I stayed 4 nights in the Apartment - or let me say house - of Miriam.
It was fantastic. The house is big, very clean, it has everything that you need - including a washer.. There is enough space for at least 4 ppl. We also loved the swing in front of the house but it was so hot that we prefered staying inside once we got home :). There is fantastic bus connection to the city and a dayticket is only 3 dollar. But make sure that you have it in cash and they won't give you change. Also a cab is just 8 dollar from the french quarter to her house. But again make sure that you have cash.
As it is a full apartment you have lots of privacy there but Miriam is close whenever you need her. She is a great host! Our plane was late and so the only connection with the bus included 3 times changing. But fortunatelly Miriam called us and picked us up from the first busstop. How welcoming and nice was that after a long and exhausting flight. To make it even better she stopped with us at the grocerie store. We were and are still so thankful for that! Thank you again Miriam!
I would higly recommend staying at her Apartment!