Barrett was a great host and quite the NOLA historian. When we arrived, Barrett was there to greet us and shared a bit of NOLA history with us, explaining the evolution of the neighborhood, which was quite interesting. The house was clean and updated. Bed was comfortable. Street noise was there, but more like "white noise" and was not a problem. We parked in the suggested parking area right across the street without a problem. The French Quarter is ~6 city blocks away, which is the perfect distance if you want a taste of, but not full-time immersion into, the nightlife. Barrett also recommended an area a block or two NE of the Quarter that was more family-friendly, but with live music and restaurants. Great stay.