This is an amazing spot to stay for a New Orleans visit: it's about a mile walk to the heart of the Quarter, in a residential neighborhood lined with colorful, classic New Orleans bungalows and shotgun shacks in various states of dress and undress, disrepair and repair. (There's a mirrored and bespangled beauty on the street that has a matching car out front. Don't miss it!) Lauren's home is gorgeously painted and Instagram-ready; I couldn't stop taking photos of it. The backyard is awesome. The beds are comfy. She has thought of every single thing you'd need (like two teeny umbrellas hanging on a hook by the front door, for example). Having coffee and a coffeemaker ready to go is always a major plus plus plus. My son and I loved getting home in the afternoon and retiring to our separate bedrooms for a little nap or relaxation behind the sliding pocket doors before going out again in the evening. We LOVED it. I loved not being in a hotel. I loved not being in a tourist district. I loved being in a regular residential neighborhood. I loved her personality and how it came across in the house. Was my kinda place. Is it your kinda place? I dunno. But hopefully after you've read my review you know a little bit better. All my friends are gonna come stay here, that I know for sure.