Grady's studio was perfect for my husband and I. We really just needed a space to sleep, shower and keep our stuff that was quiet and felt secure. This place hit the mark on it all! We were off the beaten path, but only a couple blocks, 2-3 min walk, from the St.Chares streetcar, which is the one that takes you to Canal/Burbon area. Parking was free and on the street, but the area was safe enough that we felt comfortable walking home from the streetcar in the dark. I read a lot of other reviews that said they wouldn't recommend the streetcars after dark but we didn't have any even close to sketchy expierences with that. It was the Frencg Quater Festival while we were there so the city was packed and maybe that is why we didn't have a problem, not sure? The only annoying part was the streetcars were so busy that sometimes we'd wait for 20/30 mins and then when one came it would be too full and we would have to catch the next one. But the city was great, our first time and I fell in love with it! The food, music, soul...it all was wonderful!
The studio itself was very small, which was expected as it was true to the pictures and fine for us. My husband and I are both tall people, but slim, and had no problems with the sofa bed although it was a double and I was thinking it was going to be a queen for some reason. Still fine...and actually more comfortable than I expected! The top of it slanted downward, possible user error in setting it up lol, so we just propped the head up with cushions and it was fine. There was a closet the was perfect for a few days worth of clothes and suitcase and the bathroom was nice and clean. It was very tight quarters in the bathroom, but again, for the value of how much a hotel would cost it was definitely worth the exchange! There was coffee in the cabinet which was a nice surprise. Grady was very clear with checki-n instructions and it went smoothly. All in all it was an awesome find, perfect location and we will definitely stay again if we come alone...although my hope is to come with friends and stay at the main house in front of the studio because it's looks wonderful too! A+ from us! Thank you Grady!