First, let me say I hate B and B's. I always feel as if I'm intruding, no matter how commercial the venue is. That said, I loved the Parks- Bowman Mansion. Adrienne is a born hostess, welcoming in a genuine way that makes you feel like family. The house looks like something out of vintage New Orleans: fabric walls, gracious porch, beautiful lush garden in the nicest area in the city. Plus, there's a swimming pool! I was able to walk to to St. Charles streetcar, and leave my own car safely behind.
The other thing I liked was my hosts' knowledge of New Orleans. Adrienne's recommendations for food were spot on, as was her husband's feedback about music venues and the bands that play there, most of which I had never heard.
So, if you stay there use their knowledge to find out what to do and where to do it.
I can honestly say, it is absolutely one of the nicest, most reasonably priced places I have ever stayed.