Restful, hi-speed Wi-Fi, computer desk, queen bed

FREE street parking; NOT NEAR METRO Check-in begins at 3PM, late arrival OK Early bag drop-off/late pickup OK w/advance notice 2nd floor; WiFi/Ethernet, desk/chair Towels, bed sheets, soap, and TP provided Laundry service, $8/load Blinds & blackout curtains; quiet hours 10pm-7am Access to 1.5 shared baths Kitchen access, refrigeration, organic coffee, herbal teas 3-5" walk to bus stops. Scroll to "Where you'll be" to view location on map. 4 guest rooms in home Host lives in home The space A quiet, cozy room for 1 or 2 guests. One flight up from the main floor. It has a computer desk, work chair for working or studying remotely. I and one other guest may occupy rooms on this floor. All baths are shared and guests are expected to follow a cooperative living style while here (as in, each person leaves common areas such as bath and kitchen in the condition in which they would like to find it. Simple clean-up supplies are provided and handy. CONVENIENT: Room is steps away from a full bathroom; a powder room (half bath) on the main floor (one flight down) is also available to you as an auxiliary bath. ~~Toaster oven and microwave available for use 24 hours one flight down from kitchen. NOISE: I like to keep a quiet, calm home. Having said that, there are always some noises that we cannot prevent – – traffic noise, sirens, lawnmowers, leaf blowers, etc. Inside the home, I ask that guests speak in an indoor voice and wear earphones during phone conversations. bearing in mind that others in the house may be resting studying, working, etc. Take into consideration that the house is old and has its own noises, such as stairs and wooden floors that have squeaks, which can carry from one floor to another; voices and cooking sounds may also be audible. If you have concerns you would like to discuss, please ask questions! COMFORTABLE SLEEP: The queen mattress in this room has a comfy pillow top (not memory foam) and is appointed with 100% cotton sheets and duvet with warm hypo-allergenic comforter and bed pillows. I carefully and lovingly launder bed linens myself in hot water with natural powders and soap nuts, without artificial fragrances; I use organic cotton dryer balls to soften; I occasionally use lavender essential oil in the dryer. ADJUSTABLE LIGHTING: This bright northeast corner room has one north-facing and two east-facing windows, appointed with both mini-blinds and blackout curtains--so you can let in the lovely natural light, or darken the room. Especially suited to people who prefer to sleep in a dark room, or need to sleep/rest during daylight hours. HEALTHY HOME: We try to keep our home very low-tox. Brita filtered drinking water is provided. We use only ecologically intelligent cleaning, laundry and personal toiletries only, avoiding synthetic fragrances and harsh chemicals. Essential oils and very lightly scented natural Japanese incense are sometimes diffused. I ask that guests not wear synthetic fragrances in the house. FAMILY FEEL: This is a single family home, where I live. It looks and feels like a home, and operates like a hostel. Each person is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and being considerate of other denizens of the house. There could be up to 6 other people in the house, including me. PLEASE NOTE: I am undertaking ongoing improvements/repairs/renovations to both my house and landscape, so there may be times when tools and other materials are temporarily in spaces visible to guests. OUTDOORS: Weather permitting, guests may sit on the front porch . My property attracts wild birds, which can be spotted in the landscape around the house. Forty-five species, to my last count. A wild bird identification guide is available for guest use. Guest access PAID LAUNDRY SERVICE AVAILABLE: ~~Host offers PAID laundry service for $8 per load, billed via Airbnb after check-out. ~~Laundering requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance. ~~Guests are NOT permitted to operate washer or dryer themselves OKITCHEN GUIDELINES: Kitchen use has limitations. PLEASE READ THIS SECTIONS IN ITS ENTIRETY IF YOU PLAN TO USE MY KITCHEN. ~~HOURS: Using the stove/oven is permitted from 7 am - 8:30 pm. Preparing coffee/tea, cold cereal, non-heated foods and heating up food in microwave, toaster or toaster oven OK any time, but must take into consideration house quiet hours, which are 10 pm - 7 am ~~Guests must have an in-person orientation with the host before using the kitchen or kitchenware for the first time. For safety, sanitation, prevention of damage to kitchenware and home, and for the comfort of other guests, host may impose further limitations to kitchen access based on her assessment of guest ability to follow these guidelines. ~~Guests are welcome to use the counter space, utensils, oven and stove in the kitchen, as well as the microwave and toaster oven one flight down. Host does not allow use of any other appliances without explicit permission from the host. ~~Host provides cooking oil, salt and pepper. ~~Refrigeration space is available but extremely limited. Please inquire with the host before purchasing perishable groceries to ensure she has adequate cold storage available. ~~Limited storage is available for dried goods one half flight of stairs down from the kitchen. ~~NO FRYING! If you find frying foods necessary for your diet or happiness, this is not the place for you. (However, an outdoor grill is available, weather permitting.) ~~It’s OK to sauté; heat must be kept low/medium. ~~Guests are required to tend any items they are heating. ~~Toaster oven and microwave available for use 24 hours one flight down from kitchen. OUTDOOR COMMON AREAS: Covered front porch available for guest use, weather permitting, typically, between May 1st and Oct 31st THE BACK ROOM Common Area: ~~Guests may use the table in the small room just behind the kitchen, known locally as The Back Room, for dining. ~~Shared with host and other guests SHARED HALF-BATHROOM: Guests and host share a half-bathroom as an alternative/auxiliary to the upstairs full bath. The half-bath is on the main floor near the front door of the house. During your stay Running my Airbnb in my home is my full-time occupation, and I am sometimes buzzing around at home, working on various projects. If you need assistance or have a concern, please don't hesitate to message me via Airbnb, or text or phone me if it's urgent. Other things to note PAID LAUNDRY SERVICE AVAILABLE: ~~Host offers PAID laundry service for $8 per load, billed via Airbnb after check-out. ~~Laundering requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance. ~~Guests are NOT permitted to operate washer or dryer themselves OTHER GUESTS IN HOME You may encounter other guests in my home, as I offer 3 other Airbnb rooms here. The rooms are spread over 3 floors. CLEANLINESS Each person is responsible for cleaning up after themselves and contributing to the quality of a shared home experience. Cleaning materials are available in bathrooms, kitchen and other places. WHAT'S THAT SOUND? You may occasionally hear me chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, which is part of my buddhist practice. Beginning in July 2023, there may be gatherings on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 10 am - noon at which folks will be chanting and talking.