Tom's place is a great location for exploring New Orleans. It's close enough to all the major areas, but you get to feel what it's like to be a local. The house has plenty of space and everything you need. Tom left snacks, breakfast items, a few drinks and wine/beer in the fridge which was so great! The shower does have a shower curtain! There is a great coffee shop a couple blocks away, Monkey Monkey, and lots of other nearby restaurants that make it easy to walk for all your meals.