The place is great. Very large and accommodated our party comfortably. We prepared a holiday meal in the kitchen without issue. I did bring some supplemental cooking supplies, as a full holiday meal requires quite a few utensils and pots and pans…. We also were there during the freeze… it was a little cold in some areas (consistent) with vintage NOLA home. No issue with the HVAC, just some under insulated floors, We had lots of blankets provided and didn’t have any issues. We also ran the water to prevent any pipes from freezing…. host provided clear instructions. Overall, I would highly recommend this house if you have a large family getting together.