If you're not from NOLA, you'll want to read this full review. As a Native New Orleanian who happened to need a rental right in the Quarter, overall I was happy with this condo. There were a few minor issues that would make me knock half a star from the review, but for the most part we were happy with the experience.
Pros:
Accurate photos and description.
Absolutely PERFECT location for the Quarter.
Safe area (3 blocks from Police Station).
Host replies quickly to texts/messages.
Cons:
3rd Floor with steep narrow stairs.
Parking a challenge unless you pay.
Lights & ceiling fans have a mind of their own.
Thiamanti the Host is pretty good about replying to messages and texts, day or night. The condo looks exactly as pictured. Good working kitchen, nice hot shower, the place is well kept. Memory foam bed is super comfy. The Quarter stays active, so you'll hear bargoers across the street, cars with their stereos up, that's just a given. It's not so loud as to keep you awake at night.
As far as any possible drawbacks.... The stairs. It's a true, old-school building so no elevator. Their stairs are narrow and steep, you'll get your share of exercise going up and down them. There's no balcony, and the windows are antique/historic, which means you can't open them. So if you smoke (anything), you may not be a huge fan of taking two flights of stairs every time you want to. If that's a dealbreaker, at least see if units 1 or 2 (second floor) are available. It's also a little odd that the TV is nestled in the "hall" to the bathroom a few feet in front of a simple sofa, instead of in the bedroom. Also, there are three ceiling fan/light combos throughout the unit, each with its own remote. Using them is tricky, turning a fan or light on or off in one room sometimes affects another room. At least once or twice a day, a light or fan will just turn off by itself. Maybe it's a glitch. It's a very old building, could be it's haunted (much of the French Quarter is), but we like staying at places like that. We did encounter something spooky (in a good way) the first night, if that sort of thing interests you, you would like staying here. Living room windows overlook Iberville/Chartres and tourists (not scenic), bedroom windows you only see the wall of the building next to you. Overall, the price was worth it. More privacy and space than a hotel, but the location makes it perfect for sightseeing, bars, restaurants, shopping, groceries. If you don't mind the stairs, absolutely rent this one, probably the best AirBnB location in the Quarter.
What to Know about the Location:
I know the French Quarter inside and out, since I was a kid. This corner is just in a terrific spot. It's a 30 second walk from the front door to Jimani's sports bar. Half a minute to Daisy Dukes, amazing breakfast served around the clock. You're only four blocks from Bourbon street. Five blocks from Jackson Square and Cafe du Monde. One minute to Canal street with the streetcar and all the shops. A minute walk to Walgreens (there are three plus a CVS within four minutes walk). Restaurants, bars, historic buildings, voodoo shops, haunted tours, art galleries, grocery stores, coffee shops, there is no part of the Quarter that takes more than 10 minutes to walk to. You may never need your car, unless you want to hop on Elysian Fields ave to see the Lakefront at Lake Pontchartrain (15 minute drive).
What to Know about Parking:
Parking for the condo is a bit of a challenge. You can temporarily park right on the street to bring your things in. Otherwise, it's a little tricky. There are signs for delivery/commercial trucks only (no stopping or parking). Tuesday mornings, the street cleaning trucks roll through, so be careful of where you park. There are several paid parking garages within a few minutes walk, it will set you back $20 to $30 a night unless you early bird park after 3am (then it's only $7 at Premium Parking on Iberville). Your best bet is to find a spot within a few blocks walk that has no signs about stopping/parking, or meters. Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse on Iberville is temporarily closed, but the parking spots in front of it are sign-free. So you can park in front of it, and basically leave your car there for days for free (only two minute walk to the condo).
Is it Safe?
It's a relatively safe location. The 8th District police station is one block over on Royal, two blocks down. Police vehicles routinely pass down Iberville and Chartres. It's fairly safe to walk down Iberville to Bourbon, or to Canal street at night. The door to the building is in a good, visible place. The street is well-lit. The Quarter is generally a safe place for millions of tourists every year, so if that's a concern, I can tell you that this particular location is fine.
If you're thinking about renting an AirBnB close to where all the fun stuff is, look no further. Nice modern place in an historic building, walking distance to everything you can imagine, and a safe place to stay.