This cool, old house is located in the heart of the historic Fort Russell district. Within 3 blocks are the 1912 Building, 2 schools, East City Park, county & city offices, library, post office, farmers market, & downtown Moscow. The U of I is just beyond, & WSU is a 15 min. drive. The self-contained LOWER level of the house consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, laundry/mudroom, & an open living space spanning the kitchen, dining, & living room. A large fenced yard make it kid & pet friendly too. The space The high ceilings and original red fir floor and trim retain the period feel while the eclectic mix of furnishings make the space both pleasing to look at and comfortable to use. Feel free to enjoy the big screen smart TV and other entertainment provided (DVDs, books, games, WiFi, but no cable TV, sorry) by the warm and cozy stove. Despite the proximity to all the action of downtown Moscow, the neighborhood is relatively quiet, as is the house. The upstairs tenant is very conscientious about being quiet, however you may hear a few footfalls every now and then. It is easy to forget there is an upstairs until someone ascends the stairs. Speaking of stairs, there are a few steps to get to the front and back doors. Addendum: Please read all reviews before booking. This is not a hotel. This is my clean, warm, cozy home that is user and pet friendly, so if you are allergic to animals, have asthma, or other hypersensitivities, and/or are looking for a pristine, modern, fully renovated, "Home Decor" experience, keep looking as it may not meet your expectations, and I would rather lose you unnecessarily than disappoint you for any reason. You are always welcome to contact me if you have any questions about this or anything else before you book. We put a lot of heart into preparing the space for your stay with thorough cleaning and disinfecting, but like me, it is an old beaut with wrinkles and character flaws which I have no intention of botoxing for those with different values. I will pretty much bend over backward for you if you can keep it all in perspective, and allow me to help if something isn't right. The key is having realistic expectations. That being said, pet owners are expected to do their part to protect the place (particularly the bedding!) from pet hair, paw prints, odors, and... the obvious. :) Guest access Guests have sole access to the full, self contained, lower level of the house, plus all of the front fenced yard, patio and fenced back yard. There is a fenced off vegetable garden area accessed through the back yard, that is occasionally accessed in the summertime by the upstairs long term tenant, or host, to tend the garden. The upstairs tenant may also use the front yard to access the mailbox once a week or so, unless requested otherwise. Guests have sole access to use the right side of the double car parking area off the lane in the back of the house. Other things to note Please read all reviews before booking. This is not a hotel. This is a clean, warm, cozy home that is user and pet friendly, so if you are allergic to animals, and/or are looking for a pristine, "Home Decor" experience, please keep looking as it may not meet your expectations. We put a lot of heart into preparing the space for your stay with thorough cleaning and disinfecting, but like me, it is an old beauty with wrinkles and character flaws which I have no intention of botoxing for those with different values. I will pretty much bend over backward for you if you can keep it all in perspective. That being said, pet owners are expected to do their part to protect the place (particularly the bedding!) from pet hair and paw prints.