Staying at the Monte Cristo was a great experience! Jay is the best host you could ask for. He's very knowledgeable of New Orleans and willing to give you plenty of advice, he even gave us some great recommendations for bars/restaurants/attractions that a typical out of town tourist may not be able to discover on their own. The Monte Cristo itself is a charming in house in a nice neighborhood. Jay did an amazing job at making us feel at home and very comfortable. I would recommend to anyone to stay at the Monte Cristo for a an affordable stay, lovely home, and fantastic host!