This is a very cool place to stay to get an authentic, local feel of New Orleans. The building itself is a fantastic historic house with very high ceilings and original wood flooring. Iris has taken great care in renovating it while preserving its historic feel--it's a very cool mixture between the old and the new. Her amazing art lines the walls. She goes out of the way to make her guests feel comfortable and is a great source of advice about the city. I couldn't have asked for a better location--it's in a great neighborhood that feels full of life, with people out on the street and interacting with each other. It is just a 10-minute walk from the French quarter and is also very close to a greenway that is perfect for running or cycling. Because it is not in the French quarter, parking is easy, and you feel more like a local than a tourist.