Roger and Rico were fantastic hosts. Rico sent us messages long before we arrived to help us prep costumes for Mardi Gras and send us info about all of the parades that were nearby. Then once we arrived, they made us feel like part of the gang and invited us along to several parades and parties. We had a long stay in New Orleans and we felt that Roger and Rico were always available to us but never intrusive. The apartment was very comfortable and even more spacious than it seems in the listing. The location in the Bywater truly provides a local experience. It is close enough to easily walk to Frenchman St. (10 mins) and the French Quarter (15 mins) but there are several great spots (Markey's, Frady's, Satsuma Cafe, The Country Club, etc.) right around the corner that never make you feel like a tourist. It's a very friendly neighborhood that is full of musicians, artists and families and you get the sense that everyone that lives here feels pretty fortunate to do so. I know that we did and we already miss our New Orleans home.