The A/C was blasting, the place was cool. The fridge was stocked with various welcome treats- champagne, sandwiches, beer, cake, etc. The neighborhood was relatively quiet. Very conveniently located, 2 minutes from the 10 freeway and right off Esplanade, a beautiful major street with great houses and fabulous restaurants within blocks (Buffa's, Port of Call, etc.). Very close to the Bywater, Marigny, French Quarter.