Karen is the best host we could've asked for. We had the most amazing time in New Orleans and our stay was the reason why. All of the breakfasts she cooked for us were amazing (one of the highlights of our trip!). She had many fun stories and recommendations for us. The house was incredibly cute, clean, and the bed was extremely comfy (better than my bed at home)! Taking the ferry to the French Quarter is extremely easy & a quick & beautiful ride. I would definitely recommend downloading the RTA app so that you can pay for the ferry, streetcar, etc. digitally instead of using cash (they accept exact change only) & have their schedule on your phone. It is nice to have the river to separate the craziness of Bourbon St. from our stay. We are itching to visit New Orleans again and when we do we will definitely be staying here.