I stayed here with my husband and another couple for three nights in April 2009. I seriously don't know where to begin, from the complimentary airport pick-up to the luxury linens on the beds, everything was perfect. I was a bit worried not being familiar with this section of New Orleans, since I have only stayed in the French Quarter but Csaba assured me everything was in walking distance and we were in a very safe neighborhood. Well, he was 100% right! Jackson Square is only about a 15 minute walk, but it will take you hours because it is such a lovely journey. It will take you a while to get off of Frenchman Street (if you ever want to leave)with all of it's live music and lovely restaurants, make sure to have Csaba or David show you where the local bakery is, AMAZING breakfasts! The mansion you stay in is filled with amazing antiques and personal touches like a stocked refrigerator, fluffy towels and fresh flowers. Don't plan on leaving the pool area because the comfy lounge chairs and tranquil setting are irresistible. I will NEVER stay anywhere again when I return to New Orleans. If you want to truly experience this wonderful city, stay with Csaba and David. You can go party and walk the streets of the French Quarter but then return to your "home."

During a recent 5-night stay in New Orleans for a conference, we chose to stay at River House at 625 Marigny Street rather than the designated hotels. For the same price, (consider taxes, occupancy fees, and other hotel surcharges) we had not a room, but an entire floor of a distinctive, beautiful 1850's house outfitted with every imaginable amenity. From a full kitchen (stocked with refreshments and light breakfast supplies) to a jacuzzi tub, high-speed internet-connected computer system, complete entertainment system --CD, DVD, VCR, and 2 TV's, telephones, lots of room to lounge on comfortable furniture, a queensize bed with fine linens, made to dream in, and don't forget the laundry facilities in the huge closet off the splendid bathroom. The carefullly chosen decor, flowers, dishes and toiletries only added to the complete feeling of being at home, or rather in your dream house. The hosts, David and Csaba could not be more hospitable and will provide you with as much help and as much privacy as you wish. Why stay in a bland, noisy hotel when you can have your own home in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood, steps away from the raucous French Quarter and a pleasant ride on the riverfront line streetcar to the convention center?