I loved my time in New Orleans! Although I didn't get to meet my wonderful hosts, they made sure I was welcomed and looked after and given plenty of advice about where to go and what to see. I definitely second their recommendation of getting a rental car, it's just a little bit far out of the city centre to be comfortable walking in and out and rental cars are so cheap. Mine was about $13 per day (double with taxes of course), which is way cheaper than using taxis.

The beds are comfy, the balcony is awesome to sit out on in the sun. The laundry facilities were great, there is also a microwave and fridge for all those delicious leftovers you couldn't eat at the time but can't stay away from either.