This was our first time using Airbnb to share a house... while originally a little apprehensive, the overall process worked very well.

Shelley, the property manager for Roxanne and Tim's home was very communicative, and satisfactorily answered all of my original questions about the property. After we signed up, Shelley stayed in communications with us before and during our stay, and we met briefly on the first day (Shelley couldn't meet us immediately at our arrival, but made provisions to let us into the property).

The house itself is much nicer than the pictures indicate; in particular, I thought the on-line photos suggested somewhat small rooms. Nothing could be further from the truth. Each bedroom was large and comfortable. There were 6 of us during our stay and the house was certainly big enough such that we could each 'get lost' if we needed some private time. The main living room can easily and comfortably seat 7 (and pull up another chair from another room for 8). The house is also well maintained, and central heating and air work well.

We picked this property in part because we didn't want to be right on top of the craziness of French Quarter. The Bayou St. John area appears to be a developing 'hot area'; we also felt very safe walking the neighborhood. Bus line 91 stops right in front of the house and heads right to the French Quarter (8 minutes); a walk up to City Park will take you to the end of the Canal Street Trolley, which will also end up on the other side of the French Quarter (recommendation - the trolley's fill fast, so catching one at the end of its line will guarantee you a seat).

Several nice small restaurants in the area (Lola's has great Paella; Luissa's by the Track has a monster barbeque shrimp poor boy!). However, I would caution about eating at the restaurant 'Santa Fe'; we had a horrible experience there (couldn't get the orders straight, and plates came out over a 30 minute spread from first order to last!). Do not recommend them! However, other than this very bad experience, we also had great experience with Neyow's Creole Café (20 minute walk or 5 minute drive) and Katie's restaurant (about the same distance- both in 'mid town' were fun experiences.

If we come again with a larger group (6 guarantees beds for everyone - 7 and 8 would require sleeping on sofas or an available 10" thick queen air mattress) I'd pick this location again! We really appreciated the hospitality shown to us.