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The Decatur City Cottage/short Walk To Square

Family-friendly cottage in Decatur

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In the heart of a charming Decatur neighborhood, this cozy cottage offers a serene retreat. With its private entrance and walkway, enjoy the peaceful ambiance while being within walking distance to Downtown Decatur’s award-winning restaurants, shops, and pubs. Unwind with Roku TV in the front room or relax in one of our shared backyard spaces.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3425 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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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 4pm. Check-out by 10am. 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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 center
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Absolutely no smoking in or outside of the cottage.
STRICTLY ENFORCED QUIET HOURS AFTER 10PM IN CONSIDERATION OF MY NEIGHBORS AND COTTAGE GUEST.
Breaking the house rules will result in the forfeiture of your damage deposit.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: One well trained dog considered upon approval

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed anywhere on the premises

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation 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 neighborhood

Map
Decatur, GA

What's nearby

  • Glenlake Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waffle House Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Decatur Square - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • DeKalb History Center Museum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Agnes Scott College - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

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
  • ‪Opo Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fellini's Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rebel Teahouse - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kafenio Avondale - ‬11 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 20 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly cottage is located in the city center, within 1 mi (2 km) of Waffle House Museum, Decatur Square, and Agnes Scott College. Emory University is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Avondale Station is 6 minutes by foot and Decatur Station is 19 minutes.

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The Decatur City Cottage/short Walk To Square Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 78 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Cute Cottage

Nice place to stay and conveniently located
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silke v.

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

Great location and lovely place

This was a great stay. Great location, good communications, and lovingly built cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

Great place. Yup stay.

Great location.Had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

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

Nice cozy cottage

Our weekend stay was nice and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Homey cottage

This is a small but homey cottage good for two people. Good location in Decatur
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Love this place, I will return

Very cute cottage on a cul-de-sac, so quiet, you could hear a pin drop. Comfortable, clean, relaxing. I walked from the cottage to Decatur town square, 10 minutes. Also walked from Avondale MARTA station, 10 minutes.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry C.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Treesie C.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn E.

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

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

Teresa M.

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

Cute & Cozy

I love how the owner paid attention to details!! The showerhead is really nice in the bed is super comfortable!! For someone traveling for medical reasons, this place was perfect!! It fit my exact needs, and I love the privacy 🌺
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Jim D.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The cleaning person was ICE detained. No cleaning. We had to rebook and take a refund
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brita R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was helpful. I told here there were cockroaches in the unit but she came to the unit and explained that the cockroaches were actually palmetto bugs and only come in after in rains.I didn't understand how to get off the property the moring after I checked in, but the owner explained that there is a hole in the fence that you put your hand through to lift the handle. The stove top had only 1 of 4 burners working but the owner explained that there was a hot top in the kitchen.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfy. The location was perfect. It was raining, so water bugs came into the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kristen J.

Perfect city cottage!

I absolutely loved staying in this little city gem during our trip to Atlanta! The cabin is very clean, spacious, and homey. Dawn was such a gracious host and she made us feel very welcome and comfortable during our stay. The cabin was fully stocked with essentials (toiletries, coffee, dishware, snacks) and we watched quite a few movies on Netflix! It's located very close to downtown Decatur and we fell in love with the neighborhood. We'll definitely be staying here next time we're in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017

8/10 Good

ramya s.

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

Cozy and Cool

This quiet cottage at the end of a dead-end street was comfortable. It was simply too hot in late June (with the heat wave) to do any walking to the downtown Decatur area, but we did enjoy the neighborhood walks and parks nearby early in the morning and late evenings. The cottage is charmingly outfitted and comfortable, but there is no "laundry facility" as the listing suggests (I know Dawn is working to fix it). She was gracious enough to let us do a load of laundry in the main house as we had just arrived after 5 days of camping!Our dog was grateful for the yard and the little patio was perfect for us to hangout (when it got cool enough to after 7 PM). The main house was empty so there was plenty of privacy for us, but I wonder how that might be if it were occupied. The kitchenette is in the sleeping space, so we found lingering food smells after cooking small meals.
The porch and stone patio that we enjoyed very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Patricia C.

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

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

8/10 Good

Amy H., Charlotte, North Carolina

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

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Britt B., Macon, GA

Perfect cottage and wonderful owners

Stayed 5 nights while visiting Atl with my 2 kids. It was a great experience. Dawn and her family welcomed us and took care of everything. My kids enjoyed the fenced-in back yard with swingset, trampoline, zip-line...and with Lolli the bunny hopping around the entertainment never stopped. Great cottage with privacy if you are looking to be in the Decatur area. Owners make you feel like part of the family. Close to great restaurants & shopping. Fernbank Museum was great. I highly recommend this rental. Everything was easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

2/10 Terrible

Shonda M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

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

6/10 Okay

Jeffery H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

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

Katrina T.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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