King Bed, Stocked Kitchen, Easy Driveway Parking, 2mi to Downtown & Coliseum

You'll be only 2 miles from Downtown, Coliseum, Science Central, & nationally ranked Children’s Zoo. Our house is a great place to stay for families and working professionals. We are walking distance to Lakeside Park with an expansive children's playground and tennis/pickleball courts. Just a short 5 minute drive takes you downtown to Parkview Field, Promenade Park, and Headwaters Park for weekend festivals all summer long! Need to get some work done? No problem! we offer 1G WIFI that seamlessly connects to you video conference calls for remote work.

We strive to provide our guests with an amazing guest experience from start to finish. Our check-in process is effortless and secure with our Smartlock and personalized keycode. Our checkout process is a breeze with no chores. There is no need to strip any beds or wash any towels. RELAX during your stay with us and enjoy your vacation to the fullest!

This Cozy Craftsman combines great location with great amenities:
◼King bed + 2 Queens beds + 1 Queen Air Mattress
◼4 adult bikes (helmets and bike lock provided)
◼Newly remodeled kitchen
◼BBQ grill
◼Coffee/tea bar
◼Fast free 1G WIFI
◼Roku smart TV
◼Easy Parking on private driveway, for 3 cars
◼Baby essentials (travel crib & highchair)
◼Walk to Parkview hospital
◼Walk to Lakeside Park for pickleball, tennis, & children's playground

Whether you are coming for vacation or for work, our spacious 1400 sq foot house is a perfect home base for your visit to Fort Wayne. Kroger's grocery store, Starbucks, Glenbrook Mall, and a host of restaurants are just minutes drive from our house. Don’t feel like driving? Hop on our bikes to easily get downtown and local coffee shops.

There are 3 spacious BEDROOMS (all on the second floor):
◼Bedroom 1: KING size bed, memory foam mattress
◼Bedroom 2: Queen size bed, memory foam mattress
◼Bedroom 3: Queen size bed, memory foam mattress

BATHROOMS:
◼Full size bathroom with walk-in shower on first floor
◼Full size bathroom with shower/tub combo on second floor

OFFICE/DEN:
◼Dedicated desk with chair
◼Pack n Play available
◼Electric fireplace

LIVING ROOM:
◼60inch ROKU smart TV
◼3 seater comfortable couch
◼2 seater loveseat
◼1 queen air mattress (highly rated on consumer reports for comfort)

DINING ROOM:
◼Dining table comfortably seats 6
◼High Chair provided

KITCHEN:
◼Newly remodeled
◼Stainless steel appliances, microwave, toaster, electric kettle
◼Coffee and tea bar
◼Variety of pots/pans/bakeware
◼Spice rack and salt/pepper provided for your cooking needs

DECK (Seasonal starting after Mother's Day):
◼Large hammock
◼Outdoor table with seating
◼BBQ grill

BASEMENT:
◼Full size washer and dryer

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Fort Wayne is a great destination for a fun vacation! Here's a sample 3 day family fun-filled itinerary that might give you some ideas:

Day 1: Arrival
Check in @ the Cozy Craftsman and get settled!
Walk to nearby Lakeside Park to enjoy the gardens (seasonal). Kids will love the children’s playground.
Enjoy dinner at one of the many great restaurants in downtown Fort Wayne, such as Tolon, Nawa, Proximo, and the Old Gas House.

Day 2: History and Culture by Bike
BIKE downtown and visit the Fort Wayne Museum of Art and check out their collection of American and European art.
Pedal over to nearby the Landing near Promenade Park and have lunch at Mercado(Latin) or Marquee (French).
Spend the afternoon biking and exploring the River Greenway
Visit Eddie Merlot or Baker Street for a delicious steakhouse dinner
Snuggle up and watch a movie at night. Pop some popcorn!

Day 3: Outdoor Adventures
Visit the Pokagon State Park, which is about 45 minutes north of Fort Wayne, and enjoy hiking, fishing, or boating on the lake.
Head back to Fort Wayne for lunch at The Hoppy Gnome, a gastropub that has great food and an extensive beer list.
Spend the afternoon at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, which is one of the best in the country and has a wide variety of animals.
Wrap up your trip with dinner at Club Soda, a steakhouse that has been a Fort Wayne institution since the 1940s.

There are plenty of other things to do in Fort Wayne as well, such as catching a TinCaps baseball game, checking out the Fort Wayne Botanical Gardens, or taking a day trip to Shipshewana for the best Amish pie and shops. No matter what you do, you're sure to have a fun and memorable vacation in Fort Wayne!

Distance from our property to attractions:
◼Downtown Promenade Park: 1.9 miles
◼Parkview Field: 2.4 miles
◼Electric works/Union street market: 2.8 miles
◼Barr street farmer's market (Saturdays only starting May-Sept): 2.5 miles
◼Coliseum: 2.2 miles
◼Science Central: 1.9 miles
◼Fort Wayne Children's zoo: 2.9 miles
◼Fort Wayne Botanical Garden: 2 miles
◼Fort Wayne Ballet: 1.7 miles
◼Glenbrook Mall: 2.8 miles
◼Parkview Fieldhouse: 2.9 miles
◼Parkview Icehouse: 2.9 miles
◼Jefferson Pointe: 5.4 miles
◼Fox Island County Park: 11 miles
◼Shoaff Park Golf Course: 3.8 miles

📑 We ask all guests to read and agree to our house rules prior to booking. I ask the main guest to sign the rental agreement for the group. I generally do not accept booking requests from locals unless the reservation is for extended families visiting from out of town. Please send me an inquiry letting me know the reason for your stay, if you live locally.