Pleasantville was a perfect home base for our stay in New Orleans. The house is a quick block from Magazine street, which has many cool restaurants, shops and bars. As other reviewers have said, the pictures truly do not do the house justice- it is beautiful!
Right in Ian's neighborhood, be sure to get hot dogs at Dat Dog and for outstanding cocktails outside on the side patio, check out Bouligny Tavern. The French Quarter is an easy <$10 uber or take the scenic streetcar ride from St Charles and Louisiana ($1.25 per ride or $3 for an all day pass). Overall outstanding trip and could not rave more about our stay or about Ian's hospitality!!