Lee's place is awesome. The apartment was spotless. About a 2 mile walk down Esplanade to the French Quarter which takes you past a lot of historical houses (Degas). The neighborhood is great. Less than a half mile walk to Esplanade where there is Conseco grocery, Fair Grinds Coffee, etc. which are really good. About a 2 mile walk to the City Park which has the botanical garden, sculpture garden and lake. A really cool local bar on the block for a low-key hang.
Lee is also a great host. She will answer any questions and provides lots of tips for navigating the city and provide a local perspective for your trip.