Ancient Odd Fellows Club House and Grounds

Entire home in New Orleans, Louisiana

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 3.5 baths
Hosted by William
  1. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

In the Garden District on Magazine Street

Steps from Magazine Street's restaurants, boutiques, and coffee shops in the Garden District

Private pool in a walled garden

A private pool with fountain, surrounded by old lavender stones and creeping fig-covered walls

Guests praise the home and host Will

Guests describe the home as stunning and spacious, with multiple reviewers praising host Will
On the very edge of the Garden District with it's storied streets and mysterious mansions there is one 1840's grey lady that is both Wonderful and Odd above all others. Hidden in plain sight but long forgotten, the manse and secret gardens loom behind tall mossy walls. Passing through the the locked iron gates, a luxurious hideaway unique to anything outside of the French Quarter awaits you. Within steps to all that Magazine Street has to offer, its location will leave you wanting for nothing.

The space
Once inside the gates, you enter an enormous garden terrace that overlooks the main yard with lots of places to sit and relax as well as an antique outdoor dining table. Here you will find a lovely pool surrounded by old lavender stones with a fountain spouting from the creeping fig covered walls.

Two large antique French doors on the terrace open to the charming Living Room and Dining Room with very high ceilings and terra-cotta floors and a working fireplace. These rooms are decorated with European antiques and also modern sofas for comfort. Passing through an arched door there is a generous kitchen with tall wooden beamed ceilings, a 14' long stone topped island and painted exposed brick walls. The French doors in the kitchen provide beautiful light and great access to the pool just outside. The Kitchen is well equipped with a La Cornue 110 range, Subzero type refrigerator and separate freezer, large apron sink and Waterworks faucets. There is also a powder room off the kitchen.

Still on the ground floor passing through the Kitchen doorway you enter a lovely bar area which can be closed off and there is an additional truly charming Bedroom on the site of the original stable at the Lodge. This Downstairs Bedroom also has a fold out sofa and has its own private courtyard and entrance. Perfect for someone who wants a bit more privacy or a nanny etc.

Upstairs in the main house we have a generously sized Master Suite with lots of closets and an iron balcony. In the Master Suite the ceilings are 17' tall with multiple 10' windows and wooden shutters for privacy. All of the floors upstairs are antique hardwood. There is a lovely working (gas) fireplace for cooler nights as well. It is furnished as the rest of the house with many details and antiques as well as some smart modern touches. The Master Bathroom is en-suite Art Deco with a large marble soaking tub and separate shower.

Going back out and down the hall is the second Guest Bedroom Suite. It’s a smaller charming room with great closet space and a Mid Century bathroom. This room also has a large outdoor second-floor terrace;)

The house is unusual in that each bedroom operates as its own private suite area which can really be wonderful when one wants to have privacy. Downstairs is very open and both major rooms open on to the large garden terrace and create a spectacular openness onto the gardens which when the weather is good, is really wonderful. In all, you have a true hidden garden hideaway for French alfresco living!

Guest access
This is an entire home and grounds and guests have access to all parts

Registration Details
22-CSTR-16943, 24-OSTR-21735

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Private pool
Pets allowed

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Just outside your door, along famous Magazine Street, you will find almost anything you'd want to eat, see, buy and do in New Orleans. James Beard winning restaurants, boutiques, greasy spoon locals dives, architecture, coffee shops, music and more.

Meet your host

Host
38 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
My work: Restoration, Designer, Writer
Speaks English
My family spends all of our time finding and restoring historic homes:) We love to share our finished projects with our guests.

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within a day
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for infants (under 2 years)