My husband and I stayed at Georgia's house in September when we were on our honeymoon in New Orleans. Georgia was a fantastic host! When we arrived, she walked around the neighborhood with us to show us around and and give us helpful hints on places to eat (Cake Cafe is yum!), where to get groceries (the food Co-Op is 5 min away), and even recommended a great music store nearby (Euclid Records). She also recommended a cool NOLA radio station (WWOZ/90.7 FM) which we have been streaming on-line ever since we left!

The home was beautifully decorated and spacious. Another bonus is that Georgia keeps the place very neat and tidy. Overall, we found it to be a nice, cool (temperature wise) retreat to come back to when the heat got too intense. We especially enjoyed the kitchen for making breakfast. It was fully stocked with all of the cookware you would ever need. Georgia was very thoughtful and included a few goodies in the refrigerator upon our arrival (orange juice, coffee, creamer, etc.).

Georgia is a super sweet lady. She checked in on us via e-mail and occasionally left information on fun things to do on the front porch. She really knows how to make you feel at home without being intrusive. At the time we stayed, she had a small unplanned construction project going on in the backyard. She was very concerned about the noise level, but it was honestly no trouble at all. She was very kind and apologized often. She even paid for a portion of our last dinner in town to show her appreciation for putting up with the noise. So nice!

The house is located close to Frenchman Street. This is a great place to see music. If you're interested in visiting the French Quarter, it is a bit further...around a 10-15 minute walk away. One word of warning...if you have dinner reservations that are far away, just avoid calling for a taxi. We tried this one night and the cab never showed up! Go ahead and do yourself a favor and call Georgia's friend Carol when you need a ride.

Carol is a really fun lady who will show up on time to whisk you away in her air conditioned cab :) Getting rides from the Quarter/Frenchman Street back to the house is no problem in the evening. It's just that getting to far away locations can be tough if you're in a hurry and don't want to walk. If you find yourself in these situations....call Carol and your problem is solved!

This was a fantastic way to experience New Orleans. I highly recommend that you stay at Georgia's house so you can experience a less touristy version of new New Orleans. You won't regret it!