Karen was very welcoming and gracious. She made us feel like we were friends from out-of-town staying with them for a few days. The house was better than described, furnished beautifully with many antiques and a piano. The upstairs guest bedroom had a large and very comfortable bed and the room had access to a wrap around porch with comfortable seating and gorgeous plants. There was a nice sitting area upstairs as well, with book shelves filled with a very wide variety of reading material and photo books. There were books in the bedroom, as well ... including books for young adults and children. Our hosts are very literate and interesting to talk to. The neighborhood is very nice and the people very friendly. There are several cafes and bars in the area as well. The house is a moderate walk (or you can drive) to a ferry (people, not cars) that will take you across the Mississippi River and let you off right at Canal Street on the edge of the French Quarter. A bridge over the river is not far away so it is an easy drive if you choose to take your car. It is also an easy drive to Charles Avenue And the Garden District, as well as to Magazine Street which has interesting shops, cafes and restaurants.