Hideaway in Bayou St John was the perfect spot to enjoy our favorite area in New orleans: Bayou St John. We love the proximity to great restaurants, the bayou, and City Park and still be close to all the popular areas of the city connecting via Esplanade. The cottage was so clean and totally outfitted with everything we needed (kitchen was a treat and Jess & Jonathan left a very thoughtful gift basket which we enjoyed with our daughter on our first night together - we were in NOLA to attend her graduation). Our dog loved it, nice areas for his walks. It was amazingly quiet and restful, a real oasis in a busy city. We heartily recommend staying here especially for those who like to feel like they are part of a neighborhood not just a tourist. If it is racing season it would be fabulous, especially if you like to watch the horses in their early morning work outs - the track is barely a block away. Needless to say, if it is Jazz Fest, you can't find a finer location. A 15 minute walk to City Park and a visit to Morning Call provide Beignets and coffee 24/7 and they have water dishes for dogs. We loved it.