Our experience in New Orleans was magical, and was anchored in our excellent stay with Erin in Irish Channel. Location is perfect: safe, quiet, beautiful neighborhood a short walk from Magazine Street (central shopping street with a ton of great restaurants) and the bus downtown, a little longer walk to St. Charles and the historic streetcar. Either option gets you to the French Quarter in about 30 minutes. Also, just a few minutes by foot from the heart of the Garden District. We had Saturday brunch at Commander's Palace there. Heavenly! In a week we saw live music three times and had too many top rate food experiences to count. And people in New Orleans, black and white, are SO friendly!
The accomodation shares a duplex historic shotgun house with Erin. Clean and nicely done up. Three bedrooms, great kitchen, living room, all in a row. All the amenities you might need. Also, Erin always responded to our messages almost immediately and provided lots of helpful information.
Missing NOLA a lot today. So glad we found this wonderful place to stay.