My friend and I had a nice stay at Jacob's place: clean, spacious, renovated space, conveniently located. Jacob was helpful in giving us tips for going out, checking with us to see if everything was ok.
We felt safe in the neighborhood, though it may not look very fancy. Either way we took a taxi coming back home at night.
Some 20 min walk to the French Quarter! Pleasant walk. Some cute coffee shops and bars on your way to the french quarter (take the Royal street).
Overall - good experience, just the right place to come to rest at night after a full day of city exploration.