Wow! What a wonderful first experience in New Orleans and we owe a large part of it to Jessica and Peter. If you want a comfortable, low-key, non-touristy, memorable experience then this is the place to stay. You really start to feel part of a community instead of just feeling like an onlooker. We had the pleasure of staying here for 5 nights and by the end we were sad to go.

Peter & Jessica are phenomenal hosts and a shining example of the true spirit of AirBnB. They were so accommodating--like staying with friends! The house was clean and comfortable and the backyard was a fun hangout spot. They had great recommendations for things to see and eat! We used their bikes to get around the city and had a blast!

The French Quarter is a 15 minute or so walk away, but we really fell in love with the closer Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods --a side of New Orleans that most tourists probably fail to fully appreciate.

Like others have said, you may feel a little concerned about the neighborhood at first glance, but we never, ever felt unsafe. New Orleans has a funky, grungy, joyful soul!

There's no better way for travelers to truly experience New Orleans than staying with hosts like Peter & Jessica.