The mansion was perfect for our party of 7. While other reviews made us wary of the neighborhood, we felt entirely safe. We walked several places and the neighbors could not have been more friendly.
A few things to keep in mind:
While the mansion has many beds, there are only 4 rooms with doors. So if your party is looking for privacy, that's something to consider.
There are no blinds anywhere in the house. This meant I was often up much earlier than I would like. I wished I had my eye/sleep mask, which would have taken care of the problem.
Melba's is just a few blocks away and well worth a visit. We thought Jay undersold it :) It's open 24 hours and has great daiquiris. We had breakfast, lunch and dinner during our visit and loved it all!