Shelby's Cottage Charming 1BR stand-alone cottage in the heart of Bayou St. John | Cottage in New Orleans

Completely renovated in 2022, this charming 475 SF cottage offers one bedroom, one bathroom, living room/kitchen combo, queen bed, large closet, ceiling fans, two window unit air conditioners, apartment sized fridge, new dishwasher, electric stove/oven, farm sink, Keurig, garbage disposal, and all the kitchen & bath essentials. The cottage is decorated with locally made wallpaper, local and original art, antique pottery, and Turkish rugs. Outside is a 400 SF Patio with ample outdoor seating and outdoor fans that opens up to the owner's backyard. During your stay the patio will be all yours to enjoy. The neighborhood is quiet, safe, and very walkable. We have one super friendly big white dog on premises and we are always mindful of guests when letting her out into the yard. The apartment is a total of 3 nice sized rooms and a closet. A door separates the living room/kitchen from the bedroom. The cottage is equipped with an indoor TV, it’s own dedicated internet and an outdoor TV, all equipped with a fire stick and several streaming apps for your use. The exterior of the cottage is equipped with a secure gate with code access and lots of lighting.
Recent Reviews from some of our guests:
"I could not have been happier with my stay at Shelby‘s cottage. Extremely cute and cozy, in a perfect location, and exactly as it was described. Everything was clean and neat inside, and the back porch provided a much needed quiet spot to rest at the end of the day after all the noise and crowds at Jazz Fest. I was sad to leave, will definitely stay here again on a future trip to New Orleans if I have the chance." - Nina, 2025
"We loved Shelby’s Cottage and will stay again when we are back in New Orleans. It was cozy and clean in a great neighborhood, walkable to several good restaurants and central for driving to other areas of the city." - Tracey, 2025
"I loved the place. One of my favorite and most comfortable rentals! Well equipped and homey, lovely decor and so clean! I found it even nicer in person." - Katerina, 2025
"Best area in New Orleans! You literally don’t have to leave the area. It was nice to be able to walk to the coffee shop, wine bar and all of the restaurants. The outdoor patio is amazing and we always enjoyed Shelby’s company. Can’t wait to book again!" - Catherine, 2024
About the Neighborhood: Widely considered the most centrally located and walkable neighborhood in New Orleans, historic Faubourg St. John (a subdisctrict of Mid-City) is ideal for guests who want to get out and explore the best of what this beautiful city has to offer. Located just 2 blocks from several excellent restaurants, a wine shop, several bars, coffee shops, and the Fairgrounds. The cottage is just two miles to the French Quarter down beautiful Esplanade Avenue. Rent one of the BCBS Blue Bikes for $2 at the end of Ponce De Leon Street and bike to the quarter! Our cottage is also a one block walk to the famous Liuzza's By the Track and just a few blocks to several other local watering holes. City Park, one of America's most beautiful public parks, is located within walking distance, just a half mile away. On your way to the park stop by the most popular cemetery in town - St. Louis Cemetery #3. There are also multiple bus stops and street car stops within walking distance of the cottage.
In the Neighborhood (Walkable):
City Park
Bayou St. John
New Orleans Museum of Art
Besthoff Sculpture Garden
Storyland Amusement Park
The Fairgrounds Racetrack and Casino
Canseco’s (local grocery, prepared foods, alcohol)
Terranova's Butcher Shop
Addis Nola
Santa Fe (Mexican, great patio)
The Bell (British Pub with great food)
Swirl (wine shop, small bar)
1,000 Figs (Mediterranean, you can dine in or order and have it delivered next door to Swirl)
Cafe Degas (French, great ambiance)
Lola’s (Spanish, lots of outdoor seating)
Liuzza’s by the Track (casual NOLA food, try the BBQ Shrimp Po Boy or Reuben)
CC’s Coffee House
Broadview Seafood
Le Ponce Bakery and Coffee
Lamara Coffee Shop
Toast (brunch)
Nonno’s Cajun Cuisine & Pastries
Cupcake Ferries
Deutsches Haus - German Beer Hall (open to the public)
Whisky & Sticks
The Seahorse Saloon
Don Villavaso’s Bar
Thai’d Up
Domino Sound Record Shop
Stallings Gentilly Public Pool
Wolfman Washington Park
Just a bit further:
Lil Dizzy's
Ralph's on the Park
Angelo Brocato's
Katie’s
Ruby Slipper
Morning Call
Venezia (Italian)
Dookie Chase’s
Mid City Pizza (Delivers)
Pagoda Cafe
Parkway Bakery (best po boys!)
Cafe Du Monde at City Park
McHardy's Fried Chicken - Voted Best in NOLA!
Blue Oak BBQ
Mandina's
Cafe Minh
Toups Meatery
Pandora's Snow Balls
Bulldog Mid City Beer Garden
Leo’s Bakery
Rosedale (by Susan Spicer)
Porgy's Seafood (fresh local catch, seafood fare)
Gabrielle (Creole)
Neyow’s
Smoke and Honey
Galaxy Tacos
Budsi's Thai
Bub's Burgers
Crescent City Steaks (The Original Ruth's Chris Steakhouse)
Pal’s Lounge (Bar)
Wrong Iron (Large sports bar)
Bayou Beer Garden
Whole Foods
Rouses Market
If you love food as much as we do, more of our favorite local dining spots throughout the City will be included in our house manual for your use. There are also current and past editions of New Orleans Magazine throughout the cottage for your use, highlighting everything from food, festivals, live music, outdoor activities, attractions, and everything in between.
We are new to VRBO, but we have over 58 reviews with an average of 4.95 stars on other similar platforms and have been a preferred host for 2 years in a row!

Shelby's Cottage Charming 1BR stand-alone cottage in the heart of Bayou St John is located in Esplanade Ridge. Shelby's Cottage Charming 1BR stand-alone cottage in the heart of Bayou St John provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Parking, TV, among other amenities. This Cottage features Air Conditioner, Parking, TV, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Shelby's Cottage Charming 1BR stand-alone cottage in the heart of Bayou St John has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 3 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Esplanade Ridge has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Esplanade Ridge, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.