Lovely no-frills room a short walk to Frenchmen, the Quarter, and all the new, hip restaurants in the Marigny/Bywater. Comfortable and completely private in a classic NOLA shotgun.
The neighborhood is not rough. New Orleans is rough around the edges in general and this hood is a great mix of people. Besides its proximity to the Quarter I loved how close it was to the All Ways Lounge and Siberia, two of my fave bars, and a great karaoke bar too. My favorite feature of the neighborhood is Fries and Pies (sic?), a window in the back of the Hi-Ho Lounge that sells just that: loaded fries and individual pies, which can be eaten at sidewalk tables or on the Hi-Ho patio.
Check in was independent thru a lockbox in the foyer. When we arrived the weather was unusually cold and the heat was blasting uncomfortably. One text, and the hosts corrected the issue immediately. That was about our only contact with them, other than being able to hear a delightful, folk music band practice one night. Great mandolin!
This is a great place to stay for someone who is not high maintenance and who would rather live like a native than a tourist. After several New Orleans vacations, that describes me, and I will definitely look into staying there again for the affordability and convenience.