The Area is known as St. Roch, not New Marigny (this is a name from 1870 which was changed in 1920). It is on a preservation list with hopes that it will be revitalized in the future, but there is little progress to date. The house was surrounded by blighted housing, loads of garbage piled (super high) all over the streets, graffiti everywhere and you cannot park in the gated area but have to often walk away from the house and fumble to open the keypad. It is sketchy and unpleasant. The house is 1450 sq feet living and is clean and really nice on the inside. It was offered at $350 total per night and I asked for a reduction to $283 per night which the Owner accommodated prior to stay. However the starting fee and reduced fee is too high for the area you are located in. Stay across St. Claude on the river side in what is known as Marigny. You will get a better rate, great location, safe and nice accommodations. The host are unwilling to accept the reality that their home is one of the few that has been renovated and that it will only be worth these rates if the area is considerably improved in the future. We felt unsafe and the area is an eyesore! Please use google earth and ask for the address to see the immediate surroundings prior to booking. I have no idea why other guest gave them a 5 star rating. Since the property hasnt been in service long and had its beginning during COVID, I think the price may have been lower than when I booked recently in October, 2020. One of the 11 reviewers, Jerod, does mention that the views are rough. This property was what I expected on the inside, but far worse on the outside than expected. I was shocked by the surroundings and would not have booked had I known what surrounded the house.