The Laurel is a gorgeous property, and my favorite thing about it is its location. This is a safe, beautiful neighborhood that is close enough to the main areas of New Orleans but without the hullabaloo if you’re a light sleeper, or carry lots of equipment in your car (as we did). Laura and Eliot are gracious, thoughtful hosts, and we enjoyed their conversation, hospitality, and thorough tour of the house and its amenities.