Charlie's location is awesome. His description is spot on. The homeless situation in front of his gate is there, but we didn't have any issues with them. It is loud, but we slept fine. I would definitely recommend this spot to experienced people who are used to going out and being around diverse people. The location is perfect for enjoying Frenchmen street, which is really the place to be for music. The apartment was fine, but I wish there was a microwave for re-heating stuff. All in all, a great visit. Charlie is a great host and he really stayed in touch. I appreciate his and his girl friend's timely communication. She was in England and he was traveling and they really did their best to get us situated. We appreciated this VERY much. I would recommend this apartment.