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The Guest House at Elon Cottage

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A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a granite countertop, and a built-in stove.
Private kitchen
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a stainless steel sink, a stove, and a microwave.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.
A laundry room with a white washer and dryer, a wooden bench, and a white door with glass panels.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Gibsonville, NC
  • Place, Gibsonville Garden Railroad
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, K-9 Corner at Schmidt Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Elon University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Greensboro, NC (GSO-Piedmont Triad Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Guest House at Elon Cottage

Elon Cottage is a historic house located in the heart of Gibsonville [~1895], about two miles from Elon University. Our wooded lot with grassy glades is approximately 1.5 acres, yet located within two blocks of downtown Gibsonville. If you like dining, walk merely a block to Saint Jacques French Restaurant at the Burke Manor [4.5 stars], or four blocks to Kimber’s Steak House [4 stars].

Our Guest house is located behind the main house, away from the road, and has views typical of the North Carolina Midlands. It was remodeled in 2023, and has everything new on the inside – granite countertops, SS kitchen appliances, new paint, new bath fixtures, and new flooring, tile inclusive.

Beyond our really choice location, amenities include a full kitchen with equipment and utensils, washer and dryer, internet. We have nine fine hens too, so open the egg box and help yourself!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3613338vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

Gibsonville

Located in Gibsonville, this cottage is in the city centre. Jimmy Powell Tennis Center and Elon Driving Range and Putting Green are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore City Park and Northeast Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Gibsonville Garden Railroad and Putt-Putt Fun Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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Gibsonville, NC

What's nearby

  • Gibsonville Garden Railroad - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • K-9 Corner at Schmidt Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Elon University - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • North Carolina A and T State University - 20 min drive - 27.9 km
  • First Horizon Coliseum - 26 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Burlington Station - 13 min drive
  • Greensboro, NC (GSO-Piedmont Triad Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paulie’s Pub & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Cociina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mimi's Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mediterranean Deli - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Mission Taqueria-Cantina - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Guest House at Elon Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Guest House at Elon Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Guest House at Elon Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Guest House at Elon Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Guest House at Elon Cottage located?

This family-friendly cottage is located in the city centre, within 2 mi (3 km) of Gibsonville Garden Railroad, Elon University and K-9 Corner at Schmidt Park. Alumni Gym and Jimmy Powell Tennis Center are also within 3 miles (5 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. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was awesome! The people were so nice and accommodating. Would highly recommend and would stay there again!
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Close to Elon
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Staci G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place to stay while visiting my daughter at Elon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience! Comfy King size bed, sweet host family, all the amenities and so close to campus! Enjoyed every second and will be back! Thank you for making my weekend so convenient and extra nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Kitchen had everything I needed and the air conditioning was good and could be used to warm the room also. Lovely garden peaceful... comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

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

Great stay. Great location.

We really enjoyed our stay in the Elon Guest Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great guest house! The hosts were very accommodating, we had a wonderful visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This felt like a hidden gem: a charming guest house tucked into the trees. The hosts couldn’t have been more gracious—treating us like house guests. We enjoyed our stay and felt refreshed upon leaving. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Finian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, very welcoming and helpful with everything. Super cozy and cute inside the house. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the close vicinity to the Elon University campus.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was very clean and you can tell it was recently renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Pleasant stay

My hosts were very accommodating and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

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

Excellent

Had a wonderful place to stay very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne D.

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

Quaint Cottage

Great little place with everything we needed including a comfortable bed and washer/dryer. Location was great for us visiting Elon College.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Sweet cottage

Lovely spot and hosts! Bonus: Two friendly beagles greet you on arrival, and there are fresh eggs from the on-site hens.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house is very cute, small but big enough for three people. Very country vibes and very nice people!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay and hope to be able to return at a future date. Our hosts could not have been nicer or more accommodating and the location was great. We were only .3 miles from downtown Gibsonville and walked into town 3 or 4 times each day. The guest house was spotlessly clean, everything we needed was right there, and we were very comfortable. We would highly recommend staying at The Guest House at Elon Cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay at The Cottage was wonderful! The cottage is clean and comfortable & the hosts are kind and accommodating. We enjoyed the location for the convenience to our son and the short walk to the local shops. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Great proximity to Elon Univ

A lovely little cottage to come and go from while visiting my son at Elon. Nice and quiet, and pretty property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed the comfortable, clean and cozy cottage that’s conveniently located 3 miles from Elon and walking distance to downtown Gibsonville. The host was gracious and thoughtful when communicating before our visit and available if we needed anything. Cottage access was easy, kitchen was fully stocked and the two little pups were wonderful ambassadors when we pulled into the driveway. Will stay here again!!
Easy access to cottage from driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My daughters visited their friend at Elon. Their stay at the Guest Cottage couldn’t have been better. The home is clean and comfortable and the owners were very responsive and very hospitable. Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Cozy Cottage

The cottage was cute and met our needs. We would stay again. It is very peaceful and quiet, no tv. We were close to Elon walkable to downtown Gibonsville.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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

Peaceful Weekend

The hosts are friendly and provided extras to make our stay special. The property has a peaceful setting and was very close walk into town and quick drive to Elon University.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr, 2024
Much obliged; do come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angella J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They were polite, quiet and had 2 wonderful dogs to pet if you like dogs. Everything was very clean and there was enough supplies for all three of us. Great space and place to be for my son's races at a nearby school. Plenty of places to eat and shop that wasn't too far.
Size and cleanliness of place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
My stay was very pleasant. It is exactly how it looks; it’s quiet and serene. Bed is super comfy. About an 7-9 minute drive to Elon University and about 5 minutes to Burlington shopping. It beats staying in a local 2-3 star hotel. Hosts are very nice, and their dogs are adorable. I would stay again, for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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