The Harlequin House is a charming and historic property in the heart of what was clearly a once thriving neighborhood that is working to make a comeback. The house is a little bit rustic, but for New Orleans, is more than sufficient enough. The parts of the house that have been renovated (the bathroom, for instance) are immaculate. The neighborhood is still underpopulated after Katrina, but the good news about that is that it is quite quiet. The back porch/sunroom is delightful. The neighborhood is safe to walk around during the day, but as always in New Orleans, I highly recommend taking a cab or Uber at night.