We didn't see the host for the first day or two but I new she was available if we needed anything. It was wonderful! Even before we got there she answered any questions about the area and gave great suggestions for our trip. The outside of the house was surprisingly simple it threw us off because the interior is so beautiful. Our taxi driver did warn us not to venture any further away from the French quarter, but we never felt nervious leaving or returning to the house. We felt very safe and at home in this airbnb. We would deffinatly recomend it to others