To stay with Betsy over Carnival is to stay with an expert in the field. Nothing was too much for her - recommendations for gigs & events, a whole pinboard of information & coupons, even her old Mardi Gras costumes were provided for us, without us even having to ask. She herself is a force of conviviality: we couldn't have asked for a lovelier, friendlier host (ably assisted by Max the cat and Taco the dog).
If you're going to NOLA for Carnival, do yourself a favour and book with Betsy!