If you are looking for a family getaway near New Orleans or the north shore, the Purple Perch is the perfect place. First, Communication with the host is five star. We had quite a few requests because of family travel plans, and The host was very accommodating and agreed to all of our requests. She responded within an hour each time I emailed. The place is just beautiful. It was spotlessly clean when we arrived, and the back porch is a perfect place to watch the sunrise or set. If you have a family member who has a hard time with stairs, you will want to talk with the host. That could be a concern for someone. It was easy to find, but it is a little out-of-the-way. I would suggest using your map app before booking to check out the distance between any of the destinations you plan to visit. I can’t say enough about how comforting it was to plan an expensive family vacation and being able to have a host who was so easy to communicate with, and was so willing to meet the special requests that we had.