We had a wonderful time at the Frenchmen! The apartment itself is beautiful. You can definitely sense the history of the building, yet it is also kept very fresh. It was within relatively easy walking distance to everything in the French Quarter. You are in the heart of the New Orleans music scene, so for a much of the day while you are at the apartment you have a New Orleans soundtrack playing to your life (before our stay I might be concerned that that would get annoying after a while, but it was actually pretty nice). The music does go late, especially on the weekends, but it didn't seem to effect our sleep. They have a white noise machine there for you. If you know you are especially sensitive to sound keeping you awake, simply bring some earplugs and you'll be fine. With that said, I don't think most people will need earplugs to get good sleep. We really enjoyed the balcony. It's the highest one in that direct area and it is great for those moments where you want to experience the Frenchmen street vibes without being on foot. It also provides a unique perspective of Frenchmen street that most people don't get to see. We were really happy with our stay at this location and also with the communication with the host.