There's something effortlessly cool about this apartment. We don't know if it's the minimalist style – all black counters and exposed brick walls – the large warehouse-style windows or what lays beyond them but we're hooked. And you will be too. Located just far enough from the crowds to get a good night's sleep (helped by the addition of those memory foam Nest beds), but close enough to be able to stroll to the main attractions, this property will enhance any visit to this vibrant corner of Louisiana. From this base, you can brush up your history at the World War II Museum (a 10-minute walk) or make a beeline for the jazz-infused bohemian Crown Jewel of New Orleans; the French Quarter (a 15-minute walk). Once you've filled up on Sazerac cocktails, noted down some historic anecdotes, and filled your camera with old-world architecture, it's time to eat your fill of New Orleans cuisine before a nightcap in the warm and welcoming communal lounge.

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