The "Alley Cat" was the key ingredient for our weekend in New Orleans. Five of us stayed for three nights, and we found the write-up to be very accurate. In many ways, our experience was way better than we expected.
James and Adrienne were responsive, and got back to us quickly every time we had a question. They were really helpful with questions about the property, live music and restaurants, etc.
The space itself is quite a supreme blend of 'old meets new': they kept all the cool architectural details, and the quality of the construction (flooring, appliances, etc) is top notch. The kitchen was all ready if you want to cook for a crowd. Even their choice of artwork was gorgeous. There IS a cat motif, to be sure. We found this to be whimsical, not campy or over-done.
Beds, linens and towels felt really high-quality and comfy.
As for the neighborhood, we always felt safe coming and going (our latest arrival home was midnight). It felt like, as tourists, we were the exception not the norm. The trolley line on St. Charles is just a few blocks away, and there are lots of great bars, restaurants and cafes just a quick walk.
We give James, Adrienne and their Alley Cat two big thumbs up. I only hope that it's not booked solid when we come back to New Orleans. :)