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"Guesthouse" Cozy private home with a custom golf putting green!

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A sunroom with a ceiling fan, a sofa, a chair, and a patterned rug.
A sunroom with a ceiling fan, a patterned rug, and a view of the garden.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A brick wall with a framed poster, a small statue, a radio, and a lamp on a wooden cabinet.
A well-maintained golf course with two holes, surrounded by mature trees and a brick building in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Opelika, AL
  • Place, Railroad Avenue Historic District
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Opelika Train Depot
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, John Emerald Distilling Company
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Guesthouse" Cozy private home with a custom golf putting green!

Quaint 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home on a wooded lot. 2 patios for entertaining, fully equipped kitchen. Our home is located 7 miles to Auburn university and 4 miles to Robert Trent Jones Golf course. We are 1 1/2 miles to beautiful downtown Opelika where you will find local restaurants and wonderful shops! The golf courses around the area are some of the best around the south both private and public courses are available. Please consider our home during AUBURN football season as well as graduation events instead of paying high prices for hotel rooms. We live next door to the property and can answer any questions that you may have concerning the house or the area. The guest will find start up toiletries, coffee, and other treats upon arrival. After that, please note you will be responsible for your own. The driveway will allow 3 total cars max and parking is not allowed on street or the grass. We are sure you will find the home very desirable and you will be most comfortable during your stay. Thank you for considering staying with us and please let us know if you have any additional questions as we would love to host you!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO smoking in the home.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
ASK owner about pets. No smoking inside, if you smoke outside, dispose of all tobacco in trash bin.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1082380vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Opelika

Located in Opelika, this holiday home is near a water park. John Emerald Distilling Company and Bowlero Auburn are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve and Chewacla State Park. Donald E. Davis Arboretum and Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Opelika, AL

What's nearby

  • Railroad Avenue Historic District - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Opelika Train Depot - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • John Emerald Distilling Company - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Opelika Public Library - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chuck's Bar-B-Que - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mrs. Story's Dairy Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Guesthouse" Cozy private home with a custom golf putting green! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "Guesthouse" Cozy private home with a custom golf putting green!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Guesthouse" Cozy private home with a custom golf putting green!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Guesthouse" Cozy private home with a custom golf putting green!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Guesthouse" Cozy private home with a custom golf putting green! located?

Situated in Opelika, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge, John Emerald Distilling Company and Railroad Avenue Historic District. Museum of East Alabama and Opelika Train Depot are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is a little older, but was very clean and worked great for a group of guys on a golfing trip. The host was FANTASTIC! Very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was quiet place but still very close to downtown Opelika and close to Auburn.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little place!

We love staying here. Laurie is the sweetest!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Auburn Football Weekend

Quick but great stay. Laurie was super nice and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nicely decorated and super clean. Neighborhood was nice and my family felt very safe. Owner was easy to work with and very accommodating. Plenty of common area room and wonderful outside area. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and private location. Able to go to the game and then come to quietness of the house. Enjoyed our weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House for Gameday

The property was a great spot for six people to stay and close enough to the Auburn area to make it easy for gameday
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks Laurie for hosting us. Cozy, clean and well maintained. Look forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great find and great location.

Had a great stay for the AU football weekend. The house is as advertised, and the owner is awesome. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend

We had a quiet, relaxing weekend. This home is in a nice, peaceful, safe neighborhood, close to everything. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The house is well appointed, beautiful and very cozy. We were able to cook Thanksgiving dinner with our son and make some great memories. Laurie was very responsive and answered every question we had promptly. Thank you for an amazing time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute house in a quiet neighborhood

The layout of this home worked well for the 4 of us for an amazing Auburn football game. Location is convenient and in a quiet neighborhood. The house is cute with lots of charming details.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2024
Wonderful guest that saw an amazing game! They are welcome anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cutest little getaway

Laurie’s home is super cute and has everything we needed for our stay! Good lighting in the bathrooms for getting ready, nice little den to watch tv, and very inviting backyard and closed in back porch! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

Came up for Auburn family weekend. About 15 minute drive from campus. Charming cottage with everything we needed and plenty of room to spread out!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation Weekend

We needed a place to stay for Auburn's graduation weekend and found this lovely home. It was perfect for our weekend of celebration. Everything was as described and we enjoyed the wonderful backyard and welcome gift for our Graduate!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute house, beautiful yard. Close to the University

This house was cozy & cute with a peaceful yard. The house was clean & well stocked. The master privacy. We would soon.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Football Weekend

We truly enjoyed our stay at the Guesthouse. The hosts were so kind and helpful. There was plenty of room for us (two couples) and the outdoor screened porch and outdoor patio were fabulous. The location is not too far from campus and just a couple blocks away from beautiful downtown Opelika. Our only suggestion would be for there to be a door on the bedroom half bath (or at least a folding panel screen) for privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Basic VRBO - friendly & helpful owner

Property was clean and owner accommodating. Location great and pretty area. The house is 1.5 bath and bathroom needs updating and another full bath. We had a leaky faucet that she fixed quickly. There’s no water pressure in shower which will hopefully get fixed. I’d stay there again with those things fixed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2023
Thank you all for staying with us. Happy we could get the plumber out quickly so that he could repair the small errant spray from the faucet . The house is advertised as 1 1/2 bath. We have NO plans to add another FULL bath & as communicated to you , our plumber checked the water pressure and he found no issue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful and comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Fit!

This attractive, clean, and comfortable house was real haven for the extended stay needs of these two seniors. The entire place has obviously been designed to make guests very comfortable with many small touches in every room. The space is nicely divided with a den plus living room as well as three very comfortable bedrooms. The kitchen is just right for meal preparation and eating space, and contains very nice appliances and plenty of supplies. The back yard is a haven of tall trees, two patio areas, and lovely pots of flowers. The home is a 5-minute drive to charming downtown Opelika and 10 minutes to downtown Auburn. Highway 85 is 5-10 minutes away for anyone needing a rest stop while traveling from the coast northward. The best part though, is experiencing the highest level of southern hospitality from the owners who live next door. They are very responsive with any questions or concerns, and know the area well. You will leave feeling warmed by their kindness.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very cute!

The people who own the house are super nice accommodating and live next door! The house is pretty close to campus but be careful because the ubers will gouge you. I live in a college town full time and have never experienced a surge on game day like I did while I was in Auburn. The only down fall of this is it was 1 and 1/2 bath and the 1/2 bath doesn’t have a door (it’s inside the bedroom). Not a super issue except in certain situations if you know what I mean. Overall good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for staying with us! We are still renovating the home & waiting on a custom door for that 1/2 bath...guest close the bedroom door when bathroom is in use. We would have been happy to have shuttled y’all around to the store instead of UBER. I hate the Uber drivers increase their prices so much on game days. If you are in the area again, please consider us.... we do try to make it affordable for folks. Thank you again. Laurie Tate
Verified review

8/10 Good

We were there to celebrate one of our grandsons birthday

Our stay at the Guesthouse could not have been any better. For the time we arrived until we left things could not have been any better. The house was very clean and the owners, the Tate's, wanted to make sure that we had everything we needed. They made our stay a pleasure. This was the second stay for part of the family and it will be the house that we choose when we are back down there. Location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very Cozy

Very nice home, with an exceptional backyard! Loved sitting out with my coffee in the mornings listening to the birds and owls. Great neighborhood, very quiet. House was very clean! Going to make it our go to place when staying in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by Laurie Tate

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I grew up in Opelika, we both graduated from Auburn University and after moving around the south and mid-west for 27 years we decided to settle back in my hometown. You will find the area very friendly with a slow pace, yet many activities to choose from. If you like college sports, you have found the right place...WAR EAGLE! If you love golfing, look no further, we have some of the most fabulous courses around and are home to one of The Robert Trent Jones golf course. Love to antique? Enjoy riding on backroads and finding many hidden treasures. Come enjoy your stay and quickly find out why Opelika has been voted as one of the best places to retire! Welcome!

Why they chose this property

We bought the home I grew up in and love the wooded feel of the lot and the older homes. The house next door to us became available and we bought it to use and share as a guest house to those wanting to enjoy the area of Opelika and Auburn.

What makes this property unique

You will love the larger, wooded lots and the charm of the older homes. The location is perfect for Auburn game days and any other activities you wish in this historic railroad town. Close to Opelika Sportsplex (Pickleball courts), RTJ golf course, Auburn University and many more! It's the perfect location.

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