Staying at the Mansion was simply excellent! The Shannons made sure every little detail was taken care of. Everything was labeled and they left no stone unturned. We had a small shower drain issue and the Shannons could not have been more helpful. They got a plumber to come the following day and offered us their other shower until it got fixed. Their hospitality was truly top notch.
The unit itself is very cozy and unlike many other units out their. You can tell the Shannons have taken good care of the historic unit. The deck patio is carefully decorated and provides for a great atmosphere for hanging outside/grilling. The inside of the Mansion has a great feel to it and is perfect for a couple or solo traveler. The Mansion sits about 5 miles north of downtown Austin, so if you are looking for downtown, this is not for you. That being said, we took Uber/Lyft each day and the rides were no more than 15 minutes and $10-12 each way. Very convenient despite not being in the "center of the city".
I would highly recommend staying at the Mansion if you are visiting Austin. It's a unique unit, convenient to downtown, and with spectacular hosts!!