The Rockford is a free-standing house with a lovely back yard, off-street parking. Don't worry about morning coffee! We have a coffee pot and cups to get your morning started right. It is close to public transportation, close to services, sights, and restaurants in walking distance. This was my full-time home for many years and has been maintained with loving attention, complete with thoughtful touches throughout. Like anything that is 126years old, you will find some interesting quirks and lovely features. There are 7 stairs to the 1st-floor entry -- and those stairs may be more well suited to some travelers than others. P Bedroom 1 : 1st floor BAthroom # 1 - 1st Floor Bedroom 2 : 2nd floor with sitting room, desk, daybed and private bathoom. Please review the layout information and our house rules/policies to see if you’re a good match. It is a complete unit and has everything you have at your house -- from pots and pans to sheets and towels.

Effective communication is indeed crucial for a positive experience. As a guest, here are some key points to keep in mind: Read and Agree to House Rules: Confirm that you’ve read and understood the house rules. Abiding them ensures a smooth stay. Timely and Responsive Communication: Respond to messages within 24-72 hours. This helps us address any questions or concerns promptly. Be responsive to communications. Lack of responsiveness (after several attempts/requests) may result in reservation cancellation. If communication is a challenge, our Airbnb might not be the best bet for you. --Guest Information: Include all guests who will be staying in your booking. This ensures accurate arrangements and a comfortable stay. --Ask for Recommendations: Feel free to ask your host for transportation tips and local food recommendations. --Quiet Hours: Respect the quiet hours (from 10 pm to 8 am) to maintain a peaceful environment for everyone. --No Pets: Pets are not allowed --No Smoking or Fire: Smoking (including cigarettes, marijuana, and vaping) is prohibited. Air quality monitors are in place. --No Illegal Activity: No illegal activity, destructive or inappropriate anti-social behavior --No Parties or Events of any kind --Guest List: Only guests listed on your booking are allowed. Failure to disclose additional guests will result in reservation cancellation. --Lastly, Guest Verification: Ensure that every guest has an Airbnb account with a completed profile and photo or provide a government-issued ID. ★ If we are unable to connect and confirm agreements, identity verification, and logistics at least 72 hours before your planned visit. We will cancel your reservation, which is the WORST and we want to avoid that.

No smoking - of anything. This means cigarettes, pipes, cigars, marijuana or insense. No pets. No parties or events. We are not joking about the smoking, pet or parties - if we discover you have violated any of these house rules, we will request that you immediately vacate the property. May not be safe or suitable for children (0-12 years) and the house is not child proofed. Check in time is 4pm or flexible with a agreed upon discussion The basement is locked off from the house - you will not have access and I do not access the 1st and 2nd floor. The basement is occasionally used by me, as my workroom/innkeeper's quarters are there.