The Mazant: Renovated 1880s Bywater Mansion w/Pool

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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New Orleans, LA
  • Popular LocationBourbon Street5 min drive
  • Popular LocationCanal Street7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCaesars New Orleans Casino7 min drive
  • AirportNew Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom (downstairs, ensuite)

Bedroom (downstairs, ensuite)

Bedroom (upstairs, ensuite)

Bedroom (upstairs)

Bedroom (upstairs)

Bedroom (upstairs)

Bedroom (upstairs)

Bedroom (upstairs)

5 bathrooms

Bathroom (downstairs, ensuite)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom (downstairs, ensuite)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom (upstairs, ensuite)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom (upstairs)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom (upstairs)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Mazant: Renovated 1880s Bywater Mansion w/Pool

'The Coolest Airbnb in Louisiana' by Condé Nast Traveler (2021).

The Mazant is a historic mansion located in the Bywater arts district of New Orleans - about 1-1/2 miles from the French Quarter (30 minutes walking / 8 minutes by Uber). We have 5,000 square feet of indoor space and 9,000 square feet of outdoor space.

Our home is professionally cleaned and sanitized using properly rated disinfectant for COVID-19, as outlined by the WHO.

Over the past several years we have renovated the property, seeking to preserve historic details including 13' ceilings with plaster medallions, heart pine wood floors, cypress doors, and a 175+ year old oak tree. At the same time, we also updated the layout to more comfortably accommodate large groups:

* 18-person dining room table
* Oversized living room with 75-inch television and Baldwin upright-piano
* 12’ x 24’ heated pool and spa
* Private yard (1/3 acre) with fire pit, six-burner propane BBQ, outdoor table, and hammocks
* Super-fast WiFi (the best tier that Cox offers)
* Front porch (gallery) with historic gas lamps and outdoor seating
* Off-street parking for two cars and ample street parking for overflow
* Viking kitchen appliances 

The house has eight bedrooms with layout as follows:

Downstairs
- Bedroom 1: one queen bed (semi-private bathroom - shower)
- Bedroom 2: one queen bed (ensuite bathroom - shower)

Upstairs
- Bedroom 3: one double bed and one single bed (ensuite bathroom - shower/tub combo)
- Bedroom 4: one double bed
- Bedroom 5: two twin beds
- Bedroom 6: one king bed
- Bedroom 7: two queen beds (semi-private bathroom - shower) and pull out sofa bed (double)
- Bedroom 8: one king bed

There is another shared bathroom upstairs (near the laundry room) with a clawfoot tub-shower combo.

The caretaker’s cottage is not available for rent. Our onsite caretaker is available to handle requests/questions throughout your stay.

Property manager

Jeff

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed
With pre-approval only; additional fee may apply

Pets

Pets allowed
With pre-approval only; additional fee may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: With pre-approval only; additional fee may apply
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 12-XSTR-29483

About the area

New Orleans

This bed & breakfast is located in Bywater, a neighborhood in New Orleans. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River and Jackson Square, while Audubon Aquarium and Audubon Zoo are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Caesars Superdome or Smoothie King Center.
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New Orleans, LA

What's nearby

  • Bourbon Street - 5 min drive
  • Canal Street - 7 min drive
  • Caesars New Orleans Casino - 7 min drive
  • Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 8 min drive
  • Port of New Orleans - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Saint Claude at Elysian Fields Stop - 4 min drive
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 15 min drive
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sneaky Pickle - 3 min walk
  • Jack Dempsey's Restaurant - 5 min walk
  • Junction - 16 min walk
  • Pizza Delicious - 12 min walk
  • The Country Club - 13 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for family vacation
The house is beautiful, well-appointed, and in a convenient location. We were 16 people, 8 adults, and 8 kids who ranged from 4-18 years old. There was plenty of room for all of us, including an alcove of three rooms for our teenagers and loads to do, including relaxing in the pool and hot tub- even though it was January.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As Advertised
Beautiful renovated property in the Bywater. Great place to stay away from the crowds and busy streets of New Orleans. Try The Joint BBQ down the street, some real nice folks in there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank J., Cape Girardeau, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
What a wonderful celebration at the most magicl place! Our good friends suggested Mazant after spending Thanksgiving there last fall. We were celebrating our 50 th wedding anniversary with children and grandchildren and could not have found a more perfect place. We did leave the property for a special blessing at St Louis Cathedral, a visit to the French Quarter for beignets, a little shopping and jazz music, but time at the Mazant was the best part of our stay. The pool, the side yard for badminton, the patios for enjoying homemade pizzas and a shrimp boil were amazing. The house itself is even more beautiful than the photographs. Every room functional and beautiful. Comfy beds and sofas, nice bathrooms and kitchen and formal dining spaces were all appreciated. The books, games, art and historical documentation were enjoyed by everyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Stay
Came with a large group of friends, and had the most wonderful time. House was large enough that no-one felt on top of each other. Renovation was very well done, and the decorating was very thoughtful. Loved the neighborhood as well.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic New Orleans Experience
The Mazant couldn’t be more wonderful! It was a perfect location with many walkable restaurants nearby and the house has plenty of room for everyone. Can’t recommend enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff

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I've spent the last few years renovating an 1880s Greek Revival home in New Orleans. I love hiking and am on a quest to visit every national park - 53 down, 8 to go!
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