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Perfect for Game Weekends - Rent a Football Weekend, get a third night FREE.

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A view of the lake from the patio.
Front view of the house.
Relax on the patio overlooking the lake.
View up the drive from the street. You cannot see the house from the street.
View from back of house.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfect for Game Weekends - Rent a Football Weekend, get a third night FREE.

Large mid century home located 3½ miles south of Starkville and 1 mile from the Mississippi Horse Park. The home home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Located on 58 acres (the only structure) with a five acre lake, it features a fully equipped eat in kitchen and over 2500 square feet of living space. There is a large patio with furniture and a grill overlooking the lake. There is room to park RVs and horse trailers.
FREE NIGHT!!!!! Rent a Football Weekend (Rent Friday and Saturday Night for a Home Game) and get a third night FREE. Choose Thursday or Sunday as your extra night. Mention this special when contacting the owner and get your free night!
Enjoy the peace and quiet of the property.
NO PARTIES ARE ALLOWED.
There is no wifi but there is excellent cell phone service. Access internet through your cell phone or a personal hot spot.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Smoking allowed outside only.
Any violation of rules during stay will result in eviction without refund, any violation discovered after stay will result in loss of deposit.
NO PARTIES are allowed at this property. Gatherings of more than 12 people are not allowed without the owners permission in advance.
Park only on the gravel driveway. Any renter damaging the septic lines by parking on the grass will be responsible for all repair costs.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 489624vb
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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Starkville

Located in Starkville, this holiday home is in a rural area. Bulldog Lanes and Lakeside Disc Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge and McKee Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Humphrey Coliseum or Dudy Noble Field at Polk–DeMent Stadium. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Starkville, MS

What's nearby

  • Mississippi State University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Mill Conference Center at MSU - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Davis Wade Stadium - 12 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Dudy Noble Field at Polk–DeMent Stadium - 13 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Columbus Air Force Base - 49 min drive - 82.4 km

Getting around

  • Columbus, MS (GTR-Golden Triangle Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taste - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect for Game Weekends - Rent a Football Weekend, get a third night FREE. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Perfect for Game Weekends - Rent a Football Weekend, get a third night FREE.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect for Game Weekends - Rent a Football Weekend, get a third night FREE.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect for Game Weekends - Rent a Football Weekend, get a third night FREE.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect for Game Weekends - Rent a Football Weekend, get a third night FREE. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Mississippi State University, McKee Park and Oktibbeha Heritage Museum. The Mill Conference Center at MSU and Mississippi Entomological Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

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

Our Stay

Beautiful property, great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori R.

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

MSU GAME

This is a great place to stay for game weekend. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BLAKE B.

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

Super bulldog weekend

House was a good layout, we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G.

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

Traditional Peace of Mind

This property has the traditional feel and quiet calm from our younger days. Highly recommend for a spot to relax and enjoy your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Graduation weekend

Great location and a wonderful outdoor setting. Graduating son and husband loved fishing in pond. Very peaceful and relaxing but close to town! Will definitely try to stay again when back in Starkville!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
Thank you Terri, I’m so glad y’all enjoyed the property. You are welcome anytime! Melanie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K L.

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

Perfect spot for quiet getaway

The property is so beautiful. It's super quiet and peaceful. You can just relax and unwind. The house is very nostalgic and reminds me of my grandparent's house growing up. There is plenty of space and comfortable accommodations. Perfect to just get away but not far from dining and MSU. Loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Private location, but close to everything

We enjoyed our time at this house. Very private and quiet. It was close to everything Starkville has to offer. Older home, but very quaint and as is described. 8 of us were very comfortable. There was plenty of room for everyone. Would definitely recommend if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2024
This is an older home with lots of lots of amenities of a home in the country. There is lots of room inside and out. It's a quiet home away from the hustle and bustle of town but close enough to be anywhere in Starkville or MSU in just a few minutes. I appraeciate Ashley's choosing our property and happy it worked well for their graduation celebration. Melanie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Torrie P.

2019 MSU graduation

Our stay for graduation could not have been any more perfect. Our family rented this home so we could all be together and not have pressure to go out to eat or be in a hotel room. This home was amazing and made graduation a special family time. Absolutely loved it! Plus our son loved fishing in the pond.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna J.

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

Like stepping back in time!

This was such a unique property! The location is great, the property is so quiet, and the house is just like you stepped back in time. We had such a fun time exploring the house! It’s in great shape and has all the amenities we needed, but it also has these cool features you don’t see anymore, like a xylophone dinner bell (maybe it was actually something else, but we used it as a dinner bell!). This will be a great family memory for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2024
Our property is certainly one of a kind! I appreciate that y'all saw the special amenities in it and the privacy of both the house and the property and had enough time there to enjoy it. I'm happy y'all had such a great experience.
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter R.

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

Beautiful location

Tranquil setting. Beautiful property. Vintage interior.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Great location & nice property

Came in from out of state for a football game with a group of friends. House was in a good location, not far from campus. Backyard is very nice...good for outdoor games, etc. Property manager was responsive and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

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

Starkville Reunion

The house was exactly as described. It reminded us of staying at our grandparents(in a good way). The house was very clean and well taken care of. The property was beautiful. The surroundings were peaceful. It was the perfect location for a couple of old friends to catch up. Melanie was great to deal with. Ryan went out of his way to check the property for an item we left. I would definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle W.

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

football weekend

Place and location were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tannia H.

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

Excelent private get away to spend quality time with family

Very nice private place to spend quality time with family. Great pind to swim and fish with crystal clear water.Accomidations were excellent everything you would have at home. Great country get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
Thank you Tannia, I'm happy the property was so perfect for your stay. Thank you for being such a gracious guest. Please come back anytime. Melanie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kira K.

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

Blast from the past!

Yes this home is outdated, but what it lacks in upgrades it makes up for in space. The rooms were a good size. AC kept the home very cool on hot, sticky days. The back patio was the perfect place for our family gathering. Melanie was a great host. She was very accommodating and quick to respond with any questions. Beware of the ticks...they are no joke and everywhere. Keep bug spray on hand and you'll have an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

A Starkville Treasure

This house is a wonderful place to stay!! It was super clean and very convenient to everything. We had lots of space and everything we needed was there. My kids loved fishing on the property and I enjoyed taking a walk each morning. Communication was easy and efficient with the owner and the hospitality was truly the Mississippi way. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
Thank you Tina! Im so happy the house and property worked so well for you and your family. I'm glad also you got a little taste of our special little town and campus. Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Vintage Tranquility

House is older, but well maintained and had everything we needed to enjoy our family time. Very clean & organized with lots of space within the home. Our family really enjoyed the weekend and tranquility of this home and location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2023
Great guests to have. I’m happy you enjoyed your stay and the property worked for your family. Come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful location

We had a great time visiting my daughter at MSU with extended family. The house was perfect for us. The outdoor area was great. Wish we could have had more time there!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gene D.

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

Retro Paradise

Perfectly preserved mid-century modern house. We loved it. It had woods and a pond for nice walks. No internet... try it - big plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Good price and spot

Place is nice and really inexpensive. It is close to everything with the feel of the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim H.

Nice peaceful country setting close to Starkville and all the game day activities

Decent size, clean and comfortable but a little dated. The outdoor area and setting make up for it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill B.

1960’s vintage. clean, comfortable,

Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan M.

The house is dated but served its purpose: beds, baths, conversations, convenience, & meals!

The property is quiet, peaceful and pleasant! The house is comfortable and secure. Not fancy but clean, well stocked. If you go soon there’s a half gallon of Blue Bell vanilla, unopened!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Tonia B.

Comfortable accommodations on beautiful property!

This home takes you back to a simpler time but it is very comfortable and sits on an amazing property!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

peter s.

Quite and plenty of room to relax

3 families spent football weekend and had a great time. Melanie was very accommodating and offered us the free night even though we booked earlier in the year. Great time tailgating and relaxing at the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Barnes

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The owners are siblings who grew up on this property. Our parents met after college while wroking at MSU and married in 1940. After graduate school at Cornell and our father's tour in WWII, they returned to Starkville. We lived on campus on Magruder Street in faculty housing for a number of years, until they built this home in 1961. Our father retired from MSU in 1978 as Head of the Biochemistry Department. They lived here until the late 90's when they passed away. We hope you will enjoy this home and it's serene location as much as we have.

Why they chose this property

Our parents purchased this property which had been the County Poor House in 1958 and built this house in 1961.

What makes this property unique

Our mother always liked the unobstructed view over the lake with no neighbors in sight. We think you will too.
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