Heart of Hillsdale, Kitchen, Wifi, Desk, Apartment with 2 Beds Close to College

Guests enjoy the downtown location, and close proximity to Hillsdale College. Everything is within walking distance! Apartment 21 is at the top of the stairs of a Historic Victorian Building Built Circa 1854. It is next to the laundry room , which guests have access to. Bought in 2006 by new owners, the building is constantly being repaired but with the goal of preserving its Historic character. Every effort is being made to save, and in some cases recreate or restore, its unique features such as antique hardwood floors, original woodwork and moldings. Also has a full kitchen, bath, & living room. It is completely private!! Apartment 21 is located in the main part of the house, upstairs, on the second floor. It has a kitchen which includes range, refrigerator, microwave and Keurig coffee maker, pots and pans, dishes, silverware, just like home! If you don't feel like going out to eat, you don't have to! The bedroom is cozy, perfect for two, with a 1920's metal bed in the bedroom , and a handcrafted wood twin sized daybed in the living room. The bathroom is finished and complete with a nice sized shower, sink, toilet and tile floor. The living room of the apartment is a great place to relax. It boasts an oversized daybed, loaded with pillows, very comfortable and a 43" TV with Roku. In one corner a desk and comfortable chair are perfect for catching up on office tasks or homework. Across the room, sits an old gliding rocker, also very comfortable. A bay window looks down on the street and nearby buildings and lets in the sunlight during the day. At bedtime, pillows are removed from the daybed and it becomes an extra bed for a third person, adult or child. It is a self check in, keyless entry (room code is sent the night before check in). Check in is typically anytime after 4pm, and check out is by 11am. Owner Nancy and her assistant Rebekah both live nearby and can be reached via phone call or text if you need anything. You will find each of our team members (housekeeping included), whether it be in person or via phone, to be friendly and caring. Built before the Civil war, this apartment house is almost 200 years old. As such, it has all of the charm, and quirks, that old houses bring. The Heart of Hillsdale, Circa 1854, was the home & offices of Merton Fitzpatrick, a prominent Hillsdale lawwyer and one of the founders of the original Republican Party. Built before the Civil War and at the beginning of the Victorian Era, the house has features of both, the simple boxy lines of a Pre Civil War Building and some Victorian flourishes. After the Great Depression In the 1930's the building was converted to an 8 unit apartment building for lower income families.. Today 6 of the 8 apartments serve as a Comfortable, Reasonable and Convenient short term place to stay for Hillsdale Visitors. The two remaining apartments are leased to long term tenants who understand and love old houses. Across the street from city hall, post office, fire and police, 1/2 a block west are the town shops & eateries. 1/2 a block south, take a walk in lovely Stocks Park. The bike path is 100 feet from your comfy, complete apt. Sleeps 1-3. Could sleep 4 if you bring a cot or inflatable mattress. The community laundry room is on the second floor. Laundry hours are 7:30am to 10 pm. Please contact Nancy's assistant Rebekah for Laundry room keycode and instructions. Phone numbers are provided upon booking. A 4 yard trash receptacle is provided in parking lot for your convenience. The 16 step stairway in the center of the building may be an issue for some adults and young children who should always be supervised on the stairs.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Adults only.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.