Central and Shady 1-bedroom house in Yellow Springs with WiFi and AC

This is a charming quiet retreat right in the heart of town. The proximity to Glen Helen and the downtown area is great and makes it easy to come and go throughout the day without having to get in the car. The host was thoughtful and available and we very much enjoyed our stay. Yellow Springs is an awesome community well worth checking out. This home felt like the perfect way to experience it.

This property is 1/2 of a '50's-era house that serves as a residence when not rented out. The host was very helpful and accommodating, answering all my questions promptly, and even allowing me to check in a couple of hours early. Everything was clean and functional, and there is a gazebo in which I could secure my bike and keep it out of the weather. The kitchen reflects the age of the house, with a remarkable turquoise wall oven, but is well-equipped. Due to space requirements, the microwave is on a bookshelf in the adjoining great room. The great room has a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction books with popular titles that range back to the '70's, and contains an old upright grand piano that you are invited to play. If you are a fan of older movies, there is an extensive collection of movies on VHS tape and the player to go with, along with DVD's etc. The bathroom is a bit dated but functional. The single small bedroom is essentially filled by a queen-size bed, with a wall closet. As you may know, Yellow Springs is a pretty fun little town, and it's walking distance to the downtown. Overall, it's a more utilitarian property suited to people such as myself spending a few days hiking and biking, or biking through, as opposed to a 'romantic couples weekend', so 4 stars instead of 5.

Everything was as pictured and described and the communication was excellent. Even light switches were lableled, which was a thoughtful touch. The location was perfect: steps away from shops, restaurants, and a nature preserve, but on a quiet street where you could rest at the end of a busy day.

A very dated property.