Travel Note
Please check reviews of hotels or vrbos before booking. Feel free to text Barbara at 985-788-0845 for area recommendations. These have not been vetted. I can recommend Townplace Suites in Slidell, and Homewood Suites in Slidell. I would steer clear of anything in Slidell that is south of I-12 with the exception of Townplace Suites.
Flight
Gulfport is easiest to get around, New Orleans is bigger and often has better pricing. These are the only two that are not private.