Notes from the host
White River House
Summary:
Heads up: Hot tub’s getting serviced until 11/5/25—so no soaks for now, but your stay is DISCOUNTED! Score a deal while enjoying central Indy digs with a fenced yard, BBQ, cozy memory-foam beds, desks in every room, and family + dog-friendly extras. Work, play, relax—this house has you covered.
The Space:
LIVING ROOM: couch, ottoman, large smart TV (No cable but you can log in to your streaming accounts!)
KING BEDROOM: Right off the living room, you'll find the largest bedroom in the house with a King Bed that features a Nectar mattress. There is a large desk and plenty of space to put suitcases, etc.
QUEEN BEDROOM: Also off the living room, and another large bedroom, this bedroom features a quiet sitting area as well as a comfortable bed with memory foam mattress and a desk area.
TWIN TRUNDLE BEDROOM: This room is in the back of the house off the kitchen and is perfect for kids! It features 2 twin beds (as a trundle). Adults can certainly use them too but they are not XL Twins - aka dorm beds - so keep that in mind. There is another desk area here for work or homework.
KITCHEN: As with all of Habitude's properties, this is a FULLY STOCKED kitchen with everything you would need to cook. Pots, pans, spices, etc. etc. We also provide a coffee machine with coffee (& filters) as well as tea, sugar, etc. etc.
BATHROOM: The bathroom is very spacious and has a bath/shower combo. Towels and Hand Towels are provided, as well as Shampoo, Conditioner, & Body Wash.
LAUNDRY ROOM: The laundry room has a washer and dryer + ironing board and iron for guests to utilize
EXTERIOR AREAS: The back yard is fully enclosed with a wooden privacy fence! There is a hot tub, bistro lighting, a covered lounge seating area plus an outdoor dining table/eating area in the back yard along with a bbq. Private parking space by the gate in the rear plus street parking in the front. There is a front porch which is a perfect relaxation spot in the summer! The porch is well lit with bistro lights.
Guest Access:
Guests access the property through the front door using a digital lock that is programmed with a code specifically for them. The lock will not work until the house rules/disclosures are signed by the booking guest.
The Neighborhood:
Just west of the White River in a gentrifying neighborhood. We are a 5 minute walk over the bridge onto the IUPUI campus or into the White River State Park. Many of our guests bike, ride scooters, or walk to the zoo and other attractions in downtown!
Getting Around:
Easy/cheap uber ride or walk/electric scooter to all the major attractions downtown as to offer and less than 15 mins from the Speedway by car.
Other Things to Note:
**PLEASE READ ALL OF THE HOUSE RULES/DISCLOSURES BEFORE BOOKING:**
HOUSE RULES:
The following rules will be sent via a form link 2 days before your stay and must be signed off on to ensure understanding. The digital lock will not work until this document is signed. These rules are in place to attract the best guests who treat our house just like their home! Thanks for understanding!
• The person making the reservation be one of the guests staying & must be at least 25 years old
• The government issued ID of the person making the reservation must be uploaded in the form mentioned above
• There are NO GATHERINGS allowed on the property.
• The definition of "GATHERINGS" is as follows: No person past the guest count in the reservation may stay on property (inside or outside) for more than 10 minutes.
• Friendly, house trained, dogs (max of 2) are allowed with a $20 per dog per night fee.
• Guest is responsible for picking up dogs poop outside (whether on property or not), and any messes made by dogs.
• There are 2 cameras on the exterior of the cameras and the guests must understand that these are monitored and store recordings. There are no cameras inside the house.
• There is absolutely NO SMOKING OR VAPING allowed on the property (inside or outside within the property lines) and if the cleaners smell cigarette/weed smell or there is evidence of smoking, a $250 fine will incur
• Check-in is at 4pm and check-out is at 11am. A $50/hour fee will be assessed for early check-in/check-out when not approved in advance (this includes asking the cleaners to enter if they are still cleaning if you happen to arrive early)
• All outdoor activity must end at 10pm and all loud talking/music, etc. must not happen between 10pm and 8am out of respect for the neighbors
• There is a private parking spot at the rear of the premises and plenty of free street parking. There is no parking in the lot next door (it does not belong to us and you may be towed)
• The guest who booked is responsible for any/all damage done to the house by them, their guests, or any dogs brought. They will be responsible for replacing or fixing any items such as appliances, furniture, sheets/bedding, decor items, etc.
• The guest will be responsible for replacing any items that are missing after the stay.
• No glitter or confetti may be used in the house (impossible to clean!) and nothing may be nailed or taped to the walls.
• If extra cleaning is required beyond a typical clean (loads of trash everywhere, furniture moved, excessive amount of dishes, etc to be washed) There will be an extra fee of $100 for deep cleaning
• It's the guest responsibility to log-out of their streaming accounts on the TV (the cleaners will not do it). The TV does not have cable/antenna... only streaming services like netflix, hulu, etc.
• lights should be turned off when leaving rooms/the house to save energy
• A/C must be turned off when the windows are open.
• Guests need to communicate with the host right away if there are any concerns/needs during their stay so we can intervene immediately if needed.
• It is the booking guest’s responsibility to share these rules with their group and it is ultimately their responsibility to make sure they are followed.
OTHER INFO/DISCLOSURES:
• The front porch steps are different heights and guests need to be careful when entering the porch area
• The porch is about 3 feet above the ground in places and does not have a fence so take extra care in that area
• There is a lip (height difference) between the living room and kitchen floors. Please take extra care and make sure to look down and step up/down.
• Indiana winters are wet and cold. The porch/stairs may be slippery & icy. There is a snow shovel available and salt to spread to help melt the ice.
• There may be sharp icicles hanging from the roof over the porch steps so, look up!
• There are extra trash bags available under the kitchen sink and trash cans are located in the back by the alley
• Access to the basement is only granted if cover is needed in a severe storm.
• The host is not responsible for situations out of their control such as internet or power going out and it will not incur a refund given for such uncontrollable events.
• Traveling incurs a natural risk no matter what. If your travel plans require a cancellation due to sickness (COVID, etc) or weather delay (cancelled flights, etc), a refund cannot be given so we highly suggest you book CFAR (Cancel For Any Reason) insurance.
YOUR HOST:
Read about me! I run several airbnbs in both Birmingham, Denver, & Indianapolis and have 20+ years of luxury hospitality experience. My goal is to create the absolute best experiences for our guests!
Interaction with Guests:
We do not live locally but we have an awesome team in Indy that can help. Make sure you contact us if you need anything!
