Laurie was very welcoming and easy to talk to. I appreciated the FAQ left in the room which answered all sorts of menial questions about the room, the bathroom etc. that you may need during your stay. When talking to Laurie she also had great suggestions for things to do/see, you can tell she knows the city very well. The room and the bathroom were very clean and comfortable with good storage space. The only thing I didn't like was I found the bed a bit lumpy. The house is located in a safe part of town with lots of street parking.
I would definitely recommend staying at Laurie's place if you are headed to New Orleans.