John provides a good Airbnb experience. He’s located about a 25-30 walk from the Quarter and Frenchmen Street, or an even quicker ride on a Blue bike (there’s a kiosk about a ten minute walk from his house.) But the area he’s in also has quite a bit going on. Cafe Degas is nearby, and Buffa’s is down Esplanade about a mile or so.
He’s friendly and accommodating (let me store my luggage on the day I checked out since I had a late pm flight.) He’ll regale you with stories and suggestions on where to go and what to hear and see.
The accommodations themselves are pretty basic so if you’re interested in more luxurious digs you might not be happy. I’m gone all day and much of the evening so I just need a place to lay my head and shower.
You want a real New Orleans experience? Stay here.