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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
Popular amenities
- Pet friendly
- Dryer
- Parking available
- Washer
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
Explore the area
Hastings, NE
- Hastings CollegePlace, Hastings College13 min walk
- Harms ParkPlace, Harms Park15 min walk
- Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural HistoryPlace, Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History19 min walk
- Grand Island, NE (GRI-Central Nebraska Regional)Airport, Grand Island, NE (GRI-Central Nebraska Regional)41 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Hastings
With a stay at this apartment in Hastings, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Hastings Public Library and East Side Park and Mural. .This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Dutton-Lainson Plaza and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Mary Lanning Healthcare.
What's nearby
- Mary Lanning Healthcare - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
- Hastings College - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
- Heartwell Lake - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
- Harms Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
- Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
Getting around
- Hastings Station - 6 min walk
- Grand Island, NE (GRI-Central Nebraska Regional) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
- Casey's General Store - 2 min drive
- Russ's Market - 9 min walk
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Taco John's - 3 min drive
- Arby's - 16 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Spacious Surprise-Family and Long-Term Stays Welcome. Cozy & Pet-Friendly!
QUICK HIGHLIGHTS
• Extended stays welcome (2–90 days)
• Reasonably priced plus 20% off for 30-90 day stays
• Sleeps up to 6 (King, Queen, 2 Futons)
• Private entrance & driveway (free parking onsite)
• Fully equipped kitchen + appliances, stocked coffee bar
• Dedicated office with Printer & Wi-Fi
• In-unit washer & dryer (perfect for long stays)
• Pet-friendly with permission (extras provided + small fee)
• Quiet street with green spaces, walkable to downtown
• White noise machines in both bedrooms
THE SPACE
Welcome to The Spacious Surprise, your home away from home in Hastings. Located just two blocks from the hospital, across from St. Cecilia, and within walking distance of downtown, this quiet, centrally located retreat is ideal for extended stays, traveling professionals, and families settling in for great stays from 2-90 days.
Though set in a basement apartment, guests enjoy a private entrance, private driveway, and large windows that make the space bright and inviting. With sleeping space for up to six (king, queen, futon, and fold-out sleeper), plus a walk-in closet that doubles as a flexible bonus room, the apartment adapts easily for longer-term comfort.
The fully equipped kitchen includes all major appliances and cookware, making it easy to prepare meals at home. You’ll also have a washer and dryer, reliable Wi-Fi, and a dedicated workspace/office, ensuring your stay is both comfortable and practical.
Why Long-Term Guests Love It:
• Private & quiet neighborhood, ideal for rest and focus
• Tastefully decorated, spacious cozy living areas that feel like home
• Full kitchen + laundry for convenience
• Flexible sleeping spaces for families or visiting guests
• Reasonably priced to reflect basement-level location
• White noise machines provided for added comfort
Pet-Friendly Stay
We welcome up to two dogs (with a $15 per pet, per day fee (less for stays over one week) and provide thoughtful extras: a large crate, dog bed, blankets for furniture, bowls, and waste bags.
Guest Access
You’ll have access to the private driveway, patio/yard space outside the main unit’s fence, and the entire apartment. Free parking is available onsite and on the street.
Extended Stay Policy
We host stays from 2 to 90 days. For visits longer than two weeks, guests are asked to schedule and cover a professional cleaning every two weeks ($95). This helps us keep the apartment fresh and comfortable for the duration of your stay.
Things to Note
• Basement unit: occasional sounds/footsteps may be heard from upstairs. White noise machines provided.
• Shower only (no bathtub).
• Must be able to walk down stairs to access the apartment.
• Driveway has minor cracks (does not affect use).
• Not a party property. Quiet Hours 10 pm-8 am.
• No smoking allowed inside the property.
We’re available via messaging anytime and happy to provide local tips, dining recommendations, and support during your stay. Settle in, stay a while, and enjoy the comfort, convenience, and value of The Spacious Surprise.
• Extended stays welcome (2–90 days)
• Reasonably priced plus 20% off for 30-90 day stays
• Sleeps up to 6 (King, Queen, 2 Futons)
• Private entrance & driveway (free parking onsite)
• Fully equipped kitchen + appliances, stocked coffee bar
• Dedicated office with Printer & Wi-Fi
• In-unit washer & dryer (perfect for long stays)
• Pet-friendly with permission (extras provided + small fee)
• Quiet street with green spaces, walkable to downtown
• White noise machines in both bedrooms
THE SPACE
Welcome to The Spacious Surprise, your home away from home in Hastings. Located just two blocks from the hospital, across from St. Cecilia, and within walking distance of downtown, this quiet, centrally located retreat is ideal for extended stays, traveling professionals, and families settling in for great stays from 2-90 days.
Though set in a basement apartment, guests enjoy a private entrance, private driveway, and large windows that make the space bright and inviting. With sleeping space for up to six (king, queen, futon, and fold-out sleeper), plus a walk-in closet that doubles as a flexible bonus room, the apartment adapts easily for longer-term comfort.
The fully equipped kitchen includes all major appliances and cookware, making it easy to prepare meals at home. You’ll also have a washer and dryer, reliable Wi-Fi, and a dedicated workspace/office, ensuring your stay is both comfortable and practical.
Why Long-Term Guests Love It:
• Private & quiet neighborhood, ideal for rest and focus
• Tastefully decorated, spacious cozy living areas that feel like home
• Full kitchen + laundry for convenience
• Flexible sleeping spaces for families or visiting guests
• Reasonably priced to reflect basement-level location
• White noise machines provided for added comfort
Pet-Friendly Stay
We welcome up to two dogs (with a $15 per pet, per day fee (less for stays over one week) and provide thoughtful extras: a large crate, dog bed, blankets for furniture, bowls, and waste bags.
Guest Access
You’ll have access to the private driveway, patio/yard space outside the main unit’s fence, and the entire apartment. Free parking is available onsite and on the street.
Extended Stay Policy
We host stays from 2 to 90 days. For visits longer than two weeks, guests are asked to schedule and cover a professional cleaning every two weeks ($95). This helps us keep the apartment fresh and comfortable for the duration of your stay.
Things to Note
• Basement unit: occasional sounds/footsteps may be heard from upstairs. White noise machines provided.
• Shower only (no bathtub).
• Must be able to walk down stairs to access the apartment.
• Driveway has minor cracks (does not affect use).
• Not a party property. Quiet Hours 10 pm-8 am.
• No smoking allowed inside the property.
We’re available via messaging anytime and happy to provide local tips, dining recommendations, and support during your stay. Settle in, stay a while, and enjoy the comfort, convenience, and value of The Spacious Surprise.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the apartment: WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shower
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- TV
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- 2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No elevator (single-level property)
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Unit size: 1,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you 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 trash
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.
Rules
Quiet hours 10 pm to 8 am daily. This apartment is under another unit which necessitates quiet hours. if no one is upstairs, quiet hours don't apply.
You may need to get the outdoor trashcan from by the alley around the corner by the double garage if if's not by your entrance. Put back on Wed. night
Pets on a case by case basis. Please contact us prior to booking if you have pets.10% of booking fee required. Please crate pets when unsupervised.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property is also known as
773557