Historic Garden Cottage Near Downtown/NAU

Adorable! Historic apartment with private fenced yard close to everything. High-speed WIFI, wood floors, 10 ft ceilings. Large Farmhouse kitchen with W/D, dishwasher, gas stove. Queen bed in shabby chic bedroom w/ work space. Patio door to 2 brick patios forming outside living room and dining area. Wooded hillside views. Adjoins 2 other apts. Walk 2 breweries, coffee, grocer. Train runs regularly nearby. We welcome longer stays/travel nurses. PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS BEFORE BOOKING. The space 2 person max. occupancy. Ask about extra storage! Please read the ALL the detailed descriptions we provide to make sure our cottage is a good match for you. And feel free to ask questions about the train which runs across the street from the house. You will love this space if a short term rental for you means something cute, affordable, clean and close to everything, but you are not looking for an upscale neighborhood as a priority. Our shabby chic neighborhood is more shabby than chic but 2 -3 blocks away is the delightful historic and trendy South Side with every kind of eatery, bar or coffee shop you could desire. If any of the following pushes your button, Willow Cottage might be right for you: dining outside in the garden, a breeze in the Aspen trees, birdsong and butterflies, room to build a snow man, unique tasteful decor, walking/cycling to town, a sense of community and history, an authentic experience while traveling/working in Flag, trains, independent coffee shops and breweries, hiking, exploring and being in the city but having green space nearby. Willow cottage is light and bright with oak floors and 10 foot ceilings. The beds, linens, towels etc are brand new as is the toilet and bathroom sink. Most of the furniture is antique so we ask that you use it gently. We aimed for maximum comfort with historic charm. The bathroom is teeny and so is the vintage enamel bath tub. This is not a spa bathroom to hang in but the romantic cute bedroom, spacious kitchen and charming livingroom/dining room with patio more than make up for it. Please note: No TV, No A/C. We have super high speed WIFI. LOCATION: Willow cottage is walking distance to great eateries, breweries and coffee shops at the Historic funky newly revitalized Southside of Downtown (URL HIDDEN) long as you follow our directions. The house is also in the historic register for Southside. The house was built in 1901 by the Arizona Lumber & Timber Company as employee housing for a manager and moved to its current site mid-century. Many other houses on the street date from the early 1900's and have been occupied by the same families for generations. This working class neighborhood is close nit and safe but by no means upscale with landlords allowing rentals to fall into disrepair where historic restoration is badly needed. But head down the street, cross the intersection at Matador Coffee and turn Left down Mike's Pike and you're in Downtown. Head up the street to the end and meet the path along the railway tracks and the underpass that takes you to Thorpe Park. Directly across the train tracks from the house you'll find the spring that started the settlement that became Flagstaff. Please note: The train goes by above on the hillside across the street from the house; the engine is noisy and the breaks do screech on some trains. We don't get as many trains here as in the center of downtown but they do run regularly throughout the night. In Winter they are less noticeable (Windows closed). Trains are a regular feature in Flagstaff. Some people will be bothered by the trains at night, especially in summer with the windows open. In summer: Earplugs recommended/Using a fan by the bed is helpful. Just like anywhere in Downtown, if you are outside when the train goes by, the noise will interrupt your conversation. Flagstaff folk are used to the train and living in a busy hub with millions of visitors per year. But other than a passing train, our end of the street is surprisingly quiet for the inner city. Be mindful of kids playing in the street! Summer Guests: Please note like many Flagstaff homes, we do not have AC. Mornings are cool but Lilac gets the morning sun in it's large bedroom and kitchen window, so, early in the morning, close the windows, keep blinds down/curtains drawn and use fans until later in the day when things cool down again. At night, keep windows open and fans on for hot spells. Any questions about the trains or the suitability of Willow Cottage for you, just ask. We also have two other cottages adjoining this one, Sweet Pea which is smaller and in the back, and Lilac which is similar in size to Willow. Guest access Willow Cottage is next door to Lilac Cottage. There is a stairwell between the two walls that is not used by the guests so you are not sharing a wall, but this is not a stand alone cottage. Willow Cottage also has a shared wall with Sweet Pea Cottage in back. Guests have access to the whole apartment, the private fenced side garden which is just for Willow Cottage and the front garden on the right hand side of the house but not the left side which is for guests of Lilac Cottage. A pathway clearly delineates the two gardens. There is a parking space next to the cottage for Willow guests only. Additional parking is in the rear down the driveway on the left hand side of the house. Please let us know if you are bringing more than one car. Other things to note 2 guests max. The train goes by above on the hillside above the house. The tracks are across the street and up the hill a little bit (see photo). The engine is noisy and the breaks do screech on some trains. The trains run through-out the night at differing intervals. Trains are a regular feature in Flagstaff and they don’t stop at night. Just like anywhere in Downtown, if you are outside when the train goes by, the noise will interrupt your conversation. Some people will be bothered by the trains at night, especially in summer with the windows open. Summer: Earplugs recommended/Using a fan by the bed is helpful. Flagstaff folk are used to the train and living in a busy hub intersected by freeways with millions of visitors per year. But other than a passing train, the street is surprisingly quiet for the inner city, especially the Cul De Sac (Dead End) which has low traffic. Be mindful of kids playing in the street! Summer guests: Please note there is no air conditioning. Mornings are cool but Willow gets the afternoon sun so in the morning,or before you leave, close the windows, keep blinds down/curtains drawn and use fans until later in the day when things cool down again. Or head out to the wonderful historic Downtown/the forest/the mountains/museums for the hot part of the day. Any questions about the trains or the suitability of Willow for you, just ask. We also have two other cottages adjoining this one, Sweet Pea which is smaller and in the back, and Lilac which is similar in size to Willow. The Neighbor Dog: Lolly, the neighbor (right) dog is very sweet and friendly. If she is outside she is always tied up. She may bark at you if you arrive late at night (If she’s not in bed) but in the morning you will see what a sweetheart she is. She will squeak at you, raise her snout to the sky and stick out her chest in the hopes you will say hello and rub her chest.