Karen's place is exactly as presented in the pictures. Everything is new and tastefully decorated. She provided all of the necessities but also included some unexpected helpful items. She had a lot of great suggestions and many brochures and maps to help you get around. The location was perfect for us to get to Jazz Fest and the many areas of the city. It's walking distance to Frenchman & the Quarter but we also took advantage of the Bus, Trolley and Uber. The RTA Schedules were easy to follow on-line. Karen even gave my friend a ride to the store for a special bottle of Vodka that she was having difficulty finding! We had a great time on our trip thanks to Karen's hospitality. On the way out my husband mentioned to her that he loved one of her books. She said take it.... it's yours! We hope to be back next year for Jazz Fest and will definitely book with Karen. Thank You Karen!