Private Garden Apt, 1918 House, UPstairs Lake Claire, Candler Park
About the property
- House650 sqft
- Bedrooms1
- Sleeps6
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum StayNone
Private Apt, 1918 House in old neighborhood, walk!! , gardens, parking, laundr
Old hardwood floors, high ceilings, leaded glass windows, great breeze.
FULLY equipped kitchen, sheets, towels, hairdryer, soaps/shampoos, snacks, TV with Chromecast, WIFI, laundry, games, books, big comfy front porch, offstreet parking, walk to grocery and restaurants and MARTA. Gardens, chickens, bees (very safe) in backyard.
Bedroom has a queen bed AND a twin. There is a pullout sleeper twin in the living room and a full-size sofa pull-out sleeper. ALSO a twin size mattress hiding behind the bookcase. There's a great dining area right outside your kitchen door, at the top of the landing (see pic of glass table); it overlooks the garden and coop!
This big house was built in 1918 by the Southern Railway as an upscale boarding house where Northern railroad execs could bring their families and over-winter at what was then the terminus of the rail-line. So it was built as a quad, which means a few things, each apt has a good layout, not chopped up from a once-primary-residence, it's got high ceilings, leaded glass, plaster walls a foot thick, and it's across the street from the old railyard, which is now part of the Beltline. It's a well-put-together space yet welcomes you to settle in. Plenty of walking-to destinations; walk to MARTA train (either Edgewood or Candler Park). Walk to 4 unique restaurants, coffee shops, a local market, some retail. Get a growler from Candler Park Market and pull up a chair and watch what we call 'chicken TV' in backyard. The beehives are safely enclosed in the chicken run. See what's growing, pull some weeds...
My coop has been on the Urban Coop Tour lots (and lately, too).
NO Roosters live here (or nearby)!!!
Owner
Scott H. Thompson
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english, spanish
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 03, 2018
About Scott H. Thompson
Decatur Native attorney married to Atlanta native attorney, 3 kids, urban gardener with about 750,000 bees and exactly 26 laying hens. Youth coach, Rotarian, Mountain Biker, Birder, Geek. Margot (10th grader!!) helps me with me pretty much everything in the Airbnb business. I couldn't have imagined what an incredible business experience this has been for a young lady. Letting her convert a few of our apartments into short-term rentals has given her first-hand business experiences that babysitting just doesn't cover!!
Scott H. Thompson purchased this House in 1990
Why Scott H. Thompson chose Lake Claire
It was a huge project, but i wanted the land because of gardening/chickens/bees potential, which, you'll see, worked out great!
What makes this House unique
It's really INtown. Not out in the burbs. Funky neighborhood is kinda Austin wierd, that's a good thing. Late check-ins are never a problem since we'll assign you a door code, and you don't need to meet for your 'key". We really want to maintain our flexible policy on check-in and check-out times. I will do everything I can to accommodate your times. Early check-in and late checkout depend on both your requests and the preceding/ following guests', then me negotiating something reasonable. If the night before you is not booked (and we won't know until that afternoon!) we'd normally be happy for you to check-in at 8am... If you want to check out at 5pm and no one is coming that night, no problem!! We'll see as we get closer. But, we do have a space where you can store bags. Otherwise, here is what the HOUSE MANUAL (in your Itinerary) will say-- Check-in will be anytime after 3 pm and Check-out will be anytime before 11am UNLESS YOU REQUEST flexibility with some notice. FULL DISCLOSURE -- this is my urban working farmlet, so from time to time there will be beehive frames for repair in the yard, or mushroom logs to innoculate on the porch, or wheelbarrows or implements of gardening strewn about. This big, old, demanding mistress requires regular attention from me and my trunkful of tools!! The inside pictures are exactly "as is". Promise. My farm does not extend to your very clean, orderly, tidy apartment
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Air Conditioning
- Heater
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Living Room1 baby crib, 2 sleep sofa /futon, The twin mattress is hiding behind a bookcase in bedroom
- Bedroom 11 queen, 1 twin/ single, 1 baby crib, Bedroom has a queen and a twin day bed.
- Bedroom has a queen bed AND a twin. There is a pullout sleeper twin in the living room and a full-size matress hiding behind the bookcase.
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower, tub, shower, Tile floor,
- I provide sheets and towels, soap, shampoo basics...
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Budget
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Spa
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Iron & Board
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingThis heater is a beast. .
- InternetSmokin' hot internet - average 50mbps down, 40 average in the backyard and front porch!! Chromecast for streaming your Amazon or Netflix.
- Clothes Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- ParkingCome up the driveway and park in the back yard, free parking, plenty of street parking for more cars or visitors. If the wire gate is across the driveway it means Margot's dog (Champ) is here!
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchenall the tools you probably need and a coffeemaker Honey from the backyard bees, Microwave, pots, pans, toaster oven, Some basic spices and pantry items
- Microwave
- Ovengas oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigeratorfull size, with freezer
- Stovegas stove
- Toastertoaster oven
Dining
- DiningThere's a great dining area right outside your kitchen door, at the top of the landing (see pic of glass table); it overlooks the garden and coop!
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 5 people
Entertainment
- BooksTons of books.
- DVD Player
- Gameskids games and books
- Satellite / Cablecable and HD channels , HBO
- Stereo
- TelevisionHD, cable and HD channels , HBO
- Toys
- Video Library
Outside
- Balcony
- BicyclesTell me ahead of time, I rotate the bikes around the various houses
- Deck / PatioHuge front porch 2 sets of chairs and tales, beautiful sunsets.
- GolfMuni course in Candler Park!! 15 min walk Bobby Jones Course (East Lake Country Club) is 10 min drive
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grillbig gas grill in the backyard by the coop
- TennisA 15 minute walk to public courts in beautiful Candler Park!!
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Communal PoolThe Lake Claire Community Pool is 3 blocks away!!
Onsite Services
- Massage
Attractions
- playground
- arboretum
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- museums
- botanical garden
- recreation center
- restaurants
- synagogues
- theme parks
- water parks
- winery tours
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- antiquing
- bird watching
- outlet shopping
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- basketball court
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- mountain biking
- racquetball
- rock climbing
- roller blading
- swimming
Notes
- Emory, Druid Hills, Dekalb Hospital, Veterans Administration, Lake Claire, Candler Park, LIttle Five Points, Inman Park, Decatur, Kirkwood, Atlanta, Midtown, World Health , WHO, Edgewood, Clifton, East Lake, Agnes Scott, MARTA, Dekalb Medical Center, Clairemont, Ponce, Ponce de Leon, Midtown, Woodruff Arts, Variety Playhouse, Verizon Theater, Dad's Garage, Beltline, Piedmont, Farmers Market, Book Festival , Arts Festival, 30030, 30307, 30308, 303017, 30033, 30315, 30002, 30313, 30312, 30303, 30361
House Rules
Check-in: Flexible
Check-out: Flexible
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
12 Reviews
Latest reviews
Very nice
Very cozy!
Complete paradise
Great location!!!
Too noisy to sleep
There are four apartments in this big house. Out of hundreds of stays and hundreds of reviews, this is the only one to mention noise.
Cozy apartment in a fun neighborhood
Location
Emory, Druid Hills, Dekalb Hospital, Veterans Administration, Lake Claire, Candler Park, LIttle Five Points, Inman Park, Decatur, Kirkwood, Atlanta, Midtown, World Health , WHO, Edgewood, Clifton, East Lake, Agnes Scott, MARTA, Dekalb Medical Center, Clairemont, Ponce, Ponce de Leon, Midtown, Woodruff Arts, Variety Playhouse, Verizon Theater, Dad's Garage, Beltline, Piedmont, Farmers Market, Book Festival , Arts Festival, 30030, 30307, 30308, 303017, 30033, 30315, 30002, 30313, 30312, 30303, 30361
Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Pet Fee is $15 per pet, per stay-- PET OWNERS - We are dog and cat people, too. We need your help in order to maintain our open policy to pets. Pets are not allowed on furniture/beds without drop cloths or sheets. We have a few at each listing. $15 per per , per stay fee does NOT apply to carpet/furniture/bedding cleaning!!