Jamika was a great Airbnb host when it came to communication. We had previously been staying in NOLA, but needed an additional Airbnb for Essence Fest. After checking out of our previous Airbnb and discussing with Jamika, she was able to work with us, getting us into the unit before the original check in time.
Now, as far as the actual unit goes, it does look like the pictures. There is no dishwasher in the house, and some of the tiles were coming off the kitchen floor, but these are easy fixes. It is a simple shotgun house like most in NOLA.
The only problem that my guests and I had was the location. The neighborhood is not a safe one. The few days we stayed at this Airbnb, we saw many drug exchanges, a neighborhood fight where guns were involved, and a plethora of other crazy things. One of the neighbors even left us a bag full of dog poop on the bushes of the front yard our second night in. If it wasn’t for essence fest and Airbnb’s & hotels being fully booked, we would most likely have found another place to stay. I will say, if you are feeling unsafe in a neighborhood, Airbnb will do nothing to help, so just be aware.