Highly recommend watching HBO's Treme to get a feel and history of the neighborhood. A 10 minute walk to French Quarter was perfect. This is a quiet neighborhood in comparison. There are 2 wonderful coffee shops with plenty of drink options & food options - just a block away each. Combination air conditioning & ceiling fans (both quiet) made the 86 degree weather tolerable. The beds and couches were comfortable enough. Bathrooms clean and function. Same with washer/dryer. Kitchen had everything we needed for smaller meals. Neighbors are chatty on the weekends, occasional loud and lengthy conversations in the evenings/night on their doorsteps.