The listing description was exactly right. We felt at home right away, there were some snacks in the kitchen and we were able to inhale some cookies after our flight (thank you Betsey!).

The neighborhood is beautiful and so much fun to wander. It may seem sleepy but you will find hidden gems all over the place. Check out Frady's for a po-boy; Bachanal for wine, a design your own cheese plate and live music in the backyard; Elizabeth's for, as Betsey recommended, seriously worth-it-praline bacon; Satsuma for breakfast. There is a great record store, Euclid, beside Pizza Delicious which is also very worth it.

The cottage stayed nice and cool despite keeping the air off for the most part when we were out (this is a relief for August in NOLA 45 Celsius).

One slight word to the wise. The Bywater is a really friendly neighborhood where we felt safe, but the French Quarter sometimes isn't safe at night, and the walk between the two after significant darkness is not overly worth it. Choose a $10 cab instead.

We would really enjoy staying here again and we want to come back to NOLA soon. The live music and great people really make this place.

Thanks for everything Betsey and NOLA!