If you want to stay in the "heart" of New Orleans, this Treme neighborhood home is the place. Walking distance to the French Quarter as well as Frenchmen Street, the neighborhood offers it's own appeal. In the morning, treats to go with our in-room coffee were available a short walk away in either direction, and twice we got late night food at Buffa's, a block away. (Note on Buffa's: Kelly and Rebecca are two of the hardest working and funny women we met in NOLA. Love them!!) The homes on the tree lined street are large and historic, the architecture alone is fascinating and beautiful. The weekend before Mardi Gras offered us plenty of "sights" to behold as the whole city had a celebratory, joyous mood. One night, a DJ played on the balcony of a house a few doors down for the enjoyment of passersby.

While the street is plenty busy, the apartment is quiet, private and lovely. In the morning, the apartment fills with sunshine. Mike and Kiki love New Orleans and provide so much information for visitors, it's hard not to find something that appeals beyond the more commonly known attractions. The wealth of information - maps, books, pamphlets - rivals any travel book section and can be enjoyed sitting on the balcony overlooking the lush backyard.

The nomenu.com site helped us find some great restaurants. Lil Dizzy's down the street is a local favorite, and Horns a few blocks away had great breakfast and craft cocktails.

Armstrong Park is a quick walk, and the bus which you can catch right out front of the house will take you to City Park (find the Singing Oak tree and stand under it for a few minutes - magical!) where you can grab coffee and beignets at the Morning Call Cafe.

And while there is plenty to do, the apartment is hard to leave. It's comfy and warm (it was bit chilly during our stay) and with a Keurig, bottled water and a fridge, we didn't lack for a thing.

The thought that Mike and Kiki put into being AirBNB hosts is evident in everything about the place. We loved it and hope to return one day.