Summary: Relax in paradise at this beautiful home with a saltwater pool! Located just off highway 82. Easy access to airport, industrial park, Starkville, or Columbus. Elm Lake Golf Course and Tom Bigbee Lock and Dam only a few miles away. Nearby nature trails at Plymouth Bluff Nature Center. Or just enjoy coffee in the morning on the front porch and relax and watch the sun set on the screened in back porch. It doesn't get any better than this!
*Guests must have 5 star rating in order to book*
*Pool open April through end of October
The Space: This home is beautifully decorated with renovated bathrooms, well stocked kitchen with granite countertops. Leather sofa and reclining chair in living room. Spacious screened in back porch, rocking chairs and swing on front porch. Home sits on 4 peaceful and quiet acres with a saltwater pool. Room to roam and play frisbee or football.
✨ Why you’ll love it here: ✅Saltwater pool with plenty of space to lounge ✅Peaceful porches: rocking chairs out front & screened-in back porch with sunset views ✅Surrounded by trees, fields & pastureland for a true country feel ✅Walking trails at Plymouth Bluff Nature Center right across the road ✅Quick access to Elm Lake Golf Course, Tombigbee Lock & Dam, and MSU in Starkville+
This home is thoughtfully decorated and designed for comfort: -Renovated bathrooms & well-stocked kitchen with granite countertops -Leather sofa & reclining chair in the living room -Spacious screened-in back porch, plus a swing & rockers on the front porch -Plenty of room outdoors for frisbee, football, or just soaking up the peaceful setting
🛌Sleeping arrangements: *Master Suite – King bed with a large master bath featuring a walk-in tiled shower with a premium showerhead, plus a huge walk-in closet for all your things. *Bedroom 2 – Full bed *Bedroom 3 – Twin bed + spacious workstation → Bedrooms 2 & 3 share a hall bathroom with a tiled bathtub/shower combo.
Kitchen & Living: *Fully stocked kitchen with granite countertops & a gas stove *Leather sofa & recliner in the living room for cozy evenings *Spacious screened-in back porch + rocking chairs & swing on the front porch *Plenty of room outside to toss a football, play frisbee, or just enjoy the open space
Other things to note -Guest Standards: To keep this home peaceful and well cared for, we kindly require all guests to have a 5-star review history in order to book. This ensures the best experience for everyone. -This home has a pool — children and pets must be supervised at all times. Pool depth is 5 ft (no diving). -Being in the country means you may see bugs, wasps, chiggers, or other little critters.
-Fireplace is decorative only; no garage access.
-Master bedroom - King size bed -Bedroom 2 - Full size bed -Bedroom 3 - Twin size bed and spacious workstation Comfortably sleeps 5.
This is a personal home that owners return to. Family photos and some personal items do remain in the the home. While away, the owners have opened it for you to enjoy and hope you love it as much as they do.
*Fireplace is for looks only. No access to garage.
The Neighborhood: Quiet, private, country setting with a large yard. Great sunset views. You may see deer, fox, wild turkey, and you may even see a bald eagle.
Getting Around: The driveway is gravel but there is a concrete parking pad along with a walkway to front door.
Other Things to Note: This home has a pool. Children and pets should be monitored at ALL times. No diving allowed. Pool depth is only 5 feet. Pets not allowed in pool.
This home is in the country. You may encounter wasps, chiggers, and other creepy crawlies. We suggest keeping doors and windows closed so they don't come inside. Pets must be approved. Please provide breed, age and weight.
Interaction with Guests: For any questions or concerns, please contact me using Airbnb's messaging platform.
- We don't take bookings from locals without prior approval.
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How much does it cost to stay at Quiet Southern Retreat | Porch Swings & Sunset Views?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet Southern Retreat | Porch Swings & Sunset Views on 25 June 2026 start from AU$418, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Quiet Southern Retreat | Porch Swings & Sunset Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Quiet Southern Retreat | Porch Swings & Sunset Views?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Quiet Southern Retreat | Porch Swings & Sunset Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Quiet Southern Retreat | Porch Swings & Sunset Views located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Plymouth Bluff Environmental Center and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Magnolia Motor Speedway. Columbus Arts Council - Rosenzweig Arts Center and Tennessee Williams Welcome Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Enjoyed my stay at this beautiful property! The property owner has taken care of every detail to create a delightful experience!
Tyler K.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Fantastic guest! Tyler was courteous, clean, and easy to communicate with. They treated our home with great care and followed all house rules. We’d welcome them back anytime! 😊🏡
This home is amazing. If your in town. This is the only place to stay. Truly i couldnt have been happier with our stay.
Cheryl M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Hosting Cheryl was a pleasure! Great communication, very respectful of the space, and everything was left just as it should be. We’d gladly host again anytime! 🧼💬🛏️
Amazing home, amazing outdoor space! Everything about this home is A+! If you ever need to stay in the Columbus or Starkville area this is 1000% the place to stay! We had a small get together with family for our daughter’s graduation, this home has everything we needed to make for a special weekend! Couldn’t be happier with the decision to stay at Karen’s home! Awesome experience A+!!
Chris W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Chris was wonderful to host! They left everything spotless and were very considerate. We truly appreciate guests like them — would happily host again in the future! 🌟👏
The house is just as listed. So easy to unplug and relax with the country feel. But still close to plenty of shops and restaurants. The screened in porch was a great thing to have in July and the pool area was perfect. Our favorite part was the daily visit from a hummingbird to the feeders on the front porch. We rented the house to visit family that moved to AL. We will definitely rent again when we come back for another visit.
The host responded quick to our messages and was very helpful and attentive!
Angela F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Angela was wonderful to host! They left everything spotless and were very considerate. We truly appreciate guests like them — would happily host again in the future! 🌟👏
About the host
Hosted by Karen
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests