Gina was an amazing hostess. Everything about the space was just as she described. It was a little chilly during the first few days of the visit, and she was prepared with space heaters and the fireplace heater which made the room living room, bathroom, and bedroom just the right temperatures. My cousin and I slept on the couches in the living room, and they were surprisingly comfortable. Every time I had a question and sent Gina a text, she was quick to respond/ fix the problem. One night, the stopper in the bathroom sink got stuck, and Gina had her dad come over and fix it while we were gone the next day.

My family and I felt very safe in this neighborhood. We walked down to the coffee shop at the end of the street on Thanksgiving morning, and some of Gina's neighbors who were outside greeted us on the way there. It seems like mostly families live there.

On the last night of our visit, Gina had her family and some friends over outside and invited us all to join them. My dad probably spent four hours hanging out with them, and I know it was the highlight of the trip for him.

As a first time Airbnb user, I can say that this trip and Gina's wonderful hospitality have really built my confidence in using this service. Also, if I ever go back to New Orleans, I would definitely stay at Gina's place again if I could!