Summary:
If you’re looking for a clean, cozy apt in the heart of an up & coming historic district then this is the spot for you! You’ll be steps from restaurants, an amazing coffee shop, & 3 breweries.
Springfield is full of historic homes, lush parks, and new development, but its location is not ideal for travelers seeking a fully developed neighborhood. Your bldg is north of a rapidly developing commercial corridor but is in an urban area and is NOT a gated community by any means.
Also, large vehicles are not recommended for guests at this property. The parking lot is relatively small / crowded and large vehicles parking here make it difficult for other guests to get in and out of the parking lot.
There is nearby street parking available for larger vehicles but it will not be in the gated area.
The Space:
Guests have access to the entire 2 BR / 1 BA apartment featuring hardwood floors in every room except the kitchen and bathroom.
The master bedroom features a queen-sized bed complete with memory foam mattress, two night stands, a chest of drawers, a desk for work, and a closet.
The 2nd bedroom features a full-sized bed with memory foam mattress, two nightstands, a chest of drawers, and a closet.
The living room includes a futon-style couch, 43” Smart TV, and a kitchen table.
The kitchen is stocked with utensils, a microwave, coffee pot, toaster, refrigerator/freezer, oven/range, cooking utensils/cutlery and plates.
The bathroom is supplied with towels, and shower items (body wash, shampoo, conditioner).
Guest Access:
Guests have access to on site laundry and gated parking - limit 1 car per guest in the gated parking area due to its size
The Neighborhood:
Springfield is amazing! It is a diverse, vibrant, up and coming neighborhood located just north of Jacksonville's downtown. You'll initially fall in love with the gorgeous late 19th/early 20th century houses but you'll want to stay for the amazing people. Join a First Friday party, check out the weekly Main Street cruise, downtown's Art Walk, Porchfest if you're in town in the fall, or one of the yearly home tours.
A few recommendations:
Restaurants
Crispy’s is a half block away and famous for delicious pizza and great pub food in general
Wafaa and Mike’s Cafe is 2-3 blocks to the south and known for delicious Mediterranean food
Uptown Kitchen and Bar is ~5 blocks to the south and perfect for delicious breakfast lunch and dinner - one of the most popular traditional
Tommy’s is approximately a half mile to the southeast and is known for Springfield’s famous $3 breakfast in a cup
Sweet Pete’s (as featured on MSNBC's "The Profit") is about 3/4 mile to the southwest for delectable brunch and sinfully delicious sweets; Pete also happens to be a historic Springfield resident so you may very well see him and his family walking their dog around the neighborhood
Coffee
Social Grounds coffee shop for the best (not joking - seriously amazing) locally roasted coffee in Jax
Drinks
Hyperion - craft brewery 1 block away
6th and Main - craft brewery 2 blocks away
Crispy's - fully stocked bar with lots of TVs for sports events, dart boards, and an upstairs area great for larger groups that is half a block away
Uptown Kitchen and Bar - fully stocked bar with TVs that are usually playing sports games that is a few blocks away on Main St
Getting Around:
Springfield is a great neighborhood for walking and biking!
Jacksonville's Skyway, with limited service around the Urban Core area is a half mile to the south and is co-located with Jacksonville's central bus station.
Ride sharing services are also great options as well and driving is preferable for areas well outside of central Jax (St Augustine, Brunswick, Gainesville, etc.)
Interaction with Guests:
If I am in town I will be happy to interact with you and show you around historic Springfield!
