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Cozy cottage in Salem with a short drive to Auburn/Opelika Al or Columbus, Ga

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy cottage in Salem with a short drive to Auburn/Opelika Al or Columbus, Ga

This memorable cottage is the perfect home base for your trip to Lee County. Nestled in rural Salem, this guest home offers a soothing, peaceful retreat. The cozy bedroom features a comfortable king bed, with blackout curtains ensuring a restful night's sleep. With amenities like high-speed WiFi, smart TV's, basic cooking utensils and dishes, washing machine and dryer, you'll have everything you need for a convenient stay. The bathroom is equipped with a hair dryer and a refreshing shower. The large front porch has a swing and rockers for slow mornings and slower evenings. The spacious, private deck offers grilling & outdoor dining with string lights and potted plants. The dining table has a drop leaf that can open up for more workspace if needed. Additional parking on site for boat or jet skis if needed. Located 25 mins to Auburns Jordan Hare Stadium, 15 mins to Tiger Town, 15 mins to Historic Opelika, 20 mins to Opelika Sportplex and Pickleball facility, 20 mins to East Alabama Medical Center. 11 Min to Lake Harding Long Bridge Boat Ramp. 25 mins to Columbus, Ga. Whether you're attending an Auburn Football game, a business traveler, fishing in Lake Harding, rafting the Chattahoochee, or simply relaxing, we hope you'll enjoy your stay at our guest home. Perfect for up to 2 guest.

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About the area

Salem

Located in Salem, this cottage is in a rural area. John Emerald Distilling Company and Moore's Mill Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Phenix Crossing and Buc-ee's Blvd. Donald E. Davis Arboretum and Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Opelika Public Library - 13 min drive - 22.3 km
  • John Emerald Distilling Company - 14 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Opelika Train Depot - 15 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Lake Harding - 17 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Auburn University - 22 min drive - 40.7 km

Getting around

  • Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Springvilla Grocery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Railroads Bar And Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Fatboyi - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Railroad Plaza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪bonfire time - ‬15 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy cottage is absolutely lovely. It was a perfect getaway and Lisa the host was so gracious. I've already recommended the cottage to my sister and I will definitely book there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Of all the VRBO places we've used in all 50 states, this is now our all-time favorite! It really is a cozy little cottage in the woods, perfectly quiet, super clean, no overbearing cleanup rules, and simply a little paradise in the country. And the most affectionate orange cat you'll ever meet makes frequent visits to the porch to say hello!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2025
Thank you for such a wonderful review. You made us smile with your comment about Sandy, the orange barn cat. He is such a sweety. We’d love to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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

Stay at the Cozy Cottage

We loved our stay at the Cozy Cottage. The setting of the cottage along with the comfortable furnishings and special touches made us feel welcome. It helped make our time there enjoyable and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan V.

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

Fantastic southern hospitality

Quiet clean and comfortable ! Thank you for providing a wonderful place to stay while visiting our military son !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Nov, 2024
Sue-Im glad you and Randy had a comfortable stay. Please visit again soon and thank you for the 5 star review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Excellent Stay!

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage for Auburn graduation and appreciated the quiet, wooded setting and lovely porches. All aspects of the home were well-maintained and well thought-out. Lisa was easy to work with and quick to respond. This is one of the best VRBO experiences we've had!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May, 2025
Thank you Susan for the 5 star review. I’m glad to see you enjoyed your stay and hope you visit again. Lisa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Lovely cottage in the woods

We found this little treasure and booked immediately. Best decision!This cottage was lovely! Quiet, wooded area a short 20 minutes drive to Auburn, AL Very clean and cozy. We will return for sure next time we visit Auburn for a football game!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2024
Mary-we are glad you found the guesthouse cozy, quiet and clean. Thank you again for being such great guest and we welcome you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

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

Phenomenal

EXACTLY as pictured and described. Very quiet, easy access to/from our activities at RTJ golf, Auburn University and kids stopping by on the way in from Columbus. Enjoyed hanging out on the porch and all the upscale amenities. Thanks for the the thoughtful little details...snacks, coffee, drinks. This little place was very comfortable for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2024
Thank you Doug for the 5 star review. We love to hear y'all enjoyed the porch and that your stay was comfortable. We appreciate how well y’all took care of the place and would welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

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

Extended vacation

We rented this property for 2 weeks. It was part vacation/visit son at Auburn/work remotely part time. The rental was very clean. It was a bit closer to the owners home than we expected (this was the reason for the couple of 4 stars) but they did a great job of making it as private as possible. The deck is on the opposite side of the owners home and they have a privacy curtain at the end of the front porch that blocks the view of the house as well. For the most part it was very peaceful. They were working on a home construction project that was a bit disruptive to the peace but when that wasn’t going on it was very nice. We understand that a particular mattress is not necessarily going to work for everyone so this is not a complaint but just an FYI. My husband is a bigger guy and he had trouble with the soft mattress. I had no problem. It was very comfy. Overall it was an excellent visit and I would highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2025
Thank you for taking time to review your stay with us. I’m happy to see that overall it was an excellent visit. We appreciate you highly recommending us and hope we get a chance to host you again.
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