Jack and Bets were great hosts. The apartment has all one needs be comfortable and two, ready to ride, coaster bikes with helmets were provided. There is a small park across the street and the neighborhood has many young people who frequent its cafes and restaurants and it is only a twenty minute walk along Royal Street to the French Quarter. Bets gave us great information about what to see and do and how to participate in Mardi Gras - an unforgettable and wonderfully enjoyable experience.