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Country Living in the City, Relax!!

Holiday home in Memphis with kitchen and patio

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Kitchen
Living area
Living Room with brand new leather couches - Dec 2021.  Seats Six
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Memphis, TN
  • Place, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Shelby Farms Visitor Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Memphis
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Memphis, TN (MEM-Memphis Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Country Living in the City, Relax!!

Our large, spacious 2 BR 1 BA Brick Home is located on a 1/2 acre lot in a great safe location 15 min to anywhere in the City. It has four full size beds. Two beds in each bedroom. It sleeps up to eight people if 2 people sleep to a bed. It's walking distance to Shelby Farms Park & the Green Line bicycle/walking path. Our home has a large, fully equipped kitchen with a full set of pots and pan, bakeware, blender, handmixer, dishes - everything you need to cook a nice meal. Our house has a Wine Cooler, Breakfast Bar, Washer/Dryer, iron and ironing bed. 1 Gig internet.

The house can sleep up to 8 people if 2 people sleep per bed. Please keep in mind that there is only 1 bathroom if you choose to book 8 people.

For those traveling with small children. Our home is NOT baby proof. The outlets are not covered and cabinets do not have safety latches on them.

This house is not able to accommodate parties. Please do not book if you are looking for a place to hold a party.

We do not accept reservations from guests with negative reviews from other hosts.

Our updated and remodeled home was the original farmhouse built in 1938 and the neighborhood was the farm. Over time the farmer sold off parts of his land and the neighborhood built up around it. Several of the homes in the neighborhood are on large pieces of land (2 acres to the left of us and two acres across the street from us) and many other of the houses are just normal neighborhood homes. You get a nice mix of country and suburbs in our neighborhood. We are right down the street from Shelby Farms which is a huge park with paddle boats, zip lining, bike rental and bike trails and lots more.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
But the house is not child proof.
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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
Name on credit card must match the name of primary
We do not accept bookings from guests with negativ

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Memphis

Memphis is home to this holiday home. Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid. Check out an event or a game at FedExForum, and consider making time for Memphis Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Memphis, TN

What's nearby

  • Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Shelby Farms Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis - 5 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Wolfchase Galleria - 6 min drive - 10.8 km
  • University of Memphis - 10 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Memphis Central Station - 22 min drive
  • Memphis International Airport (MEM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Living in the City, Relax!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Country Living in the City, Relax!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Living in the City, Relax!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Country Living in the City, Relax!! located?

Situated in Memphis, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and within 3 miles (5 km) of Golf and Games Family Park and Shelby Farms Visitor Center. Battlefront Lasertag and Paintball is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 128 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tondelayo P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Mr. Christmas is an amazing host.
Stayed 27 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman H.

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

Enjoyed the quiet

Everything was great and the host was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jameson c.

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

quiet and relaxing

great stay nice and quiet wonderful water pressure in a classic house that reminds me of staying and grandmas
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael J.

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

Great place to come and go

We visited town for 5 days with our family of 7 and needed a place to call home base. This was perfect. The kids ran around in the yard when we were coming and going, we had enough space to have family movie night and we had plenty of dining seats for the one night we ordered in food. Easy on/off to I40 which made getting around town super easy. Clean, well stocked with the basics, and perfect for a weeks stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy S. S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Convenient to Memphis

It was nice to meet up with our friend and see the town. We always have had the concept of a listed bedroom to have privacy, this was not available with a curtain. This listing should be a 1 bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dottie H.

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

Welcoming hosts that are very thoughtful

The place was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything we needed. Nice, clean, soft sheets, and comfy beds. Welcoming hosts that are very thoughtful with their provisions. It is like you truly are guests in their home. Their description is very honest. We visit Memphis at least 3 times per year. We are pretty familiar with Memphis. We have stayed in hotels all over the city. (Some of them only once). If it's available, we wouldn't hesitate booking another stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Billy W.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Renter

It was very gloomy and every bit of outdated. There was no tissue or paper towels, also old food in fridge. The air was stale, the place was dark with very bad lighting...needs to be brought up to date.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and great hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John met us for check-in and did a brief overview of everything. He had taken the time to get basic breakfast items for us, so that was wonderfully unexpected. He also took time to go find me the correct cord to link my phone with the house’s TV. Everything was as presented on VRBO. For those that care, no TV in either bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and well kept. All amenities included. Quiet neighborhood. Very clise to the Shelb Farms Park. Host was bery kind and gave us a site tour and gave suggestions kn things to do. Very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
John and Pam were perfect hosts. The kitchen was well stocked the bathroom was as well. The place was clean and nice to stay for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

John and Pam were fabulous hosts. We really appreciated the breakfast items that they had for us especially since we got jn later the previous evening. We liked having the greenway trail and Shelby farms park within walking distance. We also liked
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donald O.

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

Excellent Home in a safe location

Very nice home. John the owner was a pleasant delight. He was helpful with checking in and making sure we had plenty of towels and other items we might need. Very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

H D.

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

Dark, dirty & no ventilation

1. The bathroom has no fan and the window can't be open.2. There is not enough lighting in the living room and dining areas. I can't see what I'm eating!3. The walking area in the kitchen is very narrow. When I'm cooking at the stove, my husband cannot walk behind me to get to the microwave or to get anything from the cabinets4. Lots of dusts!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Derrick J.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jonie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Old Fashion

Upon arriving the owners of the property stay in the back. Going in dust and feeling of something on my skin crawling made me uncomfortable and mention it whether it’s dust mites or bugs I was threatening with lawsuit for slander. I left after the night because I paid for two nights. Front door had a lock pole so you enter only in the back. Very old fashion and strong cleaning order from moth balls and some other smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

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

Wonderful Visit

The hosts were amazing and the place was clean and had everything we needed for a weekend stay. They were very helpful and responsive. The property is decorated beautifully. It was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

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

Great place

I stay here when I come to Memphis on business. John and Pamela are excellent hosts, never any issues. I only gave the neighborhood a 4 rating becaue of the surrounding areas. Their street is safe and quiet.and I've had no issues the past 3 years. I hate giving a high rating because I want it available when I travel there, but the truth is what it is.
Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Regina S.

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

Weekend stay

The outside looks a little rough, some debris from a fallen tree limb, the roof looks really old. But the inside was clean, the air conditioner worked very well. If you are expecting plush accommodations, find a different place. But if you want a nice secure clean place, this one hits all the marks. The beds were comfortable and linens clean. John was nice and had breakfast items available for us as well. The location was ideal for what we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cari M.

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

Memphis trip

We had a great stay. We had a power outage while we were at the house (tree fell on some power lines) and John was great about communicating with us through the process. The house was perfect for our needs. Definitely recommend this cute little housr
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Perfect little home

Very nice little house that has everything you need to stay! It's close to the freeway, food places and multiple gas stations within walking distance! Pam was absolutely awesome in her communication with me! I would absolutely stay there every time I come in to town! Thank you Pam and John, we were very comfortable in your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willis K.

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

Close to a great park!

Enjoyed being so close to Shelby Farm Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon M.

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

Memphis weekend

Nice little house close to I40 which made it easy to get to area attractions quickly. The neighborhood is a little sketchy but the parking was off street and behind the home. We never felt unsafe. The host was responsive to text messages. John greeted us upon arrival and gave us the tour. Super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott j.

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

Home away from Home

Let me start by saying that Mr. Christmas is as down to earth as you can get, he is very personable and loves a good conversation. The house was clean from top to bottom, there was even some food in the fridge for us to help ourselves. Everything you need for a great stay, and a comfortable stay was at your fingertips. Mr. Christmas was there as soon as we arrived, to let us in and even walked through the house with us to show us anything we needed to know. We are definitely looking forward to our next trip to Tennessee, and hoping to be able to rent this property again.. Mr. Christmas is a wonderful host
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler A.

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

Great Stay!

John is fantastic! This is a great spot, would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by John and Pamela Christmas

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JOHN - I'm born and raised in Memphis. I am a musician, singer/songwriter, audio producer. I also build recording studios through out the country. I enjoy motorcycle riding, concerts, hiking and cycling. I am a vegan and love to cook and garden.

PAM - We are new the vacation rental community and we are excited to meet our guests! I am originally from Liberty, Missouri. I am a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. John and I lived happily in this home for 7 years then decided to turn it into rental property. We rented it for years but this year we decided to change it to a vacation rental.

Why they chose this property

There's so much to see and do in Memphis. You are close to everything as we are right of the 240-40 interchange. Our home has a large half acre yard. It is very spacious inside. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could need to cook yourself some lovely meals.

What makes this property unique

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