Jess and Peter were gracious hosts and made us feel welcome the instant that we booked our stay. Although we did not get to physically meet Jess and Peter, they were prompt in responding to my messages and texts - eager to share recommendations of places to go, things to see and do and dishes to eat. I hope that when I visit NOLA next (which I definitely will) I'll get to meet them in person.

The description is accurate; their home is actually even more charming than the description. My friends and I felt safe, the place was clean, well maintained and cutely decorated. Beds were extremely comfortable and they provided coffee and a few breakfast bars + local beer. The street was quiet, which was nice to come 'home' to after experiencing the bustle of the rest of the city.

The neighborhood is a mix of old and new. You can definitely see that some streets are still in a state of transition & the lasting impact of Hurricane Katrina is apparent. The neighborhood is a little rough around the edges, but it has some amazing bars and restaurants that are probably more authentic than places in the French Quarter or elsewhere in the city. You'll be walking down the street then out of no where there will be a chic art gallery or a poppin' coffee shop or a hip bar. I wouldn't necessarily walk around at night - the street lighting is lacking - but exploring during the day/early evening is a must. Every home is unique. If we didn't stay here, we would not have gotten the opportunity to explore; it would have been a shame if we missed this neighborhood.

Once thing to keep in mind is that in order to get into the French Quarter or any other place of interest, you must cross some train tracks. We had to wait for the train to pass 3-4 times throughout our 5 night stay - luckily our drivers were able to find a way around the train (over pass or a side street), but if that's not an option, you'll be sitting in the car or waiting to cross the street. The train goes back and forth to load and unload new cars, so it's a little unpredictable. I would not let this deter you from staying here though.

10/10 would stay here again! Thanks, Jess and Peter!