This property has everything you need inside and out. Checking in was a breeze, the place was spotless, and we were thrilled with the location. I have been using AirBnB since its inception and pride myself on always finding the hidden gem in any city. This place is it. If you've never stayed in the Marigny before, you owe yourself this treat.
You will be ONE BLOCK from Frenchmen, and a block or two in any direction will take you to a corner grocery or restaurant. Being within walking distance of so many things was wonderful...Plus it's only 10 blocks to Jackson Square or the French Market. Street parking was available every day, just may be tougher on a weekend to get a spot right in front of the property.
Speaking of Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights (and any night during a festival or Mardi Gras, of course) those will be noisier than weeknights, but only in the front bedroom. And the earplugs provided really do work! (We were doubters, but our lightest sleeper was in the front bedroom and got uninterrupted sleep every night with the earplugs.)
We felt safe, secure and private behind the gate with keycode, and another keycode on the front door. This is a great place for a family or 2-3 couples. Please be aware that (as in most shotgun layouts) one bedroom is a pass-thru, which is noted in the description but I feel is worth mentioning here. Worked out fine for us! The back bedroom is the one with the kitchenette, so whoever is back there shouldn't need to walk through the middle bedroom during the night anyway. The outdoor patio is lovely and a great place for coffee in the morning or cocktails at night.
The best thing we did was have Chef Tiger (the owner of the property) come over on our last night for a cooking class/demo. He made dinner for five: the best crawfish etouffee we have ever eaten, and some other surprises I won't spoil for you. Ask him or Christina (the property manager) about hiring him for a private dinner during your stay. He is almost as good a host as he is a chef. You will get a taste of the real Louisiana, in more ways than one. He taught us all a few things about cooking and introduced us to our new favorite hot sauce: Cajun Chef, which is all flavor, not just heat.
No "gotchas" with this AirBnB. This is a fantastic place and you will love the location, the great showers, the comfy beds, and the courtyard. Go exploring in the Marigny on foot...NOLA is so much more than Bourbon Street and Commander's Palace.