Want a great experience? Not afraid to share living space? Then Chris Porche West's BnB in the Bywater neighborhood in New Orleans is the place to go. A successful photographer and artists his home is a tasteful gallery with a large comfortable bed for his guests. He is also very knowledgeable about NOLA and will gladly give pointers on where to go and what to do.
His house is near Crescent Park which allows for a very pleasant walk of 15 minutes along the Mississippi River to the French Quarter. It is also a few blocks away from many good bars, restaurants, and a bakery. If one chooses to walk through the neighborhood to the French Quarter there is no shortage of places to eat or have a drink. Many of the pre-Mardi Gras parades also are near by.