House is tastefully done and clean. The room is fine and clean but does not lock from the outside. There is a dog in situ, but is very calm and not yappy or anything like that. You won't know it's there.
On the downside: there is a big difference when staying in the owner's personal house (as in this case) and when staying independently of the owner. I guest it's alright when the owner seems happy to see you, but when they don't it's not such a great feeling, frankly.
The internet was not reliable or very strong. If that is important to you, then you might want to reconsider.
Hosts will tell you that New Orleans is safe. It isn't – at least, you should exercise optimum intelligence and prudence when out and about. I wouldn't go out alone after dark unless with a local who knows how to handle himself.