This 50’s style home is close to the Interstate, a quick drive to the Capitol of North Dakota, Bismarck. The Bee Hive as we call it, has 1 bedroom with a king size bed, 1 bathroom, living, dining and kitchen in a basement unit with shared use of laundry, patio and seasonal above ground pool (closed for winter) located in Mandan North Dakota. As a shared space there may be noises from other occupants. Older homes also can creak and make noises you might not hear in a newer place. The Bee Hive so named for the hosts first three initials in their last name and the yellow, and black & white theme in the main living area. The kitchen, dining, and living room with a closet are an open space. Prepare a meal from a kitchen island you pull into the middle or leave along the wall. The authentic 50’s yellow top dining table has plenty of seating for you and guests. This cozy space has a electric fireplace in the living room and the bedroom. Strum on the probably out of tune guitar or pound the keys on the little electronic key board, play some solitaire or game, you will find in the room or relax watching cable channels, or log into your streaming accounts to binge the latest Stranger Things series. The unit stays cool in the summer being a full basement unit, a ceiling fan in the bedroom, a box fan if you feel the need, no air conditioner. The tiny bathroom has a built in cabinet for towels, a fully tiled shower and a vessel sink with drawers in the cabinet. In the shower we share the back patio and outdoor swimming pool. Communicate with the owners if & when you want private pool time, as we do usually use it when it heats up end of May or beginning of June. During the winter this space has plenty of blankets to cuddle up in and two fireplaces. If we have record snowfalls the back yard patio is not available and of course the pool is not available after temps starting dropping usually beginning of September. The patio we try to have available for use till the first snow. 2023 we saw 5 foot drifts, no place to put that kind of snowfall. We have lived in our home for over 30 years. Our home was built in the 50’s so as older homes sometimes do they can have noises; the hot water heat you will hear the water running through the walls, as the pipes heat up to deliver the heat on those cold North Dakota winter nights their may be a tapping sound of the pipes expanding within the walls, this is not a constant sound but when the thermostat calls for heat. You may hear doors creak, footsteps on the steps, a toilet flush. Our neighborhood is fairly quiet but when school is in session you may hear children outside or the principal’s message greeting the students at school, a dog barking, a cat meowing. If you are very sensitive to noise this place will not be the place to bee. This is an over under duplex 50’s style home. The security locked shared entrance has one flight of stairs with the original signature 50’s style red linoleum to the shared laundry facility and the unit security locked private entrance. Upon entering the “sunflower bee themed” unit there is a area to hang your jackets or gear, go left to main space or right to the bathroom or bedroom. The bedroom has a desk, TV, dresser and air purifier. A large closet has a iron and ironing board, hamper, additional bedding with enough space to stow luggage. Going back upstairs and outside through a shared gate to the fenced backyard leads to a huge patio space where you can dine or just relax at the canopied table, two loungers, or swing, during the summer grab some fresh herbs growing in containers in the yard or remove the heat blanket to the 4 foot deep above ground outdoor pool where you can float or swim around and enjoy the beautiful North Dakota summers. Pool is open end of May through Labor Day, weather permitting. Text us or call us at the numbers provided at check in. Also just knock at our door at the top of the stairs if you have questions about our area or need assistance. The neighborhood is close to Interstate 94, the family style Fried’s Restaurant is just minutes away, near this restaurant is a great place to view North Dakota sunsets along with walking trails. A wonderful coffee shop the Balancing Goat is north of Interstate 94, school play ground across the street, most of the homes were built in the 50’s. Convenience store and gas station close by. The Bismarck hospitals are 12 minutes away. A Walmart is just minutes away. We have on the street parking. The Bee Hive is near a elementary school so school start and ending hours can bustle with parents, staff arriving and leaving activity. The street is a emergency route so it is first to be plowed during any snow event. During a major snow event and to facilitate snow removal by our city we may request you to pull into the driveway or ask if this is a concern for you. We have shovels and snow blowers on site so we try to keep the area cleared after a snow event. Please be aware snow events can last more then a day. 2023 we have had record snow fall so be prepared for delays. A arterial road, Sunset Drive, two blocks from the unit will take you north to the Interstate or Walmart, restaurants or go south to the downtown area and Dykshorn Park, public library. The neighborhood is very walkable, with sidewalks, playgrounds, parks and walking paths nearby. The shared spaces, entry and yard is also shared with Chewy our orange 15 year old tabby cat you might find him sunning on the patio, garden or lounge chair or with his mild manner geriatric white dog, Louie. Suzy loves the wall flower air freshener from Bath and Body so let us know if you prefer no air fresheners and we will remove for your stay. Even though we do love animals and have pets ourselves, we do not allow pets in the Bee Hive including our own. In the shared spaces you could encounter Chewy or Louie during your stay we limit their access to those areas. We have lived in our home for over 30 years. Our home was built in the 50’s so as older homes sometimes do they can have noises; the hot water heat you will hear the water running through the walls, as the pipes heat up to deliver the heat on those cold North Dakota winter nights their may be a tapping sound of the pipes expanding within the walls, this is not a constant sound but when the thermostat calls for heat. You may hear doors creak, footsteps on the steps, a toilet flush. Our neighborhood is fairly quiet but when school is in session you may hear children outside or the principal’s message greeting the students at school, a dog barking, a cat meowing. If you are very sensitive to noise this place will not be the place to bee.