Tom's place was perfect for our needs -- it's spacious, clean, comfortable, and very well equipped and furnished. It also has central heating and air conditioning, which makes it comfortable any time of year. I especially loved the portraits of jazz musicians on the walls throughout the place. Tom himself was out of town, but he called to check in with us to make sure everything was OK. The neighborhood is lovely and quiet, and in walking distance to many shops, restaurants, and public transit -- very easy to get to Canal St, French Quarter, and Frenchmen St from here! We walked to and from JazzFest every day, and this would be a great location for visiting during Mardi Gras. A great host and and great place!