Hidden Gem in Downtown Monett

Downtown Monett is hiding a secret gem for those with visiting friends and family or those who may be visiting Monett on business.

Located at 308 E. Broadway, area resident Brett Heman has opened a new Airbnb property that has been described in multiple reviews as simply “beautiful.”

The two bedroom, 1.5 bathroom apartment is located upstairs from a business Heman said he is planning to open in the near future that will offer an office-type workspace for residents and visitors.

Before opening the property for rentals, Heman said he did an overhaul of the property to modernize the living space and provide an updated aesthetic for visitors.

“There was a living space there, but we went in and updated it,” he said. “One of the key things are the windows in the living room. We added these large, maybe seven-foot tall windows that really showcases the space. It makes you feel like you’re in a huge sky scraper building with views of downtown Monett.”

With its beautiful view, modern interior and all the amenities of home, possibly the best feature of the Broadway Airbnb is the location.

“The idea we had for this property is someone can come in and stay for a week to visit for the holidays or something, and they will have a work space available right downstairs with high speed broadband and everything you’ll need,” Heman said.

Heman said the property has attracted some industry managers who were in town for extended stays, “but that’s just a small piece of the guests we’ve hosted,” he said. “Mostly, it’s someone who comes in to stay for a week, or to visit for the holidays to see family. But we do get people who are coming in for work.”

While many Airbnb properties have minimum stay requirements of two or more nights, Heman said he recently opened the Broadway property up to single-night stays.

Heman said the benefit of an Airbnb rental is that it comes with all the amenities one would expect from their home, including a full kitchen and living room for relaxing or even entertaining.