John's place was an outstanding base for my long visit to New Orleans. I would stay there again.
THE APARTMENT: The apartment is thoughtfully furnished and has every amenity I could have wanted. I stayed during winter, and the available heaters are impressively strong. Water heats up immediately. Nice kitchen area, substantial fridge, tons of towels, stocked coffee area, etc. Wifi is fast and strong. There is a small patio/courtyard for smokers.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD: 5 minutes' walk to Frenchmen Street, 15-20 minutes' walk to the French Quarter. Wonderful bars / clubs / restaurants are just a few blocks away. A great supermarket is right across the street. You get excellent walkability without any urban noise or street hassle. For weeks, I walked around the neighborhood at all hours of the night and day, and I didn't have any issues with safety.
THE HOST: John was easily reachable whenever I contacted him, and was proactive about making sure my stay went well.
In summary, I enjoyed my stay at John's place, I would stay there again, and I would recommend it to friends interested in visiting New Orleans.