The Ethel Retreat/BSU/IU

Entire home in Muncie, Indiana, United States

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bathroom
Hosted by Staci
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

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Come stay at the Ethel Retreat Located just blocks from IU Hospital and Ball State University. A cozy get away in this cottage feel home so close to restaurants and the Cardinal Greenway bike trail located along the Westside Park right on the water. A newly built skate park put in 2025 one mile down the road. There is plenty to do around this area of Muncie and plenty of popular shops nearby. Or just enjoy your time relaxing at a cozy home away from home. You won't be disappointed!

The space
You'll have the entire house, a fenced in private backyard, full basement with washer and dryer and another living room spot. Games for kids are also downstairs.

Guest access
You will have an entire house to yourself, and a big fenced in back yard adding privacy. Wonderful place to gather with family and friends.

Other things to note
There is a huge very cozy couch that can easily sleep comfortably two large size adults. Also another big couch down in the basement that can sleep two large adults, they are not pull out beds just big comfy couches.

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 5 spaces
Pets allowed

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 122 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Muncie, Indiana, United States
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Neighbourhood highlights

Great location on Muncie's West end of town. Very quit. You will see people walking their dogs or taking bike rides with their kids around the neighborhood. Very Close to Ball State and the hospital and popular parks and the white river.

Meet your host

Superhost
615 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
Speaks English
Hi! We are Mike and Staci Kelsay and we are happy to host your stay! The lodge Garage has been our own personal space for many years. We have decided to share it through Airbnb and are so glad that we did. We really enjoy hosting people. And best of all giving them a great place to stay while their away from home.

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 16:00
Checkout before 11:00
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm