Joseph's apartment was very charming and was a perfect location for us. It wasn't directly on a loud street, but a very short walk away from both Bourbon Street and Frenchmans Street. The restaurant across the street was busy, but it wasn't loud at night, and didn't cause any problems for sleeping. The balcony was a perfect place to sit and people watch. The apartment is on a street with huge trees, which provided shade on the balcony, which was very nice. The old wavy glass windows, courtyard, high ceilings, and staircase were incredible. There were French doors everywhere, and also a door to the kitchen, which was nice because because I woke up early and could shut the door and not wake anyone. The door to the downstairs bathroom was a hidden door almost. It took us a while to find it. :)..another cool quirky detail. I love old houses and buildings, and this one was special...I would definitely come back.