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2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 6 0.1 sq m
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Explore the area
Hastings, NE
- Pioneer Park5 min walk
- Hastings College13 min walk
- Jacob Fisher Rainbow Fountain14 min walk
- Grand Island, NE (GRI-Central Nebraska Regional)45 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
The Spacious Surprise
The Spacious Surprise is full of the unexpected. Beautifully decorated and comfortable, it offers a great location two blocks from the hospital, across the street from St. Cecilia, and within walking distance from all that downtown offers. It is on a quiet street with large green spaces. We allow up to two dogs with a pet fee to allow for extra cleaning expenses. Although a basement apartment, it has a private driveway and entrance, and plenty of room with large windows in the bedrooms. This property is an amazing value for many reasons. If offers a private entrance, comfortable sleeping for six (a king, queen, fold out futon and fold out floor sleeper), a fully stocked kitchen with all appliances, a washer and dryer, office and a room-sized walk-in closet that also functions as a sleeping space and play area. It is tastefully decorated, centrally located, clean and comfortable. We have priced it reasonably to allow for it being a basement apartment. You must be able to walk down the stairs to enter the apartment. It has a private drive with some cracked concrete on part of the driveway (does not impair function at all). As mentioned elsewhere, this is a basement apartment. Though it has a private entrance and driveway, people may be staying above you. We ask the occupants of both units to be respectful of this. You may hear footsteps above occasionally, or other sounds that come with living adjacent to another living space. Honestly, we have another Airbnb that is on a busy road. The traffic noise at that location (which isn't terrible) is louder than the sounds you might hear above you. Fortunately, this is a REALLY quiet location. In the event it bothers you, white noise machines are provided in both bedrooms. This is not a party Airbnb. Also, there is not a bathtub. You have access to the private drive, yard outside the fence of the main unit, and the rest of the basement apartment. There is free parking on the premises and on the streets next to the house. We are available through the Airbnb app messaging. If necessary, we can provide assistance during your stay both in person and via the app. We welcome questions about the Hastings area, in addition to our Airbnb. We welcome longer-term rentals. All that we ask is if your stay is over two weeks, you allow and pay for a cleaning of the Airbnb at two weeks and at every additional two-week interval. We love dogs. We require a $15 per pet per day extra pet fee. We provide a large crate to crate your dog in, should you need to leave them unsupervised. We also provide a comfy dog bed. We have blankets to place on the couches and beds for your pets to lay on to protect the furniture and bedding. Dog food bowls and waste pick up bags are also provided.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please empty and rinse ashtray from outside smoking area if you used it.
On Wednesdays, please take outdoor trashcan around the corner and leave next to the other trashcan next to the alley by the double garage.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Hastings
Hastings is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at DLD State Recreation Area and East Side Park and Mural, while Scott Studio Theatre and Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History are cultural highlights.
Hastings, NE
What's nearby
- Pioneer Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Hastings College - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Jacob Fisher Rainbow Fountain - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
- Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
- Aquacourt - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 2 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In - 3 min drive
- Casey's - 3 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Stephanie Bignell

Growing up between southwestern and northeastern Nebraska, I raised my children in Hastings. I now enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Summit outside the windows of our acreage in Tekamah, Nebraska. We have assembled a great team in Hastings to help us give great service to our guests. My interests include being an aspiring singer-songwriter for my toddler granddaughter and learning interior design and construction skills after retiring from a 27-year career in mental health. I have 13 grandchildren. I travel frequently, help with the babies and enjoy our recently built beach house in Bolivar Peninsula, Texas.
Why they chose this property
My family lived in this home until I relocated to Tekamah six years ago. I loved how walkable it was and the spaciousness of the home. I could walk to the grocery store, the Catholic high school, Mary Lanning Hospital, and downtown within minutes. The location is in a quiet area with a private driveway and ample parking on the street.
What makes this property unique
In my opinion there is no better deal in Hastings for clean, updated, comfortable and attractive lodging! This centrally located well-stocked space feels like a main floor unit due to its large egress windows and spacious rooms. When you walk downstairs into the apartment it is easy to see why it's named The Spacious Surprise! Large bedrooms with big closets, an extra sleeping space adjacent to the second bedroom, and a roomy front room, bathroom and kitchen all add to the airy comfortable experience you have when staying here.
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