This is my second time staying at an Airbnb in NOLA. I decided to book this listing based on many positive reviews, neighborhood (near Frenchman Street) and amenities (such as bikes). I love the easy NOLA vibe, but as an Airbnb host and a frequent world traveler staying at Airbnbs, hosts in the area still have rooms for improvement, especially for accommodating business travelers.
Originally booked for 5 nights, I had an emergency change of plans, which I arrived at the listing on the third day. Communication was difficult - replies were often taken at least a day, and I was not given the self check-in instructions as shown on the reservation (as a host, I would do that in case I am not able to personally greet the guest). On the day of my arrival after an red-eye flight, I have to carry the luggage around town and waited for the co-host (who does not have access to Airbnb messenger). Airbnb provided reimbursement for my meal and coffee while I waited, which was nice, but this situation can be easily avoid.
On my first night of stay, movies (with gun shots, may be a Western movie?) was played loudly at 3:30am in the living room. I was too tired to get up to let the host know, and it really did not help after all the things that happened above. I wrote to the host about it, and I received no response.
For this stay which costs nearly $100 a night, and with other options in town, I realized I didn't make a good choice, for a second time. In the future, I will stay at a hotel instead, for a better and more comfortable experience of NOLA.