The location was within walking distance of many restaurants/bars and even some shopping. We walked to Bourbon street, the Art Museum, Country Music Hall of Fame, Music Row, and even the Belmont Mansion. There are also a ton of electric scooters, electric bikes, and Lyft drivers to get you farther, faster. There are a couple nearby places for groceries.
The apartment building back entrance is grungy and the stairwells look pretty dirty, but it was safe and out of the weather. Access was easy. The building is close to the highway and some surface streets, but the noise level was fairly mild inside the unit. We had a pretty good view of the streets below. There were only two of us, but we still enjoyed having our own sinks and toilets. It was also nice to have a full kitchen for cooking and we were able to do a load of laundry before heading off to our next adventure. Our host included enough coffee for a couple days, laundry soap, and some hygiene products in the bathrooms.
Minor complaints/concerns:
1. Sound travels from the hallway into the unit so you may want to bring earplugs. We woke up at 2am to a young, drunken couple beating on their door and yelling to each other for about ten minutes before someone finally woke up and let them in. We would also wake to people slamming their doors or just talking as they walked by our door.
2. The elevator was out during our stay. We didn't see any attempts at repair. Be prepared to use the stairs.
3. There is a record player and some fun records, but no speakers! Bring your own speaker and audio cable.
4. The wicker chairs at the dining table do not have cushions and become uncomfortable after ten minutes. You can use a pillow or folded towel to compensate a little.
All in all, very minor issues that did not detract from our stay. The unit was fully equipped for cooking, it's in a very accessible location in the Gulch, and we really enjoyed our visit!