Birdie was a fantastic host! She is so friendly and was great at communicating every step of the way. The studio was spotless and everything is very new. She checked in with me several times during my stay to make sure I had everything that I needed, which was very thoughtful! I used to live in this neighborhood, so I may be biased, but it really is one of the best areas to stay in the city. It's safe, the neighbors are friendly, and it's close to the streetcar, parades and shopping on Magazine street. If you're new to the city, Birdie has tons of local maps, magazines and recommendations. I loved that she had coffee, tea, beer, soda, water on hand so I didn't walk in to a completely bare kitchen after a long day of traveling. I would definitely stay here again!