Home on the Road -

The Home on the Road Program

The Home on the Road Program is available for touring musicians and other traveling artists. Guests may stay up to three days in a row, provided the artist has at least one scheduled performance at a Northeast Ohio independent venue within that timeframe. All stays are on a first come, first reserved status and reservations are made at the discretion of the Director.

No Surf House is a three-story, 3000-square-foot former duplex on Cleveland’s West Side built in 1915. Conveniently located proximate to Interstates 71, 90, and 480 the facility is just minutes away from many of Northeast Ohio’s most popular venues.

The house currently boasts four guest rooms with six beds available for touring artists through our Home on the Road Program. An additional air mattress is available upon request.

Amenities include:

WiFi available throughout the house.

Laundry facilities in basement. Detergent and dryer sheets provided.

The first floor includes a full kitchen with oven, stovetop, microwave, coffee maker, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Dishes, utensils, pots, skillets, dish soap, and detergent provided. K cups, tea bags, and bottled water available for guests. A dining room and living room are also available for guest use, as well as a covered front porch with swing.

The second floor features an entertainment room with 56-inch television, Apple TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Sling subscriptions, and a Dolby 5.1 surround sound system. A turntable is also provided as is access to the executive director’s extensive record collection. A library/reading room including a leave-a-book/take-a-book library is currently in the planning stages.

The house has two full baths with showers. Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are provided. Hair dryers are located in the vanity cabinets under the sinks, as are first aid kits and menstrual supplies. Each guest is provided a bath towel, a hand towel, and a washcloth.

Room #1, the Angela Perley Suite, is located on the first floor and features a full-sized bed, a desk, chair, closet, and a love seat.

Room #2, the David Wax Museum Suite, is also located on the first floor and features a queen-sized bed, futon, desk, chair, and closet.

Room #3, the Jaime Wyatt Suite, is located on the second floor and features a full-sized bed, dresser, desk, chair, and closet.

Room #4 is also located on the second floor and features a twin bed and a lofted full-size bed, desk, chair, shelving unit, and closet.

Rooms 1, 2, and 3 feature ceiling fans, while all bedrooms include table fans. Bedding is provided in all rooms.

This century home is not ADA compliant. Air conditioning is currently unavailable. Renovations to the third floor to add a kitchenette, additional bathroom, and four additional beds are currently in the planning stages. Parking is available behind the house. Please do not leave valuables in vehicles, No Surf House assumes no liability.

To reserve your stay, fill out the form below. Filling out the form does NOT guarantee space in the facility. You will be contacted to confirm your stay subject to availability.

Performer/Act Name *

Contact Name *

Email *

Phone Number *

Venue name and location of NE Ohio gig *

Date of Northeast Ohio Gig *

Dates of Stay Requested (Up to 3 nights, including the night of your gig) *

HOUSE RULES FOR ALL GUESTS (All rules may be suspended or amended at the discretion of the Director at any time and without notice.) Don’t damage the house or its contents. No illegal substances. Alcohol and marijuana are legal for adult consumption in Ohio. No tobacco use inside of house. Smoking on porches is allowed. Dispose of butts in ashtrays or garbage. Respect other residents and guests. Maintain cleanliness of the facility’s common areas. No pets. Store food in designated areas of kitchen. Only consume food or drinks that you have purchased or that is designated for the community. Don’t leave laundry in washer or dryer when not running. Home on the Road guests get priority use of laundry facilities over Artists in Residence. Guests may stay up to three days in a row, provided the artist has at least one scheduled performance at a Northeast Ohio independent venue within that timeframe. At end of stay, place towels and sheets in hallway laundry chute. *

I have read and Agree to the rules!

Pricing for stays at No Surf House is heavily subsidized and based on performers’ income. If performers have made $11,022 or less per person over that last three months they qualify for a free stay. If performers have made more than this amount over the last three months, they will be charged 5% of the guarantee for their local gig. *

I attest the performers have an income of less than $11,022 per person over the last three months and therefore qualify for a free stay.
I attest the performers have an income of greater than $11,022 per person over the last three months and therefore agree to pay 5% of our local gig’s guarantee in exchange for our stay at No Surf House. I understand that this fee will be collected at the time of stay and may be paid by cash, debit card, credit card, or Venmo.

Guarantee for my Northeast Ohio gig. If door deal, enter $0 *

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