We stayed at Kristen's cottage in the Bayou St. John neighborhood during Mardi Gras. It was a very cozy cottage that had everything we needed and close to restaurants and parades. The neighborhood is near the streetcar line, which I took almost every day to the French Quarter and a couple of blocks to Bayou St. John - a great place for a jog or a walk. Pal's and Lola's are walking distance. Kristen was a great hostess and very responsive when we had questions. We would definitely stay there again. Thank you Kristen!