This is a wonderful place to stay! Period. That description is true as any of the following words will attempt to support but here goes: The layout of the five room place is in a snakelike pattern that has much interesting material to look at. There are great books too. You are in New Orleans so don't get too comfortable with all this stuff, despite the many places to sit, read and lay in. Go outside! Use a bike (comes with a lock and lights)-watch out for the holes in the streets! Kathleen has a very good restaurant herself (walking distance) but is kind to provide a menu for the nice restaurant across the street instead. Both are great for breakfasts and lunch with nice staff. This home is on a quiet street about five blocks from the heart of Frenchmen Street, parking is readily available, and the occasional dog or wacky fun bike parade may go by. Kathleen herself is a hoot, with stories to tell and wonderful history in the area and the city. At the same time if you want privacy, you can have it but do visit her restaurant and hopefully have a conversation with her. With not as much music in town as I'm used to, and beignets not available after 8/10pm (I like 'em after midnight and not waiting in long lines for) , I enjoyed staying in a couple of nights reading in a quiet back room, cooking a meal, and catching up on some writing. It probably is not a neighborhood or residence for late night noise making. Also not far away is the less known Studio Be (about a 3 min bike ride, 8 min walk to) for community concerned art, and equal distance is Crescent Park plus food, coffee, beverage options- all within walking distance. Get a record or two, three at Louisiana Music Factory, too. Kathleen's place is very much recommended. Felt like home.