Great experience at the Bywater Backyard Studio! Mark and Monika were very nice and helpful, leaving us maps, instructions, and a bottle of wine (!!) at the apartment when we arrived. The apartment is a free-standing structure at the back of their yard with its own little patio and kitchen, so there's a lot of privacy and convenience. The location was perfect for us - it's accessible by walking or a quick bus ride to the tourist areas and night life (Bourbon St., French Quarter, Frenchman St.), but far enough removed that you have a nice quiet place to come home to. Also the Bywater and Marigny are so funky and bohemian! Lots of great off-the-beaten-path bars, cafes, art galleries, and boutique shops - we preferred the local area to the tourist bustle. New Orleans is a very walkable city, but I would definitely recommend taking cabs back from the bars at night, the area can get quite deserted.