Nice home on quiet historic 5th Street SE. We are within walking distance of Lenoir-Rhyne University and downtown, and only minutes from everything else in Hickory. We are an inclusive and affirming home that embraces diversity and equality, including the LGBTQ community. Everyone is welcome and treated with respect! We offer a private 2 bedroom, 1 bath, suite in the finished attic space/2nd floor of a 1940's built home. The attic space was remodeled in the 70's, but used very little. The space is vintage 70's decor with a hip retro feel! Side porch and patio are available for relaxing outside. It is a quiet and relaxing space in which to spend your time in Hickory! You will be given a 4 digit code to access the electronic lock. You will enter into the common area living room and cross to door marked "AirBNB Welcome to our Home!" Note: Owner's kitchen is not available for use. We do provide a microwave, small refrigerator, and a coffee maker in the guest space upstairs. We are an inclusive and affirming home that embraces diversity and equality. Therefore, we love meeting all kinds of new friends. BUT we can interact as much or as little as you wish. We will respect your right to privacy. Historic Neighborhood within walking distance of a public handicap accessible playground, seasonal splash pad style water park, Lenior Rhyne University, and downtown Hickory. *Uber, Lyft, Taxi, Walk to downtown (15-20 mins)* Coming in by Plane to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)? Check out a company called Hickory Hop www.hickoryhop.com for a ride to Hickory from airport. Once you get here, Uber or Lyft around town. We are within walking distance of several GREAT restaurants and bars on the square downtown! Not into walking? No problem! The Uber/Lyft/Taxi ride downtown will cost you just a few bucks! Coming in by Plane to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)? Check out a company called 'Hickory Hop' for a ride to Hickory from airport. Once you get here, Uber or Lyft around town. We are within walking distance of several GREAT restaurants and bars on the square downtown! Not into walking? No problem! The Uber, Lyft, orTaxi ride downtown will cost you just a few bucks! THINGS TO NOTE: Smoking is allowed on patio ONLY! The upstairs door is for emergencies ONLY. The flat roof has no safety rails, so can NOT be used in anyway. Furthermore, the rubber roof material is not suitable for foot traffic and can be easily damaged. We have 2 dogs. However, dogs will be confined to owner's private space in house. You will not need to interact with them at all as you enter the house to proceed to guest's private area. Although, you will (most likely) hear them bark when you arrive as they alert when someone comes on property. But don't worry, they are quiet at night. Owner's kitchen is not available for use. We do provide a microwave, small refrigerator, and a coffee maker in the guest space upstairs. Third party bookings ARE NOT ALLOWED. This is forbidden by Airbnb therefore we cannot, nor will not, accommodate. Person booking this listing must be one of the people who is staying the entire reservation period.