Jim's house is an absolute paradise! We stayed for almost 6 months and loved every second of it. If you are lucky enough to find his place available, BOOK IT! I did an exhaustive search of other listings in the area and found nothing else that even compares to it. It's so spacious and you can't beat the floor plan. Having two sitting areas, one in the front of the house and one in the back, made it easy to spread out and share the space. So many "shotgun houses" are laid out where you have to walk thru the middle bedroom to get to the back bedroom, but not Jim's. Every bedroom is private and both bathrooms can be accessed from the main living space. The large open kitchen and big dining table make cooking at home easy, and it was such a pleasure sitting on the back deck with morning coffee or an evening glass of wine looking out over his huge lush back yard. It was an oasis of calm. But if you come to town to play, you're in the right spot. It's a quick trip to the French Quarter and all the other popular sights to see. Plus, Jim is not only a great and responsive host, but a fantastic remote tour guide. He truly loves New Orleans and can provide recommendations for all kinds of great restaurants, bars, music, dancing, and other outdoor activities. Going out on the town was great fun, but my fondest memories of our 6 month stay are from just relaxing in Jim's lovely home. I miss it already and can't wait to return.