Diamond in the rough is a perfect description of this extraordinary place, with the emphasis on diamond, or sapphire and emerald perhaps. The neighborhood is up and coming (not exactly rough, but not posh either.) It is just a few blocks from Bourbon Street and the wild French quarter, so even though some of the neighbors have not yet polished up their houses, the benefit is that this sweet place is quiet and private. The rooms are palatial, a wonderful bath, and a great kitchen, with washing machine and dryer. We loved that it came with bicycles so we could get out and about easily. And April and Ken are absolutely the BEST!