Dev's place is wonderful - it's cozy, filled with art, and immediately feels like home. The porch would be lovely for drinking your morning coffee but unfortunately it was too cold when we visited. Walk a couple blocks to the Pagoda Cafe for breakfast then continue down Bayou Rd and Esplanade Ave to reach the French Quarter, about a mile away. You'll pass so many beautiful old mansions, like the Degas House, that aren't in your usual guide book. I wouldn't walk that distance at night though, so if you're looking for somewhere you can wander back to from Frenchman and Bourbon St you should probably stay in the Quarter itself. But if you don't mind driving around a bit and would rather be in a real neighborhood than the touristy areas, then I would highly recommend staying here.