The Quarryman's home was built in Bloomington in 1930. The original charm remains with the home, including the working fireplace, the natural woodwork and antique hardware. The bright home is quiet & private, although close to town & walking trails. The decor is rustic, modern, & includes treasures from walks in the woods & travels abroad. The Quarryman's Home is ideal for those whom appreciate the details & desire a personalized stay. It is clean, thoughtfully appointed, & cozy. My home is quiet, clean, and well-cared-for. The inside communal spaces are built to invite conversation and relaxation with plenty of comfy places to sit, books to read, and a dinner table for gathering. The outside fire pit or the front porch swing is a favorite place to sit and watch the wildlife. The library consists of contemporary novels and photographic monographs that you could spend an afternoon flipping through. The fireplace is surrounded by comfortable seating while it warms the home. Each bedroom is spacious, private, and outfitted with luxe bedding, & lots of pillows. Built-in shelves provide lots of bedtime reading options. Ceiling fans keep the air moving so you have a comfortable night of sleep. Please note that one bedroom has a lofted bed. You can access the bed from stairs, but it is a little funky to manage. It is not an area for children or boozers to sleep upon. 2 additional bedrooms provide traditional sleeping options. The kitchen is outfitted with better than basic cooking necessities, including sharp knives, Le Creuset pots, pans, vintage cast iron, handmade ceramic mugs, and enough dinnerware to feed a small army. The kitchen also has a KitchenAid stand mixer, a Cuisinart food processor, & a Breville juicer. The 5-burner gas range is a delight to cook on. A microwave sits in the pantry for those of y'all non-cookers. The garden beds produce vegetables and herbs in season. Potted herbs and plants are scattered around the house in the winter. An apple tree, pear tree, & mulberry tree sit on the property along with concord grape vines and blackberry bushes, asparagus, and a small strawberry patch. The quarryman's home is a perfect respite from the everyday. Longer stays in my home are negotiable and welcomed. Well-behaved pets are welcomed into the space, as I know how important it is to have a comfortable place to sleep while traveling with an animal in-tow. I have a fully fenced in back yard that easily accommodates pets. All pets must be pre-approved prior to arrival. I ask for an additional pet fee due to the additional cleaning that is required after pet visitors. My home is not your typical Airbnb rental. It is personal. It is lived-in. It's not an investment property that has been flipped to look like a hotel suite. It's an intentional space where you're invited to page through books, build a fire, cook a delicious meal, and look at stars. It's also a place with very reliable internet, a great desk workspace, and therefore is comfortable for longer stay for folks who work from home (as do I ). It's also in a relatively quiet section of town set apart from the college party scene. I appreciate the lack of college traffic, the convenience of a major grocery store 1 minute away, and the super private fenced in back yard. It's a special home with great neighbors, and tons of character. The entire house is accessible to guests. Guests will have a contact-free check in and check out process. I'll be staying off of the property while I have guests in the house, but will be accessible, if need be. The Quarryman's home is located in the Clear Creek neighborhood of Bloomington. It is just a short walk to a local pizza parlor and ice cream shop. Additionally, there is a Kroger grocery 1 minute away, and a CVS Pharmacy 2 miles away. Great walking trails are 1/2 mile from the house. The largest lake in Indiana is a 6 minute drive southeast. And downtown Bloomington is just a few miles north. The IU campus is a quick and easy drive north east. Uber and Lyft rides into town are inexpensive and quick. Bring your bike and cycle directly into town via the Clear Creek Trail and the B-Line Walking Trail. My home is situated on a private half acre lot with a short driveway that accommodates a maximum of 4-6 vehicles. Bike trails lead you directly into the downtown area and near the IU campus. Uber + Lyft are the best way to get around in Bloomington nowadays during your late nights out, and it's a quick, cheap, easy, and direct drive from The Quarryman's Home to all of the hot spots. Please note that pets are allowed at the Quarryman's Home. Each pet must be pre-approved through a short conversation between host and guest. There is a pet fee of $50 per animal (maximum of 2 dogs) for visits up to 1 week. Visitors staying over 1 week will incur a $75 pet fee per animal. Animals are not allowed on the furniture or bedding. They must be crated if left alone in the home. If excessive cleaning is required due to pets, cleaning is billed at $30 per hour.