At first glance, the neighborhood isn't the greatest (at least that's what our taxi warned us) but that's part of the beauty of NOLA is the absolute "Don't judge a book by its cover" atmosphere and this extends to this neighborhood. My bf was a bit skeptical about our immediate neighbors until every.single.one. smiled and said hello, including Poncho, a very sweet man that lives a few doors down.
It had the perfect amount of old/new charm mixture and enough amenities without being too crowded with other people's stuff. I felt I could really call it home after a long day exploring.
Proximity is absolute key here. It's only blocks away from Horn's and Ruby Slipper (amazing breakfast joints), Iggy's (hole-in-the-wall, super close dive), Mag's (if you're looking for more flamboyant drinking grounds), and most importantly, Frenchman street (best music in NOLA) and the Elysian Fields trolley stop (unlimited bus/trolley pass=$3/24 hrs). We used trolley to get to everything or walked when it wasn't too warm.
Check-in was super easy and only took a few seconds. The cleaning lady was still there when we got there but I guess I know it's sparkling! Bedding was clean and comfortable. A/C was AMAZING after a hot day out and sufficiently chilled the entire condo. Shower was hot with decent pressure. Fridge and microwave were great for leftovers.
All-in-all, I really hope we can book this place for next time we visit NOLA. Best spot you can stay for the price!