I cannot say enough good things about Nancy and her beautiful home. We visited the area for the Halloween holiday and it was everything we could have hoped for.

First, the house is amazing. It was even bigger than expected and there was way more room than we even needed as a group of 4 but we loved it! The beds were super comfortable and that master bathroom is to die for. Seriously. I spent lots of time enjoying that giant tub as well as the walk-in shower. The house was clean and well-maintained and had everything we needed to relax and even cook a nice, down-home meal. We slept great and the house was super peaceful and quiet at nights when we hung out.

As per the ad, the outdoor space consists of the front yard and the large front porch and upper balconies. That was more than enough space for us. We spent many hours hanging out on the porch and chatting. It was awesome! Just remember the bug spray because those suckers will get you otherwise.

I really enjoyed the Bywater neighborhood. I always felt safe, even while walking in the evenings. Cabs were easy to come by and the neighbors were all welcoming and friendly. It's a colorful neighborhood with great food (The Joint! Elizabeth's!) and lots of art. Definitely one of my favorite neighborhoods in New Orleans.

I certainly cannot forget Oscar either. He's a helluva pig. Offer him carrots or apples and he will love you. Stand back though as he definitely will charge you if he feels like you're invading his space. He seems to be a super popular guy in the area as we witnessed many people stopping by and visiting with him at the gate.

Lastly, Nancy is truly amazing! She stays in the back unit but it always available if you have questions or want suggestions. We got to spend some time chatting with her and she was incredibly sweet and immensely knowledgeable. She made our stay that much better and could not have been a more accommodating host.

The only disappointing aspect of our stay was realizing it would have to end. We were sad to go but are thrilled with the prospect of coming back again and there is no place else we would want to stay. Nancy's is the spot!