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The Decatur City Cottage/short Walk To Square

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, Netflix, Hulu, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 339 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Decatur City Cottage/short Walk To Square

Our cottage is quiet and peaceful, on a tree lined street in a nice residential neighborhood, yet walking distance to all Decatur has to offer. Our cottage is best suited for a couple and one child. It’s a 15 minute nice walk on safe, tree-shaded sidewalks to Downtown Decatur where you will find many award winning restaurants, shops and pubs. Located only two blocks from the Marta station, one mile from Agnes Scott, 4 miles from Emory and the CDC. Keyless entry, thermostat, free Wi-Fi, Roku TV, no stairs. Check-in anytime after 3 pm. Check-out by11 am. Details will be sent closer to check-in.
The Cottage is in our backyard, with a private entrance and walkway. It is a quiet, cozy space. There is a sofa and a 46 inch HD flat screen TV (with Roku including Netflix and Hulu), and DVD player in the front room. In the back there is a very comfortable queen bed with a Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Plush mattress and 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and quilt. There is also a single size mattress in the small loft area with a reading light perfect for an older child or small adult. The kitchen area has a small oven, cook top, microwave, toaster oven, mini fridge with freezer, a coffee maker with several different coffees and teas to choose from. The bathroom has a walk in tile shower with vanity with clean fresh towels and all essentials needed for your stay.
You have full, private use of the cottage and may feel free to relax in one of our shared spaces in the beautiful back yard. If you are traveling with children, we have a trampoline as well as a large play scape area that your children are free to enjoy. This space is shared with my family and sometimes friends.
We ask that there is NO SMOKING anywhere on the premises.
I will be available as much or as little as you need me to be. Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns during your stay. I will plan on meeting you when you arrive to show you around and answer any questions you may have. Otherwise I will respect your privacy.
The owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. The Homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises.
We ask that our guests are mindful of the children and neighbors. Please use respectful language, adhere to the neighborhood speed limit, and be aware of children playing in the street.
STRICTLY ENFORCED QUIET HOURS AFTER 10PM IN CONSIDERATION OF MY NEIGHBORS AND ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY INCLUDING THE STREET IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE.
Getting around town:
Avondale Marta Station 2/10 a mile
Dekalb Farmers Market (a world market and an amazing place to visit), 1 mile
Downtown Decatur, 6/10 a mile
DeKalb Medical Center, 1 mile
Agnes Scott College, 1 mile
Emory University, Medical Center and CDC, 3 miles
GA. Tech, 7 miles
Piedmont Park, 7 miles
Downtown Atlanta: (World of Coca-Cola, GA Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park, GA World Congress Center), 8 miles
Stone Mountain Park, 9 miles

Property manager

Dawn Hammond

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed anywhere on the premises

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 425 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Note from host: One well trained dog considered upon approval

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Decatur City Cottage/short Walk Square House
Decatur City Cottage/short Walk Square
Cottage/short Walk Square
catur City short Walk Square
The Decatur City Cottage/short Walk To Square Cottage
The Decatur City Cottage/short Walk To Square Decatur
The Decatur City Cottage/short Walk To Square Cottage Decatur

About the area

Map
Decatur, GA

What's nearby

  • Decatur Square - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Decatur Courthouse - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Agnes Scott College - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Emory University - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Avondale Station - 6 min walk
  • Atlanta Peachtree Station - 22 min drive
  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Trackside Tavern - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Rebel Teahouse - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fellini's Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Brick Store Pub - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Decatur City Cottage/short Walk To Square pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Decatur City Cottage/short Walk To Square?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Decatur City Cottage/short Walk To Square?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Decatur City Cottage/short Walk To Square located?

This family-friendly cottage is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Decatur Square, DeKalb History Center Museum and Decatur Courthouse. Emory University is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Avondale Station is 6 minutes by foot and Decatur Station is 19 minutes.

The Decatur City Cottage/short Walk To Square Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
cute cozy getaway
A nice break from the corporate feel of too many VRBOs. An original. Cute, cozy, and well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cozy cottage
Our weekend stay was nice and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shonda M.

Terrible ordor
The back yard looks NOTHING like the pictures. It has a damp basement ordor. We walked in and instantly the ordor hit us. My family member has terrible allergies so we decided it would be best not to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The cottage is in close proximity to Downtown Decatur and had everything we needed. It’s in a quiet, nice neighborhood ! Dawn was great with communication and a real pleasure to speak to. The cottage is a definite when we return to Atlanta.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffery H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decatur Cottage
Overall ok, but ac units coming on and going off all night kept my family awake. Plus, other occupants of the main house parked cars in the drive way that made incredibly difficult to access the unit. Very tough for my elderly Mother. No a good set up… would not rent again…. Certainly for that amount of money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Treesie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Neighborhood
This was the perfect landing spot for my daughter and I as we visited family. We loved the neighborhood and the cottage was perfect for the two of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week to see family in Atlanta
We stayed here to visit our daughter for the week. I thought the property was great. Nice neighborhood, convenient to the town square yet out of the way. The cottage was just the right size for two. However, our check-in was odd. The manager didn't expect us and didn't act like she even had vrbo rentals. I don't know if that's a vrbo issue (she later said we were expected a day later) or not.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet & Private
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The cottage was located in a private backyard. The home is at the end of a dead end street. Located neat Decatur Square and Oakhurst - many wonderful restaurants and a short drive to Atalanta’s museums, zoo etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amy H., Charlotte, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We were visiting our daughter and this was a 5 minute walk through a very nice neighborhood to get to her apartment. Also an easy 10 - 15 minute walk to downtown Decatur. Cottage does tend to be a bit dark, but it was lovely sitting on the front porch listening to all the birds and the neighborhood was very quiet. As a matter of personal taste, the mattress was too soft for us, if you have back issues that could be a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Yup stay.
Great location.Had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute space
Great for a short trip to a city we love. Loved the heater in the bathroom . Bed was super comfy also!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin in Welcome Location
This little cabin is in Dawn's back yard. The beds are cozy, the place is clean and had everything we needed for our short stay. We will definitely book again when we come to visit our daughter. Our little dog Darla was intrigued by Biscuit and Cocoa! Can't wait till they get to reunite ❤
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

R Lyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute garden getaway
We enjoyed our stay. Dawn was welcoming & easily available if we needed, and the little cottage is a cute tiny house with all the amenities we needed. And with a larger bathroom & nicer shower than most tiny houses can boast! We look forward to another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you for your hospitality.
Though I was having an issue with a different VRBO listing simultaneously Dawn was responsive to me about the issue and supportive. I appreciate her hospitality very much and would be happy to stay there again! The trampoline was awesome for our eight-year-old as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meg and Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Cabin in the City
A cozy, private spot in a quiet neighborhood. Trees all around. Loved the songs from many types of birds!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Avis P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage!
Convenient and comfortable. Nicely appointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scot S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Cabin
What a nice little oasis just blocks from downtown Decatur. After parking, you step through the portico and open a door into the backyard and there you see the accommodations! A nicely laid stone path guides you to the front door of the cabin. Once inside you find everything is laid out perfectly, even a small kitchen should you choose to cook. The bathroom is nice, large shower, separate water closet, and a nice sink and vanity. The bed was super comfortable and the towels so soft!! We enjoyed our stay and trying out different restaurants downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Jen R.

Didn’t really like it
Cabin is cute as a button, but not 5 star, maybe 3. There was food in the fridge from previous people. There were very large Palmetto bugs inside and some ants in the loft. It had obviously not been cleaned between visitors except maybe bed linens. Not much lighting. And to get to it you have to squeeze through the owners cars. I nearly fell the first day trying to get around the cars on uneven ground. I booked it for myself and my two boys thinking they would love the trampoline in the picture. But they didn’t feel comfortable using it since the owners dogs came at us one day when trying to get to the cabin and the next day she stops us and says “I thought it was just you staying here” right in front of them. They thought she was unhappy they were there. The reservation clearly said 3 of us. We were only staying temporarily while we found somewhere to stay longer. When my youngest woke up screaming in the middle of the night because a 2 inch palmetto bug was in the bed we decided to find a local hotel to finish our stay. It was just too rustic for our taste.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
This was our second trip to the cottage. Our daughter lives a few miles away and this is the perfect place. It is clean cozy and dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Becky P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute City Cottage
Very cute little cottage. Very nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Celia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
This is such a charming little cottage! All we needed and close to everything. The owner was very responsive and hospitable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for having dogs
Location was great. My only compliant is we're not use to window a/c and it was noisy right next to the bed. Also went to make a cocktail and the ice trays were empty of ice in the freezer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed be
Nice and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
As listed with an available but non intrusive owner.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori B., Panama City FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
My husband and I stayed with our doggy and we had a wonderful stay. Cottage is adorable and the yard is perfect for dogs or kids to run around in. Dawn is very easy to talk to and communication was fabulous. No complaints!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021