The Parks-Bowman Mansion is a really cool place. Adrienne has decorated the entire house with local flare and the architecture is very cool. You could spend hours looking at titles in the shelves in the library alone. The hosts (including the dogs) are very friendly and equally respectful of socializing and privacy.

Location is great if you are looking for a spot that is not in the heart of the French Quarter bustle. St. Charles St. is only a couple blocks away and it is an easy street car ride to the edge of the French Quarter (about 20-30 minutes). There are also plenty of restaurants, cafes, and bars on Magazine St. in Irish Channel (about 5 minute walk).

The library was very nice with private bathroom and a balcony. The sleeper sofa was comfortable. If I were traveling with others, I would likely consider the other rooms at the Parks-Bowman Mansion in order to have a bit more space and a real mattress, but this one was great anyway. The street is quiet and you can sleep with the balcony door open to wake up to sounds of the garden.