The host, the house, and the neighborhood could not have been more ideal for our first trip to New Orleans. Meg was so helpful before and during our trip and was quick to respond to all of our questions. There is something about this home that is so welcoming from the minute you walk in. Between the comfortable furnishings and the assortment of snacks Meg provided, it was almost as if we were visiting a favorite relative. The house is filled with art from local artists, books about New Orleans, and tons of information on restaurants, sight seeing and etc. We arrived around lunch time and Meg suggested the gumbo and BBQ shrimp po’boy at Liuzza’s by the Track (just a short walk from Satsuma). Both are incredibly delicious and highly recommended! Another favorite was the muffaletta we purchased at Terranova Brothers Superette. (Terranova’s is right around the corner and is a cute corner store that has been in business for over 90 years). You can only buy their muffalettas on Saturday, so if you’re lucky enough to be there on a Saturday go check it out. We absolutely loved Satsuma and its location. This adorable house is located in the Bayou St. John neighborhood - a beautiful urban recreational area with lots of history. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching the locals at the little park across the street. We also enjoyed being able to walk to restaurants, bars, cafes, supermarkets, the city park, and the bayou. With the French Quarter only a short Uber drive away (approximately $20 round trip for six of us), Satsuma and the Bayou St. John neighborhood is the perfect location when visiting New Orleans! Thank you Meg for helping to make our first trip to New Orleans a memorable one!