This is one of those that was NOT a surprise when you get there. Everything was as described or better. Beautiful rooms and a great location. Everything is within walking distance but somethings are a slightly longer walk. Armstrong Park is easy to get to and so is Bourbon Street but I wouldn't walk to go shopping on Decatur and walk back. If you've got good shoes and do a lot of walking already... it's probably doable. We kept a rental car to get around and didn't do bad with parking. Wasn't as difficult as we thought. If you do go with a car rental, give yourself 5-10 minutes to find a parking spot and accept that you'll park 3 blocks away from your destination or pay an hourly fee at a hotel to use theirs. BTW... the blocks are short so save your money.
All in all, I felt safe starting and ending my days at this cottage and would totally stay here again as a group. However, when I come with my mate, we'll look into their Bed and Breakfast right next door... just as beautiful!!