Abodes on Oak: Fully stocked, side-by-side homes!

To avoid any confusion, potential guests should thoroughly read ALL information below before requesting to book. (We promise that the info below will better prepare you for your trip and answer 99% of your questions!) Thank you!

UNIT PERKS:
--This rental includes TWO homes on the same property: A main house, which sleeps 9, and a studio, which sleeps up to 3.
-Both homes include a kitchen with a fridge/freezer, sink, stove, oven, microwave, toaster, blender, and coffee maker. Essentials like plates, cups, cookware, utensils, and paper towels will be provided for your use. Guests can gather around the kitchen table to enjoy each other’s company over a good meal! (Please note that there is no dishwasher in either home.)
--Along with coffee, creamer and sweetener are provided.
--Cooking spray, olive oil, salt/pepper are provided.
--Small beach toys for kids and a large woven beach towel is provided for each guest.
--There is enough space for four (4) cars to park in front of the house and two (2) cars to park beside the studio in the backyard.
--There are two bathrooms in the main house; one master bathroom with a shower, as well as a bathroom with a full tub. There is one small bathroom in the studio.
--In the main house, there is a foosball table in the (unfinished) basement, where guests are welcome to play. Please note that the ceiling is low in certain areas, so any tall guests will need to be mindful of their head.
--There is an outdoor firepit with chairs to enjoy; please see additional information labeled "OUTDOOR SPACE" below.
--A hair dryer and showering essentials/bath towels are available. Each bedroom has clothing storage and hangers. There is also an iron and ironing board in each home.

SLEEPING SET UP:
The main house sleeps max of 9 people in the following areas:
--Master Bedroom: 3 people total. One king bed (2 people) and one fold out futon (1 person). Note that guests are welcome to move this small futon to the living area if they'd like.
--Queen Bedroom: 2 people total. One queen bed.
--Trundle Bedroom: 2 people total. Twin trundle bed.
--Living area: 2 people total (pull out couch).
The studio sleeps a max of three people (two adults ane one child) in the following area:
--Studio: 2 people (king bed), and pull out twin sofa sleeper for 1 child.

TECHNOLOGY:
--A large, flat screen smart TV is hooked up in the main house living area, though we recommend the outdoors over the tube! ;) There is also a flat screen TV in the master bedroom of the main house, as well as a TV in the studio.
--High Speed Wifi is provided.
--A washer/dryer is available for your use in the unfinished basement of the main house. This is easily accessible for those staying in the studio, however, the studio does not have its own washer/dryer.

OUTDOOR SPACE:
--The shared outdoor space in the backyard has 12 plastic adirondack chairs and a firepit. Please note that guests are responsible for bringing their own firewood. While the yard is fully fenced, neighbors on both sides do have dogs. The dogs DO bark when they see new people; although we've found that they typically taper off after we've been outside for awhile.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
We welcome guests of all backgrounds! However, due to prior disrespectful renters and property damage, we will only be accepting booking requests from:
--Users who already have positive reviews.
--Users who have provided verified government ID.
--Renters that are above the age of 25.
--Renters who are not bringing pets.
We value our relationship with our neighbors, so events/gatherings/parties are not to be held by guests. In order to keep the home in excellent condition for future guests, we are firm on these rules. We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

***As hosts, we have sustained damages to our properties in the past. Because we value our relationships with our neighbors and because we aim to keep the properties in top condition, we do require guests to have previous positive reviews from past trips. If you do not have previous positive reviews from past trips, we do require a fully refundable $500 damage deposit. The deposit is returned on your day check out when the cleaning team arrives and confirms the property is in good condition.***

***Note that if you are bringing infants/babies, these houses are NOT baby-proofed. (Furniture is not secured to walls, outlet blockers are not included, cabinets/drawers are not locked, etc.) We also do not have a pack-and-play/portable crib, so guests will need to bring their own.***

***Note that while both houses have undergone a full rehab, they are older and do have some low headers/ceililngs in certain areas. Taller guests will need to be mindful of their head in a few spots.***

***Please note that while there are no steps to enter the studio, it IS a very small studio without much elbowroom. There is also a small step down into the bathroom, and we've left just enough room for the "essentials." Those who are not able bodied may find it difficult to navigate this studio simply due to the space restraints. If you require more room for mobility purposes, please feel free to check out other properties we host by clicking on our profile.

CHECK-IN INFO:
--Guests who book will receive detailed check-in instructions and a key code for entry on the morning of their scheduled arrival. All of this will be communicated through messenger.
--Please note that Michigan City is on Central Standard Time (CST). Check-in is between 4 and 7 p.m.; guests must check out by 10 a.m. so that we can clean/prepare for our next renters before they arrive.
--Our cancellation policy is moderate.