Laurie is down to earth, friendly, easy-going...Great!. We felt at home immediately. Her common spaces were open to us and she even let me have the kitchen to make some Christmas candy. She's a smart lady and fun to talk to. Her home is very comfortable. The beds were dreamy soft. The rooms have lots of light and there are beautiful trees outside the windows. We couldn't have been more pleased. I will definitely go back there (as New Orleans is my hometown and I visit a lot.)