My wife and I can't say enough good things about Allison and her AirBnB listing. She is an incredible and attentive host and was always a phone call or text away with awesome suggestions and how-to's for navigating the city. We got a chance to hang with her and her friends at their neighborhood bar (Bayou Beer Garden - shout out to Leigh behind the bar slingin' drinks) and she was even awesome enough to drive us down to the Pelicans game during our stay and out to the airport when we left town!
As for her place, it is the quintessential "rest your head between daily adventures" kind of place. Super clean, very comfy and in the middle of everything. Three short blocks from one of the street car stops and within walking distance of some awesome NOLA spots (Bayou Beer Garden, Parkway Bakery, Lola's, Ruby Slipper, etc.). The room is private and quiet. The bathroom is large, and shower always hot (penny floor is where it's at). Allison was cool about us checking in early, as our flight landed in the morning, which was great.
This listing/host should be the poster picture for AirBnB. NOLA is super easy to love, as the food is incredible, the weather is nice, and the night-life is jumpin...but what makes the place so special is the people and, even though we were outsiders, welcoming us in to their lives with open arms and warm smiles. Because of Allison and all of the other people we met we felt that, even during our short stay, we were a part of their world, which is exactly how a place as special as NOLA needs be experienced.
In summary, everything about this trip as fantastic and we would happily stay at Allison's place again if it is available the next time we are in town.
If you are thinking of visiting NOLA, don't be an idiot and book your flight (and this AirBnB) already. That city will change you.