Rian's place was great! It was fantastic being able to stay in a home that was typical of New Orleans and such a wonderful location.
It was an easy walk to the French Quarter and an even easier walk to Frenchmans st, which is, in my opinion, the better place to be at night for music and nightlife.
Rian left a guide with some recommendations of restaurants, bars and coffee places. We tried out a few and weren't disappointed. Always good to get a local's view on where to go, otherwise you'd probably end up on Bourbon st (which I was lucky enough to rule out last time I was here, although you should experience it at least once).
Rian's place was tidy, clean and very cool, and had we forgotten anything, Rian left a little package full of amenities.
Had I not been pregnant we would have also taken advantage of the bar Rian has. It's an honour system where you pay $3 for a drink and there are multiple to choose from.
The home was air conditioned which you absolutely need at this time of the year in New Orleans, so it was always a relief stepping inside out of the heat.
Rian was really flexible and allowed us to stay an extra couple of hours before checking out given the time of our flight.
I would definitely recommend staying at Rian's. He was a great host and it was a lovely experience for us!