Comfy Stay Smart Home

Whether you come here for sightseeing during the color/summer season, snowmobiling/skiing/carnival in the winter, in the late summer for berry picking, or even a scholarly exchange, this place is ideal for your extended stay in the four-season Keweenaw area. Queen bed in the furnished basement room available. Driving to Hancock downtown is within 5-10 minutes. If you are a first-time Airbnb guest, please communicate with me about your expectations, such as if breakfast is included. The house is fully featured with smart home automation. I rent out only the basement room where the entire basement is furnished. You will have the freedom to access the entire basement with a total area of 1262 sq ft. The basement has a dryer and laundry machine with the bathroom as well. If you come here for a business trip, this may be a perfect place for you to iron your shirts and get ready for your daily meetings. During the summer, the basement can be damp so I have the dehumidifiers turned on in order to assure the comfort of stay in the basement. In the winter, the furnace is powered by a water heating system in which the pipe contracts and expands that generate subtle ticking sound from the boiler that can be noisy to a light sleeper. I have a pet at home. She is a non-barking dog (Search Shiba Inu if you want to know more about that dog) and very friendly to guests. Our dog has only access on the first floor. The rental is an entire basement and she will not have access to it. You may enjoy a fully furnished kitchen with all necessities. Pots, pans, silverware, glasses, plates, sink, oven, dishwasher, and space in the fridge. If you decide to cook, please coordinate with me so that you know the safety-related issues are briefed. Guest have access to wifi. Free parking on the street. You have full access to the home (living room, kitchen, dining room, etc.) including a washer and dryer (soap and dryer sheets provided). For safety-related issues, please inform me and make sure you are briefed through the process of using kitchen/laundry room. I do have teaching obligation and research activities going on each day and have different schedules over the week. However, you can choose to interact with me as little or as much as you want. I am pretty responsive in messaging and can be reached by Airbnb in case if you need anything. The neighborhood is very quiet and there is access to downtown Hancock as well as the portage lake. McClain state park is about 10-15 minutes. I recommend having/renting a car. You may also use a taxi. I am often available and will be able to provide hospitality to guests. However, I may sometimes need to travel and be out of town (an average of .5 time/month throughout a year). I know this may be uncomfortable to guests for check-in. I would be willing and open for full refunds. I used to charge an additional $15 for another guest. If you come with two, I will not charge the extra fee any longer. But, I do ask for a favor in return, which is to ensure turning off the lights in the basement and be aware of water usage. I will be greatly appreciative of energy and water awareness. If you need two beds, please make sure you state that at the request of booking. I may not be able to guess this right if I am not told. Direct communication is crucial because it helps me to understand what you expect. I am an open-minded host. I have hosted more than a hundred guests over the past years and those guests helped me to understand more how to prepare for the stay of future guests. Your suggestions are always welcome!