Designed with the traveling professional in mind, The Studio has a semi-private entrance through a shared (with the hosts) vestibule. Your entry has a keyless digital security lock. You'll step in to small entry that has a bench to sit and remove dirty boots or shoes and hooks to hang jackets or sweaters. Ahead you see a beautifully furnished living / eating area with two comfy reading / relaxing chairs, smart TV, lamps, and decor items that make it feel homey. Not fussy, but welcoming. You have a dining table and two chairs with additional folding chairs available to borrow if needed.
Your kitchenette has everything you need to prepare simple meals at home. We include small but important things like a set of cutlery, utensils, and sharp knives, dishes and glasses, pots and pans, cleaning supplies. You have an induction cooking plate, microwave, and multi-function toaster/oven. In the small but serviceable fridge we've even put a filled Britta pitcher to provide unlimited filtered water without the expense and waste of bottles. Yes, the freezer will hold a half-gallon of ice cream, a couple quick-to-fix meals, and some ice cubes and keep them all frozen.
Like a fresh cup of coffee to start your day? Ta-DAhhh! We've given you a French Press, teakettle (that heats quickly on the induction plate) and a selection of coffee and tea to get you started.
In your bathroom we provide full-sized shampoo, soap, and body wash in the shower, which includes a hand-held shower head. Plenty of towels and wash cloths, rug underfoot, good lighting and ventilation (including heat if needed) and shelves to hold your personal items complete your use of the bathroom.
You have a sleeping area partially separated from the living area. Your bed has a new Queen mattress that truly cradles you into one of the best sleeps of your life. Your dresser includes a small hanging area at the top. We've included window coverings that provide privacy and black-out when needed if you're a day-sleeper. Like to watch TV while lying in bed? No problem. Your TV atop the bookcase that divides the sitting / sleeping areas can easily be turned around to face the bed.
If you're a reader, we provide a supply of books. Need something specific for research or just to read - the public library is a 10 minute drive away. And the Friends of the Library have a large used-books store just inside the main entry of the library.
Back out in the vestibule, you'll find a secure place to receive packages. The common-use, no-charge laundry room is just to your left. That's right! No coin-operated anything here. We've even provided a selection of laundry products for your use, as well as access to more cleaning supplies and paper goods. And, there's an ironing board and iron tucked away in a wall cabinet right there for your use, along with broom, vacuum, dusting wands.
There are a number of outdoor places to sit with a cup of coffee or glass of wine or iced tea. The chairs in front of the house under the 50-year-old Japanese Maple (that changes her dress according to the season) is one of those places. It's a favorite of your hosts, who live in the main floor apartment and will welcome you to join them or graciously leave you to your reading or meditating, if that's your preference.
