We’ve stayed at the Quarter House several years ago and at the time we did not see any mice, roaches, etc. Nearby the Quarter House are bars and restaurants; trash tends to be placed in the various alleys, which of course could attract mice. The Quarter House had a quaint courtyard and I could imagine a field mouse scampering around grounds there.
As Jayjay said Quarter House is about one block from Bourbon Street, but if returning to your unit late at night, I would be very diligent. The trek between Bourbon Street and Quarter House takes you through side streets, which were not very brightly lit. Usually there are other tourists returning to their timeshares and hotels. I always felt safe, but, again as Jayjay said, in any city you need to be aware of your surroundings. Also check with Quarter House staff. They can tell you which areas to avoid. Be careful of street beggars. One ploy that was popular when I was there was a guy betting you that he could tell you where you “got your shoes”. The answer…you got your shoes on your feet. Sounds corny, but I had someone try this on me, unsuccessfully I might add.
I found the French Quarter very interesting. I don’t know if it is still like this, but I was intrigued that I could walk down Bourbon Street and pass a convenience store, a “5-star” restaurant, a sex show and a Jazz club…all within a few hundred yards of each other.
My most amusing moment was the evening my wife and I was walking down Bourbon Street and saw a small crowd gathered near one of the many balconies. Guys on the balcony had handfuls of Mardi Gras beads and another “partner in crime” was trying to entice the female tourists to… Well, those of you familiar with Mardi Gras know what I mean. While I was not close enough to hear what was going on, it was funny to see the women listen intently to the “animated proposal”, then see the look of shock on their faces as they stormed away. However, I must say that not all women stormed away in disgust. To the delight of the “guys on the balcony” some of the women participated in the fun. The best part was that I saw a Dad who had his young son (6-7 years old) on his shoulders at the edge of the crowd. While the Dad was stretching his neck to see what was going on, his son had the perfect view of the “huge tracts of land” I think my wife was a little bummed-out because she was not approached. LOL.
One final suggestion is to take the shuttle (assuming they still have one) from the airport. You won’t need a car around the French Quarter and there is no parking at the Quarter House. You would need to pay fee to park at a nearby garage. If you want to take a day trip somewhere else, then it would not be a problem renting a car for a day or two. Have Fun
Mike N.
