Stylish Escape in Historic Warehouse District

New Orleans, Louisiana
$292 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

The elegant townhouse at 838 Camp Street was designed by James Harrison Dakin (1806-1852), an influential architect in New Orleans who also designed the landmark St. Patrick’s Cathedral down the street. The land was first owned by Gasquet, Parish & Co., a commission merchant company largely responsible for the initial development of the American Sector. Construction on this townhouse, originally one of nine sister “rowhouses,” began in the early 1840s.

The first known inhabitant of the townhouse was Walter Cox, a cotton merchant and owner of the cotton firm W. Cox & Co. established in 1858. It appears that the Civil War resulted in Cox’s firm going bankrupt, as his home was sold in a sheriff’s auction in 1867. The house was purchased by attorney Alfred J. Philips, partner in the esteemed New Orleans firm of Roselins & Philips. Sometime during the 1870s, ownership of the property transferred from Philips to his brother-in-law, influential attorney John Blackstone Cotton from Georgia, who married Alfred’s younger sister Sophia in 1852. Blackstone served as a New Orleans City Attorney in 1850, as a District Judge (1853-1857) and as Superintendent of Elections (1857-1858). During the Civil War, Cotton served as a Confederate Army Officer from 1861 until he fell ill in the field in 1862.

Margaret Robinson Barnett (1887–1977) purchased the property in May of 1921. Margaret owned and operated “Dixie Stove Works” out of what is now the property’s commercial space at 840 Camp. The company boasted itself as “the South’s largest manufacturer of stove parts.” Margaret and her husband also housed “Roomers” in the properties residential units beginning in 1930. These renters hailed from such varied places as Germany, New York, Louisiana, Minnesota, and South Dakota. The residence had become primarily commercial in the latter half of the 20th century, with Dixie Stove Works as its last commercial occupant.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1400 Sq Ft (130 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • Michael D.

    Submitted Dec 18, 2025

    Stayed Dec 10, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay in the apartment. The location was ideal for us. The kitchen design provides very limited counter area for food prep. The dining table only has wood bench seating which is not particularly comfortable. The master bath tub needs a new shower head. The master bath pedestal sink provides virtually no counter area for a toothbrush, shaving gear or a water glass. The master bedroom walk-in closet has an odd assortment of wire, plastic ann wood hangers…including broken hangers. The master bedroom bed is extremely comfortable.

  • Shane W.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2025

    Stayed Dec 29, 2024

    We had a great time! This location is very walkable to everything to see in NOLA. Having a private garage space was icing on the cake.

  • Kathi K.

    Submitted Nov 21, 2024

    Stayed Nov 18, 2024

    Great property and close to all the action! Plenty of room for everyone.

  • KLE L.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 24, 2024

    My stay was nice, a little bit issue with Gate lock and parking, but overall i enjoyed

  • Craig R.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2024

    Stayed Sep 23, 2024

    The place was clean, quiet and comfortable. We enjoyed the stay and it's very conveniently located where everything we were in NOLA to see was walkable. Highly recommend this place.

  • GERMAN M.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2024

    Stayed Jun 18, 2024

    We come to New Orleans at least once, maybe twice a year, I’ve always stay by Canal st, and was kind of upset we were about 5 or 6 blocks away… until I saw the place and how close was everything. Love your home, thank you for hosting us.

  • joe f.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    The property was exactly as listed. Clean and well stocked. Parking was easy and this location was great for walking to french quarter and shopping. Would definitely recommend this property.

  • Heather P.

    Submitted May 23, 2024

    Stayed Apr 23, 2024

    The property is just as described. Location was convenient to NOLA transportation. Nice food options within walking distance. Patio and outdoor space is lovely. Plenty of room to enjoy time with friends and family. Wonderful stay.

  • Rachel H.

    Submitted Apr 18, 2024

    Stayed Apr 5, 2024

    We were very impressed with our rental! It was super clean and the perfect New Orleans style townhome! We enjoyed our stay so much!

  • Melanie A.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2024

    Stayed Apr 3, 2024

    The place is just as described. It was very clean and private. The artwork was a beautiful touch. Check in was very easy without issue.

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$292+
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