"Working with Jeff and his team are extremely professional from the moment we booked until check out. We booked a 4 night stay for a wedding and couldn't be happier with our decision. All of our guests- every single one- raved about the house. We're incredibly grateful to Jeff & Co for their outstanding service and opening their home to us.
We arrived to find wine and a cake in the fridge. The virtual tour of the home simply doesn't do it justice-- the attention to detail and design are something to behold. It has a wonderful vibe and it's conveniently located near a ton of fantastic places to go in the neighborhood-- we loved bacchanal, the beer lab, Elizabeth's, and satsuma. The neighborhood was charming and all of our guests found it to be safe. Parking was easy and the neighbors were kind.
The landscaping outside is beautiful. We loved the fruit trees in the yard and recent addition of the firepit for smores. We used all of the yard games they had in stock. We planned a destination wedding from afar and found the house exceeded our expectations in every way. Literally could not ask for more. We had the best weekend of our lives and couldn't be happier with our stay.
Thanks again for having us and we'll be back some day!!!"
"We took a gamble and hosted our destination wedding with 40 out-of-town guests at the Mazant - a beautiful plantation house in our favorite neighborhood of New Orleans (The Bywater) - sight unseen. To say that it exceeded all of our expectations is a HUGE understatement. When we walked in, we all started screaming; we couldn't believe how gorgeous it is. Every room is designed with impeccable taste/detail, functionality and careful thought. We couldn't have been more thrilled with our decision to rent this house and host our entire wedding weekend here.
We stayed at this house for a 3 nights with our 3 kids and 10 of our closest friends (15 guests total) and never hurt for space. We also hosted an additional 25 guests on Friday evening for a popcorn party/movie night, Saturday morning for the wedding and creole brunch, and Saturday evening for a cocktail hour and to watch the Cubs game on the giant 70" TV. There was enough room for everyone to be out of each other's way, but definitely space for chatting, having conversations, and enjoying time together too. Our guests loved hanging out on the upstairs balcony and watching the rain, sitting outside in the south yard by the large oak tree, doing yoga in the north yard by the fountain, and wandering the Bywater neighborhood for coffee, bakery goods, BBQ and dive bars. As we walked the property to figure out where to hold the ceremony (inside, outside, by the giant 150 year old tree, underneath one of the many trellises, by the fountain, on the lit patio, on the square lawn? - so many options!), we were thrilled to discover that the house was fully equipped with plenty of silverware, glassware, a bar cart, and enough chairs to comfortably accommodate our party of 40. There were also 3 separate Nest thermostats - amazing for a house of this age - and incredibly helpful for our unusually warm October wedding (95 degrees!) As the bride/groom, we couldn't decide which room WE wanted to stay in ourselves - each room was just so smartly designed, gorgeous and breathtaking. Every bathroom was pristine and gorgeous. The full size washer/dryer, steamer, iron, and plenty of full-size mirrors were helpful on wedding day as we were getting ready.
Also helpful, while the adults were mingling downstairs or on the balcony, the kids spent time in the media room upstairs with its own TV and private bathroom - a great little hideaway for our 8, 10 and 12 year olds. The Bywater is a great neighborhood with tons of character, charm, and personality. It's only 10 minutes to Frenchmen Street and less than 15 minutes to the Quarter. We had a car and had no problems parking while we were there either. Jeff was communicative and incredibly responsive/helpful with helping us plan a destination wedding, offering the names of various bakeries, caterers, photographers, and party rental services. He offered us the flexibility to bring in whatever food we wanted and bring in our own drinks/liquor. Because we rented the house for the weekend, there was no pressure to wrap up by any certain time, which was great because nobody wanted to leave the house. I'm certain there is not a single reception venue that would allow for such flexibility. If you're looking for a place that will give you the autonomy of doing your wedding YOUR way, The Mazant can't be beat. FWIW, all of our friends already want to come back. We've already started looking at our calendars for our next stay at The Mazant!"
"Wow! This is truly an amazing home to host a large party. My family truly enjoyed the beautifully manicured lawn! The porches and balcony were so charming to just sit back and have a cool beverage on an afternoon in New Orleans with a breeze off the Mighty Mississippi! The mansion is magnificent! The large dining hall offered plenty of room for my family to sit down to eat laugh and reminisce! Likewise the living room provided a place gather and catch up. All of the bedrooms had plenty of sleeping room and the beds were really comfortable!The home is so impressive with its architectural detail and is wonderfully decorated to showcase in any designer magazine. Love the neighborhood! The ice cream truck came by in the afternoons for my children to have a summertime treat! It's easy to get to the French Quarter by uber or peel away for a stroll! Jeff thought of every detail to make the stay enjoyable! We have such great memories as we hosted my wife's birthday weekend! Highly recommend this home over and over again! Thank you so much Jeff! Again, Wow!"