Rita's place is more than what you see in the photos. There is an attention to detail in each room. High ceilings, great architectural accents, cozy sitting area separate from the sleeping area. Great art on the walls and beautiful pottery where the room divider meets the ceiling. We loved the shower - nice overhead fixture. Microwave, small frig and full size coffee maker (with coffee) was all we needed. Oh and the bed -as comfortable as our own.
The neighborhood was friendly and coffee shops and restaurants are literally just around the corner. Check out the Mardi Gras super market it's like falling down the rabbiit hole. Every morning we walked down to the river and Crescent Park and made our way to the French Market where we could pick up the trolley if we wanted to explore other parts of the city. We had a car but it wasn't necessary. I also recommend the Spotted Cat on Frenchmen's St for great music. It's also possible to hear young musicians jamming outside on one of the street corners nearby. Great food, Great music, Great time!