This is the second time my husband and I have stayed here, last year for the Jazz Fest and this time for the French Quarter Festival. I really can’t imagine staying anyplace better in New Orleans. The cottage is spacious, cozy, and in a quiet neighborhood, which makes for a terrific respite after the high energy of the French Quarter. The kitchen area has a full set of appliances, and with a nice Fresh Market supermarket around the corner, we were able to stock the fridge with our favorite breakfast items, snacks, and drinks. St. Charles Avenue is a block away, so we took the St. Charles streetcar back and forth to Canal St. every morning and night. Not only convenient, but a delightful way to travel downtown and then take the short and interesting walk to the French Quarter. Also, just a five- or six-block walk from Del’s place is Magazine St, with lots of interesting restaurants and shops. Although we are “on the go” from morning to night, and Del and his wife have busy lives, I always feel they’re accessible. We all keep in touch via phone and email during our stay, and for both of our visits, they’ve made a point of stopping by to chat before we leave. They are very warm people, who obviously care deeply about the place they live and wants others to enjoy it, too!