This is my third time staying at this wonderful venue, a serene and peaceful oasis far from the 24/7 French Quarter. On this occasion, we stayed in a different apartment. The beautiful, comfortable atmosphere was the same, ditto the quality amenities--but this time we also had the great good fortune to have use of a washer and dryer, complete with all needed amenities. When the heat and humidity peaks, that is one terrific plus that you can't find in many other venues. Imagine coming home with CLEAN clothes for a change, or being able to actually reuse the clothes that were previously sticking to you like a second skin! On top of this, Brian and his lovely family live right there on the premises, so in the unlikely event that any problems or additional needs arise, they are right there to take care of things. No absentee landlord here! Their commitment to their guests is obvious from beginning to end. Returning here feels more like returning to visit old friends than anything else. That's something that we don't find in most hotel or other guest venues. Added to this, you are a stone's throw away from the gorgeous lakefront area, where you can enjoy a lovely meal on the water and then take a wonderful stroll right along the endless blue lake. If you go soon, you'll even get to see the latest broods of adorable baby ducks that make the lakefront their home. Enjoy, and if you are lucky enough to get one of the units with a washer/dryer, take 50% less clothing with you and use the extra space for carting home your Big Easy souvenirs!