We were quite surprised how much we enjoyed staying at Dixon's place. It was a walkable distance to the major strip of shops on Magazine, quite close to bus routes for going to the French quarter, and 5 minutes from Walmart. It was quiet, secluded, clean, and comfortable. The only thing to take caution of is the neighborhood itself, but obviously use common sense and don't walk around alone at night. If you want to stay at a place away from the craziness of the french quarter, I would highly suggest the garden district and definitely suggest Dixon's place