Convenience at its best meets historic charm! Located in the center of downtown Valparaiso (literally), The Lincoln is in a prime location that puts you within minutes to enjoy all that downtown Valparaiso and the surrounding areas have to offer. Walk to fabulous restaurants, local boutique shops, bars, breweries, wineries, and distillery in minutes. Downtown Valpo offers numerous exciting events throughout the year. The Lincoln is perfect for families & friends who want to relax or adventure! The space The Lincoln is a historic second story apartment that features a cozy living space as well as 2 private bedrooms and 1 full bath above a bustling restaurant in downtown Valpo. In-unit washer and dryer add to the convenience of your stay. The building itself was built in 1880 and has gone through numerous updates throughout the last 140+ years. Guests will be provided with a binder filled with other local hotspots and experiences. If you have any questions or want suggestions on places to go or things to do, please don't hesitate to ask! This is a smoke-free and pet-free unit. Nearby Attractions: • 1 block away from Central Park and William E. Urschel Pavilion • Nearly EVERY restaurant and boutique in downtown Valpo is within a .2 mile radius • .1 mile to Memorial Opera House • .3 mile to Chicago Street Theatre • .6 mile to Valparaiso University • .9 mile to Journeyman Distillery • 2.3 miles to Creekside Trails • 7.3 miles to Northwest Health-Porter • 10 miles to County Line Orchard • 14 miles to the Indiana Dune National Park • 18 miles to Garwood Orchard • 25 miles to Blue Chip Casino • 52 miles to Southwest Michigan wine country • 52 miles to Chicago • 56 miles to Notre Dame University Nearby Public Transportation: • .15 mile to V-Line stop • .5 mile to Chicago Dash • 14 miles to South Shore Line Guest access Parking is free but first-come/first-served around downtown. However, guests will be provided a parking pass upon check in allowing 1 vehicle to be parked downtown in any of the 6 designated parking lots (2 of which are only 600’ from the unit). To access this unit, guests will use a shared exterior entrance off Lincolnway. Once inside the building, there will be a keyless entry code to the unit with the code provided the morning of your scheduled arrival. The entire apartment is all yours! Other things to note UNIT PERKS: • Unit has a living space, dining space, and kitchen • All bedrooms have some form of dresser storage and hangers for clothing storage. • There is also a steamer in the unit. • A few board/ card/ dice games are available for your use. • Pacman arcade game and retro game console to evoke some nostalgia BEDROOMS: • Unit accommodates 4 adults and 2 kids • Bedroom 1: queen bed • Bedroom 2: queen bed • Living room: pull out sofa • Sheets, pillows, and blankets • Pack n Play available upon request • Air mattress available upon request BATHROOM: • 1 full bath with shower. • Hairdryer • Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash • Bath towels and wash clothes • Toilet paper KITCHEN: • Full kitchen • Includes gas stove and oven, fridge and freezer, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, and blender. • Dishes and glasses provided • Basic spices, olive oil, and salt/pepper provided • Sugar and flour • Coffee pods and powdered creamer • Pots, pans, and mixing bowls provided. • Dish soap DINING: • Dining table seats 4 LAUNDRY: • In-unit front loading stacked washer and dryer • Laundry detergent and dryer sheets provided WORK SPACE: • The coffee table lifts up to provide a comfortable workspace for your convenience. TECHNOLOGY: • Wifi is provided • The living room has a smart TV with access of preloaded movies and shows as well as access to live TV through the YouTube TV app. HEAT/AC: • The unit utilizes forced air heat and central AC, all of which you control. EXTRAS: • Hand soap • Paper Towel • Napkins • Tissues • Sponges • Trash Bags • Foil • Window Cleaner • Lysol • Air Spray SOUNDS (While here, you may hear): • Sounds from restaurant below • The hustle and bustle of the downtown area/sidewalk chatter • Live music from nearby restaurants/bars/Central Park Plaza • We have provided sound machines in case any of these noises are bothersome for light sleepers. SAFETY NOTES: • This home is NOT baby-proofed. • Children must be accompanied by adults at all times, and guests are responsible for the safety of their children. • The stairs are steep (the building was built in 1880!). Guests must climb a full flight of stairs to get into the unit • Those who are not able bodied will NOT be able to easily navigate the unit; the age of the apartment does not render it handicap equipped. ADDITIONAL INFO: • No smoking • No pets • A maximum of 6 total guests per reservation. Extra guests are not allowed. • We value our relationship with our neighbors and fellow tenants, so events/gathering/parties are not to be held by guests. • In order to keep the unit in excellent condition for future guests, we are firm on these rules. We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. CHECK-IN INFO: • Guests who book will receive detailed check-in instructions on the morning of their scheduled arrival. All of this will be communicated through the messenger. • A welcome bag and manual with our favorite local attractions will be provided. (please let me know if you’d like this in advance. We have tons of recommendations and love to support the best local businesses). • Please note that Valparaiso is on Central Standard Time (CST), the same as Chicago. Check-in is after 3PM; check-out is at 10AM (unless other arrangements have been made with us). • Our cancellation policy is moderate. MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES: • Lost key: $25 • Lost parking pass: $100 • Cleaning Fee: $70 • Smoking Fine: $250 • Damages: Time and Material + $200