This was my first visit to NOLA and I had an amazing time. I liked being out of the crazy areas but close enough to venture in when I wanted the action. Everyday I would walk through the neighborhood down to Oak Street and have coffee at Z'otz, some incredible food at Live Oak (which always had different live music, too), maybe a snack at Breads On Oak, pop in for some vintage rummaging at Glue, and THEN when I was ready for wilder times I would catch the trolley and slowly make my way to the French Quarter if there wasn't a parade. Some nights I came back to the neighborhood early to see incredible music at Maple Leaf Bar or just hang at the best dive bar ever: Snake & Jake's right down the street. Any reviews that said the neighborhood is sketchy are inaccurate. Everyone I crossed paths with greeted me with welcoming warmth. The only people that weren't outgoing & pleasant were obviously from out of town. Oh, and just a block away from the airbnb is incredible vegan comfort food at NOLA VEGAN. I'm not even vegan and this place was incredible and the food was made with love. Needless to say, there's a lot of spectacular real New Orleans things happening in walking distance.
Tara was so sweet and checked in on me often and gave me updates on who else would be staying at the house and when. My brother ended up coming for a couple days and she was also so hospitable to him. I'll definitely stay here again next year.
The people of New Orleans were so positive, charming, and proud and now I see why. I absolutely can't wait to go back. I highly recommend this airbnb stay for the price, neighborhood, and hospitality. Keep up the great work Tara! And happy Mardi Gras season!