Location, location, location.
We stayed for almost two weeks, so we really got the feel for the neighborhood: quiet, safe, friendly. We had coffee and cereal most mornings sitting on the sunny stoop at the front of the house. If we didn't want to make our own, there is a popular cafe right across the street. The kitchen is small but has everything we needed for simple meals
We usually saw Kappa in the morning, as she went out to walk her dogs, very friendly dogs (and cats). In the afternoon, Kappa was often in her pottery studio out back. We liked that she lives in the other half of the duplex. It made communication easy, and it was fun to visit when our paths crossed.
We are music lovers; Frenchman street with all its venues is an easy 10-15 minute walk or even quicker bike ride. Great restaurants within walking and biking distance.
We are also walkers, so mostly we walked to the French Quarter, a bit longer but very doable.
Everything is pretty much as portrayed in the photos. The living room is comfortable and decorated with fun stuff.
Kappa has two bikes at the house. They are both in good shape, but the women's bike was too big for me (5'3"), so we used one and rented one.
We'd happily return.