We loved everything about our stay. Thomas was an outstanding host who greeted us and gave us tons of tips. Ms. Jessie next door also was there to help and gave the kids special treats. The house itself was super cozy and cute. The front yard was wonderful and private. It has much more vegetation now than the photo and we loved it. The kids played a lot in the trees and bushes and on the porch hammock. We were a 10 minute walk to the st. Charles streetcar which was so easy and fun to take. We went to the WWII museum on the streetcar, the French Quarter, and Frenchman St on the far side of the Quarter. The kids loved it. It was also easy for us to drive and park for free everywhere around Magazine Dr and the Garden district and the house was an easy drive to both Audubon park to see the Tree of Life and other magnificent trees as well as Jean Lafitte ntl park to see the swamps, bayous, and yes alligators! The house is in an up and coming older neighborhood right north of the Garden District and St. Charles St. Some of the houses have been fixed up and some haven't. We had no problem with that and we met many people in the neighborhood walking to and from the streetcar including some old men playing chess on the sidewalk and kids playing on their steps. We also walked at night with our kids and it was fine. We feel that our stay in New Orleans at Thomas' house was excellent all around. The house was great and the location was perfect for us to easily take public transportation and drive our car when needed.