A Getaway for Guests (or for yourself

A Getaway for Guests

(or for yourself!)

BY MARY MICHAELS PHOTOS BY JULIE PRAIRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

Yay, You’re Here!

That’s the greeting you see on the welcome mat of a quaint airbnb in the middle of Sioux Falls. This “Retro Retreat” is nestled into a neighborhood surrounded by trees and located just a few blocks away from Augustana University, Sanford USD Medical Center and the University of Sioux Falls. When you see the bright blue mailbox, you know you’re at the right place.

Owners Tim and Jennifer Masters say the fully-furnished ranch-style house is perfect for long- or short-term stays. Guests are able to spread out in the entire house; with a kitchen, laundry, bathroom, 2 fully private bedrooms and a den/ bedroom that opens to the living room.

“Mid-century is our vibe,” says Jennifer, “and we had a great time restoring and designing the funky, retro feel of our little house. It’s the perfect place to slip off your shoes and kick back after a long day.”

The couple took on the renovation this spring and summer after looking for a property for about six months.

“We knew we wanted to do this project, but the house needed to be in our neighborhood and price range, plus accessible for aging relatives who will stay when they visit us from out of town. When this house came on the market, we immediately jumped at it.”

When it comes to mid-century décor, nothing says retro quite like beaded curtains, and the black and white strings of circles is adorable on the living room window. The room is furnished with an orange leather chair and ottoman and blue sofa with orange throw pillows. A throwback metal starburst clock hangs on the wall. You can unplug and enjoy the selection of games and puzzles, or you can put your feet up and turn on the smart

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TV that is available for use with Netflix or streaming from your own device.

The Masters found many furnishings in their own home and purchased others on Facebook marketplace, Craigslist or from used furniture dealers.

“My husband thought I was crazy when I brought home an old console TV shell this summer,” she laughs. “He helped me install shelving and cut a panel for the front that I covered with a retro wallpaper sample. We were both pleased with how it turned out as our TV stand.”

She adds that another “you’ve got to be kidding me” project was the living room’s accent wall, which she wanted to give some style and texture. Every time she looked at retro wallpaper or panels, though, they were out of her price range. After seeing some vinyl fencing panels online, Jennifer had an idea, which her husband and son brought to life by putting them up on the wall surface.

“It turned out exactly as I imagined!”

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The neighboring den also has a smart TV on the desk, outfitted with an HDMI cord in the event guests are working remotely and would like another monitor. The ladder shelf next to the desk is stocked with books, along with a whimsical pair of “his and her” planters. The futon in the den is available for relaxing or as a sleeping spot for additional guests. A framed caricature of Johnny Cash hangs on the wall, with words from “I Walk the Line” framed in another piece.

Both bedrooms in the house have colorful Bohemian touches. The first has a bright black and yellow floral bedspread with a handmade mattress from Beds by Design. The cool clock radio looks retro, but it’s fully up-to-date as a bluetooth speaker. The second bedroom is a quiet little retreat with a Linenspa memory foam/hybrid mattress, and a macramé wall hanging that would have many people fondly remembering, “I used to have one like that!”

The friendly kitchen has white cabinets with a black and white backsplash and has a full complement of appliances, dishes, pots and pans and other essentials like basic spices and oil. Masters says guests are always welcome to ask for anything else they might need. Oftentimes, she lends it to them from her own kitchen.

The couple wants guests to feel at home, and in keeping with their retro vibe, there’s a classy cocktail shaker set in the kitchen.

“We don’t offer old fashioneds or martinis, but if you want to kick back like Don Draper, that cocktail shaker set is ready for a ‘Mad Men’ happy hour.”

If coffee or tea is more of a guest’s style, they can pick a colorful polka dot mug from the rack and make a cup of coffee or

tea in the stylish aqua-blue Keurig.

Jennifer says they have been working on a new shady backyard patio. They were told that longtime past owners were big gardeners, and they can see a little where things were planted but needed some TLC. They hope to restore the backyard

even more, adding native plants and a prairie garden. But, in the meantime, guests still have a private place to sit and enjoy the fresh South Dakota air.

The Masters also thought of other great amenities for this little getaway, like a driveway plug-in for guests with electric

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cars and a self-check in system using the door code. Keeping the home clean and comfortable has always been a priority for the Masters, but even more so now. They follow COVID-19 protective sanitizing measures and installed an iWave electronic air purifier in the HVAC system to reduce airborne pathogens.

One of the home’s throw pillows lays out the primary ground rule for a guest’s stay - “Good Vibes Only.”

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