This cozy little apartment was PERFECT for me on my solo vacation. It had all the amenities I needed. I was a little nervous because it was on the edge of an upper scale district & a rough district, but I felt quite safe in the daylight, & reasonably safe after dark. If I was out past 10 or 11, I took a cab back to avoid the 4 block walk alone from the Streetcar that late, but there is a well lit bus stop on the corner across the street, too.
There is a coffeeshop a block down, & Chester's grocery mart, bars, restaurants & trolley stop just 4 blocks up on St. Charles Street (near the Trolley). Seriously, use the trolley/bus ($1.25 or $3/day). Don't drive & pay for parking.
The apartment was clean, but did have the typical closed up musty smell of an older bldg in a humid environment. This didn't surprise me. I just clipped a car airfreshener on the fan of the heating/cooling unit & I didn't notice it any more. The couch is uncomfortable & should be replaced. I didn't let that bother me. I didn't sit there much anyway. The bed & pillows were real comfy & I slept well. The quality of the bed did matter to me.
I think the owner's descriptions & pictures were quite accurate. This is a cute little apt & I would recommend it. The location worked well for me, & I plan to go back & stay there again.