Judith and Viorel were the most generous and welcoming hosts. We stayed with them for 5 days and had an incredible time. They had countless recommendations for great gigs on in the city as well as restaurants and things to see. But most of all they were just fantastic company, who were happy to sit around drinking gin and tonics with us talking about the world. The area they live in is lovely and an easy cycle or tram/bus ride into the French Quarter (the transport runs all night) but it takes at least half an hour. If you want to wake up right in the midst of all the action it may be a little far for your tastes, but with that said there are some great restaurants, shops and music venues close by along Magazine St. Le Bon Tempes Roules was fantastic for the regular Thursday night Soul Rebels gig.
The room was bright and lovely, and Judith and Viorel were kind enough to make us breakfast every morning- which we ate on the back porch.
We look forward to seeing them again the next time we are lucky enough to visit New Orleans.