We were there for SXSW and the house is at walking distance from the Convention Center which was really convenient. The house is charming with its nice patio and the recently refurbished bathroom. The neighborhood generally seems calm and safe although one night some drunk people came in the middle of the night and hammered at the door. We ignored them and they left.
Shawn was very welcoming and ready to help, and had even bought groceries for us to cook breakfast.