Michael is a warm and accommodating host. He carefully designs his space to welcome guests to his neighborhood and his home. The house has beautiful high ceilings and an inviting foyer with several umbrellas. The guest space has a locking door, a sitting room with tea, coffee, maps, a tv, couch, chair and coffee table. Lawn chairs are in the closet in case you want to go to an outdoor concert. Up the stairs is a large, nice, private bathroom and in the loft space a firm double bed, shelves, drawers and a small space to hang clothes. The loft felt safe for me who has slight vertigo issues. Michael provides chilled water bottles, a few kinds of drinks, free coffee and tea, and a few pieces of fruit. The location is fabulous-- really close to Frenchmen and Elysian Fields. I met friends at the Ruby Slipper (2 min walk), followed up on Michael's suggestion to go to Mona's for great Middle Eastern food (5 min walk), and waited for my cab while having breakfast outside up the block. Overall a warm and easy experience in a great neighborhood.