Jamie was a great host right from the start! She provided a great list of restaurants and jazz clubs that fell outside of the French Quarter, which made for a much more fulfilling trip - getting to live as the locals do, instead of getting sucked into expensive tourist traps. She also gave me brochures and tips on local events as she heard about them, and even managed to get me a ticket to a concert in town! I was rarely at her cottage during my stay, but not for lack of comfort! The bedroom offered more space than I needed during my brief stay, and the common areas were clean and cozy. I definitely put some miles on her bicycle while I explored the city using her many suggestions! I had a great time staying with Jamie, and my trip was made exponentially better by her local knowledge and recommendations!