I can definitely recommend staying with Yera if you are a solo traveller. From the moment I arrived Yera was very welcoming and happy to assist me with any questions that I had about the area. Not only did Yera provide me with bottled water each day, but she generously provided some breakfast food and shared some light meals with me. We had some lovely conversations about our mutual interest in travel and visited a 'locals' venue together to check out some music, which was great. Yera however, does not impose herself on you, and is happy to leave you to your own devices completely if you wish.
The building itself is old, but delightful. The room is large, air conditioned and has plenty of room for your gear; there is also a small refrigerator for you to use, as well as Wi-Fi etc.
The location is perfect! It is close to the St Charles street car, for a quick trip in to the heart of town or out to Uptown, as well as some useful bus lines. It is very close to the eclectic Magazine St, which is well worth exploring.
New Orleans is an amazing and vibrant place, with a lot of things to see and do. If you're looking for a comfortable room to kick back in after a long day wandering around NOLA, then you should consider this room as a great option.