The Mansion on 17th, formerly Schaefer Haus

It was a very pretty hotel. The staff was very friendly and great. Breakfast was tasty. They had good recitations of things to do in the area. The downtown was walkable. We easily got a shuttle with them to the cruise port. We would stay here again.

The room was a little hot when we first arrived even with the AC on. As the sun went down, it was pleasant and fine.

It’s was DEFINITELY the Belle of the ball as far as eye candy . The outside was well manicured.

1st was I was charged $30 for transportation which I neither requested or indicated I needed. I’m sure if my records had of been checked BEFORE my account was hit the mistake would have been caught. I drove 4 1/2 hours in my Tesla to the property and to the port MYSELF. The owner is usually pretty good at correcting things, but as of this post my account is short $30. I feel they should have MORE staff. There was only one young lady there doing EVERYTHING at check in and beyond. She was cleaning when I came, assisted with baggage did the happy hour all by herself with at least ten guest. I personally feel she needs help. I was NOT impressed with the cleanliness of the towel there and it look like a poop stain smeared on the thing that said what was for breakfast. You can judge for yourself I’ve included a photo of the towel with some kinda yellow stain and the card. I wasn’t gonna investigate further in case it was. Not my job and other than those two things the room was indeed ready to receive guest.

The history of the house and staff and guests.

Portable air conditioner was loud and unable to regulate temperature in room.

Reminded me of the home I grew up in.

I had a 8:30 am meeting. I was offered to leave my bags in an open office that I’m assuming was secure. A couple who checked in after me was offered to leave their luggage in the room they were staying in until they were ready to pick them up. My room was small. I stayed there one night. It wasn’t gonna take much to clean my room before check in. I thought it was puzzling at the least that a couple who checked in after me was allowed to occupy a room with their luggage and I was instructed to bring my over night bag out of my room.