Staying at Brian's place was amazing! The neighborhood is EXTREMELY convenient to public transportation, the art museum, sculpture garden, botanical gardens and mini golf. Brian is great at checking-in with you if you need anything and provides fruit, yogurt, water, soaps and shampoos for you when you get there. I will NEVER stay in a hotel in NoLa after my experience there. Also, if you end-up having to walk around the neighborhood at night it's perfectly fine. The road is a main street with lots of light, and I felt very very safe. I recommend checking-out Ralph's Restaurant around the corner, they have delicious lunch for an affordable price.