We LOVED our stay in this cozy, artsy little cottage! We are in our late 50s, and have both done a lot of traveling over the years, so we we wanted to really see NOLA beyond what the tourist guide had to say.
This was the perfect location for us. Cross the street out front and you are in hip Fauxborg/ Marigny, and a very short walk from the French Quarter, or take a step to the side and meet New Orleanians in their every day life. So we crossed and went left for beautifully painted houses, great coffee shops - a Hoodoo store and another with all kinds of costumes. And we stepped to the side to the local saloon and the convenience store right around the corner. There are people hanging out all over (unless it's pouring December rain) and everyone greets you with a 'Hey, how ya doin'? Have a good one'. We walked all around the neighborhood and got the same response everywhere, day and night.
It was Christmas and we wanted to have some down time. The cottage, as they mostly are, is right on the street so if we were hanging out in the living room we heard people as they went by if they were talking loudly (that happens - it's NOLA) but it wasn't an issue at all. We were glad to have heat, a stove and a plentiful supply of coffee. A ten minute walk gets you to Roberts supermarket where you can find a good selection of produce, ready made meals, wine etc. The local tram service was down due to the accident at the Hard Rock Cafe construction site but there is bus service close by to get you out to the park and the further reaches of the city.
All in all this stay is a comfortable, convenient, charismatic place to experience New Orleans. Thank You!