Stephan's place was a HUGE part of our NOLA experience. In contrast to a generic hotel, we were immersed in NOLA history. The 1830s house is replete w/ historical elements including exposed brick & gorgeous old wood, all in the shotgun style. On one of our few days in the city, it rained hard and long, but we didn't feel like we were wasting that day b/c we could hang out in the midst of all this history and enjoy Stephan's many books and games. As for location, it couldn't be better. We could walk anywhere in the French Quarter easily & utilized the streetcar to reach the Garden District (FYI, a self-guided walking tour was more than adequate for getting a feel for the neighborhood) & the WWII Museum (good but way too crowded on the day of our visit, making it hard to move through the exhibits.)
Two recos for Stephan: cushier living room furniture. Our family of 5 struggled to get comfortable on the thinly padded couch & hard side chairs. Also, provide sheets for the futons :-)