Artist Escape Near Bham, w/ Serene Back Yard!

Summary:
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Meet Your Home Away from Home

A 10-minute drive to downtown Birmingham and Berkley, this newly remodeled Southfield ranch features four beautiful bedrooms (each with its own smart TV) including a primary bedroom / bathroom suite. The kitchen was completely re-done and includes a gas range, granite countertops, custom wood shelving, and stainless steel appliances. Not to be outdone by the main floor, our basement is the secret highlight of the house with an entertaining area along with a work area featuring two full standing-desk, dual-monitor setups with docks, keyboards, mouses, and comfy office chairs! And to top it all off, relax or entertain in our back yard where we have a propane grill, a patio sitting area, string lights, a fire pit, and plenty of seating! With plenty of off-street parking, including space for a couple cars in our driveway, and also ample free street parking, this is the perfect spot for any gathering or extended getaway!

Enjoy high-speed WiFi, smart TVs in each bedroom + in our upstairs and basement living areas, a Keurig w/ French Roast coffee pods, a Nespresso w/ plenty of espresso pods, Memory Foam beds, fresh linens, in-suite washer/dryer, Solimo bath products, a fully-equipped kitchen, and an outdoor deck with a propane grill. Message us for anything we can help with!

Layout
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The first and main level of the home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms along with the kitchen, dining room, and living room. The basement, down a full flight of stairs, features the workspace area with two standing desk setups, a separate entertaining / TV area, another bedroom, and the laundry room. The backyard has a entertaining area with outdoor seating and a fire pit (bring your own fire wood!), and then the patio includes a dining table for 6 and our propane grill.

Arrive with Ease
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Enjoy a seamless check-in experience with keyless digital access. Check-in anytime that fits your schedule, after 4:00 pm. If you’d like an early check-in, shoot us a message the day before your stay. If no other guest is checking out, you’re welcomed to check-in anytime!

Rest in Comfort
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Sink into soft, plush memory foam mattresses, hypoallergenic down alternative microfiber comforter, crisp clean linens, and extra blankets for the winter in each of our bedrooms. Stay rested with blackout drapes in each bedroom.

Sleeping Arrangements
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In addition to the four queen beds and super comfy basement couch, our space features a queen size air mattress! Plenty of extra linens and pillows are available to ensure groups of any size have a comfortable, restful stay.

Highlights
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- In-suite laundry
- Fully-equipped kitchen
- Central air conditioning
- Work-From-Home friendly
- Inspired, tasteful interior design
- Beautiful entertaining back yard
- 1,000 MBPS WiFi (Ethernet-accessible)

Expectations
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99% of guests are visiting family, friends, on a work trip, or just exploring town. For anyone who intends to have a party, disturb the neighborhood, or in any other way violate our house rules, we want to make clear that:

We have a zero-tolerance policy for this. We have noise sensors that alert us if decibel levels pass a certain threshold, and we have unfortunately had to ask guests to leave for violating this rule. Being a good neighbor of the city and the block we are on is very important to us.

We have sensors to detect indoor smoking (nicotine and marijuana) and have an automatic $750 fine for violations, and have also had to ask guests to leave early for violating this rule.

Parking
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Please park in our driveway located in front of the house. Our garage to the left of the driveway can fit up to two cars side by side, but if you need extra parking, there’s plenty of free street parking in front of the house as well!

Entry
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The unit is fully accessible via a YALE smart lock at the front door. Enter the unique code we'll provide you the week before your stay begins, and press the CHECK to unlock.

When leaving, enter your code and press the CHECK to lock the door.

Our Availability
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We are available whenever you need! Please feel free to reach out via the app or website you booked on with any specific questions. For any health emergencies, please dial 911. If a system malfunctions (i.e., hot water not functioning or a light has gone out), please send us a message on the app or website you booked on and we will be sure to address it in as short a time as possible (we usually respond within a few minutes). We also have handymen, electricians, plumbers, and landscapers with whom we work, so for any extenuating circumstances, we will happily bring them out to solve your issues post haste!

Extra Sleeping Arrangements
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Air Mattress: Designed for camping, our air mattress is extra-sturdy and provides a wonderful sleeping space for two. To inflate, please plug in the pump and wait for it to charge. Once the light on it is solid (not blinking), unplug the pump, insert the end into the air mattress, and flip the switch to inflate.

Message us to schedule a quick call if you have any issues!

Extra Linens: In a plastic bin alongside the air mattress, you will find two bath towels and two hand towels, a set of sheets, and a throw blanket. Please use pillows from one of the beds for the air mattress.

House Rules
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We love hosting folks, so we want to be as respectful as possible to our wonderful neighbors. Since we’re in a quiet neighborhood, we do ask that you follow a few easy rules:

- No parties & no overnight guests without prior approval. If you’re looking to host a small gathering, that’s probably ok but please let us know.
- Respectful, quiet volume, particularly after 9 pm.
- Please leave your shoes at the door.
- No pets please, as many of the guests we host have allergies.
- No smoking - also, don't discard your cigarettes in house trash cans. They get stinky.
- If you break or damage something, please let us know and arrange for its replacement or repair.
- Do not leave any food out that will attract uninvited pests. Our home is pest-free and we intend to keep it that way with your help.

Our Neighborhood
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Located on a quiet street in Southfield, you can find everything you need nearby in Ferndale, Royal Oak, and Birmingham including the best bars in Michigan, a ton of yoga studios, coffee shops, artist stores, and more! Also a quick drive to downtown Detroit, this is an easy and central location.

LOCAL GROCERY STORES & MARKETS
- Whole Foods Market (2100 E Maple Rd)
- Papa Joe's Birmingham (34244 Woodward Ave)
- Kroger (685 E Maple Rd)

LOCAL COFFEE & TEA SHOPS
- Commonwealth Cafe (300 Hamilton Row)
- Birmingham Roast (525 E Brown St)
- Starbucks Reserve (101 N Old Woodward Ave)
- Seven Daughters (163 W Maple Rd)

LOCAL BREAKFAST RESTAURANTS
- Commonwealth Cafe (300 Hamilton Row)
- Toast (203 Pierce St)
- Hazel, Ravines & Downtown (1 Peabody St)
- Owl (27302 Woodward Ave)
- One-Eyed Betty’s (175 W Troy St, Ferndale)

LOCAL BREWERIES & BARS
- Salvatore Scallopini Birmingham (505 N Old Woodward Ave)
- Market North End (474 N Old Woodward Ave)
- Social Kitchen & Bar (225 E Maple Rd)
- Tallulah Wine Bar (155 S Bates St)
- Shift (117 Willits St)

Getting Around
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For public transportation, the house is an 11-minute walk from public transportation on Southfield Rd! From here, you can catch busses going north/south on Southfield, which connect to routes all throughout Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties and will take you everywhere from St. Claire Shores to Ann Arbor to DTW International Airport! Lyfts and Ubers are also frequently accessible in the area for any urgent travel needs.

Message us to schedule a quick call if you have any issues!