The private guest house in Bywater is a true gem. With it's hip interior and the beautiful courtyard with the fountain and fruit tree, we fell in love pretty quickly. Then we discovered our hosts had left welcome snacks and drinks for us, as well as a fully stocked coffee bar, which exceeded expectations. The bed was very comfortable, and there was a selection of board games and DVDs to choose from as well. The white noise machine in the bedroom was great too; the air conditioner is outside the bedroom window and might be an issue for light sleepers when it switches on and off, but the white noise machine pretty much negated it for us.
While the Bywater area seems to be up and coming, there is a limited number of bars & restaurants within easy walking distance (though we thoroughly enjoyed the four that we visited - The Joint, Elizabeth's Rest, Bacchanal, and Vaughn's); there were still a few we wanted to try but didn't manage to squeeze into our stay. All that said, if you're looking for a quieter place to stay outside of the busier parts of New Orleans, then this location is perfect. Uber rides to/from the French Quarter were between $8-10, depending on time of day and demand.
We would stay here again (we were sad to leave), and highly recommend it to anyone looking to stay in a quieter area away from the Quarter with its own unique vibe.