We couldn't have had a more difficult time reaching New Orleans having been delayed twice by weather.
Then we arrived at Tom's place and it was all worth it. The location in Mid-City is about perfect with easy access to the Canal Streetcar and buses along Carrollton. The New Orleans transit system is excellent. It's efficient, safe and amazingly cheap.
The apartment is a rental and this is a good thing. The fixtures are modern, high quality (good bed, first class kitchen and washroom, couches) There's lots of relaxing room, it's full of local chachkas and Tom maintains everything to a high standard.
The neighborhood is safe and there's a big supermarket and Walgreens nearby. I would strongly suggest you explore mid-city as it's full of interesting and unique experiences with the City Park, bayou, excellent coffee houses, really great food, a superb bar and easy local biking. The bikes were a huge advantage- We biked up to the Lake on protected bike-paths- just don't try riding on the sidewalks.
Unfortunately we didn't have enough time to chat much with Tom but be assured he is a model landlord and a mine of information. Photos on the website are accurate and Tom responded seamlessly to all communications. Our best airbnb experience to date.