We had a wonderful 4 night stay in Michael’s home, which is superbly situated just off Frenchmen Street. For example, it is less than 5 minutes walk to the famous Spotted Cat blues bar, 10 minutes to the French Quarter & cathedral, but still away from the main fray. There is a lovely secluded courtyard area which we loved & made use of when not out & about enjoying the city. The apartment was clean, well appointed & comfortable with lots of thoughtful touches. Michael was a great host & quick to check we were ok after a famous NOLA downpour, & responded to any queries promptly. His tips for restaurants, bars etc are extremely useful & not just the usual guidebook staples. One great advantage to anyone with a car, as we were, is that you are just outside the 2 hour parking zone area, so no worries at all there. We had a ball in New Orleans & this was a great place to base ourselves.