Monica was a wonderful host. She met us when our taxi arrived and showed us around the house. The Lavender House went above my expectations. It was clean, comfortable and quiet. Monica provided everything you could need and then some. Her attention to detail is awesome. LOVED the fresh cut flowers in the kitchen, it made for happy breakfast every morning. The bed was super comfortable. Loved the books on New Orleans, wish I had more time to look at them. The cable TV and free WiFi were very helpful.

The neighborhood is quiet and conveniently located. For anyone looking to get away from the noise and chaos of the French Quarter, this is a perfect choice. There are a lot of restaurants and shops within walking distance. The snowball place down the street is a must. The proximity to City Park is wonderful. The provided transportation passes were a nice touch that we made good use of. The street car stop is just down the street, and there are at least 2 bus stops nearby that we used as well. Monica provides a binder full of information on nearby restaurants with menus, maps, etc. Very helpful for newcomers.

The only downside I could see was the ceilings are on the lower side. So if you are a really tall person, it may not be as comfortable for you. I'm 5'9", and my friend is 6'1", and we had no problems.

We will definitely look to stay here again on a future trip to New Orleans!