Hosts: Steve and Carmen are fantastic. They had plenty of advice on what to do, and are wonderfully nice, cool and interesting people.

Home: Their house was comfortable and, unlike some other temp homes I've rented, the cupboards had what we needed, there were always clean towels, and plenty of TP and paper towels and other necessities.

Location: The neighborhood has tons of character, awesome food and entertainment nearby. It's a bit of a hike to the FQ but we like walking so that was no problem.

Other: If you're most interested in Bourbon St. and the downtown tourist attractions (shopping, hotels, fancy restaurants, etc.) this may not be ideal for you. But if you're interested in the rest of New Orleans and want a more local experience, then you'll be thrilled here.

If I ever visit NOLA again, I will stay here!