The location is great for the action on Magazine Street, which is only 4 blocks away, and is close to public transportation. Tipitina's is only a mile away as is a large Rouse's grocery store. It is a great location for the St. Patrick's Day parade. There are plenty of places to eat, drink and shop. The neighborhood is eclectic and we felt very safe there. The carriage house has a nice little fenced-in courtyard with patio furniture for enjoying the outdoors. The kitchen, though small, has everything you need to cook for yourself if you like and there is a washer and dryer for longer stays. The bed linens were clean and comfy and an ample supply was provided. Mimsie was a very good hostess with quick responses and accurate directions for everything. There were two issues that prevented me from giving the place 5 stars. The carriage house could be a bit cleaner and there are two beds listed in one bedroom (which is quite large) but it turned out to only be one. There were 3 of us traveling and having that extra bed would have been perfect. Overall, I would definitely stay there again!!