John was very welcoming and had thought of everything guests would need: from plentiful information about New Orleans to fresh linens to coffee, milk, sugar and condiments in the fridge. The apartment is well furnished with everything you could need: good selection of pots and pans for anyone wanting to cook, comfortable places to sit and relax (or work if necessary), and a very comfortable bed and great shower. In particular, we appreciated John's promptness in communicating with us by email and the very explicit directions he sent well in advance of our trip. Highly recommend this listing, especially to anyone who wants the convenience of a full apartment with a little room to spread out. The apartment is cozy, but also big enough that it can accommodate different activities at different times. John was very responsive and willing to do anything he could to make us feel at home.