Historic Steckel carriage house with picturesque landscaping | Apartment in Bloomfield

10.0 (48 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  5 Guests
Bloomfield Apartment | Historic Steckel carriage house with picturesque landscaping

2 Bedroom Apartment in Bloomfield

No extra cleaning fees! :)
Relax in the charming Steckel carriage house, complete with fresh flower bouquet. It contains a second floor studio apartment with a king ,full, and twin size bed. Settle down with the Victrola record player and a fun selection of vintage records.
There is a small, fully functional Kitchen. The fridge is stocked with water bottles, yogurt and my homemade granola.
There is Smart TV plus an office area with monitors, a printer, 2 office chairs, and Wi-Fi.
There is a children’s play area with books and toys. A pack-n-play crib is available. We also have a large playground close by for our own children that is available for you upon request.
The bathroom and dressing/makeup room is on the first floor.
No PETS.
There is central heating and air.
Linens are washed and dried with All - free and clear laundry soap and dryer sheets to protect those with sensitive skin.
Please be advised that this building is over 100 years old. Light switches are in creative places. :) It is not wheelchair accessible. Please do not book if you have trouble going up steps.
The nature-themed apartment complements the landscaping and numerous songbirds it is surrounded by in the summertime. Outside is an outdoor sitting area, with a locally made bistro table and two chairs.
W.J. and Belle Steckel built the carriage house, in addition to their house, in 1910. It included living quarters for the groundskeeper/chauffeur. The apartment has been kept up-to-date by later owners.
Bloomfield is a unique small town, surrounded by farms. There are old-fashioned stores, a coffee/flower shop, stately Carnegie library, and hiking/fishing/hunting opportunities in the area.

Historic Steckel carriage house with picturesque landscaping is located in Bloomfield. Historic Steckel carriage house with picturesque landscaping provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This Apartment features Parking, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Historic Steckel carriage house with picturesque landscaping has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 5 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Bloomfield has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Bloomfield, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Free breakfast available
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
General
  • Near a hospital
  • In a rural location
  • Desk
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk chair
  • Printer
Guest Services
  • Playground
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Children's games
  • Travel crib
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Randy K.
Aug 11, 2025 04:11:06 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: It was perfect for our weekend stay. Everything was as described in listing.
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