Parks-Bowman Mansion: The Library

Room in New Orleans, Louisiana

  1. 1 queen bed
  2. Dedicated bathroom
Rated 4.87 out of 5 stars.902 reviews
Stay with Adrienne
  1. Superhost
  2. 13 years hosting

Listing highlights

Great check-in experience

Recent guests loved the smooth start to this stay.

Beautiful and walkable

Guests say this area is scenic and it’s easy to get around.

Room in a rental unit

Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
Our biggest bedroom features a beautiful antique cypress Queen size bed and lots of plush pillows for cuddling. A book lover's dream, with a 60" TV, mini fridge, large private marble bathroom and private balcony.

The space
Located in the heart of the Garden District, the Parks-Bowman Mansion is a classic example of the good life in New Orleans. Shaded by palm trees and a live oak, the deep porches on all three levels tempt you to rest and relax. The soaring center hall leads visitors to a carved cypress staircase ascending to the very top of the house, lit by stained-glass windows and massive chandeliers. There’s a music room, a formal dining room, a “ladies parlor,” and a fully appointed kitchen where you can enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee in the morning. Outside, a lovely garden surrounds a back porch for lounging and a full size lap-pool.

There are three rooms available. This listing is for the Library. Please look for our other listings: the Red Room and the Haunted Bedroom.

The Library features a Queen size antique cypress bed and a private shower with travertine marble and hand-held spray. The second floor porch with seating is right outside. The Library has its own wide-screen TV and all rooms have internet access and mini fridges. The Library is close to the Red Room and makes a great double-booking.

Our dogs, Boggs and Breaux, (RIP Moxie and Loebie) looks forward to greeting you at the front gate, and while you may not see our two cats (they mostly stay in our portion of the house) sometimes they sneak out for a visit. Our house is furnished with our extensive art collection, which we’ve acquired in over thirty-five years of travel. Oh, and a little bit about us: Adrienne Parks-Bowman is a novelist and screen-writer, and Bill Bowman is a documentary film-maker, music producer, and web designer.

We can’t wait to share our house with you, and introduce you to the city we know and love so well. We’re right near Lafayette Cemetery, Commander’s Palace, the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, and the shopping and dining pleasures of Magazine Street. There’s plenty of secure parking on our quiet street, and if you come for Mardi Gras, you’ll be just steps away from the parades! Come visit us and make us your home-away-from-home in New Orleans!

Guest access
Guests will have a private bed and bath, and access to the dining and living rooms, as well as the front and back porches, and the swimming pool.

-Guests have access to the kitchen for drinkware, plates/bowls, water, ice, etc. but NO cooking is permitted.

During your stay
We live and work in our home, so you can see as little or as much of us as you want! We're available for tales of New Orleans lore and sight-seeing tips.

Other things to note
There a few minor repairs pending since hurricane Ida which are scheduled for April 2022. These will not affect your stay. They’re purely cosmetic and will not affect your stay.

Registration Details
23-XSTR-21481

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Lock on bedroom door
Wifi
Free street parking
Shared outdoor pool - available all year, heated
TV with standard cable

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The Garden District feels like a small town, located in the very middle of New Orleans. You're close to the French Quarter, the Museum District, and the Bywater, as well as Audubon Park, the Zoo, City Park, and highways, if you want to take a jaunt to the countryside for plantation or swamp tours. The Garden District itself is justly famous for its stately mansions, lush landscaping, and Lafayette Cemetery (open for tours), and Magazine Street and its restaurants and shops is only two blocks away!

Meet your host

Superhost
2248 reviews
4.87 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
My work: Writer
I spend too much time: Writing, etcetera
Favorite song in high school: People Are Strange
For guests, I always: Recount New Orleans history
What makes my home unique: VERY eclectic art collection
Adrienne Parks and Bill Bowman live in the Garden District where we write novels and produce records and design websites. We happily share our home with two dogs, two cats, and discerning guests.

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Co-hosts

  • Alleshia

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 12:00 PM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm