Our stay @ Betsy's was on my 4th trip to New Orleans, but I never really understood the city before spending time in the Bywater. The apartment is full of light and you can hear the river barges and trains from the river only blocks away. Betsy keeps the place stocked with any essentials you might forget and includes lovely little touches like fresh fruit, vased plants, a bottle of wine, or bag of coffee. The Bywater is a slow bohemian neighborhood with delicious food and drink within walking distance. We had fresh juice at Satsuma each morning to cure the prior evening's hangover (order the Popeye!) and spent downtime napping in Adirondack chairs in the park across the street. From the house we walked to Marigny, the Quarter, even the warehouse district. You won't come to know to the city as well by staying in a highrise hotel and Betsey and Jack are wonderful hosts. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.