We really enjoyed staying at Ben's place. There aren't many places in New Orleans you can stay in an entire, private home at a reasonable price. As other people have stated, the neighborhood feels a little unsafe at night, but we were aware of that when we booked it, and the house is close to Esplanade, a main thoroughfare. Huge bonuses for us included getting to use the stocked kitchen and cook for ourselves, the extremely comfy matresses, and the Roku! The house was clean, and conveniently located in the city, so it's easy to get around. Thanks Ben for hosting us!