This was our second time staying at this property because we loved it so much last year. It's only 3 blocks from the trolley and a 3-day Jazzy Pass lets you take the streetcar (named Desire!) into the French Quarter--or anywhere else the trolleys or busses go in New Orleans. We felt quite safe riding the trolley or walking around between St. Charles and Magazine streets after dark, though we never went north of Baronne or stayed out too terribly late.

The property itself is wonderful: comfortable, unusual and deeply historic, a genuine piece of New Orleans. The old brick fireplace is a striking architectural ornament and prompts you to contemplate all the previous generations that called this house and this city their home. The balcony is a great place to drink your morning coffee or sip a drink in the afternoon, looking out over the rooftops.

This year we had occasion to use the heater. Just the one downstairs kept both upstairs and downstairs warm enough for us. There is an additional heater upstairs but we never needed to use it because we like to sleep a little cool.

The location is very quiet and peaceful at night--the loudest noise was the wind in the trees. There are five or six very plump and contented-looking hens in a very well-appointed chicken run out back, but they made no more noise than a fishtank, and could be just as soothing to watch.

With the bedroom on the second floor and the bathroom on the first, I'm afraid couldn't recommend this apartment for people who have much trouble getting around. But If you can handle stairs then I doubt there is a better property for a 3-4 visit to New Orleans.