It's worth noting that this is in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood, not Wedgewood Houston. It's a few blocks east of there and the neighborhood does have a higher crime rate. We, too, had a cab driver express concern for the location and our safety. That said, we did not actually have any safety issues, and the house interior is adorable. It is a convenient location to downtown and many destinations, you just wouldn't want to walk anywhere at night. Great place to stay as long as you're careful!