It was great to be able to walk up to the levee and see the water just a two min walk from the house. In ten minutes in a cab you can be in the french quarter and the public transportation was a close enough walk if you want to take the bus instead which was easy! Cabbing home at night makes the most sense though instead of waiting for the bus if out late! Also, the place is Ideally situated for a quick bike ride and bikes were even provided to ride into the super cute and local bywater neighborhood! I felt this location offers the best of all worlds. Especially if you are a humble type who appreciates nature, simple pleasures and living off the land- composting, gardening, rain water catching! Emily and Rob have a little oasis here and they are as kind as can be! For a first time explorer of new orleans I was really delighted to have found their cute little place. The screened porch next to the chicken coop is adorable too! Emily’s generous providing of little extra necessities like milk and eggs and butter and coffee made our late night arrival easy knowing we didnt have to find a grocery store first thing in the morning! It was just a great experience!