This was our first experience with renting from a private party. Our Host was most helpful and conscientious and the apartment was spacious, clean and comfortable. Loved the quality sheets and comfortable bed! It was cold when we arrived so Susan had the heaters on and a plate of fresh cookies and brownies. It was quite chilly our first night, but weather was unusual I'm told for the area. We enjoyed walking each day to the French Quarter and eating in nearby restaurants. Susan was even kind enough to take us to her favorite market in town for groceries our first night. The Bywater area was not quite what we expected as far as quality of neighborhood but we never felt uneasy walking about. Very different from where we live, but then that is part of experiencing new places! We stayed 3 nights prior to leaving on a cruise and looking back we are glad we did not stay in the downtown part of New Orleans! Susan and David were great hosts and comfortable people to be around!