We didn't get to meet Rivers but he was very accommodating to our early arrival. We were able to drop off our stuff before we went out to explore the city after our flight. We got to meet his girlfriend the second morning and she was very friendly. The room and place was clean. The locale was in a quiet neighborhood. The restaurants nearby were a great as well. Rivers left a folder of restaurants for us to look through. It was a 20 minute walk to the French quarter which was doable during the warm day but at night we took ubers back. Communication was pretty quick and it was easy to get a hold of Rivers. I would definitely recommend this place for those who would like to live like a local not too far from the hustle and bustle of the French quarter.