Welcome to walkable, middle-of-the-action Ridgedale! Relax in the neighborhood at our numerous parks and playgrounds, grab a beverage at a nearby cafe, visit animals at the zoo, or do some antique shopping at local favorites. Willow House is just 5 minutes (2 miles) from the center of downtown and countless bars, restaurants, and shopping destinations. You will share the house with our family but have your own entrance and are welcome to enjoy as much privacy as you want. The space Welcome to walkable, middle-of-the-action Ridgedale! Relax in the neighborhood at our numerous parks and playgrounds, grab a beverage at a nearby cafe, visit animals at the zoo, or do some antique shopping at local favorites. Looking for more action? Willow House is just 5 minutes (2 miles) from the center of downtown and countless bars, restaurants, and shopping destinations. Looking for adventure? You'll find a myriad of hikes, climbing, water sports, and historic sites within a short drive! Forgot something? Walk to nearby Walgreens and Dollar General to grab essentials. Enjoy easy, off-street parking via the alley behind Willow House. Climb 3 steps to enter through the guest door via smart keypad into a large, fully-stocked kitchen. Prepare delicious meals with the brand new, stainless steel appliances and ample counter space or enjoy takeout from multiple downtown options. The kitchen flows to the living space with cozy seating, desk space, and flat screen TV. Note that the only bathroom is on this level. Enjoy complimentary shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion. You will find two bedrooms upstairs after ~18 steps. To the right is a bedroom with queen bed and separate twin daybed. To the left is a single queen bedroom. Both rooms have large closets, windows with blinds and curtains, and window units that supply both air conditioning and heat. All mattresses are comfy memory foam and beds have Turkish fabric on the custom headboards. The vestibule outside the bedrooms offers a full length mirror, extra linens, water carafe, and some often forgotten toiletry items. We aim to make your stay as comfortable as possible! You will share the house with our family but have your own entrance and are welcome to enjoy as much privacy as you want. You do not have access to laundry in the basement but accommodations can be made for longer stays. Willow House is 5 minutes from downtown and nearby I-24 and I-75. Off-street parking is available via the alley behind the house. Guest access Enter through the guest door via smart keypad. Other things to note Ridgedale is a diverse, historic neighborhood about 2.5 miles east of downtown. -Our house was built in the early 1900s and has lived many lives (once a halfway house, offices, and most recently a church!). It's got loads of period details and charm but comes with some drawbacks of an older home. The floors creak and the windows can be drafty. The house has central air conditioning and heat but shares a system with our half. We have provided supplemental heat and air conditioning in the bedrooms, but please let us know if you are ever hot or cold! -We have a Ring security camera at the guest door and our entrance. Please always lock the door when leaving the house. -We have pets and love them like family, so we know it’s inevitable that yours may end up on the couch and beds. To keep the fur at bay for our cleaners, we ask that you use blankets when your furry friends are on the furniture. We have also supplied some dark towels for wiping muddy paws. Please don’t use the white bath towels! -Dogs and cats are welcome with approval and a non-refundable pet fee. -We have a young daughter with an early bedtime, so please reduce noise between the hours of 8pm and 9am. -Smoking, house parties, and rowdy behavior are NOT permitted in any capacity on the property. This is not the house for you if you are looking to have a party or bring the party back. -We live next door and are easy to reach with any questions or issues, so please don't hesitate to reach out.