Southern Decadence started thirty-seven years ago as a simple going-away party. As a top gay Labor Day Weekend destination, it has evolved into one of our world's major annual events.  One of the largest annual celebrations in New Orleans, it has become known as the "Gay Mardi Gras."

Reopened as of October 15,2005 (post Katrina)

Experience all of wonderful New Orleans while staying in one of the oldest Creole Cottages in the city. This home was built circa. 1808 and has some of the finest examples of architecture and details fashionable in the 1700’s and early 1800’s. You will be staying one short block from the French Quarter and one block from Bourbon Street. (photo's)

Mardi Gras: 2 Bedroom Cottage ... Max 6. This cottage can accommodate a maximum of 6. One bedroom has a queen size bed and the other has a queen size bed with a full size in the loft. The living room can accommodate 2 additional guests on a futon. This suite has a kitchen and full size bath. (sold!)
 

French Quarter: 1 Bedroom Cottage ... Max 4. This cottage can accommodate up to 4 guests. It has a king size bed in the bedroom with a futon in the living room for 2 additional guests. This cottage has a kitchen and bath. (sold!)

Garden Cottage: 2 guests. This cottage has a full size bed, a sitting area, kitchen and bath. (sold!)

Jazz Club: 2 guests. This suite includes full size bed, galley kitchen, and full-size bath. (sold!)

Crow's Nest: 2 guests. This suite has a queen size bed and a futon. This suite can be included in the main house rental. The Crow's Nest is tucked away at the top of the main house with a private deck only accessible to this suite. This unusual space is for those not looking for conventional accommodations. (sold!)

The Big House (Kerlerec House): 8 guests. The main house has a queen size bed in the master bedroom and 2 full size beds upstairs. The main house also has a double parlor with a futon, formal dining room and a large spacious kitchen with French doors leading on to the veranda.(sold!)

Floor Plans:  (Legend)
 

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Note: While Southern Decadence is a crazy busy time in New Orleans, there are multiple flight and hotel packages being pimped through various venues and organizations, including Southern Decadence itself.
Update: Due to popular demand, many of the bungalows/rooms at the Kerlerec House aka House of the Spreading Taint, have been claimed.

If the House is not an option for you, we've included links to other lodgings near the House. Questions, etc. please contact info at rtgc.org.