I stayed two nights at Stephanie’s by myself for my first visit to Nola. She was super helpful, friendly and generous all the time, even before I got there. She picked me up at the airport for a small fee and dropped me off right by the French Quarter as I arrived a bit earlier. When I arrived at her place, everything was impeccably clean and organized. Her studio is very sweet and super private: completely independent from the rest of the house. I really appreciated that Stephanie provided bathroom basics such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash and sundries, plus a basket with fruits, snacks, and coffee. I did a small grocery shopping for my breakfast and stored in the mini-fridge – so practical! The room and bathroom are spacious with a good sized closet and the bed is very comfy. The house is located in a working class neighborhood, so don’t expect the “luxury” of the Garden District, but it’s quiet and safe with an easy commute everywhere in New Orleans. I used both Uber and the public transportation (take bus 94). Stephanie messaged me about the RTA app for public transportation and that was my public transportation guide throughout the city. Besides being super friendly, Stephanie promptly responded to all my inquiries and requests.
Ah, and did I mention the private balcony where I enjoyed a beautiful sunset sky, morning bird singing, and a sweet Southern breeze? I even grabbed one of Stephanie’s books from the shelf and enjoyed a 2-hour reading of Junot Diaz’ “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” with a glass of wine. As a literature PhD, I appreciated Stephanie’s good taste in books. I totally recommend her place if what you want is an affordable, comfortable and calm place to come to after enjoying a day in the Big Easy. I wish you all the best, Stephanie, and I hope my suggestion of adding a few bikes for guest’s use works out.