The cleanliness is good, not as bad as other reviews say- the sink is ugly, but the black residue is permanent and won't get on your things. The kitchen is fairly well-stocked (enough cups, bowls, plates, and cutlery) which is nice.
The location is great, right next to the Canal line and St. Charles origin. The only iffy thing was the check-in process; the person at the front desk stopped us and asked us to check in, which was a bit confusing since the host sent specific instructions. So just follow those notes. Overall the little nitpicky things don't really matter because of the great location and good communication!