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Perfect Reunion Getaway Close to Town
| Sleeps | 24 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Space | 5,000 sq. ft. |
| Property type | farmhouse |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
Lakefront Lodge for Large Family Get-Togethers, Sleeps 20-28, 5 br, 4 bath
Relax in this charming lake view lodge only 8 miles from Mississippi State University. The Bouchillon Homestead is famous in Starkville for its one-of-a-kind, rustic charm, open floor plan perfect for entertaining large groups, huge windows with lakefront views, and beautiful swimming pool with shaded pergola. The kitchen is newly remodeled with double ovens, a copper sink, and granite counter tops. We provide all serving and cooking dishes and utensils. A washer and dryer are also provided. Wifi is included.
The Lodge sleeps 20 in 5 uniquely designed bedrooms: Main Floor: The Treetop: 2 Queens, 1 bunk in alcove, bathroom suite; The Lake View: Queen Bed, Bunk Bed hall bath with clawfoot tub; Lower Level: The Cavern: Queen Bed, with bunk in alcove and attached private bath; The Sprout: two singles that can be combined to a king and a bunk, hall bath; The Sunrise Room: full bed and a bunk bed, hall bath. There is also a playroom with an art and Lego table, and a stage to keep children happily occupied. We provide all linens, sheets, towels, wash cloths, etc.
The Lodge is on a working Homestead with chickens, goats, gardens and bees. When it is not rented we hold all kinds of events, workshops, and retreats.
About Alison Buehler
I always wanted to be Laura Ingles Wilder. I read every book and watched every episode as a kid, and I guess it stuck. My family decided to start the The Homestead Retreat Center when one too many friends stood in our garden and said, 'Y'all should teach this stuff.' This 'stuff' includes all the things we have learned over the past six years as we transformed our home and five acres into a modern homestead, including, chickens, orchards, vegetable gardens, a greenhouse, solar panels, and a grey water and cistern system. Mississippi is rich with practical know-how, but much of that information has been lost in an era of cheap energy and convenience. We value knowing how to do real things! The purpose of the Homestead Center is to help Mississippians rediscover fading skills by combining the best of our past knowledge with our current improvements and technologies.
We hope to share our experiences with our community and our state. We moved out of our original homestead, and turned the old homestead into a rental, teaching, learning, demonstration center. We pay for the center with our special events, rental facilities and Homestead memberships.
Alison Buehler purchased this farmhouse in 2007
Why Alison Buehler chose Mississippi
Charles Bouchillon built the Homestead Retreat as a dream house for his family, his wife, and four teenagers in 1974. He was an engineer at MS State and designed and built the home in the shape of an airplane - pointed at the front with two wings coming out the sides. There is a great story about he and a guy named 'Tiny.' Tiny helped Charles place the great, old beams together and when the last one fit he said, 'I'll be damned, it worked!'
It is truly a unique place with lots of beautiful windows and just as many quirks to make it special. I have heard more people say, 'This place has such a good feeling!' It does and we want to share that with you and your friends and family.
What makes this farmhouse unique
Everyone who stays at the Homestead Retreat says it has such a special feel. The Homestead is not luxury, but it is clean, comfortable, peaceful and relaxing! It allows people to slow down, unwind and reconnect to the best Mississippi has to offer.
Guestbook comments from the owner
This is a great place, very spacious, on a nice little lake, many bonus features: huge salt water pool, nice herb and vegetable gardens and chickens laying fresh eggs for breakfast (no crowing rooster ;~)) Enjoyed the gorgeous kitchen, sitting on the porch and by the lake.
Recommended for: Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Amenities
Starkville Farmhouse Accommodation and Amenities
- farmhouse
- Catering available
- Breakfast - Booking Possible
- Lunch - Booking Possible
- Dinner - Booking Possible
- Housekeeper Optional
- 5000 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 24
- Events Allowed
- children welcome ...
- pets not allowed ...
- non smoking only ...
- Lake View ...
- Lakefront ...
- Rural ...
- Water View
- Waterfront ...
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace ...
- Heating
- Internet ...
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wood Stove ...
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils ...
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave ...
- Oven ...
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 16 people
- 4 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
,
tub
,
shower
,
jetted tub
Bathroom 2 - toilet , tub
Bathroom 3 - toilet , combination tub/shower
Bathroom 4 - toilet , combination tub/shower
- 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 24
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Treetop -
2 queen
,
1 bunk bed
,
Private bath with shower and jacuzzi tub
The Cavern - 1 queen , 1 bunk bed , Private Bath
The Sprout - 2 twin/ single , 1 bunk bed , Singles can be pushed together to make a king
Lake View - 1 queen , 1 bunk bed
The Sunrise - 1 double , 1 bunk bed
- Books
- Game Room
- Games
- Television ...
- Toys
- Video Library ...
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Grill
- Water Sports Gear ...
- wheelchair inaccessible ...
- Private Pool ...
- Massage
- Private Chef
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- museums
- playground
- restaurants
- antiquing
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- shopping
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- hiking
- swimming
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.8/5 -
(21 traveler reviews)
Wonderful place for a reunion.
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Homestead over the weekend for our family reunion. The quiet, private atmosphere was perfect. The big kitchen, dining area, and living room gave us plenty of room to laugh, talk, play games, eat, and make happy memories. The play room downstairs was perfect for an afternoon entertainment I had planned. The pool was great for cooling off, and the lake and grounds around the house were picturesque..
Perfect home for a large gathering!
This house is incredible! There is so much room that despite having 20+ people staying there, it felt open and airy. The kitchen is surprisingly well stocked and the linens are plentiful. There was seating for all of us at mealtime so we were able to dine together which we haven't been able to do at previous reunion locations. The grounds are wonderful with mature trees, a beautiful lake view, and a sparkling clear pool. We especially loved the goats and chickens! The property is tucked away in a quiet area yet Starkville is just a short drive away. Alison is delightful and extremely helpful....she knows the true meaning of southern hospitality! Thank you, Alison, for a wonderful stay!!!
House was not very clean
We enjoyed our stay and everything was well stocked as advertised. The pool was fun, the lake was pretty, but no fish. We had some problems with the hot water heater, but when we learned how to reset it everything was OK. The interior of the house was very nice and relaxing, but there was dust and sand everywhere. our 2 year old grandson was filthy from crawling on the great room rug. If you want your deposit back they give you a list of things you have to do that is way to much for a weekend stay. Now I know why, because it doesn't get cleaned by anyone else. Cob webs around dirty windows, spiders crawling on the couch, bathtubs downstairs hadn't been cleaned in a while. I know it's an old home with no one living there, but you could at least have someone vacuum the rugs and all before you rent it out. And don't ask the renters to clean it for you to get their deposit back.
A nice place to stay, but rather pricey for what you get. Web site miss leads you. I am really thinking of calling the Better Business Bureau and report them.
Howard Dunaway
Maringouin, La
Peaceful and spacious
Our family came from CA, TX and MD to celebrate our daughter's graduation from MS Veterninary College of Medicine. The property was perfect for us and provided plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and indoors. We say goodbye to Starkville for the last time but will leave with many great memories. Go Bulldogs!
Worked Out Perfectly - Fantasticly responsive Hosts
House is Giant with plenty of Space. Lots of Beds. Nobody Felt on top of one another. Figuring out which light switch works with which set of lights was a challenge and the Dinning Room Switch in the Front Closet was a true challenge. Huge Yard and Lots of Places to explore for the Kids in Our Group. Easy to contact Host & Very Responsive to questions & issues.
Great house with tons of room and character. Would definitely stay here again!
We visited the Homestead Center over a football weekend as we were traveling to watch my Texas A&M Aggies play MSU (rough Saturday for us). We had 6 in our group, so there was a TON of room for us. I wouldn't think twice about bringing a group of families here, though. It's close to everything we needed - groceries, campus, highways, etc. - and made for an easy weekend. Plenty of room to spread out, great patios to relax and hang out, and everything we needed from a cooking and dining perspective. The property in and out has a ton of character, which we enjoyed. Everything was clean and ready for us upon arrival, and check-out was a breeze (though we opted for the provided cleaning versus doing it ourselves to recoup the cleaning deposit). The only thing we needed from a customer service standpoint was information on where we might find flashlights, which the owner responded to my text immediately on. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here in the future, especially when it's warmer to take advantage of the pool, pond, etc. When looking at the experience as a whole versus overpriced hotels for a game weekend, it's a no brainer. I highly recommend!
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Starkville is home to the beautiful Mississippi State University and the annual award winning Cotton District Arts festival. Starkville offers many options for visitors to enjoy great recreation, from hunting, fishing or bird watching in the great outdoors to enjoying a challenging game of golf or working out at state-of-the-art fitness centers. Residents also enjoy many cultural activities including the Starkville Community Theater, Starkville-MSU Symphony Orchestra and more. One of our favorite outings is the Noxube Wildlife Refuge.
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Rates & Availability
Starkville Farmhouse Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
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$450
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From
$490
Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
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$3,150
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $200 |
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Available
- Unavailable
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