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

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Opelika, AL

John Emerald Distilling Company
‪4 min drive‬
Auburn University
‪12 min drive‬
Grand National Golf Course
‪13 min drive‬
Auburn, AL (AUO-Auburn-Opelika Robert G. Pitts)
‪10 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

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Laurie Tate

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely NO smoking in the home.

ASK owner about pets. No smoking inside, if you smoke outside, dispose of all tobacco in trash bin.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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 first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Opelika

Opelika is home to this holiday home. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jordan-Hare Stadium or Auburn Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.

Opelika, AL

What's nearby

John Emerald Distilling Company - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Auburn University - 12 min drive - 11.6 km
Grand National Golf Course - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
Jordan-Hare Stadium - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
Chewacla State Park - 22 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Botanic - ‬6 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
‪Jack's - ‬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.

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 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from John Emerald Distilling Company and within 9 miles (15 km) of Auburn University and Bowlero Auburn. Auburn-Opelika Tourism and Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mallory S.

11 Aug, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Whitt W.

3 Oct, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

22 Sept, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

1 Dec, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

6 Oct, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie N.

15 Sept, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

6 May, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

18 Oct, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Angie L., Elizabeth City, NC

23 Oct, 2023

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

8/10 Good

Amy M.

17 Sept, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Betsy A.

3 Jul, 2019

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.

8/10 Good

Nicole A.

7 Nov, 2018

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

8/10 Good

James S.

25 Oct, 2018

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

8/10 Good

Missy W., Florence, AL

10 Oct, 2018

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

8/10 Good

Malinda J.

10 May, 2018

Nice home overall. Good location for families attending events at Auburn University.

Home was very nice. Stocked well with towels and wash clothes. Two areas inside to relax and watch TV. Owner was very nice provided a nice surprise of snacks, coffee and breakfast items. (Could of used some sugar for coffee to make some of our party happier lol). Great location to Auburn University. One issue we had Bed attached to half bath squeaks with any movement did not sleep well as a result. Owner may want to look into this issue. Very thankful to have found this home for our stay during son's spring graduation.

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

johnny b., Decatur, AL

5 Feb, 2018

Cozy

Clean & cozy Very comfortable

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathie L., Brookhaven, GA

23 Dec, 2017

The Guesthouse was very cozy and inviting!

We had a wonderful time gathering for our son’s graduation from Auburn. It was clean, comfortable, and the owners did a fantastic job making us feel welcome. I’d highly recommend it!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

11 Oct, 2017

Stayed here for our recent visit back to Auburn with our family

Absolutely wonderful and, quaint home close to campus - wonderful time! Owner Laurie left us in good hands with our home away from home. Home was very clean and, well kept and, kitchen had all the essentials to chill out after a long day. A gorgeous view with lots of bird feeders and, a small deck beg you to the back yard to get that down time you've been looking for. Gorgeous neighborhood that encourages long walks with the dog with a lake that will take your breathe away. Not even 5 minutes from downtown Opelika where you will surprise yourself with great shopping and dining options. Do not miss the Irish Bred Pub where you will be surprised by the food and craft beer selection - really yummy. House is convenient also to I-85 and other major roads with grocery less than 5 mtes away. Bedrooms are smallish and, there is only 1 shower so, if your a larger party be patient. I was surprised to see the house had a PS4 with games for the kids as well washer dryer combo. Safe and quiet. Toomer's Corner 15 mtes away - do not miss the Lemonade at Toomer's Drugs or, visiting Auburn's equestrian program - one of the best in the country. We also hit up Pope's Haunted Farm which we've done in the past over in Salem (20 mtes drive) and, always have a blast. Super family friendly and, laid back area in general away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Staying at this house will help you relax and, reconnect with loved ones - highly suggest it if you're feeling a little burnt out lately. Cheers!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Birmingham

2 Oct, 2017

Charming home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay after the AU football game. The home is in great condition and very nicely decorated - just lovely. We felt very much at home as if we were staying with friends rather than renting a house. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

18 Sept, 2017

Immaculate

Myself and 2 teenage daughters stayed during Auburn Family Weekend. The location was about 15 minutes from campus on a quiet residential street. The owners were friendly and helpful. The house was adorably decorated with antiques and comfy couches. The refrigerator was thoughtfully stocked with breakfast items and drinks. The area is quiet, peaceful and restful. Opelika had several good restaurant choices. I have already recommended this place to other parents when they visit Auburn U.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Conner B.

23 Jun, 2017

Very Pleased

Nice quiet neighborhood. Very comfortable home. Owners were wonderfully responsive and helpful.

About the host

Hosted by Laurie Tate

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.