The flat was as described, or maybe even more spacious than expected. I was comfortable there (for the two days) and enjoyed nice little touches here and there, like bags of chips in the kitchen and amusing retro coasters, as well as the important pleasure of the comfortable bed in the rear bedroom. The air conditioning really worked well against the June in Louisiana heat, and so did the WiFi for a two hour Skype (video) call.

The Bywater neighborhood was a nice short biking distance to the French Quarter and other places I typically visit. If I return, I hope to have time to bike some more (in daylight) and to explore local cafes, bars and the perhaps-trying-too-hard-to-be-'funky' artsy places. There is a binder of helpful useful local info to get started.

Because I booked on rather short notice, I am grateful to have been helped by Carmen's unreasonably quick response times to my communications. I am also glad to have been warned of the seductive powers of her two cats in the adjoining flat, whose display of adorable-ness on the front porch was a sight to behold.