Maison de Macarty

I stayed in Room 5 overlooking the courtyard and pool. Comfy bed. Spacious bathroom. Quaint fixtures and furniture. My room had ample seating, a nice little flat screen TV, an iron, ironing board, hair dryer, etc. The view out of my windows was of the lovely trees in the courtyard. I was given complimentary bottles of water, cookies for snacks, and a daily hot gourmet breakfast with juice and coffee. Most bed and breakfasts just put out some croissants and fruit and call it good but not here!
Most importantly, there are no crazy French Quarter frat boys shouting «I’m so DRUNK!» No police sirens WHOOP WHOOP-​ing either. There are no panhandlers asking for your change. There aren’t even any barking dogs in the neighborhood. I didn’t even hear the chickens at the house two doors down. Just blissful, secure, safe, quiet.
This bed and breakfast has everything you could wish for. Our hosts gave us cell phone numbers that were good to call 24.7 for help. Need someone to give the cab driver directions? Call. Need help finding a jail bond place to get you out of trouble? They’ll try to help. Need to know where to go for dinner? Call up and ask. I didn’t need to call but it was nice to know that I could call a local if I got stuck.
Would I stay again? Absolutely. I loved the historical charm, hot breakfast, and the extra level of care that this establishment provides.

Stayed at Maison de Macarty this past weekend and was thrilled overall with this B&B. It was our first time at a B&B so I was a little unsure of what to expect, but from the moment I called (thinking we were going to be late to check in due to a wreck) we were given great customer service.
We ended up arriving on time and Kurt showed us to our room and inquired about the drive we had been on. He even talked to us a bit about the neighborhood, what to do, etc.
The room guide book, as another reviewer noted, was hilarious. We were also given a helpful map of where to go/​not to and we always asked Kurt for suggestions on what to do!
I thought due to the proximity of the bedrooms and the age of the house we’d be in for a less than restful sleep, but man, both of us slept soundly all night. Never heard a peep from any of our neighbors — I think the only time we did was at breakfast with everyone or out at the pool.
Breakfast — yeah, Chef Curtis isn’t messing around. Those breakfasts he creates (and his cookies) are amazing. First day was a banana/​strawberry bread pudding topped with coconut and a homemade sausage patty. Coupled with fresh fruit, OJ, tea, and coffee we were set for our day. Second breakfast was a tex-​mex corn cake, fried egg, guac/​sour cream, and a sweet sausage. So amazing as well!
Also note — plentiful street parking and a small private lot. Neat, unique, and QUIET area with tons of gorgeous houses that make for great eye candy. We walked to the French Quarter, Frenchman Street, etc both during the day (in the summer!) and at night — always felt safe and it’s a nice walk if you’re willing to do it.
I had come here on the advice of a friend, and I am so glad I did. We loved every minute of our stay here.
My two small complaints are:
–Wifi was spotty and slow, but, really you’re not in your room all that often so it wasn’t that bad
–Shower had a hard time maintaining pressure/​temp but we made due.

My wife and I highly recommend this b & b to anyone visiting NOLA. Once you stay here, you will not want to stay anywhere else. Kurt, Dr. Warren, and chef Curtis are all amazing! This house is sooooooo beautiful from the exterior to the interior. We stayed in the Master Suite which was decadent. The décor was breath-​taking & we really enjoyed the swing on the porch outside our room. The food was beyond delicious & creative. We loved having great morning conversations with Kurt & the other guests every morning at breakfast. We were there for Mardi Gras so Kurt gave us helpful info on how to get to the French Quarter & all the best (local) restaurants & hangouts. The most helpful thing was the paper maps we received, especially when our phones died!!!
They offer free wifi to their guests which is awesome. They have a pool with a bar as well. I highly recommend this b & b to anyone visiting NOLA. Once you stay here, you will want to go back & visit & stay there. My wife & I truly felt like family. Everything was PERFECT!!!

I truly would love to recommend Maison de Macarty to folks traveling to New Orleans. I was very pleased with our recent stay. From the moment we walked in we were greeted in a warm welcoming atmosphere. The rooms are small but thoughtfully and individually decorated. Curtis prepared a wonderful breakfast every morning and Kurt was full of interesting local information.
The Bywater is not pristine but it is fascinating and not pretentious.

We recently stayed here for three nights at the end of our holiday and I loved it. The owner Kurt is really helpful and friendly and I enjoyed our little chats in the morning! The room was very nicely done with a four poster bed that was big and super comfy. It really felt like a home away from home.

Fabulous. Hosted a wedding here and WOW. Great staff, great location, great food, great everything. Wish there were more stars to rate this place even higher! :-)

As always our stay was amazing, Kurt and Warren always the best. Curtis, your spoiling us with the yummy breakfast!!! See you in May if not before
Happy Mardi Gras

I highly recommend this jewel! Super great and friendly staff who makes you feel like family! Thank you for such an amazing time!

My husband and I stayed here in early November for two nights. We were in the Pond Cottage, which was very private, very clean, and extremely comfortable. We could hardly believe how quiet it was. The house, pool, and grounds are inviting and lush with foliage, and the staff is friendly and accommodating. We particularly loved the exquisitely decorated parlor with its jar of home-​baked cookies and well-​stocked honor bar. Breakfast was 5-​star.
Bywater is not a fancy neighborhood. If you drive in from the wrong direction it can look a bit rough, but don’t be put off — this is a real neighborhood, with great little restaurants and bars. We felt completely safe walking at night, and we’re from Chicago. We had a rental car, and found it a great location from which to explore the rest of the city. We felt we had a very authentic experience and got to see more of the city than we would have by staying in a chain hotel.
I somehow managed to screw up my initial reservation (which I made online at about 2am after probably one too many glasses of wine) but Maison de Macarty could not have been nicer about my error. They telephoned me the next day, cancelled the days I booked in error, and sent me an email confirmation.

This b&b is absolute perfection. Kurt is a gem and was always very friendly and eager to help if any problem arose. Not to mention the chef Curtis with his delicious breakfasts! (Just thinking about them makes me hungry)
The rooms were beautiful, clean and expertly decorated. I highly recommend staying here to anyone who plans a trip to nola.

Maison de Macarty’s response is patently untrue. American Express never even questioned the authenticity of our cancellation Email. Amex told us that if the vendor refuses to pay, there is nothing more Amex can do. Our cancellation Email was legitimate and we can prove it. M de M just never responded and then ducked our later attempts to reach them.

I have been here two different times now and I MUST recommend this quaint bed and breakfast to anyone visiting New Orleans.
This is a cozy house located in the Bywater and super close to the Quarter. The rooms feel very French and you feel as if you are in a cozy European bungalow. The neighborhood is very nice and there is plenty of available street parking and the house is surrounded by a lot of other nice houses. My favorite part of the place is the backyard. There is a full pool and then there is a lounging area that is shrouded by banana trees. You feel as if you are in a completely different world. I like that the house isn’t super huge and it’s quiet. You feel as if you are staying with friends.
Not only is this the perfect spot for people visiting from out of town, but it is fantastic if you are a local and want a change of scenery and surroundings for the weekend.

In the Bywater, Maison de Macarty is the place to stay if you want to be in a hip, up and coming NoLa neighborhood. My wife and I stayed over a jazzfest weekend and had a blast. Allow I have never been bowled over by B&B breakfasts, the chef at M de M was outstanding. Both the food and the conversation with the owners and chef during breakfast was entertaining. The house and the out buildings are well kept and beautifully decorated. We stayed in the pond cottage and really enjoyed the feeling of privacy. the gardens, pool and deck make an oasis in the back yard that is perfect for relaxing in the afternoon or evenings after exploring the city. Per the owners suggestion we rented bikes and rode everywhere.
Make sure you read the guide binder that comes in each room. It is well-​written, very helpful and hilarious. Thanks to their suggestion we found one of our favorite new gems… the Joint BBQ restaurant.
Dr. Warren, Kurt, and Chef Curtis really made our stay extra special.

Maison de Macarty is a wonderful Bed and Breakfast in NOLA. My wife and I came here for four days and three nights at the end of March to get away and explore a new city. We really enjoyed the whole house and great conversation with Dr. Warren, Kurt, and Chef Curtis.
We found the booking process to be very easy. They take a partial downpayment at inital booking and you pay the rest upon arrival.
Speaking of arrival, we arrived just after 3PM and were welcomed by Dr. Warren and Chef Curtis. Everything was ready and we had a nice introduction to the B&B and were taken to our room with all questions answered.
The room was 100% ready for our arrival and was very clean. The room had a convenient (and funny at times) binder for quick reference too. They even provided free water bottles and a great little drawstring bag as gifts. The room also had a easy to operate ceiling fan and a window air condintioner.
We cannot say enough about the wonderful food chef Curtis cooked for us. They have convenient breakfast hours (9 – 10:30). But can accomodate if you have early plans or over sleep some.
This would easily be a 5 star B&B except for two small things.
The first is that it is a very old house and we noticed inconsistent temperatures while using the shower.
The second is that it is a decent walk to the french quarter and we found ourselves walking to the french quarter in the morning and taking a cab home at night.
We would still happily stay here again or recommend to others especially since we found the prices to be very reasonable.

Wow! I came to New Orleans for a Mother, Daughter get away weekend and what an absolute gem of a B&B. The historic house feels homey the minute you walk in and once you hit the beds, you’ll never want to get out of them.
The owners, William Poole and Loren Penton, are awesome hosts and are more than happy to give you all kinds of suggestions on where to eat, what to do around town and as important, where to park around the Quarter. Even with all of the great suggestions on places to eat, I have to say my favorite meal of everyday was the amazing breakfasts that Chef Will made for us every morning. All I can say is, come here hungry! I could not leave a single bite on my plate and was quite happy having only a praline and a cup of coffee for lunch.
I can’t wait to find another excuse to come back to New Orleans and come stay here again!

Hurtling headlong toward my 70^th decade I decided to do something different in a place that appreciated longevity and resilience. New Orleans was an obvious choice. Inasmuch as I had retired from a newspaper in Denver, and had friends who had opened Maison de Macarty, a B&B in the Ninth Ward’s Bywater District, their place became a celebratory ground zero. The two-​story historic house has six rooms and two cottages adjacent to a swimming pool. William Poole, who owns this charming destination, is a chef and chocolatier, so each morning breakfast were out of this world wonderful. Each evening a tray of exquisite chocolates welcomed guests returning from roaming the Crescent City.
Thanks to Chef William and co-​owner Loren Penton the B&B is loaded with tasteful touches, ranging from authentic Audubon prints to antique cut glass and brass sconces to the use of solar panels and recyclable packaging. Birthday party guests filled all rooms and both cottages. Everyone who stayed praised the place. It’s pretty, tastefully appointed, beautifully restored and a mere two miles from the French Quarter if that’s your shtick. We found great barbecue (The Joint) and an outstanding wine and cheese bar with live music nightly (Bacchanal) nearby. Oh, and last year Maison de Macarty made it onto the National Register of Historic Places. So come prepared to rest easy but don’t think for one minute you’ll be allowed to smoke in the rooms. You won’t.