Miriam was a great host. She was very prompt with emails and made sure to check up on me during my stay. Her home was just as described in the profile. It is aptly named "Sunshine Suite" - it gets plenty of light, especially the front room. You can tell that Miriam has put a lot of work into the house, and it is kept clean and simply decorated. The neighborhood, as Miriam told me, is undergoing a transition. It is mostly safe to walk around, but there are a few directions that she suggested I avoid. But, I did walk south to the french quarter (~35min) and north to City Park (~30min) from the house. I would probably recommend getting a bus pass, only $3, which you can use on all the city buses and street cars. There are a few bus stations near the house that will take you to various parts of town.
Overall, Miriam's place was just right for my two-day stay in New Orleans. Thanks again Miriam!