Jonathan & Maria are very cool and fun people, who know their city well and can help you find your way around. They provide you with the essentials (like towels, lamps, and coffee), and you make the rest happen. They made their bikes available to us, and they understand that lamps matter :)
This is not a place to luxuriate in, but it's there when you need it for some sleep and quiet - a good base from which you can explore the real New Orleans. It's a fairly simple little studio apartment with entry in the back of the house - nothing fancy, just the basics plus a little deck to hang out on, and a cool little yard (with a real banana tree and some nice flowers). The AC was strong. The neighborhood is pretty laid-back, even during JazzFest. It's only 4 blocks from the Gentilly gate which makes it perfect for a Brass Passers who may want to get off the fairgrounds for a while and recharge in the AC and come back for the headliners.
Best thing about the place is the hosts: kind, considerate, down-to-earth, helpful and fun to talk to. We were there with our 5 year-old who is very active and a REAL handful, and they were not uptight about it in the least; just super cool hosts who we quick to respond to questions or needs. We hope to stay with them again!