The Creole Gardens | The Best New Orleans Bed and Breakfast

Well, it has been awhile since we have posted, so I thought I would introduce myself and talk about what I hope to bring to Creole Gardens and our guests. 

I am Marie Beavers, the new General Manager/Sales & Marketing Manager of The Creole Gardens.  I was born here in New Orleans and grew up in Texas - but have always had family ties to this great city of ours.  I moved back after college to live with my Grandma in a beautiful historic home not too far from here in the Garden District.  I was here for 8 years, then moved back to Texas in 2001 for a brief stay until January 2008 - when I decided to come back to New Orleans - hopefully for good!

I have been in the hospitality industry for many years and just had a calling one day to move back to New Orleans and do my little part of spreading the word of how great New Orleans is and have people experience the city and its rich culture and atmosphere.  The saying you don’t know what you have until it is gone - definitely describes living in New Orleans and then leaving - this city and its people enter your heart and it is something that you never outgrow and yearn for more!  So…I packed my bags (and my dogs) and came back to the city that I dearly love!  I was fortunate enough to find Creole Gardens - which is truly hidden gem in the city - and was offered a position to be a part of the amazing “Creole Gardens Krewe” and have loved it since the first day! 

The Creole Gardens truly give our guests a sense of what the city is like and what it is like to live and play here.  Our guests are just like our family from the time they check in until the day they leave - which is always a little sad to see them go, but we know they will be coming back again to see us!  I think the part I enjoy most is being able to share information with all of our guests about the great museums, all of the things to do, the history of the city, great restaurants, etc…from discussing the Projection Art exhibits on Julia Street to the fun and funky restaurants around the city!  I always enjoy visiting with our guests on the front porch (in Grand Mansion manner) or in the dining room in the morning over a cup of Miss Annie’s wonderful coffee and learning about them and their interest and what they are interested in seeing in the city.  My favorite is to tell them “just hop on the streetcar around the corner” - to get almost anywhere they want to visit. 

My other favorite part of The Creole Gardens is that we are pet friendly!  We love our human guests and our furry guests as well!  I have had the opportunity to meet some of the most amazing dogs and their owners here!  It is so nice to stroll out into the courtyard in the morning and visit with our guests and their fur babies! 

My last mention for today will be our dedicated staff - who are realy like a family to me.  Miss Annie, Miss Diane, Jill and Brandi make it such a pleasure to work here.  Everyone takes such pride in what they do here - just as you would if you have company coming in to visit you at your home !  They all take extra special care in meeting our guest’s needs and making sure staying with us is a truly unique and pleasurable experience for all.

Well enough of my ramblings today.  I am looking forward to meeting and hearing from everyone soon! 

Marie