Our jaws literally dropped as we walked in and explored the place. The pictures simply do not do this place justice! Very beautiful, very spacious second floor home. We had a group of 9 that fit comfortably. Michael was a great host, as well. I probably called him about 3 times the first day for various reasons (including locking ourselves out!). Not only did we receive an immediate response, but he was more than happy to help with whatever issue we were having. I’ll admit I had some doubts about the neighborhood after checking it out on google maps, but we never felt unsafe while walking around at night. The neighborhood is actually quite hip, and I recommend exploring the local street art. There’s a convenience store at the end of the block that has anything you need, as well as freshly made pizza. Regarding the proximity to the action: there’s a small cluster of bars/cafes up the street that are very fun and Frenchmen St is a less than 10 minute walk away. Bourbon St is only a short Uber ride away. If you can’t afford to stay within the French Quarter, this is the place to be!