This is the first house we had stayed in where the host is in the house at the same time you are. I would highly recommend this place if, like us, you are new to visiting the area and could use a little guidance. Nicole was kind and helpful and really knowledgeable about the area. From sending us a huge list of her best suggestions for food, tours, experiences and sightseeing early on, to giving us more personal or tailored suggestions during our stay as we spoke with her, we had a good balance of privacy and hospitality while we were here. Nicole checked in on us, gave us tips and offered answers about our stay but otherwise sharing the Airbnb was still a quiet and peaceful experience. The house is walking distance to bus stops (download Le Pass app to help you with the public transportation!) and we used a combination of public transportation, rideshares, and a rental car on some days during our stay. Rideshares from the Airbnb were affordable and getting around from this location was not difficult! A rental car was useful for our further ventures like airboat tours and touring the Whitney plantation - otherwise, rideshare and public transport were great. This house had a lot of character and we would definitely stay here again!