Yes, this is a magic cottage--one of those cool New Orleans homes that you walk by and wish you could peek in...except it's entirely yours for the duration of the stay. The furniture and decor was beautifully appointed and the neighborhood safe and walkable with plenty of low key options if you want to take a break from hot spots and tourist attractions. Hostess Julia was gracious and full of joy...generously offering great suggestions for restaurants and bars I might check out for a more local experience. One of my favorite moments occurred when she spontaneously offered me a slice of her homemade key lime pie which she discreetly left on my back door step. Yum! Her spirit of generosity and fun equaled the taste of that delicious slice of pie. We never met beyond text and yet I feel like she gave me a big hug. Maybe it was the beautiful clippings from her garden that she left in glass vases around the cottage. :)