The Innkeepers, Tom and Patricia, were amazing, as usual. I've stayed with them a few times, and I love it each time. Breakfast is also great, although it is served in a narrow time-frame. If you're not naturally an early riser, set your alarm because you don't want to miss the praline french toast or creole eggs. Location is great- easy access to streetcar. If you don't mind walking, Magazine St is also easy. If you can bring your bike, definitely do it. Tom and Patricia are also very welcoming of my 28 lbs puggle. They are fantastic, and I look forward to my next stay.

Perfect host, great staff, and lovely restored rooms in the best part of NOLA. On the edge of the Garden District, just a few blocks from the St Charles streetcar that goes back and forth to French Quarter every 8 minutes, and in the other direction, a few blocks from the Magazine street corridor of great food and shopping in gentrified zone. We stayed in the Bea - lots of space with a wonderful balcony. All amenities are included, with hot and/or cold breakfast option, 24 hour open bar on honor system, wine & cheese hour, sunlit rooms with temperature controls, and best of all - a wonderful host that is on call by cell phone to give excellent, concise advice on just about anything local. Highly recommended - the best B&B that I have ever stayed in.

If you're looking to spend some relaxing time in New Orleans, away from the noise and fanfare of the French Quarter, look no further than Maisson Perrier, located on the perimeter of the Garden District, about 20 minutues from the hustle and bustle of downtown. What makes this B&B stand out is the hospitality of the proprieters, Tom and Patricia, and their welcoming staff - Michael, the very capable and accommodating cook, and Jackie, the friendly and efficient housekeeper. All are so down to earth, outgoing and friendly we felt as if we were visiting relatives and not merely guests.

The common rooms, while not exactly plush or lavish (which wouldn't be in keeping with the "charm" of NOLA), were inviting and comfortable for relaxing upon returning from our various walks, bicycle tours and evenings out, to early morning awakenings to simply read the morning paper - two of which are available: the local New Orleans Picayune and our favorite, the NY Times, both of which are kept out on the kitchen counter throughout the day.

One of the best features of Masion Perrier is the fact that the kitchen is kept open to guests 24/7; the adjoining large common room, complete with large screen TV, assortment of books, travel information and games, is also equipped with a large fully stocked honor bar complete with assortment of wine, beer, soft drinks, water and ice. There's even a refrigeraton in which we were welcome to store some homemade gumbo a visiting friend from Mobile brought to us - for which Michael showed me where plenty of bowls were available for warming up in the microwave in the kitchen. Also in the kitchen each night were some of the most delicious, moist bundt cakes we've ever had the pleasure of eating, along with tasty brownines set out each day in the common room. The coffee pots are filled and ready to be brewed the next morning; guests are invited to help themselves should they like to start their day before the cold breakfast assortment is set out at 7:30 with the hot breakfast, served in the dining area next to the kitchen with 4 tables, accommodating up to 16 guests (if memory serves, it may be more) as well as the large kitchen table.

There are plenty of outdoor seating options as well, parking is ample in the safe neighborhood where some lovely and recently renovated homes sit alongside homes that are a bit more downtrodden; the same of which I was surprised could be said of the more stately Garden District homes - but again, this adds to the allure of the city. The location is also an easy walk to Magazine St with its array of shops and restaurants as well as Mike's Bike Shop where we enjoyed renting bicycles for a self-guided day tour. Commander's Palace is in the area, one of the more delightful dining experiences we had during our stay.

The advantage of the quiet location is also a bit of a disadvantage as we found it to be a costly expense each time we traveled downtown; the trolley was simply too unreliable and took too long (an hour one way) to be used after the first attempt. While taxis arrived at the B&B promptly, each trip averaged anywhere from $12-15 without tip; many drivers from the downtown area were clueless as to the location coming back. My advice: carry directions and try to limit trips if at all possible.

Another small suggestion: the wire hangers in the closets were rather flimsy. Heavier items, such as jackets and some trousers, could not be hung up as a result. A few wooden hangers would be helpful to have, and perhaps a runner along the wooden staircase to help cut down on noise. But those are two minor suggestions - as far as hospitality, there is nothing lacking at Maison Perrier.

We just returned from our delightful stay at this wonderful Bed and Breakfast. The entire experience was first rate. What impressed me most was the helpful caring approach the owners take. They have a beautifully restored property which is immaculate. Breakfast is delicious but that's the material what really counts is they'll treat you like royalty from the minute you arrive till you depart. We'll definitely return someday soon!
Paul & Rosa Alexander