My stay with Michael and Carmel was my first experience with Air BnB, and might I say that it has set the standard very high for my future travels. I was coming down for a week and just had a good feeling reading about this comfy couch( which btw is completely true)on Tchoupitoulas, but never did I imagine it would be so awesome. Michael was so kind and helpful, he even put together a list of local restaurants and fun places to go, he was very informative in places to go in the city, and even greeted me with a book on New Orleans and a local newspaper. Not only did he give good tips on the city, that man can cook! It said in his bio that he was a chef, and he’s not kidding. He made breakfast/brunch on several occasions which was bursting with flavor every time. I hate tomatoes, but I actually ate them several times in his cooking. He also was awesome about being awake to open the door for me at five a.m. after my greyhound trip was delayed 12 hours, which was such a blessing. Clean sheets and towels were ready so I went right to sleep. He was almost always available to help or at least text if I needed anything. He was so hospitable and generous the entire time I was there. Never once did I feel like a nuisance (even though I was there a whole week). He, and his beautiful and sweet dog Carmel, made me feel right at home, and offered anything they could to make my stay that much better. Michael even gave me personal uber rides, for much cheaper than the surge price uber was actually charging. I honestly don’t think any Air BnB experience could really compare. The price, especially for the comfort, safety of the neighborhood, and the accessibility to the bus line, magazine street, and downtown, should also definitely be mentioned. My entire seven day stay was barely a fourth of the cost of any other hotel, hostel, or Air BnB I found. Which was absolutely fantastic, considering I was in the city of spooks for Voodoo Festival and Halloween. I’m surprised his place was available during this time, but I am so thankful. I could not offer enough thanks for his kindness. It was the icing on the cake for a beautiful and much needed vacation for myself. Five stars all around, you don’t want to pass this experience up if you have the opportunity. Thank you Michael and Carmel! I will definitely be back!!