Checkers: Vintage + Modern Charm
Entire home in Muncie, Indiana
- 6 guests
- 3 bedrooms
- 3 beds
- 1 bath
Hosted by Carissa
- Superhost
- 1 year hosting
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Top 10% of homes
This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.
In Muncie, near downtown
About a 5-min drive to Downtown Muncie for local dining, coffee shops, and boutiques
Art-filled home with vintage character
Instruments, a record player, board games, candles, and art tucked into every corner
Carissa goes above and beyond
Guests highlight the thoughtful details and call Carissa an exceptional host
Welcome to Checkers of Muncie! A cozy, art-filled home with vintage flair and local touches. Sleeps 6 with plush queen beds, refinished hardwoods, and an updated bath. Enjoy a gallery wall, instruments, record player, fire pit, and our culinary herb garden. Spot local nods honoring Muncie’s roots. A smaller space with big charm, fun touches, perfect for a relaxing and comfy stay. Only 9 min from Ball State University & 4 min from the Academy of Model Aeronautics.
The space
🖤 Step into Checkers of Muncie, a vintage-artsy 🖼️hideaway where creativity meets comfort. This cozy, thoughtfully designed home makes the most of every inch with charm and character tucked into every corner. You’ll find checkered touches throughout — a nod to the home’s whimsical namesake.
Each bedroom tells its own story:
✨ The Farrah glows with boho-sunny vibes and warm, golden tones.
💙 The Willow offers a calm, Blue-Willow-inspired palette of soft blues and whites.
📚 The Belmont leans toward a turn-of-the-century academia feel — a touch of Ralph Lauren style with deep, thoughtful textures and moody lighting.
The bathroom mixes colorful vintage tile with modern comfort, featuring a refreshing showerhead and bright, cheerful details.
Guests can enjoy a ukulele, electric guitar, piano, and violin, along with board games, puzzles, snacks, and candles for relaxed evenings in. There’s fun art (some hiding in plain sight!) that makes every corner feel alive and a little bit magical.
While the house itself is small, it’s perfectly suited for travelers who value cozy, creative spaces over extra square footage.
Outside your door, there’s plenty to explore:
🚲 Just four blocks away, the Cardinal Greenway Trailhead invites you onto a 100-mile biking and walking path that winds through Muncie and beyond.
📚A quick 9 minute drive to Ball State University, making it a quiet and convenient location for your school visits.
🎣 Mansfield Park is only two miles away, with a fishing pond and a double-decker gazebo that’s perfect for a quiet reflection or a picnic.
🛍 Frankie D’s Flea Market, a quirky local favorite, is a quick half-mile stroll.
✈️ The Academy of Model Aeronautics National Headquarters, home to exciting competitions and events, is about two miles away .
🥗🍽️ Only five minutes from Downtown Muncie, where you’ll find great shopping 🛍️, fantastic local dining options, coffee shops, art galleries, and phenomenal boutiques worth exploring.
🌅 And in just 10 minutes, you can be at Prairie Creek Reservoir — a beautiful spot for play, swimming, kayaking, hiking and biking trails and sunset walks.
Whether you’re visiting Ball State, exploring local art, or just looking for a small space with a big personality, Checkers of Muncie offers the perfect blend of comfort, creativity, and connection to everything Muncie has to offer.
Guest access
🚪 Guest Access
Guests have full access to the entire home — every space, every piece of art, and every instrument, except for the two doors marked “Private” which house our supplies. Feel free to strum the ukulele, electric guitar, piano, or violin, light a few candles, play a board game, or put on a record.
You’ll also have access to the private yard and fire pit, perfect for an evening under the stars. On-site parking for up to 3 vehicles is available right out front in our gravel driveway, and the self-check-in system makes arrival easy and flexible.
Whether you’re here to relax, create, or explore Muncie, you’ll have the space all to yourself.
Other things to note
Please review house rules before booking.
📝 Other Things to Note
• The home is thoughtfully designed, best suited for guests who appreciate cozy, character-filled spaces.
• We provide snacks, coffee, and tea.
• You’ll find some fun art tucked around the house — some obvious, some hidden — part of the Checkers of Muncie charm.
• Each bedroom has its own unique theme (The Farrah, The Willow, and The Belmont) to make your stay feel personalized.
• The bathroom features a colorful, vintage-style tile redo with a modern showerhead and fresh, fluffy towels.
• You’re only five minutes from Downtown Muncie, where you’ll find great local dining, coffee shops, art galleries, and boutiques worth exploring.
• Only 9 minutes from Ball State University, for ease of access to campus facilities and events.
• Outdoorsy guests can enjoy being just four blocks from the Cardinal Greenway Trailhead, two miles from Mansfield Park, and 15 minutes from Prairie Creek Reservoir.
• This is a no-smoking, no-pets home to keep the space fresh and allergy-friendly for all guests.
The space
🖤 Step into Checkers of Muncie, a vintage-artsy 🖼️hideaway where creativity meets comfort. This cozy, thoughtfully designed home makes the most of every inch with charm and character tucked into every corner. You’ll find checkered touches throughout — a nod to the home’s whimsical namesake.
Each bedroom tells its own story:
✨ The Farrah glows with boho-sunny vibes and warm, golden tones.
💙 The Willow offers a calm, Blue-Willow-inspired palette of soft blues and whites.
📚 The Belmont leans toward a turn-of-the-century academia feel — a touch of Ralph Lauren style with deep, thoughtful textures and moody lighting.
The bathroom mixes colorful vintage tile with modern comfort, featuring a refreshing showerhead and bright, cheerful details.
Guests can enjoy a ukulele, electric guitar, piano, and violin, along with board games, puzzles, snacks, and candles for relaxed evenings in. There’s fun art (some hiding in plain sight!) that makes every corner feel alive and a little bit magical.
While the house itself is small, it’s perfectly suited for travelers who value cozy, creative spaces over extra square footage.
Outside your door, there’s plenty to explore:
🚲 Just four blocks away, the Cardinal Greenway Trailhead invites you onto a 100-mile biking and walking path that winds through Muncie and beyond.
📚A quick 9 minute drive to Ball State University, making it a quiet and convenient location for your school visits.
🎣 Mansfield Park is only two miles away, with a fishing pond and a double-decker gazebo that’s perfect for a quiet reflection or a picnic.
🛍 Frankie D’s Flea Market, a quirky local favorite, is a quick half-mile stroll.
✈️ The Academy of Model Aeronautics National Headquarters, home to exciting competitions and events, is about two miles away .
🥗🍽️ Only five minutes from Downtown Muncie, where you’ll find great shopping 🛍️, fantastic local dining options, coffee shops, art galleries, and phenomenal boutiques worth exploring.
🌅 And in just 10 minutes, you can be at Prairie Creek Reservoir — a beautiful spot for play, swimming, kayaking, hiking and biking trails and sunset walks.
Whether you’re visiting Ball State, exploring local art, or just looking for a small space with a big personality, Checkers of Muncie offers the perfect blend of comfort, creativity, and connection to everything Muncie has to offer.
Guest access
🚪 Guest Access
Guests have full access to the entire home — every space, every piece of art, and every instrument, except for the two doors marked “Private” which house our supplies. Feel free to strum the ukulele, electric guitar, piano, or violin, light a few candles, play a board game, or put on a record.
You’ll also have access to the private yard and fire pit, perfect for an evening under the stars. On-site parking for up to 3 vehicles is available right out front in our gravel driveway, and the self-check-in system makes arrival easy and flexible.
Whether you’re here to relax, create, or explore Muncie, you’ll have the space all to yourself.
Other things to note
Please review house rules before booking.
📝 Other Things to Note
• The home is thoughtfully designed, best suited for guests who appreciate cozy, character-filled spaces.
• We provide snacks, coffee, and tea.
• You’ll find some fun art tucked around the house — some obvious, some hidden — part of the Checkers of Muncie charm.
• Each bedroom has its own unique theme (The Farrah, The Willow, and The Belmont) to make your stay feel personalized.
• The bathroom features a colorful, vintage-style tile redo with a modern showerhead and fresh, fluffy towels.
• You’re only five minutes from Downtown Muncie, where you’ll find great local dining, coffee shops, art galleries, and boutiques worth exploring.
• Only 9 minutes from Ball State University, for ease of access to campus facilities and events.
• Outdoorsy guests can enjoy being just four blocks from the Cardinal Greenway Trailhead, two miles from Mansfield Park, and 15 minutes from Prairie Creek Reservoir.
• This is a no-smoking, no-pets home to keep the space fresh and allergy-friendly for all guests.
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Where you’ll be
Muncie, Indiana, United States
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Meet your host
Born in the 70s
My work: Real Estate Business
I’ve been married 27 years, am a mom of 11, and now a proud grandma! I love design, vintage style, and real estate renovation—breathing new life into old spaces is my passion. I’m drawn to the soul and stories timeworn pieces hold, but look forward to discovering fresh designs as well. I love business and creating things that are both beautiful and meaningful. Hosting guests is just another way I get to share that creativity with others.
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