David’s place was honestly amazing. I have already recommended it to friends traveling to New Orleans later this year and I would want definitely want to stay at the same place if I visited again.
This is a great location if you want to be near the French Quarter but away from the stuffy, loud, overcrowded (occasionally smelly) FQ neighborhood. David’s studio was conveniently located about 2 blocks from the Saint Charles streetcar, which comes every ten minutes or so. It’s about an 8 minutes ride (east) to the French Quarter and 15 minutes (west) to Audobon Park/ the Tulane area. The streetcar is also way cheaper and faster than taking an Uber/Lyft (definitely get the streetcar app so you don’t have to mess around with cash).
As a young woman traveling alone, I felt super safe in the studio, but also walking back from the streetcar at night. The studio itself was clean and comfortable with plenty of space, storage, and amenities. It was really nice to come back somewhere quiet and homey after a long day out or even as breather between daytime tours and late night bar-hopping. The room comes with a tv connected to a lot of streaming sites, which I used a lot when winding down. My absolute favorite part of the studio was the three massive windows that can be opened into a fenced patio, it makes the space feel so open and relaxing.
David was really awesome, super helpful and communicative with a lot of great recommendations for food and activities. Overall, it was a great stay with a great host that made a huge difference in my trip. Worth absolutely every penny.