If you're thinking of staying here do it! I did an absurd amount of looking around before choosing this place and I'm glad I did.
I was concerned that the location was just a little too far out. I was happily wrong. It's just off St Charles where you'll find plenty of bars and restaurants. It's a 2 min stroll to the street car which will take you to the French quarter for $1.25. If your up for the walk it's a pleasant 30 min stroll to Bourbon Street, 14 minutes walk to Magazine st where you'll find more shops and bars. You're also close to museums and galleries - WWII, southern, and contemporary art just 15 minutes walk. It was a very safe and friendly area where we felt welcomed by the locals.
The apartment is perfect, tastefully decorated, with a high quality finish. Very clean and modern - while retaining hints of its former self - huge wooden doors, ornate tiles on the ceiling, brickwork fireplace. When Eric saw us sitting on the porch he bought chairs for us the next day. We were also able to keep our bags in a locker on the last day after check out until we went to the airport.
Something to note if you're thinking about staying staying in the French quarter, it gets loud and busy around 6, it was a huge benefit being able to come in and out of that when we wanted but having quite when we needed it. We all slept soundly each night.
Thanks again for a great stay :).