Bananaland
Our spacious double parlor is decorated with a hand painted landscape of lush banana plants. Games, puzzles, radio,TV, and library featuring many New Orleans authors are on hand for a rainy afternoon, or a respite from a busy touring schedule.  The back parlor is where breakfast is served from 7 am to 10 am daily.  Guests can enjoy a leisurely breakfast here, in our private courtyard, or even sip a cup of coffee on the front porch while watching the neighborhood come to life. More Info

Breakfast at Sweet Olive
We offer a complimentary breakfast of freshly-baked pastries or muffins, juice, coffee, tea, yogurt and fresh fruits. The back parlor, "Bananaland," is the center of morning activities. Breakfast is served here and guests often gather around the table to plan the day's activities or recount their adventures from the night before.  A variety of beverages and snacks are always available, although guests may not cook due to local regulations. More Info

The Courtyard
Fragrant flowers bloom year-round, with datura, jasmine, roses, mint, daisies, zinnias, and a variety of climbing plants growing in profusion. More than 40 young sweet olive trees border the enclosed and very private yard. You're likely to hear our mockingbird in residence and exotic plantings attract a variety of butterflies. More Info

The Entry Hall
The beautiful entrance hall to our bed and breakfast is your first hint of the one-of-a-kind experience that lies ahead. Nearly thirty feet long, the hall's thirteen-foot ceilings hold old-fashioned ceiling fans. The floors, made to look like original inlaid parquet flooring, have actually been hand-painted in exquisite detail. White and cream striped walls are brought to life with the owner's artwork, travel mementos, and maps of old New Orleans. The hallway also showcases the elaborate costume worn by a prior innkeeper when he ruled as King of Endymion, and reigned over the city's largest Mardi Gras parade. More Info