We arrived the Sunday before Mardi Gras, left the Thursday after. Absolutely perfect. One block from St. Charles, where major parades were taking place. Couldn't take the street cars until Wednesday (after Mardi Gras) which is understandable. There's also electric bikes in town, with a station right around the corner from Samuel's house. Coded gate to get onto the property w/ another coded entry to the Carriage House. We felt safe & secluded behind the main house. If you're looking for accessibility to everything New Orleans has to offer, this is the spot! Last visit we stayed closer to the FQ, but wanted to get good sleep when we could & this place was perfect.
minor cons: bathroom door doesn't open fully (hits toilet), toilet paper holder & bathroom mirror need further securing, small hole in the wall near the TV when we were there, shower hot/cold is opposite.
MAJOR PROS: LOCATION, PRICE, AMAZING HOST, FULL KITCHEN, SMART TV, COMFY KING BED, GREAT AC UNIT, ALLOWS DOGS, A+++