Brian's place is absolutely awesome! We had a fantastic time in New Orleans. My husband and I enjoy having authentic (non-hotel) adventures, and Brian's place did not disappoint.. Brian's house is situated in the 9th Ward, and his neighbours are very nice. They invited us to partake in their crawfish boil which was very delicious. This was probably the highlight of my trip. Brian is a great host. He is very laid-back and gave us our privacy. Check-in was easy, in fact, Brian had provided us with detailed information regarding local sites, and was really great about keeping in contact with us during our stay. In terms of the neighbourhood, I wasn't too keen to go for a run on my own initially, but by the end of my stay, after having met so many of the neighbours, I felt comfortable walking about. This was one of the most authentic experiences I have ever had in a community that is very different from my own day-to-day routine. Staying at Brian's place really gave me a good idea of what life has been like for people living in New Orleans after Katrina. Thank-you, Brian.