Lauren's place is beautiful & in a great neighborhood that is both happening & low key. The apartment - especially the bathroom has wonderful design features ! The studio is very private & has the basics for a short stay. The bed is super comfortable. She is the perfect kind of host - you don't have to meet in person but she makes sure everything is set & replies quickly to messages.
Within a short walk there are two fabulous restraunts:
1) The Country Club - which in addition to a great menu has a trendy lounge & a pool, hot tub & pool bar.
2) The American Bywater Bistro.
Lauren's place is one block from Studio Be home to Brandon Odums stunning "spray" paintings that tell about the Black experience & struggle for equality & equity in the US. Do NOT miss this.
There are lots of bars - Mimi's in the Marginy which is a neighborhood institution has a dive feel but a relatively well stocked bar & prices from 1989. We had giant aperol spritzs for $5 each.
& Frenchman Street is about a 20 minute walk for music scene.