Jay is so kind and easy going. Its an extra plus that he can whips up a mean breakfast and has a gracious sense of humour. My sister and I arrived much later than expected to NOLA and Jay was ready and willing to work with the changes to our itinerary. On our first night Jay invited us out and he made sure we got the reaaaal Nawlins flavor and experience away from the more touristy spots. In less than four hours we saw a Brass band and reggae band. We danced to salsa, reggae, reggaeton, dance, and old school hip hop. We rode into town in Jay's vintage truck with the top down, which I lovvved, it made the experience even more unique. Jay knows all the great spots and he took us under his wings like we were his little sisters :). Jays makes you feel at home. He really goes out of his way to do so. He provides you with lots of storage space and both shared and private lounge areas. The bed was extremely comfortable and I loved laying back in the comfy lazyboy at the end of a long day. Jays place is well located and I would definitely stay at the Monte Cristo again.