Staying at Lauren's place has been my best Airbnb experience so far. She responds to requests quickly and helpfully. She's very accomodating and has useful information about the local area.
Everyone in our party really liked the house. It has a funky vibe and some interesting art and a unique set up. It contributed to the overall New Orleans experience. There are lots of nice, unexpected amenities that I haven't had at other Airbnb's. The house was spotless. We didn't spend a lot of time at home, but enjoyed the time we were there.
Not having been to New Orleans before, I wondered about the neighborhood. Once we were there, I felt as safe as anywhere else I go. We took Uber's, as well as walking around the whole area late at night. We never had any problems. She did advise us about a nearby area that she said was a little rough, but it was nowhere on the path a tourist would take so it turned out to be irrelevent.
I would recommend Lauren's house without hesitation. She's a great hostess with a cool house. You could probably fit 6 people comfortably--maybe a couple more if everyone was real friendly and could coordinate the single bathroom.
We hope to return sometime. What a cool city, and a great place to stay to experience it!