Charming 1850s Powledge House on Expansive Grounds Near Auburn University
Powledge House (circa 1851) is a well-preserved piece of history. With original heart pine floors, lath-and-plaster walls, and historic craftsmanship, this home offers a 19th-century Southern experience just minutes from Auburn University. Set on 3 acres, guests enjoy a sunroom, garden pond, firepits, outdoor dining, and a roomy deck. Don’t miss the chance to experience a home this well-preserved and character-rich—stays like this are truly rare.
Come to The Historic, dog-friendly Powledge House and make your own history!
Step into history at this 1850s home, just 6 miles from Auburn/Toomer’s Corner. Perfect for families, groups, or game-day getaways, it blends charm, comfort, and space on 2–3 scenic acres.
Highlights:
Original heart pine floors, shiplap walls/ceilings, & lath-and-plaster walls
Dog-friendly (up to 50 lbs)
Sleeps 10 in beds - which include a murphy bed that you must request to have it made out. A Sectional sofa is available in the Sunroom - you must cover it prior to sleeping on it.
Soft sheets & memory foam toppers
Spacious air conditioned sunroom porch — relax & watch nature
Multiple TVs (in all bedrooms)
Gas logs in the Front King bedroom & Den/Living
Rinnai tankless water heater — endless hot water
Outdoor gazebo with garden pond, grills, large griddle
Expansive grassy areas all around
Provisions for infants- high chair / playpen- crib
Rentals of 12 persons or more (including guests/gatherings) must contact property mgmt to discuss PRIOR to Rental payment. Gatherings on property must be approved and organized prior to Rental. No Single Day events allowed - must be residentially rented.
Dining Areas: • Table for 6-8 Inside in the Kitchen • Sunroom porch dining for 4 * Outside covered area dining for 6
Den: • Queen Murphy Bed • Sectional Sofa • 2 leather recliners • Flatscreen Smart TV with Smartcast capability • Gas Logs with Remote
Bedrooms: • Downstairs Master King Bedroom with Window Seat & TV • Downstairs Front King Bedroom with Sofa, Gas Logs, & TV • Upstairs Queen Bedroom with 2 Queen beds, Desk, TV, Bathroom • Living/Den can be converted into a Bedroom by making out the Murphy bed (Queen) - must request that management does this for you. There is a door that closes off the living room to the rest of the home.
Bathrooms: • Downstairs: 1 with Shower/Toilet/Sink – Granite/Tile • Upstairs: 1 with Tub/Shower combo. Sink & Toilet. Granite countertop.
Bank ATM: • Wells Fargo ATM: 1899 Ogletree Rd, Auburn, AL 36830 (3.3 miles) • Regions ATM: 2154 Moores Mill Rd, Auburn, AL 36830 (3.4 miles)
Restaurants within a 5 min drive: • Hamilton’s On Ogletree: 1849 Ogletree Rd, Auburn, AL 36830 (3.4 Miles) • Lucy’s : 2300 Moores Mill Rd, Auburn, AL 36830 (3.4 Miles) • Subway: 1888 Ogletree Rd., Suite 110, Moore's Mill Crossing, Auburn, AL 36830 (3.3 Miles) • Sushi Bistro: 1888 Ogletree Rd #170, Auburn, AL 36830 (3.3 Miles) • Johnny Brusco’s NY Pizza: 2415 Moores Mill Rd, Auburn, AL 36830 (3.3)
Restaurants in Auburn and Opelika: • Acre Restaurant: (6.9 miles) 210 E Glenn Ave, Auburn, AL 36830 • Amsterdam Café: 410 S Gay St, Auburn, AL 36830 (6.0 miles) • The Depot: 124 Mitcham Ave, Auburn, AL 36830 (6.8 miles) • The Hound: 124 Tichenor Ave, Auburn, AL 36830 ((6.6 miles) • Acapulco’s Mexican: 1409 S College St, Auburn, AL 36832 (7.6 miles) • Pannie-George’s Kitchen: 2328 S College St # 6, Auburn, AL 36832 (8.4 miles)
Landmarks: • Toomer’s Drugs (Corner): 100 N College St, Auburn, AL 36830 (6.6 miles) • Auburn University Stadium: 251 S Donahue, Auburn, AL 36849 (6.9 miles) • JM Bookstore: 115 S College St, Auburn, AL 36830 (6.6 miles)
Gas Station: • Mapco: 2385 Moores Mill Rd, Auburn, AL 36830 (3.2 Miles)
Gift Stores: • The Flower Store: 2290 Moores Mill Rd #100, Auburn, AL 36830 (3.4 Miles)
Bars: • Cigar & Fine Spirits : 1849 Ogletree Rd #100, Auburn, AL 36830 (3.3 Miles) • Hamilton’s On Ogletree: 1849 Ogletree Rd, Auburn, AL 36830 (3.3 Miles)
Drug Store: • CVS: 1888 Ogletree Rd, Auburn, AL 36830 (3.2 Miles)
Feed and Seed: • Lee County Feed & Seed: 9173, 7747 AL-51, Opelika, AL 36804 (2.2 Miles)
Grocery/WalMart / Dollar General: • Publix: 2415 Moores Mill Rd, Auburn, AL 36830 (3 Miles) • Walmart Supercenter: 1717 S College St, Auburn, AL 36832 (7 Miles) • Dollar General: 7943 AL-51, Opelika, AL 36804 (2 Miles)
Golf Courses • Auburn Links at Mill Creek: 826 Shell Toomer Pkwy, Auburn, AL 36830 ( 6.3 Miles) • Auburn University Golf Course - 1650 Yarbrough Farms Blvd, Auburn, AL 36832 (8 miles) • Indian Pines: (5 Miles) 900 Country Club Dr, Auburn, AL 36830 • Moore’s Mill Club (3 Miles) 1957 Fairway Dr, Auburn, AL 36830 • RTJ Grand National (8.1 Miles) 3000 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika, AL 36801
Guest Access: SmartLocks will open the home - Management will provide codes prior to checkin - after renter signs Management required rental agreement.
Residential Renters/Guests have access to the house and surrounding land. Guest do not have access and will not trespass on the neighbor's land. Guest may use the rustic firepit as long as guests extinguish the fire before leaving or going to bed. Guests do not have access to either shed outside at this time.
Other Details: Renter must be 25 years old to rent, must provide driver's license and must stay on property. Managed by Rockpoint Inc - Property Mgmt. Powledge House Rental Rules: NO SMOKING allowed inside this home. Smoking inside the home causes smoke damage to the home and can incur an extra cleaning fee to the renter. PETS – Only dogs allowed approximately less than 50 pounds. Maximum Dogs allowed – 3. No other types of pets allowed. Pet details are specified in the renter agreement. DAMAGE/RESERVATION DEPOSIT - Damage deposit payments are arranged and agreed upon via Rental site. Payment agreements are specified in these agreements online. Any special Addendums for payment will be added to this rental agreement. MAXIMUM Residential OCCUPANCY – 10 -12 persons (based on rental agreement). MINIMUM STAY – This property requires a two (2) night minimum stay. Longer minimum stays may be required during holiday periods or special events/games. If a rental is taken for less than two days, the guest will be charged this minimum rate. INCLUSIVE FEES – Rates include a one-time linen & towel setup. Amenity fees are included in the rental rate. NO DAILY HOUSEKEEPING SERVICE
WATER AND SEPTIC –DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper.
CANDLES: Candles are not permitted to be burned inside of the home. TRAVEL INSURANCE – We highly recommend all guests purchase travel insurance. HANDICAP ASSESSABLE: The Property is NOT handicap accessible.
FALSIFIED RESERVATIONS – Any reservation obtained under false pretense will be subject to forfeiture of advance payment, deposit and/or rental money, and the party will not be permitted to check in.
PAYMENT – Payments are arranged and agreed upon via this Rental Site and/or via the landlord. Any special Addendum for payment will be added to this rental agreement. Payment Methods Accepted via this rental site / Landlord.
CANCELLATIONS – Cancellation policies are arranged and agreed upon via this Rental Site, and/or via the landlord. Any special Addendum for cancellations will be worked with the landlord / property manager. The Powledge House and land it resides on is privately owned; the landlord is not responsible for any Renters accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. The Landlord is not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guests/renters. By accepting a reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise. By accepting a reservation, the renter is agreeing to send the Landlord a copy of your Driver’s License via text/email along with the agreed upon Rental agreement (via email). Tenants/Guests must sign a Legal rental agreement & drivers license copy is required to be sent to the Rockpoint Property Mgmt prior to occupancy. See FB site for PowledgeHouseOpelika for details. Contact Landlord Property Mgmt for Rental information via Site messaging . Single Day Event Rentals are not allowed. Rentals must be 2 days or longer of the Residential type, with the Renter staying on property.
Se permiten eventos: reuniones familiares, fiestas de cumpleaños y bodas
Contact property mgmt to discuss guests over 12
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Mascotas
Se aceptan mascotas: perros de menos de 23 kg cada uno (3 mascotas máximo)
Must notify owner of dogs staying at home
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Fumar
No se permite fumar
NO Smoking allowed inside the home.
Your Rental Agreement will have Rules for your Rental.
Residential gatherings of family and friends must be discussed with property Management.
All trash going into outside trash bin MUST be inside trash bags or a fee is charged.
Single Day Event Rental is not allowed. Must be rented residentially for 2 days of more.
Información importante
Información importante
No. de propiedad: 922464vb
Podría aplicarse un cargo por persona extra, que varía según la política de la propiedad
Es posible que debas presentar una identificación oficial con fotografía y una tarjeta de crédito, una tarjeta de débito o hacer un depósito en efectivo en el check-in para cubrir cualquier gasto imprevisto
Las solicitudes especiales no se pueden garantizar. Están sujetas a disponibilidad al momento del check-in y pueden tener un costo extra
Se permiten fiestas y eventos, como (including reuniones familiares, fiestas de cumpleaños y bodas
Nota del anfitrión: contact property mgmt to discuss guests over 12
El anfitrión indicó que hay un detector de monóxido de carbono en la propiedad
El anfitrión indicó que hay un detector de humo en la propiedad
El equipamiento de seguridad de esta propiedad incluye extintor de incendios, botiquín de primeros auxilios y cerradura de alta seguridad
Esta propiedad tiene espacios al aire libre, como balcones, patios y terrazas, que podrían no ser adecuados para niños; en caso de inquietudes, recomendamos que te comuniques con la propiedad antes de tu llegada para confirmar que puedas hospedarte en una habitación que se ajuste a tus necesidades.
Información de la zona
Opelika
Esta casa de vacaciones se encuentra en la zona centro de Opelika. Aquellos que deseen hacer una actividad pueden ir a Moore's Mill Golf Club y Samford Tennis Center, mientras que quienes quieran apreciar la belleza natural del área pueden visitar Chewacla State Park y Reserva ecológica Louise Kreher. ¿Viajas con niños? No te pierdas Donald E. Davis Arboretum y Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University. Encontrarás muchas opciones para conocer la zona con actividades como golf, avistamiento de aves y paseos a pie por la naturaleza.
Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan) - 49 min en auto
Restaurantes
McDonald's - A 9 min en auto
Texas Roadhouse - A 8 min en auto
Lost Pizza Company - A 11 min en auto
Mi Ranchito - A 6 min en auto
Another Broken Egg Cafe - A 10 min en auto
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Charming 1850s Powledge House on Expansive Grounds Near Auburn University acepta mascotas?
Sí, los perros pueden quedarse en esta propiedad (límite de 3), con un peso máximo de 23 kg por mascota.
¿Cuánto cuesta el estacionamiento en Charming 1850s Powledge House on Expansive Grounds Near Auburn University?
Hay estacionamiento disponible en la propiedad.
¿A qué hora es el check-in en Charming 1850s Powledge House on Expansive Grounds Near Auburn University?
Hora de inicio de check-in: 15:00.
¿A qué hora es el check-out en Charming 1850s Powledge House on Expansive Grounds Near Auburn University?
El check-out es a las 11:00.
¿Dónde se encuentra Charming 1850s Powledge House on Expansive Grounds Near Auburn University?
En en el campo, esta casa de vacaciones para familias se encuentra a 10 km (6 mi) de Moore's Mill Golf Club, Auburn University y Chewacla State Park. Donald E. Davis Arboretum y Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University también se encuentran a 15 km (9 mi).
Acerca del anfitrión
Anfitrión: Rockpoint
Por qué eligió esta propiedad
Why This Property - If you want to be close to Auburn, but feel like you are away from it all - out in the Country. A gravel road takes you to the home. Put a little gravel in your travel! Bring your furry friend - don't leave your puppy at home!
Qué distingue a esta propiedad
The Powledge House traces its origins to Gideon Powledge, a Methodist preacher who settled in present-day Lee County, Alabama, in 1844. He developed the property, operated a blacksmith shop, built a grist mill and cotton gin, and constructed the Federal-style Powledge House in 1851. The home is notable for its uncommon architectural design, featuring dual front doors, distinctive windows, and a floor plan unlike most Southern homes of its era.
Originally a six-room farmhouse, the house retains many of its historic features, including original heart pine floors, lathe-and-plaster walls, original shiplap walls and ceilings, and several original 1851 window panes in the front windows. The home's ornate parlor mantel is one of its most significant architectural details. While thoughtfully adapted for modern living, the restoration has preserved the character and craftsmanship of the original structure.
The Jericho Subdivision occupies 27 acres that were once part of the Powledge property. Beginning in 1975, a local historian and developer launched a unique preservation project by relocating and restoring several endangered 19th-century rural homes from East Alabama and West Georgia. Each home was carefully rehabilitated to preserve its historic character while incorporating modern conveniences.
Recognized by the Alabama Historical Commission, Jericho is a distinctive historic community dedicated to preserving Southern architectural heritage. What was once a field has been transformed into a picturesque village where historic homes continue to tell the story of Alabama's rural past.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience a place like this—stays in a home this well-preserved and character-rich are truly rare.