My husband and I stayed during Mardi Gras and Ernest's place was the perfect spot to stay - only a short walk to the parade route and close to the restaurants on Freret. The loft is small but perfect for two people. The whole place was really clean, organized, and had all of the essentials that we needed during our stay (including a lot of bottled water, a must during Mardi Gras!). Ernest was a great host and checked in a few times to make sure we didn't need anything. We will definitely stay here again next time we are in New Orleans.