Mins to Ft Moore & Downtown - The Columbus Cottage - Columbus

7.6

Good

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 696 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Columbus, Georgia

Peachtree Mall18 min walk
Columbus State University3 min drive
Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan)4 min drive
Hughston Clinic5 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Mins to Ft Moore & Downtown - The Columbus Cottage

Summary:
This cozy cottage has preserved its historic character, while also providing all the comforts of a modern home! Minutes to I-185, which runs directly into Fort Benning and only 15 minutes from downtown, this house is centrally located to all things Columbus/Fort Benning. Whether you want to relax on the couch and watch TV, cook a meal, or just crash on one of our memory foam mattresses, this house is the perfect retreat for long-term and short-term stays.

The Space:
This is a beautiful historic home that has been updated. You will love the original hardwood floors that give the house its historic character, but you will also enjoy the modern comforts since both the bathroom and kitchen have been redone very nicely. One bedroom has a king bed. One is a queen. The last room is a semi-private space with no door, but does offer privacy with a curtain. This room has a double bed. The living room has a sofa bed to provide additional sleeping space.

Guest Access:
The house has a digital combo lock pad. We will provide you with the code upon check-in.

The Neighborhood:
This is a very quiet and safe residential neighborhood. I actually live in a separate unit in the back, so I can personally vouch that it is a great neighborhood!

Getting Around:
There is no public transportation in the neighborhood, so you will need to drive or plan to take cab/Uber.

Other Things to Note:
If you notify us of your intent to cancel prior to the lapse of the free cancellation period, we will return 97% of your payment. The other 3% will already have been collected by the credit card processing company, and we have no way to return that portion of the payment.
We require a signed rental agreement and for guest to be 25 years of age to book.

We are a pet friendly home. Pets must be crated when they are left unattended in the home. We do not allow pets on furniture or beds, and all waste must be cleaned up from the yard. All pets require a $50 non-refundable pet fee. If there is evidence of pet hair on the furniture, excess hair in the home, stains, or waste found in the yard or home, you will be charged the cost to clean this. In the event that a security deposit is collected, we will retain all or part of the security deposit to cover any costs associated with additional cleaning due to pets.

Interaction with Guests:
I live in the unit in the back. It is completely separate from the house you are renting, so you could easily go your entire stay without seeing me, but if you ever need anything, I am right there!

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Charge may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number STVR-11-23-7540

About the area

Columbus

Located in Columbus, this holiday home is in the city centre. Lunch Box Museum and Springer Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Michell National Historic Site and Fort Mitchell. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Columbus Civic Center or Memorial Stadium.

Columbus, Georgia

What's nearby

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare - 11 min walk
Peachtree Mall - 18 min walk
Columbus State University - 3 min drive
Hughston Clinic - 5 min drive
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside - 6 min drive

Getting around

Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬9 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬16 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
‪Mexigrill Taquería - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mins to Ft Moore & Downtown - The Columbus Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mins to Ft Moore & Downtown - The Columbus Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mins to Ft Moore & Downtown - The Columbus Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mins to Ft Moore & Downtown - The Columbus Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Columbus, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of St. Francis-Emory Healthcare and Peachtree Mall. Columbus State University and Hughston Clinic are also within 3 miles (5 km).

7.6

Good

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Mary H.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Not as expected

My family was moved to this home after issues with another home rented from this host. The home is in need of some TLC. The listing was noted as three bedrooms, but has been updated to show two with a sleeping room (a windowed porch) off the living room (separated with curtain). The AC didn't work during our stay. I notified the host of this but no response or fix came. The neighborhood is nice and well located in town.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Julie G.

24 July 2023

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

Cozy home

This is a cute and cozy vintage home. It was clean and had plenty of kitchen supplies. We were in Columbus for the State swim meet so the large Jacuzzi tub was great for our swimmer to soak sore muscles. The fenced backyard was perfect for our 3 dogs. Quiet neighborhood. We had just a couple minor suggestions. Think about putting some hooks on the bathroom door for robes or towels and adding blinds on all bedroom windows. Thank you again for allowing us to stay in your home!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeAndre E.

21 Feb 2023

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

Our stay

The property was local to everything and very well maintained. My family and I would stay at this property against for sure. The host(s) were very helpful and they were willing to help out my family and I in our time of transition. It was a rough transition, but they were there and had our backs. From one veteran to another, thank you Battle. You took a lot of pressure off of us and your property really helped us. Thank you.

Stayed 26 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Ron M.

2 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home was adequate for our situation

A few minor differences in decor items from photos. Communication was good, nited a few minor issues at checkout. Overall a good experience given the short notice of our situation. We stayed at property for ~30 days.

Stayed 32 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Christine D.

28 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not What We Expected to Say the Least!!!

I will start off with a few positive comments. The location of the house is prime and in a quiet, quaint, and safe neighborhood directly across the street from a beautiful park. The house manager was very helpful and quick to respond to our concerns. Now for the reality of our experience. Although the house contained character, it showed its age. The owners obviously have not kept up with regular maintenance required in an older home. The kitchen cabinet doors and drawers were loose and off their tracks. The paint throughout was pealing. There were multiple bug traps that contained many dead bugs to welcome us. The back door did not seal properly, allowing insects to easily enter the kitchen, hence all the bug traps. Now let's talk about the bed in the master bedroom. The door knob was missing and the matress had a plastic cover that felt and sounded like we were sleeping on a diaper. This made sleeping extremely difficult, therefore we decided to remove it and to our surprise and disgust, the mattress contained two large blood stains. Fortunately, we had two other beds to sleep on. I'm sure the majority of guests in this home are family members of those serving in the military. The families visiting then should expect accommodations that are well maintained and sanitary.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Julee H., Taylor, TX

21 Mar 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not a home away from home

This is my first bad review of a VRBO property in the 10+ years I have been renting VRBO properties. I'm looking for properties that are homey, clean and have comfortable beds. The book of information in the home said, Com on in, y'all! Make yourself at home, but the home was not homey. Upon entering the home I thought I had entered a guys college rental home filled with Goodwill furniture. The wood floor, refrigerator and kitchen were clean but the bathroom had mold on the shower curtain, walls and ceiling. The carpet in the LR had popcorn kernals and long blond hairs in it so I'm not sure it was vacuumed before I came. The 2 lamps in the LR had burned out bulbs and the floodlight in the back was burned out. Not very conducive for entering after dark. The bedspreads were also dirty. We stayed in the front room off the LR and it had a white bedspread with a yellow spot in the middle. This house needs upgrading and more staging to be a home away from home. The house sleeps six, but there is only sitting for 3 in the LR. Adding a couple chairs or another love seat would help. There is a bar at the end of the kitchen, but no bar stools. One of the bedside tables is peeling. One of the beds is very close to the floor which would make it hard for an older person to get out of. The bathtub was also difficult to get in and even though it is a whirlpool tub, only 1 1/2 of the jets worked. The mirror is hung so high in the bathroom that I could only see from the bridge of my nose up. The floor in the front bedroom is not finished leaving a tripping hazard. I highly recommend that the owners rent their own home and walk into it as though they are a renter and determine if this is a place they would stay. This property has great potential but needs some deep cleaning and some decorating to make it more welcoming and not so barren and unwelcoming. I won't be staying in this house again unless they make some major changes.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Am P.

2 Dec 2019

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

Clean, spacious, convenient

This place was exactly what we were looking for! Plenty of linens, dishes, and room! Extremely conveniently located just off the freeway 185. Our only complaint, couldn’t find our Buckeye football game because apparently the locals rather watch Georgia and Alabama lol! Thank you for allowing us to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019