This is a delightful space that vibrates with its own history. The mansion is over one hundred years old, and still looks much like it would have 100 years ago. A lot of beautiful things still intact: original hand-painted wallpaper and ceiling designs, light fixtures, wooden doors, etc. It feels like stepping into the life of a wealthy family immediately following World War I, yet there are stylish decorative touches that have updated the space without losing any of the original qualities.
The place where guests sleep is actually where the servants slept a long time ago, and there's one room that's still got some of the wallpaper for a child's playroom one hundred years ago. It felt magical to be there. One of the most special, character-filled houses I've had the pleasure of entering.
The stay itself was wonderful. Evelyn and Gary were so gracious and helpful. They live in the rest of the mansion (though the space is very quiet and having them in the same building is nothing but an advantage). Gary showed us around the property (twice, because we came in two cars at different times), including the incredible carriage house complete with the original stable-boy quarters and the stalls where the horses would've been tied when they were done for the day. When we forgot our separate-entrance key and didn't realize it till we came back near midnight, someone let us in without a fuss. Evelyn had even left cookies and clean towels for us, and the whole place was very clean and well-organized.
Perhaps the only possible drawback is a very minor one, and one that won't matter to most people: there's no stove top to cook with in the upstairs quarters you'll be renting. However, they've made up for that by providing a fridge generously stocked with water.
The cost per night is on the high side ONLY if you strictly want a bed to sleep in. In that case, you might as well find the cheapest motel you can find. But this place is both a wonderful place to sleep and a true experience. The word "unforgettable" is often thrown around carelessly, but we actually mean it with this place. We regret only that we couldn't stay longer. Highly recommended, and way better than any hotel you could stay in.