This is the spot !!! Sylvia was an amazing host, and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had great local insight on the music venues and food to be found nearby. If you want to experience the true "musical" New Orleans, you seriously can't put yourself in a better location. This unit is right above Snug Harbor where we saw Shannon Powell and the Treme All stars our final night (freakin amazing) two doors down from DBA where we saw John Boutte (freakin amazing x 2), and were right across the street from the Spotted Cat which may be one of the best small, cozy, friendly and well run Jazz Venues in any city in the World. Now, if you aren't into Jazz and lots of energy throughout the night, this place may be a bit intense. There definitely was music and excitement until the late hours which was noticeable inside the unit, but as mentioned in other reviews it wasn't anything a couple stiff cocktails and some ear plugs won't remedy at bed time. The nostalgia and old signed pictures throughout this gem really make you feel like you broke into a Jazz museum and are simultaneously shipped back in time. And the porch, sweet Jesus the porch. Its sprawling and gives an amazing view of the parties and life just steps away while sipping a beer on one of the multiple patio sets and small tables. There is also an amazing Art Village that opens up nightly right across the street, right next to the Spotted Cat, that has local artists creations for sale...and for cheap !! We bought more than one thing while browsing and ooing and ahhing. Plus you're only three blocks from the edge of Bourbon St if getting rocked and puking in the street is what you're into, and only a short walk (5-10 min) to everything that everyone says you must do... Cafe Du Monde for Beignets, the French Market, Bourbon O Bar for the six minute shook Gin Fizz etc etc. I almost want to remove this feedback to keep this place private for my own benefit. I cannot wait to plan our next trip. Book now, or feel very dumb for missing what is arguably the best place to stay in New Orleans.