If it's your first time to NOLA and you're thinking this place might be too far away from the "action" -- think again. I was so glad I stayed here, in a very cool neighbourhood. Lots of great eating options on Freret Street, especially the High Hat cafe with great meals. I easily went back and forth from this neighbourhood to downtown on the JUMP electric bikes that are everywhere and so easy to use - and so fun!
I had the good luck to be there during the beginning of Mardi Gras, and the best part of the parade route, to my experience, was up along St. Charles near Napoleon St. (I think it was). Lots of energy, New Orleans folks and their families having a raucous good time. By the time the parade got downtown it had fizzled at bit, with a lot of dazed tourists wondering around. The energy was much more fun uptown. I loved feeling connected to those uptown neighbourhoods and enjoying the vibe.
The apartment is cool, comfortable and feels very private. Someone else commented that the big windows left them feeling exposed, but I never felt that way; there are big curtains to close at night, and it's far back from the street. it's clean and has everything you need. Even a blender!