Brian was an excellent host. On my first day, he checked in with me to make sure everything was all right with the apartment, and if there was anything I needed. He was also great about providing suggestions on restaurants and things to do around NOLA. If live music is your thing, Brian knows all about the music scene in the city, and suggested a great bar called The Maple Leaf, where I saw a fantastic local band. The apartment is very clean and comfortable, Brian provided a plethora of snacks, and a notebook with useful information about your stay and touring the city, which I highly recommend reading when you arrive. In terms of location, the apartment is only a 5 min walk to City Park, and about a 10 min walk to a shopping center with a number of restaurants and grocery stores. No car was necessary, as the Canal Streetcar was about a 2 min walk from the apartment and takes you right into the French Quarter. This apartment and host are terrific, and only added to my amazing experience visiting NOLA for the first time.