Catherine was a great hostess! She was very responsive to last minute requests, and her place was so welcoming. I loved that Catherine had set out a whiteboard with activities and maps of everything going on for the week. Although it is 2 miles from FQ, it was very straightforward to go places with the trolley just a few blocks away. I wound up walking to the french quarter and to city park for a festival--definitely vigorous walks but good if you want to explore the city by foot.