I very much enjoyed my stay at Stephen's carriage house--it was cozy and about as authentically New Orleans as you can get. Check in was as easy as it could be, and the place was in perfect order when I arrived. I especially liked having amenities such as a fully stocked kitchen and a washing machine/dryer. Location wise, it is about 10 minutes walking from the "craziness" but just far enough removed that you can have a quiet and restful night's sleep.
I highly recommend this place for anyone thinking of visiting NOLA.