Pet/Family Friendly Home for 9

Some trips you plan. Others just happen — and those are usually the ones worth repeating.
This is the house for that kind of weekend.

A century of character shows up in the details: hardwood floors, high ceilings, original woodwork that gives every room a warmth no renovation can fake. It's the kind of place where people set their bags down and immediately start feeling at home.

Four bedrooms sleeping nine means everyone actually gets a bed. Two living areas means nobody's fighting over the TV.

The kitchen is stocked and ready for someone who actually wants to cook — or at least make a strong pot of coffee before the day starts. When the afternoon rolls around, the gas grill out back tends to become the center of gravity.

The front porch has a way of holding people longer than they planned. Good conversation, nowhere to be — that's the whole idea.

When you do venture out, Downtown Fort Wayne is about seven miles away with plenty of restaurants and things to do. But the best part of a house like this is that leaving it never feels urgent.

The space is generous, the pace is yours, and there's always a reason to linger one more hour.