Carmen's place was more than we could have asked for. We were in NOLA for a family wedding and chose to stay in the Bywater area by recommendation the bride and groom. Carmen made sure to have everything we needed; clean towels, extra blankets and bottled water in the fridge. Her home was clean and great for a family or a few friends. The area was quiet (except the occasional train, but that didn't bother me, as I live close to a train track). We didn't have a car but saw plenty of parking if we did. Carmen was quick to answer and assist us when we needed to turn the heat on (on the rare few nights of being cold). This was my second time to New Orleans in just a few months and my third time overall, but this was by far the best visit I have had. I feel so fortunate to have found Carmen's place and area, it certainly didn't feel as we were visiting, we immediately felt part of the neighborhood. There are so many great little places to eat and drink (Elizabeth's/Bywater Bakery/Bacchanal - just to name a few) and things to see and met some wonderful local people that I am already planning my next trip back. We took Lyft and Uber to and from Carmen's place to where we had to go for wedding festivities and it was quick, easy and low cost (even to get to/from airport).