This was my partner and I's first experience using AirBnB in a city we had long wanted to visit, and I am so glad I came across the Rose Room with Catherine and David! Our hosts were very accommodating to our schedule, seeing as how we arrived at the duplex (Catherine and David live in the duplex next door) just after midnight. We were able to secure access to the duplex and room without any fuss. (Quick note: there are stairs to the room that may be difficult for some folks to climb).

From the start, everything about our stay was both professional and considerate. The duplex is a wonderfully renovated and New Orleans-style decorated place with contemporary fixtures. While we never physically met Catherine and David, they truly made us feel welcome and encouraged us to explore with books about the city and invaluable information about local restaurants, events, and safety tips. It also didn't hurt that our hosts had light snacks (e.g., coffee, biscuits) available in the kitchen and fridge for our own enjoyment. The room and shared bathroom were clean, and the furnishings for the room, while minimal, were just what we needed to rest our heads at night after a long day of sightseeing and/or partying.

Our first night we were the only guests in this three-room duplex, and while the two other rooms were occupied the next two nights, our fellow lodgers were respectful of our privacy and use of the bathroom. Perhaps we were lucky, but we also think this is testament to Catherine and David's ability to pick the right people to use and share their space.

We had a rental car, so (sober) access to places like the French Quarter or Bywater was not too much of an issue for us, but we also used the Canal Street Streetcar to get to the French Quarter during the day, and used a taxi/Uber to make it back to the duplex at night.

As for this part of Mid-City, I can only say that looks can be deceiving: this is still very much a part of the city that is recovering from the events over the last decade, yet Catherine and David's place definitely feels secure, comfortable, and respectful of the city's history and culture. Use your best judgment, follow Catherine and David's advice, respect the city's history, and most of all, enjoy your time in this space and unique city, and you will feel great about your choice to stay here.