Gracious, attentive host and well-appointed lodging on a great block in one of the most distinctive and charming neighborhoods in New Orleans. Want to be away from (but conveniently close to) the Quarter in a quieter, greener, sweeter part of town? Wake to chickens and freighter horns, lounge on Larraine's sunny porch, walk the levee and watch the river traffic, chat with residents to learn about historic Holy Cross and the Lower 9. (And if you're interested in ecology and natural disaster resistance, pop up Caffin Avenue and get a look at the soon-to-be-restored Bayou Bienvenue wetlands triangle: http://blog.sustainthenine.org/wetlands/)