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The Guest House at Elon Cottage

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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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 Guest House at Elon Cottage

Elon Cottage is a historic house located in the heart of Gibsonville [~1895], about two miles from Elon University. Our wooded lot with grassy glades is approximately 1.5 acres, yet located within two blocks of downtown Gibsonville. If you like dining, walk merely a block to Saint Jacques French Restaurant at the Burke Manor [4.5 stars], or four blocks to Kimber’s Steak House [4 stars].

Our Guest house is located behind the main house, away from the road, and has views typical of the North Carolina Midlands. It was remodeled in 2023, and has everything new on the inside – granite countertops, SS kitchen appliances, new paint, new bath fixtures, and new flooring, tile inclusive.

Beyond our really choice location, amenities include a full kitchen with equipment and utensils, washer and dryer, internet. We have nine fine hens too, so open the egg box and help yourself!

Property manager

George Palethorpe

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Gibsonville, NC

What's nearby

  • Gibsonville Garden Railroad - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Elon University - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Alamance Regional Medical Center - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • City Park - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • North Carolina A and T State University - 23 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Burlington Station - 13 min drive
  • Greensboro, NC (GSO-Piedmont Triad Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's Barbecue - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Casa Dorada Mexican Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Reno's Pizza & Italian Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pete's Grill - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Guest House at Elon Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Guest House at Elon Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Guest House at Elon Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Guest House at Elon Cottage located?

This family-friendly cottage is located in the city centre, within 2 mi (3 km) of Gibsonville Garden Railroad, Elon University and K-9 Corner at Schmidt Park. Alumni Gym and Jimmy Powell Tennis Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Guest House at Elon Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was very clean and you can tell it was recently renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

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

Great stay. Great location.

We really enjoyed our stay in the Elon Guest Cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Sweet cottage

Lovely spot and hosts! Bonus: Two friendly beagles greet you on arrival, and there are fresh eggs from the on-site hens.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

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

Excellent

Had a wonderful place to stay very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house is very cute, small but big enough for three people. Very country vibes and very nice people!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Cozy Cottage

The cottage was cute and met our needs. We would stay again. It is very peaceful and quiet, no tv. We were close to Elon walkable to downtown Gibonsville.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Great proximity to Elon Univ

A lovely little cottage to come and go from while visiting my son at Elon. Nice and quiet, and pretty property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne D.

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

Quaint Cottage

Great little place with everything we needed including a comfortable bed and washer/dryer. Location was great for us visiting Elon College.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was charming, clean and spacious. The hosts provided plenty of towels and extra blankets for the bed. The bed was king size. There was even and extra fold out twin in the closet that was offered to us if we needed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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

Peaceful Weekend

The hosts are friendly and provided extras to make our stay special. The property has a peaceful setting and was very close walk into town and quick drive to Elon University.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack D.

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

Southern hospitality at it’s best

The guest cottage was just as described and only surpassed by the warm southern hospitality of the owners. They made me feel right at home and were available anytime I needed anything. I would highly recommend if you are looking for a peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John C.

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

Unique Cottage

The cottage though small is very well appointed with kitchen and laundry appliances, The bathroom is also done well except there is no heating unit. We were there at Christmas and the night temperatures were near or at freezing. While the rest of the cottage was comfortable, the bathroom was very cold in the mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

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

Run don’t walk to this wonderful guesthouse!!!!

My daughter and I stayed at this beautiful guest house for my sons graduation at Elon. The owners were super sweet and kind, even dropping us off for the graduation ceremony!!! It is minutes away from Elon University and I wish I knew about it four years sooner! We had a wonderful experience and I HIGHLY recommend this rental!!! No need to ever stay in a hotel when you visit your college student again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay at The Cottage was wonderful! The cottage is clean and comfortable & the hosts are kind and accommodating. We enjoyed the location for the convenience to our son and the short walk to the local shops. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Pleasant stay

My hosts were very accommodating and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn L.

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

Elon visit

Lovely and cozy home for a quick visit to see our son at Elon. The exotic chickens were the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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