Three of us rented the whole house for our stay. We were in town for the Essence Festival, which has events at the Super Dome and the Convention Center.

The House
The house is basic, yet eclectically furnished and charming. The beds are comfortable (especially the one in the Blue Room), and the only thing that is missing is a TV that we never would have used anyway. It was great having a full kitchen to start the day. The bathroom had plenty of towels and washcloths and the kitchen had more than enough pots, pans, and dishes for us.
The Neighborhood
The neighborhood is on the edge of the Garden District and is in transition, but not once did we feel threatened or in danger. I guess it depends on what your level of comfort is with the inner city. During our stay, we walked around the Garden District to a nearby grocery and other stores. It was super hot during our stay, and we probably would have walked more if it was cooler.
Public Transit
With the cost of the 3-Day "Jazzy Pass" we were able to access both venues either directly via the St Charles streetcar or by transferring to other streetcars and buses.
The Host
Amelia stopped by during our stay to make sure that we were comfortable, and she was just as nice and charming as her cool house.
This was my first vacation rental, and it was everything that I hoped it would be: affordable, convenient, and comfortable. I would definitely rent this house again.