I had a great two day stay at John's place. The location in mid-city was excellent, close to everything and yet removed from the touristy parts of the city. It would work fine for the French Quarter or the Marigny if you have a car or don't mind getting an Uber or taxi, but it's better for exploring other parts of the city. I walked to the Maple Leaf, Rock n' Bowl and Boucherie. I would have walked to Ye Old College Inn but it wasn't open the days I was in town. It was easy driving to great places like Parkyway Bakery and Tavern and Liuzza's by the Track, Morning Call at City Park, or even Nor Joe Imports and Parran's in Metairie and R&O in Bucktown. Access to the Garden District and Uptown was easy as well (if you like craft beer check out The Avenue Pub on St. Charles Ave.)
The apartment is New Orleans post-Katrina funky, which I like. Just be aware that doors may stick and things won't always fit together perfectly. While I was there the shower drain was slow and I had to stand in water and get out before it spilled onto the bathroom floor. Also, I am 6' 4" and the ceilings are quite low. I could stand up but still ducked a lot, except again in the shower, where my head touched the ceiling if I stood up straight. Fair warning. Nonetheless, I will return-New Orleans is funky and a little off-center, that's what I like about it. I don't mind if my lodgings reflect the city I love, especially since the price and location more than make up for it's eccentricities.