I never actually met Brian (we were on different schedules), but he had everything clean and set up for me -- he left me a lock to use one of the bikes as well as towels and such. His house is adorable (very New Orleans) and I was very happy to have a private bathroom in my bedroom.
His house is off the beaten path -- there aren't a lot (if any) taxis that come by at any given time. Getting to the French Quarter is walkable, but it's a bit of a hike. The bus is very accessible -- the stop is two or three blocks from the house.
Overall, I was very comfortable there.