Is Villere Esplanade Ridge Gem pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Villere Esplanade Ridge Gem located?

Located in Mid-City District, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Louis Armstrong Park, Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street. Canal Street and Mississippi River are also within 1 mile (2 km). North Rampart at Esplanade Stop is 7 minutes by foot and Saint Claude at Pauger Stop is 9 minutes.

Villere Esplanade Ridge Gem Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chadd W.

27 Jun 2022

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

Great location and setup!

We were in NOLA for a bachelor party and this property was perfect for our group. Plenty of beds, a nice outdoor space, and everything we needed. The pictures do not do it justice and the beds were extremely comfortable. Only a 10 minute Uber to bourbon street. Loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tinesha I., New Orleans

18 Aug 2020

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

Amazing

The property was very beautiful, check in was easy, very clean and spacious, loved the master bathroom, the beds was super comfortable, amenities was definitely on point, I would definitely recommend this property for a girls trip or family getaway!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

1 Aug 2020

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

Amazing Experience

The house is beautiful! We loved the kitchen, living room, master room and the patio! The property manager was on top!! Overall, we had an amazing experience! Thank you!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

30 Oct 2019

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

Large, nicely remodeled house. Walking distance to bourbon st.

Great house, easy check-in and check-out process. Walking distance or short ride from Bourbon St, French Market, Harrah’s, and more. I would rent this property again, very fair price for the house.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

melissa l.

22 Sept 2019

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

NOLA

We rented this house for a bachelorette party trip. We fit 9 girls in the home comfortably. A little maneuvering was needed since there are only 2 bathrooms but we made it work. The home may be a short distance to the French quarter but I would NEVER walk there. The neighborhood is rough..we did not feel comfortable with walking. Ubers are really close by all the time, so no big deal. Tons of beds, huge kitchen..this is a great place for people looking to spread out and not be on top of each other. Overall we had a great time

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Katy G., Arlington, VA

31 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Place for a Bachelorette Party

A group of friends stayed here in June for a bachelorette party! The location was good and we were able to walk (when we were ambitious) otherwise it is a quick Uber to all the bars and nightlife of the French Quarter. The common area - living room/kitchen are PERFECT! We had so much fun hanging out there. The rooms with the bunk beds are very tiny though so tough when squeezing in 4 per room. The couches were not as pictured in the ad so this should probably be updated!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

23 May 2019

Perfect Jazzfest Getaway

This was my 10th trip to New Orleans but we had a few 1st timers and I can honestly say that everyone really enjoyed themselves and our stay at the Esplanade Ridge Gem was a big reason why. I think some of the 1st timers were wondering about the location but it is literally steps away from the French Quarter. Bourbon St or Frenchmen St were both just a short walk away or a very inexpensive Uber ride if it was late and we weren't in the best of walking shape :) The walk to Jazzfest was perfect as well - just a leisurely walk straight down Esplanade. We had some weather this trip but the house was perfect for that as well - large enough that we were very comfortable sitting around waiting out the rain. On the mornings we didn't have any rain the back area was great to sit an eat the breakfast we picked up from Lil Dizzy's which was great and only a 2 block walk. Along with the great location and comfortable home atmosphere - Nichole and McKenna were fantastic to deal with. They both were welcoming, friendly and very responsive to any questions we might've had. As the trip organizer paranoid that I found somewhere all 8 people would be happy with - I can honestly say that if anyone had any complaints they kept them to themselves and all anyone gave was positive happy feedback. We all are hoping to stay at the Esplanade Ridge Gem again in the near future. Thank you Nichole, McKenna and Will for a GREAT time!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra I.

12 May 2019

Amazing house!

My friends and I are still thinking about our weekend in New Orleans! The house was perfect for our group. There are two rooms with 4 bunk beds in each and a connecting bathroom and it was perfect for the group, along with the master bedroom. The backyard area was also perfect! Nichole and Will were so helpful and so accommodating throughout our stay! We felt very safe and were able to park our rental car right outside of the house. Thank you again for everything!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette H., Raleigh, NC USA

17 Mar 2019

Great space in NOLA

Perfect for the groups that need space. Gather around the kitchen or in the huge backyard to kick back before you UBER or walk to the French quarter. Ideal for close friends ok sharing rooms.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

19 Feb 2019

Perfect House For Sister's Bachelorette

Nichole and Will's place was spacious and perfectly located for a ladies' weekend. The central kitchen and living room made for a great place to socialize and the house had more than enough space to fit 10+ people. Nichole was incredibly kind and met me personally at check in. She was also quick to respond via text if we needed anything. My only regret is that we didn't get to enjoy the backyard - it's a beautiful space, but the weather was too cold. I guess we'll just have to come back! ;)

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jordan W.

19 Feb 2019

Beautiful home for a first time New Orleans Trip

First time in New Orleans for my birthday with a group of friends. The place was absolutely amazing. Everything we needed was there and provided. We did not have any issues at all. I couldn’t have asked for a better time and thank you to Will and Nichole for the hospitality! I would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bernard R.

17 Jan 2019

Had a Great Time - Would Stay Again

Hosts gave us great recommendations for Music and Food. House is a close walk to all the attractions. a few blocks from the rampart streetcar. We all really liked the open floor plan in the front of the house - The kitchen, living room and dining room are all open to each other. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Lee Y.

6 Nov 2018

Awesome Place!

This was a perfect house for our group! The open concept kitchen/living room was great for gatherings and it was also nice to hang outside in the back yard on the porch or picnic tables. All the areas were clean and neatly organized. Will was a very friendly host and responsive to any questions!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea Adriana R., Austin, Texas

19 Oct 2018

Beautiful property! Loved it!

We stayed in this property for our joint bachelor/ette trip and it was gorgeous! Spacious and accommodated everyone comfortably. The entire bridal party was very pleased. Thank you!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

4 Oct 2018

The space and location was perfect for our guys trip

We really enjoyed this stay. The owners were hospitable and flexible. The Home seemed recently renovated and the bunk bed set up and 2.5 baths were great for the 8 of us staying. Just a quick $7-10 ride from the French quarter so very convenient for the price. It’s in an area undergoing revitalization, but we felt safe the whole time.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexa H.

29 Aug 2018

Great house!

This is a gorgeous home with a lot of space for bigger parties. The kitchen and family room was a great hang out area and we had plenty of beds to spare with our group of 6. The alarm system in the home made you feel safe if you don’t know the area well, and it was a quick uber to most tourist spots. Would highly recommend this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Megan H., Orange County, California

30 Jul 2018

Lots of room for our group of 10.

Great property for our group of 10 in town for my sisters bachelorette party. Large living space and kitchen and lots of beds. We had one small technological difficulty with the air one day turning off while we left for the day but the property managers were quick to respond and very accomodating our entire stay. Plenty of coffee cups for all of us and the house felt bigger than we thought it would be. Very well done with the remodel! It really is pretty! We tried walking to the Frech quarters but ended up urbering most the trip which was $6-$7 each time. There is a liquor store close by and we felt safe in the neighborhood. Thanks for making our stay enjoyable!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

David R.

27 Jul 2018

Beautiful!

Our family was very impressed with this house! The place has recently been renovated this summer and there is a kickass backyard with picnic tables and a great covered porch. There is lovely bamboo back there too. We loved the open common spaces - the living, dining and kitchen are all open to each other and makes it a great place to hang out. close walk to frenchmen street where there's tons of live music and not too far from bourbon street either. a block off of esplanade avenue which is very pretty. we really liked nichole and will, our hosts, and think they did a great job!

6/10 Okay

Benjamin M., Boynton Beach, FL USA

17 Jul 2018

Great for the price

This place was the best. Great people. I loved the place and the people.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Erin J.

15 Jun 2018

It does the job of a home, but needs some love!

This house comfortably accommodated our party of 11 people and was conveniently located. I do agree with the previous review that suggests this property needs some work to reach its potential. There were several outlets that did not work, the dishwasher was broken, and basic housekeeping items like trash bags and dish soap were not supplied. Our biggest concern was the mattress situation. Almost all of the bunk beds were legit box springs, not even being dramatic. However, serious THANK YOU to the management team who ordered new mattresses and replaced them on our second day! Overall once they squared away the mattresses, we made do and the house met our needs for the trip! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

16 Feb 2018

Spacious and great location!

This was a perfect place to accommodate 10 people. Conveniently located to everything and the common area was spacious to allow everyone to hang out in. Nichole and Ben were very responsive to any questions we had. They even warned us about the cold weather NOLA was experiencing before our arrival. Although the boiling water advisory was in effect during our stay, we didn't let it ruin our time there and we had a blast!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Halim M.

16 Jan 2018

House needs work to reach advertised potential.

Pros: spacious home, gorgeous kitchen, and parts of home were decorated nicely. Cons: upon arrival, we were informed the dishwasher was broken and not installed into the wall. Bath towels were left behind in the dryer from cleaning staff. Also, fridge didn’t dispense water or ice. Cabinets had missing doors and didn’t work properly. The smaller bathroom was difficult to use since the switch to use the shower head was broken but later fixed the same day. The surrounding shower curtain fell to the ground during use. All guests had to use the main master bathroom instead. Some lights were not working, such as the toilet room light in the master was broken. We had to poop in the dark lol. Mattresses on bunk beds were uncomfortable. The springs would jab you in the back which made it difficult to sleep. The bunk beds were crammed into the rooms at the cost of comfort. Neighborhood was sketch but didn’t experience any issues and our cars were just fine. House had a Nest thermostat but didn’t heat the house properly. On a frigid evening, all guests had to huddle in the master bedroom for warmth. Nicole helped address some of our issues and sent a contractor out the same day to fix the shower head. She was very hospitable and provided valuable suggestions for places to eat. She allowed early luggage drop off when the house was still being cleaned from previous occupants. Overall, this house has a lot of potential if some of the these concerns can be addressed. I wouldn’t return to this rental again in its current state.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve S.

21 Dec 2017

huge open space - close to everything ! 5 stars.

really enjoyed our time here. lots of space for or group to spread out. the open kitchen/living/dining room is very conducive to large groups hanging out. would come again for sure. hosts were very welcoming and easy to work with.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

21 Nov 2017

Great Stay would definitely come again!

Wow I really loved the layout of this place. it was perfect for the 6 of us but probably could have slept 10 or more. great location very central to all the good stuff in nola - french quarter, frenchmen street, rampart street car. etc. lots of great bars and restaurants within walking distance. friendly neighborhood. lots of character. would stay again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nola R.

3 Sept 2017

beautiful renovation !

Have stayed at a bunch of new orleans places and this one is one of my favorites! very close to the french quarter and frenchmen street. also - it's close to the st claude and st. bernard bar scenes which are very hip! the layout and feel of this place is very cool and cozy!

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