We have stayed at Tom's place numerous times over the last 5+ years and have never been disappointed. From the well-equipped kitchen with surprises in the fridge to the friendly Midcity location, it is a great place to stay. The property is clean and has thoughtfully been furnished with all the little extras that make a stay wonderful vs. adequate. Tom is warm and welcoming, and strikes a perfect balance in allowing guests their privacy while making himself available to help with information and suggestions of things to do as needed. The house is located two short blocks from the streetcar line, allowing east access to the French Quarter.
Warning: stay here for long and the charms of Midcity (breakfast at Ruby Slipper, biking to City Park to check out the sculpture garden or to walk around the lake, sitting on the front porch and chatting with people passing by (a time honored tradition in NOLA), having dinner at Vessel or Katie's or Juan's Flying Burrito, then heading out for live music to Chickie Wah Wahs or Carrollton Station): you may find yourself having such a great time that you almost forget to visit other areas of the city.