Melissa's place is located in a convenient area, close to attractions and resources. It's an older New Orleans neighborhood with mostly a family atmosphere. Parking is a challenge with everyone scratching for a place to park except on your personal driveway. They will take the spot on the street in front of the house that should be for the other half of the duplex.
The remodel job from 2018 is far from beautiful. Most all of the white trim work needs to be re-installed correctly and painted. The exterior could use a good scraping and repaint as well as the cement/brickwork front porch needs repair work from settling.
The lighting the bathroom is unsuitable. The metal based pole lamp is rusting away from pee splatter next to the toilet, very unappealing. The bathroom sink has no lighting above or around it for applying makeup or shaving. The clawfoot bathtub feels a little shaky as you fight the overlong shower curtains from sliding open on the downhill rods and keeping them from clogging up the drain.
The fridge was clean and stove is nice to have even though we did not cook. Nevertheless, if we desired to cook the utensils available are minimal. We found 2 matching coffee cups with 2 bowls and 1 plate.
The front door knob is very loose and about to fall out of the door making security a little sketchy. The place could use a deep cleaning and dusting as well.
We found plenty of clean towels and the queen bed was nice with 4 pillows. The TV, coffee maker and microwave were adequate. The 2 window unit A/Cs cooled the place down nicely.
Melissa's communication was prompt even though we never spoke in person.
My wife and I are in our 50s & 60s and we made the place and amenities work for us.
If you are just looking for an inexpensive New Orleans "crash pad" this might be for you!