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Luxury 4-Bed Designer Home in Decatur — Minutes to Atlanta

Holiday home with kitchen, near Emory University

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View of the front entrance of our beautiful home
Living room
Master Bedroom has private back porch with floor to ceiling views and private bathroom.  Bedroom contains executive guest and a 43 inch 4K tv
HUGE bathroom with luxurious tub from your Dreams
Our open concept kitchen is perfect for entertaining.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Emory University
  • Place, Fernbank Museum of Natural History
  • Place, Piedmont Park
  • Airport, Atlanta, GA (ATL-Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury 4-Bed Designer Home in Decatur — Minutes to Atlanta

Welcome to your stylish retreat in historic Decatur — a spacious, newly renovated home designed with families, large groups, and business travelers in mind. Nestled on a quiet street just minutes from Atlanta’s top attractions, this property combines modern luxury with warm, inviting comfort.

Step inside to an open-concept living space where sunlight pours in through wide windows. The living room flows into the dining and kitchen area, creating the perfect setting for gathering over dinner, a glass of wine, or a favorite show on the sofa after a day exploring Atlanta.

The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking and conversation — with pots, pans, cutlery, baking sheets, and pantry basics. A fresh pot of coffee or tea awaits each morning, setting the tone for your adventures ahead.

Slide open the doors to your private backyard patio — a tree-filled oasis ideal for morning yoga, quiet reading, or evening drinks under the stars.

Retreat to one of four thoughtfully designed bedrooms. The main master suite features a king bed with ultra-soft linens, a private deck, and a spa-like bathroom with a standalone tub. A second master offers another king bed with its own half bath and desk space. Additional bedrooms provide both comfort and flexibility, with twin beds and a full bed for families and groups. Each room is appointed with plush bedding, 4K TVs, and workspaces when you need them.

Practical touches — including a large laundry room and parking for up to two cars in the carport — make extended stays easy and comfortable.

From this central location, you’re minutes from Emory, Agnes Scott College, downtown Decatur’s restaurants and shops, and only 15 minutes to downtown Atlanta landmarks like Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Georgia Aquarium. Midtown and Georgia Tech are just a short drive away, and the airport is 20 minutes from your door.

We recommend renting a car to enjoy the best of the city, though rideshare services are also readily available.

As locals living just down the street, we take pride in sharing this home with you and ensuring your stay is seamless.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please let us know if anything was missing, damaged, or stained during your stay so we can fix it for the next guest.
Please let us know if the propane for the gas grill is running low.
Send us a message to let us know you checked out and have a safe journey home.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
A “guest” is defined as anyone at the property for 5+ minutes. Unapproved guests may incur a $50 fee each and/or cancellation without refund.
An unaltered copy of a valid Driver’s License or Passport must be sent to the host via VRBO message/email/text to finalize the booking.
Noise complaints from neighbors may result in immediate cancellation without refund.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Decatur

Located in North Decatur, a neighbourhood in Decatur, this holiday home is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Piedmont Park and Atlanta Botanical Garden, while Zoo Atlanta and Stone Mountain Park are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Georgia World Congress Center or State Farm Arena. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Decatur, GA

What's nearby

  • Emory University - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Emory University Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Georgia Aquarium - 14 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Piedmont Park - 14 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Decatur Station - 3 min drive
  • Atlanta Peachtree Station - 17 min drive
  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tea Leaf & Creamery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Po'Boy Shop - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Po Boy Shop Basement Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Athens Pizza - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury 4-Bed Designer Home in Decatur — Minutes to Atlanta pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury 4-Bed Designer Home in Decatur — Minutes to Atlanta?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury 4-Bed Designer Home in Decatur — Minutes to Atlanta?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury 4-Bed Designer Home in Decatur — Minutes to Atlanta located?

Located in North Decatur, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Fernbank Science Center and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Emory University. Decatur Square and Emory University Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km). Decatur Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice, quiet, and very clean place… perfect for business travelers or couples looking for a peaceful stay. I’d definitely recommend it for anyone who values comfort and tranquility.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett O.

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

Great stay!

Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Great in-town VRBO!

Super clean, very nicely renovated home. Very close to everything, and it made our trip even better since we all had our own rooms and space after long days at the zoo, aquarium, and Fernbank. Owner/Manager very attentive and wonderful to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay h.

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

Beautiful home

Our host was very responsive to our questions and concerns. Very lovely and comfortable home in a beautiful area of Decatur.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

Great house, convenient location

The house was perfect for our family of four plus two additional family members. It was clean and well appointed and Michael was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

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

Weekend Respite

Home is in a great location. Walking distance to just about anything you need. Spacious, quiet, clean and well appointed. It was an oasis of peace for a group of us in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Exceptional

We are repeat visitors and will look forward to our next Atlanta visit with family. Perfect location to access many great Atlanta activities. Wonderful master suite with a comfy bed, soaking tub, and high end shower. Beautiful kitchen with all the amenities and space for guests. Kids had a wonderful time running around in the beautiful yard. Host is very responsive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Wonderful!

Perfect spot for our family reunion. Two roomy masters with comfy beds fit the adult needs and two additional bedrooms good for other family. The master is exquisite with a wonderful deck and view of beautiful back yard. Master bath has a wonderful walk in shower and giant free standing tub. Beautiful kitchen with all you can need. We will be back with enthusiasm next time our paths cross in Atlanta!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elgin B., Avondale Estates

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

Great place to reset & relax!

Book this space for myself and family. There was plenty of room for everyone. We grilled, played games, and had amazing conversations over the fire pit. The space was clean and the host is great with accommodating tenants and communicating. 10/10 for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken V., Boca Raton, FL

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

Beautiful home in a fantastic area

The home was just perfect for our visit to Atlanta. It is a beautiful home in a great neighborhood that was super close to our friend's home, restaurants and stores. It is exquisitely appointed and the layout of the home worked great for us. The beds were so super comfortable I had to ask the house manager where they bought them. :-) Deck and Backyard are huge and were great for morning coffee and evening cocktails. Michael was very responsive and a joy to work with before, during, and after our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was exactly as described, with great storage/hanging. Beds very comfortable. Clean and lots of living space. Well appointed kitchen and laundry room.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

H M.

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

Incredible Property

This house is wonderful! The pictures are accurate. The neighbor is walkable. There are lots of restaurants and grocery stores close by. Would recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britt G.

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

Awesome!

Great property! Amazing host!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle & L. Pepper H.

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

Intown Retreat

Loved the deep soaking tub! Communication and checkout was easy. The home was pristine. It was just what we needed. We only wished there was a keypad for the backdoor to make it easier to exit to to the vehicles.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari F.

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

Beautiful home

This home is exceptional! This was our second stay and like the first time we enjoyed and appreciated the whole experience. The home is well equipped, maintained and nicely appointed. The host is great to work with and they checked in to be sure everything was what we expected. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

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

Nice location

Well maintained property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcy R.

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

Great house close to Emory

We greatly enjoyed our stay! The house is very cute, clean, and spacious. Conveniently located within a mile from Emory University. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Jones & C.

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

Wonderful family stay

This home looks exactly like the photos and the host was wonderfully responsive to any and all questions. No complaints whatsoever. My extended family stayed here for the weekend (in town for a Tech game/parent weekend) and it was super comfortable for all age groups. The outdoor space was great and the home was very clean. Will definitely stay again the next time we are in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristy N.

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

Wonderful Home / Great Location

This home was beautiful and centrally located to everything Atlanta! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Great Spot

Beautiful house, in great condition. Loved staying here. Will be sure to check if it is available when we return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nanette T.

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

Thank you. Very nice home. Yard was immaculate.

We enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you. My only suggestion would be to provide better quality cooking pans and utensils. Not a huge deal. We made it work. Great location. The yard is beautiful. We appreciated this home very much.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ike j.

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

Atlanta Vacation

My family and I had a great time in Atlanta and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the house. It was clean and not cluttered. So the kids had space to move around.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Comfortable home near Emory

Nice house on corner lot with large backyard in quiet neighborhood. House nicely appointed with spacious kitchen, dining area, living room and master bedroom and bath. Master bed and living room sofa very comfortable. Look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Judith G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Family Stay in Decatur

We enjoyed our stay at the house in Decatur. It was large, in good condition, convenient, and met our expectations. We had four adults and two children under five in our party. The house was well equipped and also had nice outdoor space. We had several issues. The garbage bins were almost full from the previous tenants. The front door lock box was finicky and sometimes took several tries to enter or leave. Communication with the host was spotty and unpredictable. Entry directions were never posted on the VRBO site. The cleaning from the previous tenant could have been better - we found sequins through the carpet. In spite of these limitations, we would stay in the house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D., Boston, USA

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

Lovely home and neighborhood

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in this home and walking around the the lovely neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael Harvey

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I’m a proud University of Georgia grad (Go Dawgs!!!) and also studied Finance and Accounting at the University of Virginia. After school, I moved to Atlanta and worked in finance for several years before discovering my true passion: hosting.

I started back in 2015 by renting out a spare bedroom, which quickly grew into remodeling a basement and eventually helping friends and family design their own vacation homes. What began as a side project turned into Host This Home in 2018, where I now get to focus full-time on creating comfortable, memorable spaces for travelers.

I also serve as Treasurer for the Atlanta Metro Short-Term Rental Association, where I work with other hosts to keep Atlanta’s short-term rental community strong and welcoming.

When you stay with me, my goal is simple: to make you feel right at home while enjoying everything our city has to offer.

Why they chose this property

I fell in love with this home’s location long before we renovated it — tucked away on a serene, leafy street in historic Decatur, it feels like a quiet retreat yet is so remarkably close to everything that matters in Atlanta.

Just minutes from Emory University, our neighborhood is perfect for families or visitors with ties to the school. A short drive brings you to downtown Decatur — a walkable, vibrant area filled with unique restaurants, cozy cafés, local shops, and the charming campus of Agnes Scott College.

If you're craving big-city thrills, downtown Atlanta is only about 15 minutes away, giving you easy access to the stadiums, museums, and nightlife. Midtown and Georgia Tech are within comfortable reach too, so business travelers or concertgoers will appreciate the convenience.

This spot gives you the best of both worlds: a peaceful, homey feel by night, and the energy of Atlanta just moments away.

Our home is:
* 5 mins from Emory
* 7 mins from downtown Decatur (great restaurants, bars, and shopping) andAgnes Scott College
* 15 mins from downtown Atlanta, Mercedes Benz Stadium, Georgia Aquarium, Emory Un
* 18 mins from Midtown and Georgia Tech

What makes this property unique

What makes this home unique is the way it blends modern luxury with a true neighborhood feel. It’s not just a place to stay — it’s a space designed for connection, comfort, and retreat. From the moment you step inside, the open floor plan creates a natural flow between living, dining, and kitchen areas, making it easy for families and groups to gather. The master suite feels like a private spa, with its standalone soaking tub and private deck overlooking the trees. Guests often fall in love with the spacious back patio — a quiet, leafy oasis perfect for morning coffee, yoga, or an evening glass of wine under the stars.

Unlike many rentals, this home sits on a peaceful street in historic Decatur, just minutes from Atlanta’s top destinations. That balance of serenity and convenience is what sets it apart. It’s the rare property where you can enjoy the energy of the city during the day, then return to a restful, beautifully designed space at night. With thoughtful touches throughout — from luxe bedding and smart TVs in every bedroom to a fully equipped kitchen and generous laundry space — this home offers more than accommodation; it offers an experience of living well while being close to everything Atlanta has to offer.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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