This was my first stay in a shotgun set up house and definitely not my style, it might be better if all the rooms has a door lock or you can completely close the doors without putting something to block the opening. So there is no privacy at all. My biggest issue was outside door, it’s definitely needs to be replaced because anyone can break in so easily , you have to work it out to lock the door but even if after you lock the door there is no way you can still feel safe … I am sure my 11 years old can hit the door and it will be open.
Other than the doors problems everything is as described. It’s not a walking distance to French Quarter, at least a 30 minutes walk.