haven

This was truly an amazing place to stay. Our first time visiting New Orleans and can't wait to return. Only hope we are fortunate enough to rent this same property again. Our hosts were amazing, the accommodations were perfect in every respect and so close to all we wanted to see and do we could walk or take a short Uber ride. 100% would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel M.

Everything we needed!

Stayed 3 nights and wish it could’ve been more. House was close to French quarters easy drive or urber ride away. Aminata was very nice and accommodating. House was very inviting and well updated. My family and I are looking fowared to staying here I. The future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angela a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I really enjoyed and appriciated the

stay . It was everthing and Well worth it . Location was perfect. I will recommend this place and will return . Salute to the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Spring Break special

We had a great time at the Happiness House. The AC in the front room went on the frit, and the owners were very quick to get it repaired. They were also very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for two couples.

Great house with two master suites and separated from one another which allowed privacy. Loved that. The sectionals in the house and out in the courtyard were both great for visiting time and seated the four of us very comfortably. The house was outfitted with everything you’d need for a stay in the fair city of New Orleans. It’s a Lyft away from most places you’ll want to visit unless the weather is good and allows walking.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mardi Gras Bachelorette

What an amazing time we had !! The host was wonderful at keeping in touch and answering any questions we had, the house was well stocked and they went above and beyond with information and recommendations ! It’s a very close walk to downtown and has everything you might need close by ! The court yard was beautiful and welcoming !! I could go on forever about how great our stay was ! Thank you again !
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

This home is wonderful- beautiful decor, comfortable beds (even the Murphy bed), and a beautiful courtyard that we enjoyed every morning and evening. Easy, quick uber rides anywhere you want to go. I would recommend using Instacart and having your groceries delivered. We would highly recommend this rental in the Treme neighborhood!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reuben B.

What a wonderful place and location.

Really enjoyed the private courtyard right outside my door everyday to begin my day. A short hop into the French Quarter every morning via bicycle with friendly neighbors and kids at play along a lovely shaded route suitable for walking or riding. In fact I did it both ways into "The Quarter" via bicycle and also walking both ways. Nice exercise. All in all a top notch stay and location with A+ Accomodations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Positive stay for our Biz.

We booked this location for a biz stay. Relaxing shared outside area to have cold beverages in the evening to unwind (depending on time of year or weather, the outside might be too hot or humid for some but still relaxing), Nice little kitchen area. Only drawback to the inside are low ceilings so if you are over 6 ft. 4 in. it could begin to be a little interesting. I would not recommend for a family with small children. However, my biz is adding it to our list of VRBO to consider.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Nice Place

My daughter was playing in a major slowpitch tournament, and my parents had never been to New Orleans, so I rented this house for 6 of us. It was the perfect place for us. My husband and I enjoy walking around looking at old architecture, so we loved strolling the neighborhoods around the house. People were extremely friendly. We even got a tour of a newly renovated nightly rental, as well as a grand tour of a church that is being turned into a theater. The owner was wonderful, the outdoor area at the house was very relaxing, and we were very happy. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

KIM W.

This property was outstanding. It was so comfortable and we felt very safe.

This was the perfect rental for theee friends on a get away. As 3 women traveling alone we felt very safe.....we felt like we were in our own homes. If we had a question about the area....all we had to do was text or call and we immediately had an answer. Each one of us have recommended this property to family....and I don’t know any higher compliment one can give. BRAVO.....GREAT RENTAL.....hope we can come back some time in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happiness Haven is a Gem

Comfortable and clean, this property was the perfect spot for our reunion, we had 5 adults here but could have easily fit 1 or two more. 3 full bedrooms 2 bathrooms and plenty of space to stretch out. The patio was a boon and well used while we were there. Loved having the convenience of a washer dryer on site and the ability to make coffee, tea or a full meal. Check the hosts recommendations for local spots. Easy access to French Quarter via foot, bike, bus...only about a mile away. Will definitely come back!!! Many, many stars!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was everything we hoped for. Very roomy for all 6 of us. The description mentions low ceilings but honestly, we never even noticed. Outside courtyard was very cool. Nice neighborhood. We parked right next to the entrance. Good location. Very short drive to just about anywhere but also walkable if you're feeling adventurous. We arrived around 11pm and had a little trouble getting in because evidently I have a difficult time reading directions properly. LolI sent a message before I figured out my mistake and and received a reply in just a couple of minutes, in spite of the hour.We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again if we're ever back in New Orleans.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last minute trip

My son was coming to visit me in GA, and we decided last minute to make a quick trip to New Orleans. I chose the Happiness Haven because of the size, location, and the fact that it had the Nola vibe, unlike other rentals that could have been anywhere. The neighborhood didn’t look the greatest, but we had no problems at all, people were friendly, and my car was fine parked on the street.We took Ubers to and from the French Quarter for an average cost of 10 to 12 per trip, and it was usually just minutes for one to get to us.The property owners were easy to work with and their communications about the rental, both by message and in the book at the house, were detailed and informative.We had a great stay and would certainly book the same location on any future trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Amazing patio

I would stay there again just because of patio and it had tvs in both bedrooms and the kitchen was wonderful.pEOPLE LEFT A FEW THINGS that they couldnt take on planes,we did too.The neighborhood was centrally located but a little rough around the edge of it. But we had no trouble at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Reuben B.

I loved this place and didn't want to leave

This has to be my best overall VRBO experience. The location is near the French Quarter, within walking distance or a relaxing bicycle ride away. Accommodations are first rate. What a pleasant surprise to walk into a spotless New Orleans flat with separate entry, large closets (no owner clothes), comfortable king beds, newly remodeled and with new furnishings. It was also spotlessly clean - What a value! I really didn't want to leave. New Orleans is a wonderful gem of a city. Great Jazz, great food and there is always a party. I hope these accommodations are available for me the next time I can visit this beautiful city. I can easily recommend this to others. Thanks Aminata for your help during my stay I love your place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rosemarie F.

Do your research on location

I was very happy with the clean, spacious, and pretty apartment. It was very nicely decorated and fit seven woman comfortably. But unfortunately, the location was not in a very safe area. Our very first Uber driver suggested we pack our bags and go to a hotel in a different neighborhood. Every Uber driver after that, mentioned in one way or another, that we were in a very bad neighborhood. They mentioned drug activity and prostitutes, male and female. They also said crime such as robbery and shootings. So, although we had no issues, thank God, If you are nervous about your surroundings, I would book elsewhere. I'm sorry to the owners, who seem like very nice people. They have a beautiful home, but in a bad location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

7 of us to NOLA!

We found the home exactly as advertised. The owners were most helpful and very responsive. Always replying to my questions within the hour - usually within 30 minutes. The home was very comfortable and it was lovely to have some of the basics supplied in the kitchen - spices etc. The washer and dryer were lovely to have and laundry soap was even provided. The outdoor sitting area was a great place for our morning coffee and end of day wind down. So comfortable and fit all 7 of us easily. Location was not close enough to walk to the French Quarter but was only a $10 UBER or a short walk (5 minutes) to the bus - this is what we were searching for. Close but not noisy. We went for walks in the neighborhood and felt safe. Parking was right outside the gated courtyard. While not off the street we did not worry about our rental Van at all, we felt very secure leaving it there. If I was ever to return to NOLA I would not hesitate to stay here again and highly recommend the place.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023