Adrienne was a very communicative host. She was present and available if we needed her, but otherwise gave us our privacy. This was very appreciated. The apartment is large (much more so than the pictures suggest), clean and comfortable. The little patio out back is a great spot to sit outside and read but I preferred the little set of steps leading to the front door where I could sit and watch the neighbors come and go.
I really liked the neighborhood. It's not the French Quarter and, for me, that was a plus. I also enjoyed hearing the trains in the far distance, reminding me that New Orleans is a real city and not just a tourist drinking mecca. Nearby are some interesting establishments: Faubourg Wines and Red's Chinese were two we sampled and could walk to. We were pleased with both. We travelled with our three year old son and he also enjoyed sitting on the stoop, as well as having so much space inside to play with his toys and train set.
I very much enjoyed my time in New Orleans but, with the people and heat, it can be an exhausting place. I think of Adrienne and Derek's space as a sanctuary, a place to relax and re-group before going out into that crazy world again.