Gabrielle's house was a perfect home base for my New Orleans vacation. Located within walking distance of great Bywater restaurants and bars (Bacchanal, Elizabeth's, Oxalis, Markey's), the neighborhood kept me and my friends very entertained. The house is also close to a bus stop where you can catch a quick ride to the French Quarter. Coming home to a quiet area like Bywater after a rowdy night on Bourbon Street is honestly such a relief.

We comfortably slept four in the house, and five would definitely be possible. Kitchen was perfect for making dinner on the one night we decided to eat in (Nola's food scene is phenomenal). A very tall guest might feel uncomfortable in the shower (the head is low, and that's coming from a short person), but showering in Louisiana is also kind of beside the point (so humid!). I only spent four days in New Orleans, but the house, neighborhood and city at large sold me on moving there someday. Would go back in a heartbeat.