I stayed here for a week while I was in New Orleans on a working vacation. It's a cool little spot with considerate hosts.

I didn't get to meet Matt or Dusty, but the little welcome packet they printed up had all the necessary information, and they were proactive and communicative in getting me keys.

The space is basically an efficiency apartment with a large bed and a really nice bathroom. There's not much room to move around in the apartment, so it's best suited for the types of travelers who'll spend most of their days outside of the apartment or are OK with spending most of their time just sleeping. There's a small desk which I found helpful for being productive, though an abundance of cafes around town provide better places for getting work done.

The bikes they provide for use are helpful in exploring the neighborhood, but are a bit heavy for the extended riding it takes to get into other parts of the city. That said, I did manage to spin one all the way to Commander's Palace from the Bywater and back.

It's pretty quiet in this part of town, which is pretty far from the tourist scenes. There's a horn-blaring train that comes through the neighborhood to disrupt the tranquility from time to time, but it's tolerable. The bands in the backyard at Bacchanal can get a little loud, but they at least play good music. It's livelier elsewhere in the neighborhood. Trendy restaurants and bars are within walking distance, and BBQ glory can be found literally around the corner at The Joint.