We just returned from a fantastic stay at the Avenue Inn B & B. Our room was beautiful and very comfortable; location, perfect; and BeBe and Joe, welcoming and helpful hosts. My husband and I enjoyed the simple things that made our stay special like sitting outside on the porch, rocking in chairs and savoring the beautiful area. Being right on the streetcar line is a huge plus. If you want to be away from the hustle and bustle of the French Quarter or CBD and feel like you have traveled back in time, the Avenue Inn is for you. We will return--hopefully very soon--and we won't even consider other options. Snacks are provided around the clock, which is much appreciated. A continental breakfast offers a great opportunity to meet other guests, in our case from around the world. Our only suggestion relates to the food items offered. There could be fewer highly sweetened and processed foods and more natural and whole grain options. This is a minor issue since the cuisine of New Orleans makes one less likely to need snacks between meals or a large breakfast. So as not to end with a suggestion, we HIGHLY recommend a stay at the Avenue Inn B & B.

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What a find. From check in to check out, the service, the breakfast and snacks, the extremely clean rooms the friendly innkeepers made my visit a memorable one. We will return!

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Last October I visitied New Orleans for the first time. I stayed two weeks so I could tour the city in great detail. I enjoy staying different places, moving around a bit, during my vacations however I'm writing a review about the Avenue Inn (my first review ever in fact) bc my stay was so enjoyable. I stayed there two nights. Upon my arrival, which was pretty late at night but previously arranged with Joe , I was greeted with a huge yummy chocolate chip cookie. Joe gave me a tour of the beautiful home and offered me an upgrade on my room since there was a larger room available. The upkeep of the home was maticulate and the furnishing in my room made me feel like a princess. During my stay Joe and his wife, Bebe were very helpful in keeping an eye out for mail I was expecting as well as making sure I knew where I was going and when they would expect me to return.. as I was a young female traveling alone. I would recommend The Avenue Inn to anyone visiting New Orleans for any occassion. I plan on returning and staying there for Mardi Gras celebration in the near future. It was very comfortable, accomadating, clean and professionally managed. Thanks again to Joe and Bebe! See you again soon!

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Excellent location right on St. Charles with a street car stop to the Quarter right in front. You are staying with the people that own the Inn, Joe and Bebe, not some faceless company. They bend over backwards for you and we had a great stay. Munchies included with light breakfast is perfect because lunch and dinner in NOLO is pretty heavy! Our room was on the first floor, with a bedroom, sun room, and bathroom. The house is old, but that's the idea. Highly recommended!

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Enjoyed a great weekend at the Ave. Inn B&B. The location is wonderful to catch the trolley into downtown, or convenient to walk around in the Garden District. Sitting out on the patio in the morning to drink coffee and read the newspaper was relaxing. The Innkeepers, Joe and Bebe were good hosts making sure we have everything including suggestions on where to eat for dinner. Our hike to the third floor room was worth the privacy and quite. But if you wanted an elevator, why stay at a B&B. Highly recommend giving this one a try.

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It's a very homey, pleasant place to stay in a great location. The rooms are big and nice and Joe and Bebe are excellent hosts. We have been staying there for years and always have a good experience.

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It was beautiful, comfortable, close to everything, the street car was right outside the door, and Joe and Bebe were the best hosts I could ever ask for. I will stay there again.

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Joe and Bebe were most helpful during our stay. They went out of their way to make us comfortable and meet any needs we had. The house is gorgeous, the room was beautiful, clean, and comfortable, and the location is perfect. For business or pleasure in New Orleans, this B & B is an excellent choice.

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My trip to New Orleans was a solo working trip. I needed a place that was convenient, safe, and affordable. The Avenue Inn was perfect! The continental breakfast was great for me to grab in a hurry each morning, and the snack tower really came in handy. I felt very safe parking and entering the building late each night, and slept very soundly in a very quiet room on a super comfortable bed with top grade linens. The house is spectacular, and I hope to enjoy it again soon on a more leisurely visit!

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Wish I could have extended my visit to NOLA. The people are friendly, gracious and helpful - especiallyl when traveling with children (my grandkids had traveled to NOLA one week prior.) Looking forward to returning in the winter. The staying at the Avenue Inn was a wonderful experience and I have no hestiation recommending to friends and co-workers. All in all, I returned north with a HUGE smile on my face.

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Joe and Bebe took great care of our family during our recent trip to New Orleans. They bent over backwards to accomodate our early arrival, gave great dinner and lunch recommendations, and gave our 5 year old son his own football! Avenue Inn is convenientaly located to a street car stop on St Charles Ave (15 minute ride to Canal Street). I highly recommend the Avenue Inn to anyone visiting New Orleans. Joe and Bebe are the best!!

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Joe is a very friendly inn keeper. The beds are very plush! Everything we needed was at our finger tips. I'd do it all over agian.

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Beautiful home on St. Charles Ave. with fantastic hosts, Joe and Bebe! We felt as if we were a part of New Orleans as we come down the front steps and out of the gate to jump on the streetcar for a ride to Canal St. We enjoyed the sights and flavor of New Orleans. We will definitely go back!

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his was our first time in New Orleans, and we had an amazing time. I can't tell you how nice it was to come home to a beautiful room in a quiet neighborhood. We felt right at home. Joe and Bebe were the most gracious of hosts. After needing to change my reservation dates....twice, Joe graciously made the changes for us with no penalty costs, and even upgraded our room once we arrived! They provided much assistance to us as we tried to decide what to do once we arrived. It's so nice of them to provide the snacks, and on their suggestion, we would pack a water in our bag and some snacks to take with us on the tours. This was our first time to a bed and breakfast, and I'm so glad we decided on the Avenue Inn. We absolutely loved New Orleans. The city is beautiful, and there is so much to see. I only wish we could have stayed longer.

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If you want a nice, quiet place to stay with plush comfortable beds then the Avenue Inn is the place to stay. My husband and I just recently celebrated our 26th anniversary there and thoroughly enjoyed it. We had a nice big room with a king size bed. Joe and Bebe were very helpful with making reservations for us and giving us directions for where we needed to go. We loved the fact that we could just hop on the streetcar for $1.25 and we were on our way to the French Quarter. There is a nice restaurant next door so when you're ready to go home it's right there. We highly recommend the Avenue Inn. You won't regret it!!

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We recently stayed at the Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast and were favorably impressed when the Innkeepers went beyond the usual expectations to help us. The B&B is a quiet and restful place; we felt comfortable and safe there. Other guests were friendly and cheerful. We will go back to the Avenue B&B next time we are in New Orleans. (Elaine)

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We were met at the door with freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. The owners were warm and inviting. The room was spacious and beautifully decorated. This was our first time in New Orleans and the owners suggestions as well as all the arrangements for tours. We would love to come back for another visit and highly recommend the Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast!!

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I stayed at the Avenue Inn B&B for two nights in July. The house was extraordinary. Simply excellent. Everything was clean and organized, and I could tell that Joe and Bebe paid attention to the details. Joe and Bebe, the Innkeepers, were phenomenal. I had the pleasure of talking with Joe at length, and he has an incredible, friendly sense of humor. The home is located directly across from a car stop that passes by several restaurants and eventually takes you all the way into the French Quarter. You couldn't ask for a better location. Joe and Bebe take great pride in giving their guests the best experience possible. One unexpected addition was the "snack tower", full of fruits, chips, raisins, water, etc. located in the dining room. Guests are encouraged to take a Moon Pie and bottle of water as an afternoon snack or after a night on Bourbon Street. Joe and Bebe were friendly without being intrusive, and helpful without being overbearing. I highly recommend this B&B to everyone, and look forward to my next experience with them!

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Everything was great. Will definitely stay again next in town.

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My husband and I loved our stay and Avenue Inn. Joe & Bebe were very helpful with tips and restaurant suggestions. We arranged for the cooking school package and had a great time at the cooking class. The room was beautifully decorated and the bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was about as one could expect. Because of the laws in New Orleans, B&Bs are only allowed to serve a continental breakfast but it was very good. And the "snack tower" was a great surprise. Who ever heard of free bottled water!?! Oh yeah, the St. Charles Ave. Streetcar stop was right outside the front door. And we bought a 3 day pass directly from the inn keepers. It was so easy! If you are considering going to New Orleans, what's stopping you? Go have a great time and stay at Avenue Inn!

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Wonderful, knowledgeable hosts with clean comfortable accommodations; traditional, elegant facilities accessible location with parking; quiet, good food and extras; recommend to all who travel to nola; everyone should stay with joe and bebe

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The avenue inn was delightful. Quiet and convenient in a beautifully restored home. The room was large and comfortable. The location is perfect, and right on the St. Charles Streetcar line. Highly recommended!

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Joe and Bebe were very helpful in recommending restaurants to eat at. They were very nice to us, being crazy bikers. Great place to stay if you are on motorcycles. Joe has a secure place to park them. Then travel by street car.

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Joe and Bebe were so helpful, even before we ever stepped foot into their B&B. Once there, we were thrilled to find them even friendlier in person. They were so knowledgeable and gave us great advice on local restaurants, sights, etc. Our room was spacious and very comfortable. We can't wait to stay there again the next time we're back in New Orleans.

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Almost all B&Bs have friendly helpful hosts however, Joe and Bebe are not only friendly and helpful; they go out of their way to help and make your stay easier unasked. The Inn could not be in a better location. this was a wonderful experience for us.

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convenient, clean, quiet with all needed amenities; joe and bebe very knowledgeable and helpful; beds are wonderful;ambiance is extraordinary; great coffee

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What a pleasant place to stay for our first visit to New Orleans! The Inn was clean and comfortable and Joe and Bebe were a gracious and helpful pair directing us to places to visit we would never have been able to find on our own. Convenient, quiet location right on the St Charles Ave streetcar line - easy access to both the French Quarter and Tulane.

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Joe and Bebe are great! They are the two most accommodating, knowledgeable, friendly, and hospitable, host we have ever met. I recommend this inn to any one wanting a home away from home in New Orleans, especially if you are going there for your first time or want an inside scoop on where to go and what to do!

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The perfect New Orleans location! My daughter and I wanted a place close to Tulane University and we were delighted to discover that we could ride the St. Charles streetcar to campus as well as to the French Quarter. The atmosphere is charming! We loved walking around the beautiful southern neighborhood. My daughter enjoyed that the Inn Keepers, Joe and Bebe, always had water bottles, fresh fruit and snacks available. We will be returning again soon!

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A very pleasant surprise at the end of a long week of touring colleges and universities! We were met by the quintessential hosts, Joe and Bebe, with warm chocolate chip cookies as we checked in! The Inn is gorgeous, hospitality is the hallmark of these innkeepers, and we were a street car away from the colleges and the city! A perfect conclusion to the southern college tour!

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Charming three story house built in the 1890's with 13 foot ceilings and hardwood floors and each room with a private bath makes for a great get away while still being close to the New Orleans you need to experience!

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The wife and I have a new favorite place to stay in New Orleans. Everything was perfect -- the facilities, locale, and the management. We will definitely return!

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Joe and Bebe were extremely helpful and knowledgeable to assist with all of our sightseeing and dinner plans. Right on the St. Charles Ave streetcar! The room was beautiful, the bed was heaven (we are picky) and it was so quiet and peaceful. We will be back.

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We picked this B & B because it was located on St Charles Ave with access directly across from a street car stop! The Inn has 13' high ceilings on 3 floors with beautiful heilooms throughout the house. We had a king bed in the deluxe room facing St Charles street and it was so quiet we had to stand at the windows to watch for the street car! Our bed was very comfortable (we have a tempurpedic mattress at home so we R very picky) and the room was large. We rode the street car down to Bourbon Street. It was a lot of fun and gave us a taste of New Orleans. Joe and Bebe are terrific hosts. Parking was easy...right in front of the Inn as well as behind. A must see and a great way to see New Orleans!

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We loved the Avenue Inn for its great location, helpful and attentive Innkeepers, beautiful building and rooms. Great value! We hope to come back felix and valentina

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We had hoped for a few days away from work in the Big Easy to visit family, but a work problem intruded the first two days. What a perfect place to resolve the issues, and have fun in the process. Hassle free vacationing thanks to Joe and Bebe, who were very accommodating to our every request!

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Visiting NOLA on business has never been better since locating this B&B. Great proprietor, great food, wonderful room... slept like I was home. I'll be back!

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I planned a vacation for my family and chose to stay with Joe and Bebe after the initial plans fell through. What a blessing! Our experience could not have been nicer. The rooms were beautiful; the continental breakfast had different delicious offerings each day. Make sure to request Aunt Miriam's cake when you go! Joe and Bebe are gracious hosts, and the location could not be better.

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This is a beuatiful old New Orleans mansion, nicely restored with all modern conveniences and facilities and good security. Situated right on the St Charles street car route with connections to downtown and two universities, it is run by friendly live-in husband and wife team. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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I recently visited New Orleans for a 10-day business trip and stayed at the Avenue Inn B&B the entire time. What a switch over staying in a hotel!! I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and the owners, Joe and Bebe ensure that their guests are well taken care of. The house is a beautiful 17-bedroom mansion and all the rooms are furnished with antique furniture. The bedrooms are very large and cozy with comfortable beds and updated bathrooms. A continental breakfast is provided in the dining room. Joe and Bebe stock a nice mix of snack food items that are available all day, e.g. yougert, cheese, cookies, crackers, candy, coffee, tea and bottled water. The B&B also has a nice front porch and garden area where you can sit to have breakfast or just to relax and read a book. The location of the B&B is fantastic - right on St. Charles Street and directly in front of the Street Car stop. Joe and Bebe will make arrangements for any tours you would like to take in the area and the tour van will even pick you up from the B&B. Wonderful experience -- highly recommend spending some down time at the Avenue Inn B&B!!

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We could not have been happier with our visit. Joe and Bebe were so helpful and welcoming. The Inn has a great location on the street car line. I truly look forward to my next visit!

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In February 2006, my husband brought our 18-year-old son to visit Tulane, one of his top choices for college. Almost nothing was open in New Orleans at that time. Evidence of Hurricane Katrina was everywhere . . . except in the spirit and hospitality of Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast. Avenue Inn was open and welcoming. Its story of survival was a metaphor for New Orleans' own story. The innkeepers, Joe and Bebe, reopened their beloved inn some six weeks after Katrina, and worked tireless to restore it so that the business and city they loved could open their arms again. My husband and son were guided, taken care of and offered the warmest hospitality that we have come to know is the trademark of Avenue Inn. The rooms and the inn itself were stunningly beautiful, with a moving history behind it. We couldn't help but be moved by Joe and Bebe's commitment to their business, their city and those of us who love both. It is two years later, and my son is a junior at Tulane. We always stay at Avenue Inn. We always recommend it to everyone. We are always welcomed and we are never disappointed. It's not just the beauty and tastefulness of the inn. It's the expertise, humanity and warmth of the innkeepers as well. We've been back many times and we'll continue to be back at Avenue Inn many times more.

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I just wanted to take a quick minute to let you know how grateful my boss and I are of you! We recently stayed at your B & B and had a lovely time! Your house is beautiful! We felt very welcomed and will definitely keep you in mind if we are in the area again! Thank you for all that you did to make our stay as wonderful as it was. We especially liked the snack tower! Great idea!

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Great location - street car just outside. Lovely area. Great hospitality. Very conformatable place to stay and both Joe & Bebe were very friendly, helpful and courteous - most welcoming. Just loved the whole experience and loved New Orleans.

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We spent 2 nights at the Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast. Our rooms were quit, comfortable (outside temp 103), and large. The bed was the most comfortable bed we slept in during our 9 day road trip. Check in was fun Joe explained quiet hours after 10 PM that was great we felt like we were the only people in the house at night. The snack Tower was filled with complementary water, fresh fruit, fruit cups, pop tarts and on and on. It was available 24 hours. The continental breakfast was more then enough to get the day started. The Inn is right on a streetcar stop and Joe arranged dinner reservations for us and we were seated in the best dinning room in the restaurant. Joe and Bebe run a very nice Inn on a quiet street and I would recommend staying there with out any hesitation. One more thing is free off street parking in the rear of the Inn was a big plus.

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My husband and I held our wedding here in May 2008...Joe and Bebe took care of everything and made us and our families feel so comfortable. We had about 15-16 folks stay here and everyone loved it!

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The people were very helpful and I was able to relax better than any place I have been before.I had a wonderful trip to New Orleans and hope to return soon.

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First time to New Olreans in many years. Really enjoyed the Inn and it's location in the Garden District. Street Car picked us up right out front and made our trips into the French Quarter very easy. Joe and Bebe were very helpful and directed us to some outstanding restaurants and other "must sees". Would do it all over again.

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Great location. St Charles Ave streetcar right outside their door. Loved the "snack tower" of free snacks. Continental breakfast was all I needed after eating so much for lunches and dinners out on the town. The room was more than spacious. Perfect for my business travel needs (desk/table, free wireless internet, etc). Joe and Bebe are consummate innkeepers. Perfect hosts in every way. They knew exactly where I should go for meals - and boy did I eat well. Stayed four nights/five days, and loved every minute.

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The Avenue Inn is awesome. The streetcar that stops in front is a ten minute ride to Tulane University (the purpose of my visit) and about twenty minutes to the French Quarter for lots of sightseeing. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the Garden District neighborhood is quiet. There are plenty of snacks available for late night, early morning munchies, and a good restaurant right next door for lunch and dinner. Joe and Bebe are excellent hosts and helped us book some great tours. My daughter and I had so much fun. I can't wait until I am back in NOLA (New Orleans, Louisiana). I love Avenue Inn and the Big Easy is amazing!! I have already booked my reservation at the Avenue Inn for my next visit to Tulane. This will be my home away from home whenever I visit my daughter in college.

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This was my first visit to New Orleans and Joe and Bebe only helped add extra to a wonderful experience. The Inn is a beautiful, well kept, and quiet place to stay. The comfortable bed was a great way to end busy days. The hosts were very helpful and gracious. I would definitely stay here again and again.

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We stayed with Joe and Bebe at the Avenue Inn for two nights last week. Their home is beautiful. We had a terrific stay and found the accommodations comfortable and our hosts delightful. We were traveling with 3 children and Joe was very helpful in screening us to make sure that the children would succeed in this (well-appointed, quiet) setting. The children loved the home and our hosts were excellent in offering us flexible family settings for breakfast (one day my husband and I ate together while the children ate in an adjoining room; the next day we enjoyed breakfast in a courtyard-like patio together) and friendly service throughout. The children loved Joe and found him funny and friendly. I appreciated Joe's faith in us when we indicated that our children would thrive in such a lovely, elegant setting and we enjoyed our stay completely.

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Pretty house. Innkeepers hospitable enough, but a bit heavy-handed in delivering the house "rules." I found the bed very uncomfortable. Good location, and free parking is a big plus in New Orleans.

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When a B&B experience lives up to its potential, there is no better way to travel. We all know how the chain hotels make us feel like cattle, while a B&B let's you feel like a person. Well, add to that the amazing charm of Avenue Inn...the smell of old cypress lumber, the ethereal light from huge windows, the oriental-style rugs, antique furniture, the creak of old flooring, the 13 foot high ceilings, the front porch overlooking the garden. Complementary snacks and bottled water around the clock. Convenient parking. An excellent restaurant right next door. The bed was great…I think they have special mattresses. We loved it.

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We loved everything about our stay at Avenue Inn. The streetcar outside the front door took us right to the French Quarter. The rooms and house were lovely and comfortable. Parking is right in the back. Breakfast can be taken on the front patio with lush foliage all around. Joe and Bebe are knowledgeable and helpful. A great place to go back to!!

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This was my second stay at Avenue Inn. Have loved it both times. Very convenient for my needs, which were in uptown/ garden district/ french quarter. The inn is wonderfully comfortable, quiet, immaculately clean; owners are friendly and helpful. Any more trips to New Orleans, I'll be returning.

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Joe and Bebe were friendly and helpful! The Inn is on St. Charles Street which was a wonderful location in New Orleans. I truly enjoyed my stay and look forward to my next visit!

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This was our first time in New Orleans. Joe went out of his way to recommend specific attractions and places to eat. When one of his recommendations didn't turn out that great (off night for service at the restuarant) he went out of his way to appologize, call the restuarant and give them feedback, and try to make it up to us. This wasn't at all his problem - he just said it was a good place to eat and it probably normally is - but he took it very personally that we didn't have an outstanding time at the place. Not a level of service that you often see and obviously reflects his many years managing hotels. He pretty much guaranteed that we would only stay at his place when we visit NO. Very impressive

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I had a wonderful experience at the Avenue Inn and Breakfast on my honeymoon. Joe and Bebe are great and they encourage you to have fun! The house is right next door to a nice restaurant that my husband and I ate at a couple of time. The house is located in a great spot. You are not to far from the life of New Orleans, but you’re far enough away to not have to worry about anything. It is very quite and relaxing. Next time I go to New Orleans, I will stay at the Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast again.

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We spent 4 nights with Joe and Bebe while we checked out Tulane and enjoyed our first trip to New Orleans. The location is great. Step out the gate and catch the St. Charles streetcar to the French Quarter. Walk to the Magazine Street shops. Stroll along St. Charles to gawk at the historic mansions. Joe was ever-ready to call a taxi, suggest a restaurant or book an attraction. The first floor public space maintains its mansion roots with a grand staircase,carved mantels and antiques. Our room was furnished with two rice style four poster beds and Joe's grandma's rug. The included amenities made this a great value. My teens appreciated the complimentary snack tower and wireless internet. We adults appreciated the fresh baked goods for breakfast and the free parking. We hope to stay here again.

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We had a great trip to New Orleans - thanks in part to Bebe & Joe at the Avenue Inn. Great location (right on the St Charles trolley in the middle of the Garden District), comfortable Inn, hospitable and knowledgeable hosts. Much of NO is back - but we took the tour (Isabella's) of the devastation and where overwhelmed by the damage lack of progress in many nieghborhoods. NO is a most interesting city and the food is outstanding. We found the Avenue Inn a great way to go.

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This definitely is a wonderful B & B. We travel often and felt welcomed and comfortable immediately. Joe and Bebe know how to treat you as an old friend who is visiting and not just a tourist. We highly recommend and look forward to a return visit.

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Joe and Bebe are gracious hosts! Joe knows a lot about the area and has great food recomendations. We enjoyed our stay tremendously! The house is beautiful, we can't wait for our next trip to New Orleans.

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Great vacation! My first visit to NOLA - beautiful city. Joe and Bebe's place was wonderful. The house is beautiful with high ceilings, large rooms, tall windows and great beds! The location was perfect, with a streetcar stop right in front of the Inn. Joe and Bebe were very helpful with suggestions and making arrangements to see the sites.

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I was in New Orleans recently visiting my daughter who is a student at Tulane University. I went with a friend who had never been to New Orleans before. We loved the Avenue Inn. The location is perfect - on beautiful St. Charles Avenue, right on the streetcar route, a short ride to the French Quarter, and just one mile from Tulane... Joe and Bebe are such wonderful hosts - so helpful and gracious... our room was beautiful, clean and comfortable. Breakfasts were great - snacks and water were available at all times -- it felt like home away from home. Free parking is a big plus -- I love visiting New Orleans - it's such a welcoming place - it's wonderful to see how well it's doing! There's so much to do and see. I'll be back - and I'll be staying at the Avenue Inn!!

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I recently went to New Orleans with a good friend to see her daughter and much needed R&R (teacher vacation). This was my first time. The AVE Inn on St Charles Ave was the perfect spot. We were close to Tulane Unversity to visit my friend's daughter and only a streetcar away from the famous French Quarter. It is a fabulpus area to take nice leisurl walks or a long jog. Joe and Bebe were fabulous hosts. They even surprised us at dinner one evening when we ended up at the same place by sending our table (with four hungry university girls) two complimentary cheesecake slices over. Things like that make an impression. I definitly recommend it to anyone whether it is your first stay in NOLA or your 100th.

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The room was gorgeous furnished with antiques with an adequate add-on shower-only bathroom. Very comfortable bed. We loved riding the historic and convenient streetcar to get back and forth to the French Quarter. Joe graciously gave a complimentary swamp tour when we got locked out through no fault of his or BeBe's!

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We traveled down to New Orleans with our two sons (ages 11 and 7) for Mardi Gras and stayed at the Avenue Inn. It was fantastic! The B&B is right on the parade route, right at the beginning of where the floats start their 12-mile trip, so we were in the best spot possible. To get us ready for Mardi Gras, Joe (the owner, with his wife Bebe) gave us all fun Jester hats to wear outside and bags to catch beads in. We had the best time. Aside from being such gracious hosts (Joe was especially sweet with our children, who adored him), their B&B is beautiful: it's meticulously maintained, so clean, so comfortable, and filled with antiques that give their home such charm. And while most B&Bs don't allow children, the Avenue Inn welcomes them — especially when they're over 5 or 6. Our room had 2 Queen poster beds and it's own bathroom, and a TV. We were so comfortable! Because they have "Courtesy Hours" between 10pm and 7am, it was easy to get a good night's sleep. They have a lovely Continental breakfast in the morning, and a "snack tower" which guests can enjoy at any time (my sons sure did). The guests ate together downstairs in the dining room, and they were all so much fun. We ended up hanging out with everyone at the parades, and sitting on the porch at night in the rocking chairs and chilling out. Our family trip was wonderful. New Orleans itself is back; great food, lots of fun, very warm and welcoming. And the Avenue Inn was a great place to stay, and will be our "home away from home" whenever we come back to New Orleans.

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The Avenue Inn was just perfect for us. Joe and Bebe's home is marvelous -- a stately manor in the center of everything. We could not have had a better time when we were in town for Mardi Gras! Thanks!

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Owners Joe and Bebe welcome you to their wonderful home with open arms and true New Orleans charm. The Avenue Inn is a beautiful house in an ideal location, right on St. Charles Avenue, close to all the beauty of uptown and within ease strike of the French Quarter. Without any reservations, I recommend staying here. Be sure to ask for restaurant recommendations from Joe and Bebe. We had the best fried chicken of our lives in a spot tourists would never find on their own. I used to live in New Orleans and it is great to see the city vibrant and full of life and hope.

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i went to new orleans over the new year, on a whim, because i always wanted to go. i found the avenue inn, by chance, online. i got a wonderful week at a really beautiful old house, right on the streetcar line to the french quarter and the garden distrtict. but i got more than that, i got a true southern welcome from joe and bebe, and great advice: and filled up my week following that advice. new orleans is a great town--and you can't keep a good town down--and i can't imagine a better place to stay while you get to know it. i can't recommend it highly enough: i would not have had nearly as nice a time if i had stayed downtown at one of the monster tourist hotels. i was very well taken care of. i was alone, but it's also an amazing place for a romantic couple's getaway.

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Just returned from a week in NOLA - 2 nights of which were spent at the Avenue Inn B&B. This is a beautiful historic home with lots of style. The innkeepers Joe and Bebe were warm, friendly and welcoming. Ask Joe about his magical talents! Our room was gorgeous and decorated with a few family heirlooms! The bed was super comfortable. Loved sitting on the porch in a rocker and watching the streetcars go by. Location: On St. Charles so you can hop on the streetcar right in front of the home to head to French Quarter, the Zoo, or to just ride along St. Charles and see the amazing mansions on the street. Walking distance to shops and restaurants in the garden district and uptown. The Upperline Cafe (recommended by Joe and Bebe) is excellent! We were in New Orleans for a week and wish we had more time - all the areas a tourist would want to explore were not damaged by Katrina. So come explore NOLA!

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My significant other and I booked a room rather last minute for a trip to New Orleans with no plans for the trip whatsoever. When we arrived from our 5+ hour drive, we were welcomed into Joe and Bebe's beautiful home. After a brief and humorous verbal tour of the property from Joe, Bebe showed us to our room and gave us both a brief history of the property as well as the room we were staying in. Our room was beautiful. The antique furniture and bed completed the classic feel of the room. And the bed... The bed was amazing. I haven't slept that good in a bed other than my own as far as I can remember. Despite the low-tech, easy-paced, and classic feel, the inn also offered very fast wireless internet access free of charge. The location couldn't have been better. The newly restored (post Katrina) streetcars stop directly in front of the inn about every 20 minutes or so. They take you directly to the french quarter, canal street shopping, and towards other attractions like the WWII museum. Though we missed breakfast the first two mornings in favor of Cage Beignet beignets, our last morning there we were treated to a great breakfast on property including an awesome cheese danish. The owners were always accessible should we have needed anything and their advice on transportation and where to go was spot on. I also appreciated there attention to safety and security as the doors to the inn remain locked at all times preventing wandering tourists gazing up at the beautiful home from wandering in. Overall, this inn helped create for us the perfect vacation experience. It was quiet, close, beautiful, relaxing, and some of the best sleep imaginable. We went everywhere we wanted with ease and in the future, I will only stay elsewhere if the Avenue Inn happens to be full. I recommend to anyone considering staying here to make the reservation. Joe and Bebe will make your vacation awesome.

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First, the Avenue Inn is a beautiful home. We were also unexpectedly upgraded to a nicer room. The staff was very friendly and helpful; we received several very good suggestions for local eateries and clubs. My only complaint would be that the breakfast did not include hot dishes such as bacon and eggs. We were informed that B&Bs in Nola can't serve such, unfortunately.

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The Avenue Inn is a great place. We are from New Orleans and spent the night in the city. What a great alternative to the hotel scene. Joe is such a wonderful host. He makes you feel right at home. We will use the Avenue Inn as the place for our out of town guests from now on. What a place.

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It has been years since I was in New Orleans, so I was not familiar with it anymore. But, Joe was so helpful via emails back and forth. I was greeted with a smile from him and BeBe and warm cookies and lots of hospitality. I was blown away by the home itself, and by their kindness. I didn't feel like I was away from home--just at another home! I fell in love with my room and didn't want to leave! Although I was only there overnight (business trip), I thoroughly enjoyed being there. I was not interested in "seeing the city" on this trip, and this was the perfect place to be able to just chill in the room. I thought that I was only one of a few guests that night, but found out the next morning that there were about 14 guests! I was shocked because I never heard a peep out of anyone! That's what I call privacy and peace and quiet! I will definitely stay at Avenue Inn the next time I'm in New Orleans. The prices are more than reasonable, but the service and care far outweigh everything else! Thanks Joe and BeBe for allowing me to stay at your house for a night!

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Awesome place in the Garden District. Owners are fun, knowlegable, and great people. Ask Joe about the history of the house. Enjoy the front porch.

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We loved our stay at Avenue Inn. Joe was a fantastic host and the rooms were comfortable. I loved sitting on the front porch, sipping coffee on the rocking chairs and watching the trolley's pass. I highly recommend this Garden District treasure.

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We really enjoyed our stay at the Avenue Inn. The location was outstanding. We loved sitting out on the front patio with our morning coffee and bagels watching the sights and sounds of St. Charles Ave. Our room was large, quiet, clean, well furnished, and extremely comfortable. The ceilings on all three floors of this historic mansion are sooo high. So much scope for the imagination. The price was comparable to local hotels which do not offer as many perks as the Avenue Inn. These perks included free parking, fresh baked cookies on your arrival, free snacks and bottled water 24hrs. a day, and hosts which offer continuous friendly service.

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Avenue Inn B&B has it all -- a wonderful property in a great location and the price is right. We (four former N.O. residents returning to visit) couldn't have been happier with our accommodations. Joe and Bebe are extremely personable and dedicated to making your stay perfect, whether you are a first-time visitor to the city or on familiar terms with the Big Easy. We loved this place, will recommend it to friends and will be back.

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I shopped and researched the B & B's extensively before choosing The Avenue Inn, as this was our first trip to New Orleans. What a wonderful home and experience! Our trip was fantastic, thanks in no small part to our hosts, Joe and Bebe. They were kind and helpful at every turn, including upgrading our room upon our arrival (Very tall daughters!) to a Double Queen. The room was spacious, clean and beautiful. The breakfasts were more than adequate, as we had lots of restaurants to sample during our short (3 nights) stay. Thanks for the tour of your lovely home, and we can't wait to come back to New Orleans! There's so much more to do and see that we plan on a longer visit next time. And we will DEFINITELY be at The Avenue Inn again, the location was PERFECT! We didn't use the car at all during our stay.

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Our first visit to the fantastic city of New Orleans included a stay at the enchanting Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast. Joe, a very charismatic host met us at the front steps when we arrived, invited us into their home and gave us a tour of the Inn, then introduced us to our room. When we were rested and ready to tour the city, Joe gave us his recommendations for restaurants, points of interest, and suggestions for modes of travel. We were right at home, felt very comfortable. Having our own private bath was a definite plus. Over all, New Orleans and the Avenue Inn were the BEST part of our vacation. Sadly, we didn't know about Joe's talent as a magician. On our next visit, we will definitely ask him for a "magic show".

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Everyone at this B&B was wonderful, friendly, and helpful. They made our visit extremely pleasant. The room was beautiful and clean and breakfast delicious. A++!!!

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We love the Avenue Inn. The house itself is beautiful and full of history. Joe is so friendly and loves to share his knowledge of the house and city. The service is first rate. We highly recommend Avenue Inn and will definitely stay there again.

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I highly recommend the avenue inn. The innkeepers were exactly what southern hospitality is all about!!!

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I've stayed at the Avenue B&B twice, once 5 years ago, and again just last week. I originally chose it as the most beautiful B&B in all of New Orleans. The building remains untouched post-Katrina, it's still one of the most gorgeous homes you'll ever have the opportunity to sleep in. The only changes between the 2 stays were actually service IMPROVEMENTS, such as the 24 hour snack tower! Joe and Bebe are fabulous hosts and make your stay even more comfortable than your own home. NOLA is alive and ready for more visitors. Many of our favorite places were just as good as we remembered, they just need more people! If you've always wanted to get into the best restaurants without advanced reservations, now is the time to visit!

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What a great stay we had. Wonderful atmosphere, beautiful place, no doubt we will be back. Thank you very much Joe and Bebe, you made our 22nd Anniversary the best we've ever had.

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We just stayed here for the second time. Wonderful place, people, decor, and other guests. We'll definitely be back!

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I combined a business trip with Jazzfest and stayed at the Inn a total of eight days. It was very comforting to have a relaxing, quiet and accomodating place to return to after some crazy days! The rooms are beautifully decorated, and all of the guests that I met were terrific. Joe and Bebe were delightful, warm and extremely helpful. I was thrilled to find out for myself that NOLA is BACK and better than ever! Be sure to book at the Avenue Inn, and if you're lucky Joe may be baking up a batch of his delectable chocolate chip cookies when you are checking in!

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My husband & I spent Easter with our daughter attending Loyola University. We stayed at the Avenue Inn and had a wonderful stay. Joe and Bebe could not have been more helpful and accommodating. The room was spacious and meticulously kept. It is a beautiful place with charm and warmth. The bed was extremely comfortable and the coffee outstanding! We highly recommend this New Orleans find! We will be back!!

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I had the pleasure of staying at the avenue inn and was met with such a warm welcome from the innkeeper Joe. The inn is homey, and it really was a plus during our stay in New Orleans - which is really an amazing city, especially after Katrina, and is as safe as any other major city in the U.S. If anyone is planning on booking a trip, make sure it is to New Orleans, and DEFINITELY book your stay at this inn!!

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Our innkeepers were so helpful and informative. We had an incredible stay in a most comfortable room. Joe and Bebe were available to answer questions, make reservations, anything we needed. This is a wonderful destination---a quiet, lovely neighborhood, plenty of parking. We'll be back soon!

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I have just returned from a five day stay at the Avenue Inn Bed and Breafkast. The owners are wonderful and accomidating. Our room was large with a king size bed and private bath. The bed was so soft and soft I could have stayed all day. The house is large so there is very little noise from other guests. We felt very safe and relaxed. This house is in the garden district. Just a short drive to the Zoo or the French Market. You can be shopping on Magazine St. in about two minutes. New Orleans is alive and well. People are in the city and tourists are welcome. Go visit if you have a chance.

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This was my third visit with Joe and Bebe. They are terrific hosts, have a beautiful home in a fantastic location! New Orleans is back in swing.

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Joe and Bebe are lots of fun, and really know how to combine the best of hospitality and professionalism in the way they run their inn. Garden District location is perfect, and Joe & Bebe will make sure that you enjoy the best of everything that NOLA has to offer.

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