We had a great stay at Maison Marais 1! Georgia was a gracious and supremely available host who made sure that we had everything we needed and more. The house is spacious (for a couple, anyway), very clean, and well-stocked with toiletries, some basic grocery items (milk, juice), kitchen utensils/appliances, and plenty of guidebooks!

The best thing about the house is the location - right across from a great tavern, and a short walk to the beautiful and charming Marigny and Bywater neighborhoods. The French Quarter isn't too far away either, if that's your thing, but we were more interested in exploring the locals' New Orleans. I was a bit worried about the safety of the neighborhood, but we felt completely fine the entire time. Just use your wits and don't wander too far north at night or by yourself.

One tip: we ended up renting a car, and it turned out to be the best decision we made. Public transportation, while close, didn't run that often - no one wants to wait for a bus in the dead of the NOLA summer. And though the contiguous neighborhoods are eminently walkable, in the 100 degree heat, a car really helps get from point A to point B without passing out or burning to a crisp. Also, some of the interesting neighborhoods to see via car (Treme, Lower 9th Ward) didn't feel super safe for us to walk through, day or night. I'm really glad we got to drive around them, though.

Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for an offbeat, local New Orleans experience. Thank you for everything, Georgia - we had a fantastic time!