If you are looking for a place to stay for Mardi Gras, this is definitely the primo location. The celebrity floats including Harry Connick Jr's float start off here. I had a one on one interaction with Bryan Cranston (Heisenberg, Hal), because few people are aware that this is the starting off point. It's a hop skip and a jump to watch the rest of the parades. To be able to have a private restroom, being able to come in for a break, make dinner without having to fight the crowds at a restaraunt was ideal. Even though you're right on the parade route, you can shut the door and the noise disappears. The market is a 5 minute walk, which we visited several times. A jazz bar, which we were told is a famous one, is literally next door. We had so much fun there, singing along with the locals to their New Orleans tunes. I cannot stress enough how perfect this place was. Respect the rules and don't have a party! I'd hate to see you ruin this gem for the rest of us, because we will definitely be back! Details of the house... Stylish, clean, everything worked, everything you need to cook, shower and to do laundry was available.