Enjoy loft-living & original artwork at our centrally located Mich City Uptown Arts District 2 bed/2 bath, 2nd story beauty. Within 1 mile is Washington Park beach, marina, & zoo, charter fishing & tour boats, Blue Chip Casino, outlet mall, bike path, Zorn & Shoreline breweries, Brix Wine, and many eateries & shops. Within 3 miles are Indiana Dunes National Park marshes, beaches, dunes, & hiking. Shady Creek Winery is minutes by car. Bottom line... tons to do and a clean, artsy place to stay! The space Uptown open-concept loft with an historic yet updated industrial feel. Has an original long brick wall and exposed ductwork. Designer-styled with a mix of leather and mid-century modern furniture and many original paintings. Built by Zorn in 1907, this Queen Anne style building has boiler heat and modern A/C for your comfort. Two thermostats you control. Fully equipped quartz and stainless kitchen is perfect for long stays and has a large breakfast bar that doubles as workspace. Includes WiFi and lots of outlets with room to spread out. Pod Keurig, microwave, dishwasher, blender, toaster, bakeware, 8 place settings, lots of glassware, and all necessary kitchen gadgets. Bedrooms are small/medium sized, well-appointed, and each has its own full bathroom. Horizontal slat blinds on all windows as well as black-out curtains. Guests gravitate with their morning coffee to the built-in seat under the bay window to watch the activity along Franklin St below. Includes 1 on-site parking spot. Additional street parking is free 24/7. Entry porch w/ seating. Eateries, activities, & shops outside your door! The loft is located above a hair salon, open 10 AM - 6 PM Tues-Sat. Due to the solid construction of our historic building and the considerate shop owner, we have never had an issue with noise or odors. Guest access Single reserved on-site parking space directly in line with stairs to the loft is included. If bringing more than one car, there is ample free street parking in front of and alongside the loft building 24/7. Other things to note Pets: We do not allow pets in an effort to minimize allergens for all guests. For this same reason, we are strictly "no smoking." TV: We have a smart TV, so bring your subscription service passwords and enjoy your usual streaming. We do not have cable, only an antenna for local channels. Beach: The loft is only about a mile from the sandy beaches of Washington Park, so bring your beach towels and sunscreen! Central Beach and Kemil Beaches in Indiana Dunes National Park are 3 and 6 miles away. This is a second story loft with no elevator. You ascend the exterior staircase to your porch and the entry door for the loft.