Neighborhood was quiet and we never felt unsafe. If you don't mind hoofing it - it's a nice walk to shops and eats on Magazine street, beautiful mansions, and St. Charles. We used Lyft to go into the French Quarter for cheap and not have to worry about parking. Yes, the house is old af and worn out in places but that's to be expected. It's part of the charm. We enjoyed our coffee each morning sitting on the front porch. If you want to stay away from the craziness of the FQ, then this is a great place!