We had a wonderful time at Joey's place. He was a great host - very friendly and responsive. We had a little trouble with the wifi when we first arrived and he fixed it very quickly.
The neighborhood is great. Quiet and family-friendly, not touristy feeling at all. The ferry is cheap and convenient, but the hours are a little limited. The last ferry back from the French Quarter from Sunday through Thursday is at 9:45pm. And a cab across the bridge is about $25. Still, I really enjoyed staying in a neighborhood that most people probably don't even visit when they come to New Orleans. I hate getting trapped in a "tourist bubble" when I travel. This location definitely helps you avoid that.
Thanks for your hospitality Joey! We had a great time!