Val's place is great. He's super flexible, communicative and helpful. His place is exactly what my group needed. He stocked the pantry and fridge with essentials, and he took the time to provide my group with a locals list of awesome restaurants and bars in the area. While the neighborhood itself could make some people feel uneasy, my group never felt unsafe. We'd call Uber/Lyft to get to Frenchmen St. or Bourbon St. most of the time but would walk on occasion. Highly recommend!