I rent 2 second-floor bedrooms in my home , w a shared bathroom. This is a roomy space, with a desk and a wicker couch. The queen bed has a comfortably firm foam mattress. Replacing a closet (which became the bathroom) are clothes stands, over-the-door hooks, a dresser, & a hall closet. Rooms shared with the host and other guests are kitchen, living room, deck and laundry room. Emma the Dog is a cute charmer and doorbell substitute. Co-host George's cat Bongo is, of course, typically quiet The space My Pittsfield home is centrally located, easy to find, well-appointed, and in a quiet, safe neighborhood. My guests comment on what a nice, well-decorated, and comfortable resting place it is. I love my home, I love my Berkshires, and I enjoy hosting visitors to both. Beautiful Lake Onota, with a beach and a paved pathway, is within walking distance. The corner lot where my brick house sits has several garden beds and trees, well enjoyed when sitting on my deck. Guest access Guests are welcome to share my living room and tv, large kitchen, laundry room, deck, and gardens. Entry to the home is by a front or back door. Keys are provided, and there is also a lockbox. Parking on the property is free and shared flexibly day to day with consideration of others in the house. Some cars will be in the driveway, some on the street. During plow season, there will necessarily be congenial working out of making space for the plow to swipe through the driveway unhindered. This is usually in the early mornings. During your stay My retirement years have been filled with being a well-reviewed and responsive Airbnb Superhost. Previous careers include teacher, banker, marketing director, community college administrator, and tour group leader. I am familiar with the sights that draw people to the famous Berkshires —- restaurants, bike paths, trails, museums, entertainment venues —-so will happily serve as your "concierge" and Berkshire guide. So that you will feel at home, you will be given food storage space in the kitchen, a small coffeemaker in your room, as well as one in the kitchen. We do our mutual best to work out timing of kitchen use, to minimize getting in each other’s way. This is a non-smoking, fragrance -free space; burning candles or incense is not permitted. We will discuss who-cleans-what upon arrival. Feel free to call or text for details. Other things to note All bedrooms have ceiling fans and lots of windows for cross-breeze and comfortable sleeping. There will be air conditioners in the summer. I am a mixed-media collage artist, limited by weak old legs to working at a messy table in the great room. I try my best to keep things tidy there. My very cute and sweet dog Emma is a five year old wire-haired terrier. We rescued each other. She is “total dog,” usually serving as a substitute doorbell and guard of the house. She stays downstairs with me. Guests do love her, unless they’re just not dog people.