Summary: Welcome to the Black Palace-A! This one-of-a-kind downtown loft is located in the heart of Springfield and is full of unique character! Just take a stroll down the street to sip on a cup of coffee, grab a bite to eat, enjoy some shopping, or soak in the nightlife. Springfield is full of endless options for fun activities to fill your days and this unique loft space will be the perfect spot to lay your head at night! The Space: The moment you walk through the front door your eyes will be caught with unique character coming at you from every angle! The 10-foot lioness wallpaper greets you and draws your eye up to the 12-foot ceilings. Across the room the full back wall is covered in original brick and the floors are clad with reclaimed wood. The large, butcher-block island draws you into the kitchen where stainless steel appliances offer an opportunity to eat in if you choose to forgo the plethora of restaurants located on the streets below. Relax on the living room couch covered in bright teal velvet and enjoy your favorite show on the flat-screen TV! Or open the back door and step out onto the balcony, where just over the iron railing are the street of downtown Springfield buzzing with endless options for entertainment. Back inside, a partition separates the sleeping quarters where a plush king bed sits in front of a wall of glitter wallpaper the sparkles behind the black vintage chandelier! Even the bathroom boasts of character with a unique, hand-painted Mexican Talavera toilet! The countertop is made from Mosiac tiles centered with a colorful hand-painted sink to match! The black tiled shower is a real luxury and the original brick walls continue to surround you with character. There is even a washing machine and dryer in the apartment for your personal use! Guest Access: The entrance to the Black Palace is located directly on South street in downtown Springfield. This door will lead you up a staircase covered with mosaic tile to the Black Palace landing area, where you will be greeted by your 8 foot tall front door brought back from Mexico, made with solid wood and clad with character. You will be given your own access code for the front door keypad and the entire loft will be yours! The Neighborhood: Walk just a couple doors down in the morning and lounge on one of the couches at the Mudhouse while sipping on your morning coffee. Or choose to walk just a block over to enjoy the options at The Black Lab Coffee or The Coffee Ethic. Gailey's Breakfast Cafe is sure to become one of your favorites for breakfast as it is one of our favorites and is also within walking distance! A great lunch option is Black Sheep Burgers & Shakes, literally right next door. Spend your day strolling one of the local downtown shops, head out to enjoy one of the several museums around town, or enjoy the animals at the Dickerson Park Zoo. Bass Pro Shops originated in Springfield and can be a sight to see itself! But the most magnificent experience will be visiting Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium. For the nature lovers, Fantastic Caverns, the Botanical Gardens, and the Nature Center are great ways to spend your day! In the evening, try to catch one of the Springfield Cardinal's games, just a few blocks over from the loft! Nonna's Italian Cafe is a great spot for dinner or shoot some pool at the Springfield Brewing Company. Just next door to the loft, top off your evening at Ernie Bigg's Piano Bar with a drink and a song! The city is full of life and ready for you to make some lasting memories! Getting Around: There are multiple options for parking on the streets below but there are a plethora of food options, shopping, and entertainment all within walking distance. To get around the rest of Springfield, a car is useful, but calling an Uber is also a viable option! Other Things to Note: *Important: For enhanced safety and property protection, we've partnered with Superhog - Know Your Guest. You will need to complete the guest screening process before your arrival. A link will be sent to you shortly after you book. CANNABIS AND ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE POLICY: Usage of cannabis (marijuana) and any other federally prohibited drug is not allowed on or near the home, property, or premises. Further, any / all guest(s) may not engage in any illegal drug-related activity, including but not limited to recreational or medical cannabis on or near the home, property, or premises. We reserve the right to immediately terminate the stay if any guest(s) engage in such activities. If this policy is violated, the guest who booked the stay acknowledges and agrees he or she is subject to an immediate fine of $1000 USD, along with any property damages, and eviction. Guests forfeits their stay and will not be permitted to return to the property if there is any evidence of cannabis use on the premises. Interaction with Guests: We want to give you your privacy and have keyless entry so you can check yourselves in! However, we will be available if you do happen to need anything!