We had a wonderful stay at Jackie's place. The 2nd floor apartment is bright and airy, with plenty of space for two people to do a little "work-from-home" before heading out to play in New Orleans. Jackie has done a beautiful job of balancing renovation without sacrificing the building's original charm. The kitchen is well-equipped, with new appliances and a washer/dryer combo. When the weather is good, there's a lovely little porch to extend the square footage. The apartment is spotless. We only stayed a few days, but would have been fine there for a few weeks.
For reference, it's about a 10 minute walk to Frenchmen Street, 15 minutes to the near edge of the Quarter, and 20 minutes to Jackson Square. It's also about 15 minutes to the nearest streetcar (at the French Market) or bus, which will take you to the far side of the Quarter, the Garden District, etc. We are New Yorkers who walk and take mass transit, so that wasn't an issue for us, but if you've been drinking (or aren't used to city walking), be prepared to take a car after dark. Once you leave the bright lights of Frenchmen Street behind, it's a long walk through a residential neighborhood.
Check out Jackie's recommendations to explore the closer bars and restaurants in Bywater and the Marigny for options without the crowds in the Quarter. Highlights of our stay were playing pool at Anna's, a delicious dinner at The Franklin, and late-night bananas foster at The Breakaway. Bagels at Small Mart are surprisingly legit. There are lots of interesting and different vegetarian options in the neighborhood if you look for them, plus solid restaurants and few fine dining options. If you've been to New Orleans before, this is the perfect spot for a return trip to explore a different neighborhood.