Our host was very accommodating about our arrival time given that all the flights for our family get-together were delayed for several hours. Dawn-Marie patiently explained the basics of her house and led a tour of her home. She also pointed out nearby grocery, shopping and restaurant options.

The house, with 3 bedrooms, accommodated our family of 6 very nicely. The common living area is beautiful and is very spacious, with large living and dining rooms and a very comfortable family room. While we didn't intend to use the TV extensively, sports fans should be aware that ESPN was not part of the cable offerings (or bring along a laptop with a HDMI adapter).

The Garden District is one of the nicest and well-kept residential areas of NOLA. We were only a few blocks from the WWII museum in one direction and less than a mile to shopping and restaurants in the other, along Magazine Street. We even walked to the French Quarter on several occasions.