The MacArthur House

Welcome to the MacArthur House! This is a centrally located, completely renovated, sunny and clean home. The common areas are shared and there is a massage room that is available to students staying here. Please do the picture tour to help you get a sense of the accommodations.

Rooms for Rent

The West Room

This room is located on the lower level and has south-facing windows that let in lots of daytime sunlight. The large closet, bookshelf, and dresser provide ample room for storage and there is a comfortable chair for studying or relaxing. This room shares a bathroom with the East Room.

The East Room

This room is located on the lower level and has full sized southwest-facing windows, which let in a lot of sunlight throughout the day. The large closet, bookshelf, and dresser provide ample room for storage and there is a comfortable chair and desk for studying or relaxing. This room shares a bathroom with the West Room.

The North Room

This room is located on the second floor and has a private bathroom and large windows. The large closets and desk provide ample room for storage and there is a comfortable chair for studying or relaxing.

All the appliances are energy efficient star rated. The kitchen has a gas range, a microwave, dishwasher, blender, toaster oven, coffee maker, tea kettle, rice cooker, and all the cutlery, pots and pans and other cooking a baking tools you will need. There is space in the refrigerator and cabinets assigned to each person staying here. There is a gas barbecue available as well.

The linens and towels are provided, for your bedroom, bath and the massage room. High quality 100% cotton sheets for the summer and 100% brushed cotton flannel sheets for the winters. Each bed has a combination of different types of pillows and depending on the room there are feather duvets, quilts, blankets and throws for just the right combination of weight and warmth to each person’s liking. Each room has a place to sit and study as well as storage space for personal belongings, clothes and books.

Each student is responsible for their own paper products while staying here, such as toilet paper, paper towels. We share purchasing dish soap and garbage bags. There is alternating pickups of our composting and recycling with the trash that is picked up each week. There are two decks that create wonderful outdoor space as well.

There is ample parking on the street to the side of the house and bikes available.

Common Areas

During your stay at Your Boulder Abode, you will have access to many common areas. You will have full use of the kitchen (including appliances, dishware, utensils, and storage space), dining area, porches and decks, and the living room.

You will also have the ability to coordinate use of the massage/yoga room for practicing massage or Rolfing on their own and with other tenants.

Outdoor Areas

Outside of the house you will find a lovely front and back porch, a number of bikes to borrow during your stay, and hopefully, lots of sunshine! Your Boulder Abode is located a short distance from Pearl Street Market in Boulder, CO (2.8 miles) as well as some great hikes at Chautauqua Park (3.4 miles), and is an easy bike ride to a number of supermarkets (Whole Foods – 1.8 mi, King Soopers – .8mi, Sprouts – 1.8 mi, and Trader Joe’s – 1.7 mi), breweries, and shops. It is also located next to the network of bike paths in Boulder and the RTD bus line. Your Boulder Abode is also only 6 miles from The Rolf Institute, and 2.4 miles from The Boulder Public Library.