La CHIARA™ as featured on MLive
Buchanan, Harney County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
La CHIARA™ as featured on MLive https://www.mlive.com/news/2023/09/a-vintage-plane-custom-treasure-hunts-await-guests-at-this-michigan-airbnb.html?utm_campaign=mlivedotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1gr0nrMAPUk5CzutB8AtsINHIWw076vZqPUAay9w1Sa7cBnm3B4ReTAK8Somewhere between an artist’s working studio, a rotating museum wing, outdoor grounds for sculpture, and a wonderspace...
La CHIARA™ as featured on MLive https://www.mlive.com/news/2023/09/a-vintage-plane-custom-treasure-hunts-await-guests-at-this-michigan-airbnb.html?utm_campaign=mlivedotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1gr0nrMAPUk5CzutB8AtsINHIWw076vZqPUAay9w1Sa7cBnm3B4ReTAK8Somewhere between an artist’s working studio, a rotating museum wing, outdoor grounds for sculpture, and a wonderspace for creating art yourself, you can find our beloved inn, La Chiara™ perched on the beautiful downtown bluff of Buchanan, Michigan.La Chiara™ is a vertically split inn duplex that we’ve built into 2 lodgings which includes our Innkeeper’s Quarters. This listing is a separate postal address and is an entire half of the vertically split duplex; the upstairs and downstairs units combined, which sleeps 6 in queen beds or 8 on the foldout King. I’m happily available to help with any issues that arise as your innkeeper as I live on premises with my wife Katrina and daughter, Chiara, year-round.Boasting over two dozen works of art in media including photography, water color, sculpture, digital prints, laser, woodwork, printmaking, and repurposing, La Chiara™ aims to serve as an expanding, multi-faceted lodging and recreation wonderspace. In addition to art, there is great kayaking on the St. Joseph river. La Chiara™ is located 1.2 miles from the Buchanan dam which lends itself to a spectacular downstream paddle or float from Buchanan to the Berrien Springs dam. Outdoor activities include laying in the hammock, walking the grounds for sculpture and art, chilling on the porch swing, enjoying the breeze on your private balcony, creating original outdoor art yourself, corn hole, bocce, your custom treasure hunt and the Plane Lounge. The Plane Lounge is a great place for coffee, wine, beer, provision or even an aviation-themed cocktail (alcohol and provisions not supplied). The Plane Lounge is a repurposed 1966 Mooney M20 fuselage - generally open from dawn till 12pm.Mooney aircraft are part of a family of piston-powered, four-seat, propeller-driven, general aviation aircraft, all featuring low wings and tricycle gear, manufactured by the Mooney International Corporation. Here at La Chiara™ however, the Plane Lounge is known for its exposed guts of tubes that now echo adventure with a Bluetooth speaker, a Stanley cocktail shaker set, LEDs, and a mini-fridge with some beverages to get you started.Feel free to stock the mini fridge accordingly for your stay. We hope you find the Plane Lounge fruitful as a refreshing ambiance for conversation and ideas.La Chiara™ is located 25 minutes from Lake Michigan and 21 minutes to The University of Notre Dame. One of our favorite aspects of living in Buchanan is access to the public kayak/boat launch 1.1 miles away that is free to use and is also free to park. Safety for you, us, the surrounding community (most especially the Elementary School and our neighbors) is paramount. We’re honored and extraordinarily grateful to unofficially partner with the Buchanan Police Department to assist in making the neighborhood the safest possible drop-off and pick-up location for children that we can during the calendar school year as well as through their Summer programming. We have five outward facing security cameras in use: at the front doors, side windows and overlooking the Courtyard Plane Lounge. We do not allow smoking cigarettes. There is no smoking cigarettes inside, and no smoking cigarettes outside anywhere on the property.It’s not uncommon to see an officer parked in a corner of the property so they can more easily direct school traffic and we consider ourselves very fortunate to be in a position to greater safety efforts for the Elementary School population. Taking its name from our first grade daughter, La Chiara™ is as much of a creative, de-risked, development tool as we could design to guide our daughter through the adventures of entrepreneurship; from the janitorial to the curatorial art direction, and finance. Chiara does everything with me from properly cleaning the bathrooms, to supplying the art program. She currently has 5 works of art on display and from what I’ve gathered, we should expect surprise installations. Our family is on premises and very grateful to host you as Innkeepers. We believe strongly in remediation if any issues arise. In fact, our policy for any issue that arises is for me to handle it asap, but I also share every communicated issue with my daughter Chiara. It's actually a great policy for life too; if something is wrong, what words would you choose knowing a little girl will hear them and do her best to find a solution?Our family moved here in 2021 and it’s easy for us to see why Buchanan, Michigan was named, “Nicest Place in America 2020.” We truly hope to be a lit doorway showcasing Buchanan and adding to its growing fascination.Finally, I leave you with this since I’ve heard it now more than twice from guests... There's healing to be found here; from wounds known and unknown. I can’t explain how but I’m eternally grateful to be part of something that has this capacity as well as the ability to hopefully inspire creative expressions and preserve forever a sense of exploration and wonderment.We wish you travels of double the adventure and quadruple the safety!"La Chiara: What’s rad to you?"™Frank, Katrina and Chiara
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Printer
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Heating
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- 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)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
Location type
- City centre
Nearby activities
- Winery tours
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
- Game room
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- Outdoor space
- Free WiFi
- Pet-friendly
- Air conditioning
Languages spoken
- English
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Playground
- Children's dinnerware
- Children's toys
- Stair gate
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Electric kettle
- Ice maker
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Coffee grinder
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Spices
- Water dispenser
Dining
- Free breakfast available
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Sofa bed
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Towels provided
- Bathtub or shower
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Separate dining area
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- DVD player
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Work spaces
- Printer
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Up to 23 kg per pet
- Welcoming dogs only
Suitability accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Smooth flooring in public areas
- Smoke-free property
- Handrails in stairways
- Well-lit path to entrance
Services and conveniences
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In the city centre
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Winery tours nearby
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Garden
- Local artist showcase
- Recycling
- Water dispenser
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- Reusable cups
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Families love it for
- Kitchen, playground, games room, extra beds/cots
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 3:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- 7 night max booking; longer stays considered.: 7 night max booking; longer stays considered.
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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
- On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
- Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Buchanan
Located in Buchanan, this holiday home is in the city centre. Lehman's Orchards and University Park Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Warren Dunes State Park and Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Free Run Cellars and Round Barn Baroda Tasting Room & Estate. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
Nearby locations
- Red Bud Track-N-Trail 8 min drive
- Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve 8 min drive
- Round Barn Winery 19 min drive
- Notre Dame Stadium 24 min drive
- University of Notre Dame 24 min drive
Getting around
- Niles Station 12 min drive
- South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) 19 min drive
Restaurants
- Tavern 10 min drive
- McDonald's 3 min drive
- Niles Brewing Company 11 min drive
- Mi Lot-Front Street Pi 11 min drive
- Lehman's Orchard Brewery & Farmhouse 18 min walk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La CHIARA™ as featured on MLive pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at La CHIARA™ as featured on MLive?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at La CHIARA™ as featured on MLive?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is La CHIARA™ as featured on MLive located?
This family-friendly holiday home is in the centre of Buchanan, within 9 mi (15 km) of Red Bud Track-N-Trail, Fernwood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve and Free Run Cellars. Lehman's Orchards and Lake Chapin are also within 9 miles (15 km).