Jo n' Rob are superb hosts and they have a choice house in New Orleans. I ran into a few people who said 1125 Frenchmen was on the fringe of what was safe and easily accessible and they were all wrong: six-block walk to the main drag on Frenchmen where some of the-best music in the city plays every single night and another ten minutes to Bourbon Street.

The house is long with rooms along the right side. They have a lot of friends who do art and the house is filled with terrific original canvases and prints all over. I stayed in the Frenchmen room with beautiful vermilion walls. I slept excellent, the bed is a cloud, they have ample pillows, the drapes let in just the right light at all times of the day, the hardwood in the room is in great shape, and their dog is adorable. She slept with me each night and was right at my side as soon as I tried to pet her – a really sweet, well-behaved dog. And, no keys – they have a keyless lock system with a unique code they give you to come and go as you please. With no keys to lose and just that one code to remember, it made things really easy.

All the furnishings and utilities were clean and well kept, and Jo was especially kind in offering coffee, soaps, shampoos, any and all accoutrements one might need for a few nights' stay.

Also, I had a late afternoon flight. I had an 11 AM checkout. I asked Rob if it was possible to keep my bags there till I left for the airport and he said "No one's getting into that room till tomorrow so sure, you're welcome to stay till you leave for the airport." His generosity let me wander the city a few more hours instead of leaving for the airport early and idling in a chair at the terminal. I thank him so much for that.

And when I was all done and ready to leave, I left my favorite pair of headphones in my room. I called Jo right away and she found them and assured me she could send them to me. I am so grateful to her.

So this is a great place with great people, I strongly recommend you stay here, and I digitally high-five Rob and Jo.

Thanks lots.