You'll be hard-pressed to find a place in as ideal a location as Stephen's. It was actually more spacious than we thought it would be from the pictures. The woodsy elements throughout the space reminded me of staying on an old boat. The neighborhood was very quiet, and the bed was comfy so we never had a hard time sleeping. I've been to New Orleans six times over the past 15 years, and I can attest that this spot has many of the nuances typical of the older homes in the area. If you haven't been to New Orleans before, you should know to expect a degree of mustiness, quirky layouts, and not the most amazing shower pressure...not just with Stephen's pad, with ANY place. I've stayed at The W in the FQ and had similar experiences. It's part of life down there, and if you love the city as much as I do than it shouldn't dampen your trip! Overall, we had a great time at Stephen's, would stay there again, and totally recommend it to anyone looking for a fun space in the best part of town!