Everything in the house was clean and in order. The layout is fine for two couples, and the kitchen allowed us to make breakfasts and snacks. There was off street parking for the rental car. While not in the French Quarter, it was a short walk - maybe ten or fifteen minutes each way and walking distance to Louis Armstrong Park and to the main tourism office. We only saw the host once, and she was very pleasant and helpful. The street nearby is having major work done (Nov. '15) so it made walking and driving more interesting. New Orleans is huge....and there is always a lot going on. For a quiet 'pied-a-terre' I would recommend Travis' house.