Iuliia's place is great for a weekend getaway for a couple, two couples, or a family of 3 or 4. Her shotgun house is only 3 blocks from St. Charles Ave. and about 5 blocks from Commander's Palace. Several very good restaurants and bars on Magazine St. are only about a 15 minute walk from the house.
Pros:
Location - the house is very close to the Garden District, including its many historical mansions, as well as many good restaurants and bars on Magazine St.
Quiet - although we could occasionally hear cars go down Washington Ave., the house was quiet and easy to get a good night's rest in.
Generous cancellation policy - we had a few things happening that could have led to the cancellation of our trip. Iuliia's cancellation policy was very generous for an AirBnB rental (cancellation up to 24 hours before our first night's stay).
Cons:
Neighborhood - for those who haven't been to New Orleans and seen its diverse and distinctive neighborhoods, the neighborhood where the house is located is not one of the wealthier or touristy neighborhoods in the city. For those coming in from the airport on Washington Ave., the drive from the freeway to the house may be a bit shocking. However, we felt safe the entire trip (day and night) and the house is only 3 blocks from St. Charles Ave.
Feel of the house - the house feels a little cold and lacks some small touches like side tables and reading lamps as well as carpets. I get the sense that this is a relatively new rental, so I expect that some of these things will improve over time.
Backyard - the backyard is shared with the neighboring unit and there is no furniture or barbecue, so don't plan on spending time in the backyard.
All in all, the pros far outweigh the cons and I would definitely recommend Iuliia's place.