Bernard Ave Brickhouse | Modern Duplex | Vintage Character

🏡 Welcome to Your Home-Away-From-Home on Bernard Ave – a Charming Duplex!

Step into a beautifully renovated downstairs unit of a duplex that perfectly blends modern comfort with timeless charm. Every inch has been refreshed — from the floors to the kitchen and bathroom — while preserving classic details like restored woodwork, built-in shelving, and a cozy faux fireplace that adds character and warmth.

✨ The Space: Bright, Stylish & Inviting
• Living Room: Unwind on the comfy couch (which converts to a bed for extra guests), relax in the papasan chair, and enjoy your favorite shows on the wall-mounted smart TV.
• Dining Room: Gather around the formal dining table or the built-in bench. Shelves are stocked with board games and fun extras — perfect for game nights, quiet evenings, or family bonding time.

🛏️ Bedrooms & Work-Ready Setup
• Primary Bedroom: A plush queen memory-foam mattress awaits — ideal for restful sleep.
• Second Bedroom: A full-size bed and a dedicated desk with basic office supplies make this a great spot for remote work or study.

🛁 Bathroom & Essentials
• Fully remodeled with elegant tile, a tub/shower combo, and custom flooring. Fresh towels, hand towels, and washcloths are stocked in the linen closet.

🌿 Outdoor & Shared Spaces
• Relax on the front porch — furnished with chairs and a small table, perfect for morning coffee or evening chats.
• Guests have access to the shared backyard and basement, which includes a washer/dryer for your convenience.

✅ Who This Place is Great For
Whether you’re traveling for work, a getaway, or a relaxing staycation, this duplex unit offers comfort, style, and thoughtful extras. Perfect for couples, small families, remote workers, or friends traveling together.
⚠️ House Rules ⚠️

🤫 Noise
Please keep noise to a minimum when outside. We use decibel readers (they do not record conversations) to monitor levels.
🔇 Quiet hours: 10 PM – 8 AM
💸 Excessive noise may result in a $500 fine due to past neighbor complaints.

🚭 Smoking
No smoking inside the house — $500 fine for violations.
Smoking outside is allowed.

🚫 Strictly Prohibited
• Underage drinking or drug use
• Parties or large gatherings
• Unauthorized guests
🎉 No mini waste: Please avoid confetti, glitter, water beads, balloons, or any tiny plastic/glass/metal pieces.

👫 We respect our neighbors and community, and strictly enforce these rules. Any gatherings, parties, or unauthorized guests will result in immediate removal from the property with no refund for unused nights.


🐾 Pets
• Max 2 dogs: $125 flat fee
• Requests for 3rd or 4th dogs require approval (+$100)
❗ Pets must be disclosed and approved in writing before your stay. Undisclosed pets will result in a $150 fee and may lead to cancellation without refund.
🚫 No cats allowed.

👟 Shoes Off Inside
Please remove shoes indoors to keep the home clean — the asphalt driveway can track in dirt. Thank you!

🚿 Bathroom Ventilation
Please open the bathroom window halfway to 2/3 down OR keep the bathroom fan on during showers and for 20–30 minutes afterward to prevent moisture buildup.
🌡️ Even in cold weather, the bathroom will stay warm.

🧺 Before You Leave
We only ask a few simple things to help us prepare for the next guest:
• Place used towels in any laundry basket located in the bedrooms
• Load any dirty dishes into the dishwasher
• Ensure all trash is placed inside the outdoor bins (next to the garage in the backyard) — please do not leave trash on the floor or in bags inside the unit, as this will result in an additional cleaning fee
• Lock all doors
Set the thermostat to:
• 70–75°F for A/C, or
• 67–70°F for heat depending on the season

😊 Checkout Note
We leave a short list of optional checkout steps — not mandatory, but always appreciated. Thank you for helping us keep the home lovely for future guests!

Once your reservation is confirmed, you’ll be able to select whichever protection you prefer—either a modest damage-waiver for accidental mishaps, or a refundable security hold that automatically releases within 24 hours after checkout.