FEMALES ONLY - NO EXCEPTIONS. Female guests say they feel safer this way & this is my policy for that reason. Private room with entire house to share. 3 blocks from Eastern Connecticut State University & 9 miles from the University of Connecticut. Within walking distance to outstanding restaurants, public transportation, a library, a post office, hospitals, and a great food co-op that is open to the public. The house has a calm, quiet, ambiance, in a nice neighborhood, and has new comfy beds. The space This house was built in 1865. The woman who owned it before I did took great care in its restoration. This listing is for a room with a twin-sized bed. There are three other bedrooms for Airbnb travelers. The entire house is for your enjoyment. I have a front parlor, a dining room/sitting room, an eat-in kitchen, and a cozy library filled mostly with art books as I am an art teacher in a local middle school. There are two bathrooms, both having claw-foot tubs and one with a walk-in shower. All bathrooms are shared with owner and other guests. The backyard is nice and private, fully fenced in with lots of trees. Guest access This space is located on the bottom level of the house. You have your own private kitchenette but are still welcomed to use full kitchen upstairs. This space has a room dividing curtain which provides privacy. Guests are welcomed to use the main floor living areas and kitchen as their own as well as laundry facilities on the lower level. I have toiletries available as need be. During your stay During the weekdays, I work at a school in the area and have varying hours. I am available through text, phone, and/or email. I live and work in the nearby area and can assist with any situation in a short amount of time. Other things to note This listing is for FEMALES ONLY. Males who try to book will be canceled. This is my private home and my women guests tell me they feel safer staying at a place like with this restriction, as do I.