Lydia has the perfect BnB for visiting New Orleans.
The location is the best, a short walk to City Park (and Morning Call - you must go there) also see the Sculpture Garden (free) at City Park. The street car line stops close by so you have easy access to the entire city (in the end we found the street car slow and we ended up taking the #91 bus to and from the French Quarter - it takes less than 10 minutes and is a cheap way to travel). We also rented Blue Bikes (a monthly rental for 15.00 each) they are super convenient for getting around - check them out. FYI, if you want live music go to Frenchmen Street, avoid Borbon Street unless you want to see the spectacle of it.
The neighbourhood is safe and friendly. Around the corner are a couple of grocery stores, restaurants, a coffee shop and a laundromat. A walk along the bayou is a nice way to end the day.
Craig and Mary