Polly's place was functional and somewhat comfortable. We are a family of four with two young kids. I couldn't imagine more than four bodies in the space. There is the extra bedroom that is kept locked unless needed but still it is a small space. When I think of it, that room backs up to the other part of the house, thus closer to the dogs on the other side. But I digress ....
The two block walking to the St. Charles Street car made things convenient. Magazine street is further out, but a nice walk especially on a beautiful day.
I am not convinced this home is in the garden district. We had to walk two blocks to what I expected to be the Garden District. If it is considered the Garden District, it's more like the fringe of the district. There are some suspect spaces along the block, and having to open 4 locks plus a dead bolt to come and go was unnerving. Polly does explain in her welcome book that it's just a precaution. My husband was concerned about us locking ourselves in the home because keys are required to exit and the windows are all barred.
The outside space was okay. I thought it looked more attractive in the photos.
The dogs were next door but they weren't loud. My grievence is with the spot light on the shed a few feet away that illuminates extra bright at 5:15am every morning. It shined directly into the upstairs room where my kids slept. That room is in need of curtains, the plastic blind is not enough.
I would not stay here again but it's a personal preference. Polly was great, easily accessible and responsive. The home contains almost everything one needed while away from home including an ironing board and iron.