Historic Home on the Edge of Town

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Powledge House - https://www.facebook.com/PowledgeHouseOpelika/ - Come to the Historic Powledge House and Make your own History! Why stay in a hotel - when you can enjoy this home and the nature surrounding it? In the Country - just on the edge of the city ! Perfect! Large yard areas surrounding the home!
Beginning in Spring of 2023, Powledge will be able to be rented as a 4 bed / 2 bath home. Guests will have the option to rent it as a 3 bed / 2 bath or a 4 bed / 2 bath (4th bed would be in the main den area - and the renters would then use the Sun Room as their sitting area/den area. In 2023 the bedding will be set up as follows - 2 king bedrooms , upstairs room with 2 queens , and a queen option Murphy bed in the main Den area (this den also has a large sectional that can sleep children/ smaller adults). For the 4 bed option, the rent will be increased of course. Contact Property Management for the 4th bed option.

Home Description
• 1850’s Historic home with Original Heart Pine floors
• Dog friendly – up to 50 lbs
• Located on 2-3 acres of land
* Only a short 6.6 miles to Toomer's corner per Google maps.
• Has a very large open grass space behind, beside, in front of home
• Sleeps 8 in beds (King, 3 queens) with Memory foam toppers
• Soft Sheets provided
• Large Sunroom porch of the back of the Home for Nature watching
• TVs throughout home. Wireless internet.
• Gas Logs in one Queen bedroom and the Den area.
• On-Demand Rinnai Tankless Gas Water Heater – will always have hot water
• Outdoor Gargen pond area, located by Gazebo with Grills/large griddle.
• Wood burning fire pit close to the Garden pond
• Outdoor games: Corn hole, horse shoes, croquet, Frisbee
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NOTICE: You must fill out/sign a Rockpoint Inc Rental Agreement (you will receive this from property management prior to your stay) and ALSO send your drivers license copy to property management - to rockpointcorp@gmail.com . You must be over 25 to book and persons booking must be staying at property unless otherwise arranged with property management. If you don't agree to items in this additional rental agreement, and property management does not receive your driver's license, your reservation will be cancelled due to not following the Rental Rules/House Rules.
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History of the Powledge House-
In 1844, Gideon Powledge moved to East Alabama from Georgia to receive title to his land on the west side of Chewacla Creek in what is now Lee County, Alabama. A Methodist Preacher, Powledge cleared the lands, set up a blacksmith shop and preached in the Methodist churches in the area. He is also credited with constructing a grist mill on the creek south of his home and later a cotton gin. In 1851 he built this federal-style historic home.
The design of the Powledge House is unique since it did not have a wide central hall as did many southern homes of the period. The style of this house could have been found in the Tidewater Virginia or the Carolinas as early as the time of the Revolutionary War or before. There are few such examples remaining today.
The story and half house originally had six rooms - four downstairs and two upstairs. The house has two unusual front windows, each section with nine panes and each window with glass sidelights. The two front doors are framed by sidelights and an overhead glass transom. The two front doors open into two large rooms which were originally multi-purposed rooms (parlors, bedrooms and eating areas). The two smaller rooms behind them were connected by a covered porch area. These smaller rooms have been restored as a kitchen and master bath. The porch area has been enclosed to provide a dining area. The original kitchen was away from the house, connected by a breezeway.
The back stairs lead to the upstairs sleeping area which was used by the children. One of the upstairs rooms has been converted to a bathroom and dressing room.
The fireplace mantel in the parlor on the right side of the house is of significant note because of its elaborate design. Perhaps Rev. Powledge felt that a man of his importance in the community needed to have a parlor that reflected his position.
The Powledge House is recognized by the Alabama Historical Commission as a Historic Landmark.
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House Rules:
Renting Guest
• Must send copy of their Govt ID (Driver’s License) to host
• Must be 25 or older
• Quiet Hours – are from 10 pm to 8 am
• Cars/Trucks:
o Must NOT park in front/near mailbox
o Must NOT drive through front yard
o Must not park on Main gravel road
o Can not park next to black top road unless authorized by Landlord
o MUST NOT park up the dirt road toward the other neighbors / homeowners. Must respect neighbors property – absolutely no trespassing
• Pets:
o Only dogs under ~50 pounds are allowed
o Quantity allowed – only 2 unless agreed upon by Landlord
o NO other pets allowed besides dogs
o Dogs must be potty trained and you must bring their crate(s)
o Dogs must be crated at night and when you leave the premises.
o All dog waste must be cleaned up out of the lawn/grass area – put in dog waste bags – and disposed of in the trash.
o Any Repair work needed due to Damage caused by the Renter(s) dog(s) will be paid for by the Renter(s) – the Renter(s) will sign an agreement stating this clause.
• Rental Agreement:
o Guest(s) must fill out and sign the property rental agreement that the guest receives from the host after booking.
o Renters are not allowed on the adjoining property owned by others.
o If these House Rules are not agreed upon and signed by the renting Guests, then the reservation can be cancelled by the homeowner.
• Cancellation Policy:
o See the section on cancellation about the cancellation policy.
o Recommend purchasing Travel Insurance under the guest(s) names to insure the guest is covered in any last minute medical issues that might occur to cause the Guest to have to cancel at the last minute.
o If during your trip stay (booking dates), this property does not have basic amenities (power, water, internet) for an extended period of time during your stay then adjustments will be made.