One of the best places to stay in New Orleans! Lauren's apartment is so nice and comfortable we felt at home the second we walked in the door. This is a great central location in the city. We were able to go downtown, uptown, hop over to magazine, etc without any hassle. There are also great restaurants around; everything from fine dining, to sushi, to oysters and even tacos all within walking distance from Lauren's place if you want to stay around the neighbor hood. The balcony allows for some great people watching while enjoying a glass of wine in the evenings right on St Charles. I am seriously jealous of whoever gets to enjoy this place during Mardi Gras! Lauren made sure we had everything we needed- comfy Turkish towels, nice toiletries, a Keurig with 4 different coffee choices and an endless selection of sweeteners, and nice comfy beds to come home to- very important for me! She left some Zapp chips for us to enjoy and there wasn't a single bag left by the time we checked out. Be sure to check out her great "Eat Dat" book in the living room for some of New Orleans best bites. She has a great store below the apartment, Fleurty Girl, you'll want to be sure to peek in while you're there! Overall a wonderful experience in a home we will definitely be back to!