Exploring A Weekend House Rental New Orleans

By Edward Russell


When it comes to fun and festivals, New Orleans is a key location. For, there are often festivals and parades during all times of the year. Mostly known for Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest, the city is alive and well 24/7, 365 days a year with a number of housing options from bed and breakfasts to hotels, motels and a weekend house rental New Orleans.

In order to assure getting the best rate possible during a visit, it is best to book an advanced pay reservation well in advance of the arrival date. For, there are times when individuals can manage to reserve a location prior to dates and line-up announcements. In addition, if attending Jazz Fest or other music festivals, early bird tickets are often also available at a steep discount.

When traveling with a group, renting a house for a weekend can be a lot of fun and save individuals a great deal of money. At the same time, it should be noted that there is generally no insurance that guests will not be accused of existing property damage or taking items from the home. As such, it is often advised that when staying in a private residence to obtain references from past guests while also reading any existing reviews.

While extremely unethical, there are people whom might rent out a home simply to falsify incidents in order to file an insurance claim or hold the guests responsible for such damage. One way to avoid this problem is to take pictures and provide a checklist of any noticeable damage to the homeowner before securing a key. If these problems are noticed on arrival, individuals can determine whether or not to go ahead with the stay.

While it can often be difficult to obtain a refund on a pre-paid deposit, the loss can often be far less than having to pay for repairs, or replace items guests are accused of taking, much less court costs. In fact, this is one the main reason some travelers still prefer to stay at hotels, motels or bed and breakfasts rather than at an Air B&B or private home.

In reality, there are far more honest people renting out houses and rooms than dishonest ones. In order to assure this is the case, asking a homeowner or property manager for references, going over a check list of any damages upon arrival or obtaining answers to questions guests may have about the property should be no problem.

One of the most important aspects when renting a place for a specific event such as Mardi Gras or Jazz Fest is to do so within walking or cable car distance if possible. In order to do so, private properties are some of the best options. For, the neighborhoods around the fairgrounds have few quality hotels as many of the houses have been there since the city was established.

Parking rates during these and other special events can often run between $50 to $100/day. As such, in order to have the best time while at an event, it is often advised that individuals avoid driving and take lyft, uber, shuttle buses or taxis. Whereas, one of the best ways to get to and from events is often on foot if individuals are lucky enough to find lodging available in the area.




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