I can't think of a better way to have spent a week in New Orleans. Rivers was a fantastic host, always communicative, helpful and full of insight about the neighborhood. Rivers' guide to the Lower Garden District and the surrounding areas was immensely helpful and he and his partner were absolutely essential to my trip. And they're fantastic people to boot! I had a lot of fun just chatting with them and they even took me out for bahn mi on my last day.
The space itself was tidy and comfortable. I never felt unwelcome or not at home.
I highly recommend staying with Rivers if you're looking to have a fun and relaxed time and really get to know the city.