I stayed at Phil's with my dog for 9 days. It was everything I needed it to be: safe, quiet, comfortable, inexpensive.
Arrival --
Getting in is super smooth. The house has it's own driveway, so there were no worries about finding street parking. The door is locked by a keypad which is easy to operate.
The room --
The room isn't large and only has one small window. But it was comfortable and private. It perfectly suited my needs.
The bathroom --
Right next to the room is a nice bathroom with a large mirror and a shower that gets hot and has great water pressure. It is shared by the guest in the other room (if there happens to be one), but I did not find this to be a problem.
The kitchen --
During my stay, I made use of the kitchen several times. I did have my own pots and pans, so I can't comment on those. But I was able to use the gas stove, the fridge (for storing a small quantity of groceries), and the plates, cutlery, and cups. Everything worked perfectly.
The house --
The house is spacious. Outside there is plenty of space to lounge with a book or roll out a mat and do your yoga in the sunshine.
The neighborhood --
I took my dog for many walks in the surrounding neighborhood. Having stayed in various locations around New Orleans, this felt like one of the safer areas.
The location --
The house is a short drive from downtown, or about a $10-11 Uber.
The host --
Phil is super nice and accommodating. Thank you, Phil!
The dogs --
Three dogs live on property, which is great if you need a place where you can bring your dog. But be aware that they are small dogs and will probably bark at you and your dog. I say this not because I had a problem with it, but because others might.
The upshot --
I've stayed at a number of budget rooms and would not recommend all of them. I can confidently recommend Phil's. It's not luxury, but it's got everything you need.