We had a great experience staying here.
The Hosts: We received timely, detailed responses to all of our messages and questions (even one we sent very late at night...they responded within minutes). They also sent detailed check-in instructions the day before we arrived and detailed check-out instructions the day before we left.
Check-in: Easy. No hassle. To enter the house, you use a keypad and they give you the code the day before, so no need to deal with grabbing keys from anyone...we never even met the hosts in person because we didn't need to. The keypad is great...it meant we could come and go without having to carry around house keys.
The House: It's lovely. Nice front porch and large side patio (fenced in). The house is old, but the amenities, including the kitchen appliances, bathroom fixtures, and (thank goodness) central A/C are all updated and modern. Two full bedrooms with queen-sized beds, but one thing to note is that you need to enter one of the bedrooms to access the second one. Wasn't an issue for my travel companion and me, but might be for other travelers seeking more privacy. Two full bathrooms with bathtubs and good water pressure.
The Location: Unbeatable. It's on Magazine St, which is a main thoroughfare, so it's within walking distance of tons of restaurants, boutique shops, cafes, bars, etc. That said, despite being so close to all of these options, the area still retains a charming neighborhood feel and is generally quieter at night (although that may be pandemic-related, as many restaurants have been closing earlier than normal due to staffing shortages). There's a bus stop right across the street that will get you to the edge of the French Quarter in about 15 minutes (for $1.25 USD) and it's a 10-minute walk from the St. Charles trolley (also $1.25 one way), which takes you into the Warehouse District, another great neighborhood worth checking out. There's a 24-hour gas station across the street and a Walgreens pharmacy a little further down Magazine (about 8 mins walking). There's also a Starbucks kitty-corner from the house (although try French Truck Coffee just two blocks away). It's right in the Garden District, which is filled with old, beautiful homes, including legit mansions. We took a bunch of walks and enjoyed getting lost and stumbling upon ridiculously beautiful homes.
The only thing we didn't love was the WiFi, which was a bit spotty. Full disclosure though, I was working remotely from NOLA, which is why I was particularly conscientious about having reliable WiFi. The router is located in the living room near the front of the house (behind the TV). We had to reset it a few times during the week we were there, but it usually came back online within 10 minutes. The signal strength was just okay. If you're working in the adjacent dining room or hanging out in the kitchen, then you'll have no problems getting a decent signal, but trying to get a signal in the upstairs bedrooms was a bit challenging. Again, this was mainly a sticking point for me because I was working and I'm flagging this for others who might be interested in doing the same thing. But overall, this was a very minor inconvenience.
If you're looking to avoid staying in the French Quarter or other super touristy parts of town, but still want access to lots of amenities in a welcoming community, this is a great spot. We absolutely loved staying here and would book it again in a heartbeat.