Our only complaint with the Urban Bywater Farm is that our time comes to an end! By that time, we're ready to move in! This is an amazing, unique place, one we now come back to regularly. You are living in a neighborhood where you will meet the neighbors (tip: buy a box of Ms. B's homemade pralines), and even possibly play a bit of front porch or backyard music with them! We've now played and sung New Orleans classic jazz songs with the neighbors on the block (tip: if you play, bring your instruments! This is New Orleans, and music is everywhere!)

You've got a community urban farm with chickens and roosters outside the back door, and garden greens you can grab when you cook in the nicely equipped rustic kitchen. The house itself is huge (we're from NYC), and the decor is rustic/elegant, colorful, and cozy. The bed was really comfortable -- no back issues at all.

If you're interested in what can be done with urban farming and composting, this is also a great place to learn/discover/contribute (don't forget to compost your veggie scraps!)

The location is mostly walkable and definitely bike-able by day to New Orleans attractions -- New Orleans is a walking town, and one where neighbors greet each other in the street. Cabs are also cheap, and there's a bus stop not too far away. Just remember, you're in an urban setting, so keep your street smarts about you.

Zach is a great host! If he's not around tending the farm, he is easy to get in touch with if there is anything you need.