We didn't meet Neil, but Nancy was a fantastic and accommodating host. In addition to being a lovely person, she allowed us to check in early and stay late, which was really helpful and made the trip more relaxing. Finally, Nancy made delicious breakfast scones, and let us use bikes free of charge to roam around the city! The room was comfortable, with a nice bed and a personal air conditioning unit. As it says in the ad, the bathroom is shared, but this wasn't a problem at all. In terms of the neighborhood: While it's possible to walk to the French quarter (~20-30 minute walk), it's a little bit uncomfortable walking back under the highway bridge at night. All in all though, a fantastic stay with fantastic hosts!