Great host, great home! Shannon was so helpful (although we never met) for our 2-night stay in her home. We had 7 people (the additional person was $25/night extra), and Shannon left out a cot, air mattress, lots of options for sleeping arrangements. The home is BEAUTIFUL and very spacious. I only wish it were a bit warmer weather and we'd been able to hang out in the yard! Others in my group used the bikes Shannon has at the house, too.

I felt perfectly safe in the neighborhood, but would still recommend sticking in groups when walking around. It's a 30+ minute walk to the heart of the French Quarter. I did that walk a couple times, but took a cab a couple times as well.

Would definitely recommend this home! Provides a great base for an alternative to the exclusively Bourbon St. drunken touristy experience.