Mary was extremely welcoming and helpful as a host. She offered to share tips for places to eat and go around the city, and had a very informative history of New Orleans in the room. The room was very clean and the bed was super comfortable, which is always important. The bathroom access being through the rented space was never an issue, and neither were her two adorable dogs (they didn't bark in the night or early morning or anything, and were very friendly -- though Mary had measures in place to keep them out of guest space). Would stay again!