So Kate is a pretty ideal host, day one she gave me all the details I could have needed and we chatted quite a bit and she was very helpful answering any questions I had, she's very welcoming and was super sweet reminded me of my mom! The living quarters have a lot of charm. It's in a beautiful old building and the guest house is on the second floor, very private and has a two floor setup, which was mind-blowing to me the ample space you get, you really feel like you're a local! There are two balconies which I spent my time writing on and enjoying the fresh air. I was concerned if this location would be close enough to the french quarter, it's in walking distance but a good walk so plan those visits for good weather if you're not driving. There is a 24hr grocery literally around the corner, it saved my life! Very cheap.

Then because Marigny is sorta getting trendy, there are tons of more cafe's and bars than there used to be (I've been to Nola 2-3 times over the last 6 years)

-Try The Franklin Bar/Restaurant best drinks in the neighborhood, the bartender Dave makes unique drinks every night based on materials they have sourced on hand and all the classics.
-Flora cafe has amazing breakfast, more of a vagabond clientele but the food is hearty and clean at the same time.
-There is a beautiful park off N.Peters towards The By Water, it's a must see! Newly done
-Best coffee goes to the orange couch, open late but if you're there to work on a laptop try Google for peek hours
-Close by is Siberia, I hear the music is a little off if you go late, apparently metal bands? But if you're a little early it's mostly folk which is great, but it's ALL ABOUT THE FOOD HERE! They have: Creole Polish food. Need I say more? Best pirogi's i've ever had.