We loved staying at Carmen's, her place was so cute and cozy inside and out. Bywater is a neat area to stay in but it is about a 30 minute walk to the French Quarter, and I wouldn't take that walk at night. Uber and Lyft are very popular so we used them every day because parking in the city was so expensive and it was only $8 to uber. I highly suggest going to Frenchmen street to get a more local feel for the city. As far as Bourban Street goes, the Cats Meow was amazing and had karaoke. All of the complementary snacks, beverages, and toiletries were an amazing addition to our stay. Thank you for being humble and helpful Carmen, we WILL be back!