Easy Come, Easy Gumbo

Exposed brick walls, panelled wooden floors, pendant lighting and a neutral colour palette combine to create this industrial-chic apartment in New Orleans. The open-plan living and dining space is sleek and minimalist, without sacrificing any home comforts. There’s a comfy seating area where you can relax after a busy day of sightseeing, a 6-seater dining table where you can enjoy your home-cooked meals, and large shuttered windows which bathe the room in natural light. The kitchen is fully stocked, right down to the olive oil and spices, and has handy appliances like a blender and a coffee maker. Both bedrooms have king-size beds and smart TVs, and the sofa in the living room doubles as a bed for extra guests. Within the building there’s a communal courtyard, a gym and a piano room. There’s also a lobby and a front desk, or you can contact the guest services team 24/7. The best of The Big Easy is within walking distance – it’s less than 10 minutes from the jazz clubs and Creole eateries on Bourbon Street, in the city’s historic French Quarter.

Home truths:
*This home sleeps up to 6 guests when 2 use the sofa bed
*Groups under 21 years old aren’t allowed
*The host only accepts bookings from guests who live outside of a 60-mile radius
*The property is in a residential neighbourhood so noise should be kept to a minimum from 9pm-8am
*Please note there may be slight differences in the aesthetics and furniture in each apartment compared with the photographs shown.