This was my first Airbnb experience and I have to say it was very positive. The house was tastefully and whimsically decorated and the hosts had obviously invested lots of time writing down venue recommendations on the many whiteboards that were scattered about the kitchen (it's obvious they love New Orleans). There was so much good advice. The hosts were very responsive via the Airbnb app and the instructions to follow were very clearly presented and by no means onerous. Regarding the neighborhood I would say it is somewhat transitional, but I liked it a lot. The hosts were careful to point out that I shouldn't be walking around with my head in the air not paying attention to my surroundings (this is a big city afterall). I feel like I got a good New Orleans experience by spending a week in this neighborhood. The neighborhood is walkable to Chickie Wah Wah which is a fantastic music venue and a big plus. I would definitely stay here again.