Allan's place is in a great spot to explore the Bywater neighborhood and NOLA in general. I felt safe walking around after dark and there were lots of good cafes/restaurants/bars within a few blocks. There is live music at lots of them too on most nights and the people there are friendly. It is also close to Crescent park with nice views of downtown. Checking in/out was very easy and Allan sent some recommendations as well. The room was very clean, private and had everything in the listing. There were personal touches around the room that made it feel like home, e.g. leaving the radio tuned to WWOZ. I highly recommend Allan's place especially if you are curious about the arts/music scene in NOLA.