We had a great stay! Brooke and Eliot have a great studio apartment which is much larger than the pictures show. The kitchen is well stocked with appliances and dishes and the bed is super comfy.

Brooke and Eliot were quiet, since you share one wall, yet they were always available for us if we needed anything. The private porch swing out back is perfect to relax at night with a daiquiri.

This area of town is amazing. You should definitely stay in Mid-City/Bayou St John. It's full of local bars/restaurants/attractions without all the tourists yet its 2 miles from French Quarter.

You should: Get po'boys at Parkway. Kayak Bayou St John (kayakitiyat.com). Get coffee at Fairgrinds. Walk City Park. Have a drink at Pal's. Get dinner at Cafe Degas. And take the bus down to French Quarter. All of this is half a mile or less from their apartment!

Make sure you dedicate 2 days to City Park since it is huge!
The 91 bus a few blocks away goes straight to French Quarter on N Rampart St where you can walk right into the action. You can also take the Canal St Street Car if you want. It's seems a bit slower but is more historic and a fun ride.