We were fortunate that our first impression with the people of New Orleans were Cheryl and Donnie. Cheryl and Donnie were excellent hosts! We received a warm welcome and friendly welcome from each of them. First welcome was from Donnie picking us up from the airport and taking us to the groceries (for an additional fee and very worth it) beforehand and showing great patient with two women shopping; and welcoming hugs from Cheryl. We felt so at home! Cheryl had cold waters ready for us. The home is cozy, cool and clean. Beds were very comfortable and kitchen is fully stocked to meals. We relaxed on the patio and swam in the pool that is surrounded by lush beautiful garden which also provides privacy from the street. . You can not go wrong with staying in Cheryl and Donnie’s home in the Marigny. The neighborhood is quaint, charming and walker-friendly with a few restaurants, a coffee shop, a grocery store that is unlike the grocery stores you will find in the French Quarter. We would not have ventured to this part of the city if we had stayed elsewhere. It is blocks from Frenchman Street where there are great clubs to listen to music and dance, restaurants and bars. You can not go wrong with staying at this cozy apartment in the Marigny and I hope to make it back again! Thank you Cheryl and Donnie for your hospitality!