We had a wonderful experience from beginning to end. The apartment was super cool and exactly as depicted. Kevin was super flexible with our arrival time, even after our plane was delayed multiple times. He put together a nice list of places to check out in the city and even left a few cold beers in the fridge. Over the course of our stay he gave us our privacy, but texted me each day with great suggestions of fun events going on, including a fun bar with a free crawfish boil and an awesome band playing on Frenchmen street. Finally, he had some spare passes to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art which he was more than happy to share with us. The neighborhood is about a 25 minute walk to the French Quarter and felt a little more 'authentic' than the French Quarter (or Bourbon St.) UberX just moved in, so it made getting to and from downtown really easy. The Bywater may seem a little rough at first, but everyone we encountered said hello and we felt super safe the entire time. It's also quickly gentrifying, so there are a lot of funky little shops and hip restaurants and cafes with a community-oriented vibe. If Bourbon Street is your thing, this may not be the place for you, but if you're looking for a real New Orleans experience, look no further. I'd stay here again in the future without any hesitation.