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The Cottage in the Historic South Main Arts District, Walk Everywhere Downtown

Guesthouse in Memphis, steps from National Civil Rights Museum

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The Cottage is in Memphis' arts district, steps from the National Civil Rights Museum. Relax on the private deck with seating for four or explore the garden. Includes cable TV, Roku, kitchen essentials, and free WiFi—ideal for downtown adventures.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Map
Memphis, TN

What's nearby

  • National Civil Rights Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beale Street - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Orpheum Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • FedExForum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Peabody Ducks - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Memphis Central Station - 1 min walk
  • Memphis International Airport (MEM) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Central BBQ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Birdie’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Earnestine & Hazel's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Monkey - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Arcade Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Cottage in the Historic South Main Arts District, Walk Everywhere Downtown

Guest house near Beale Street
Near National Civil Rights Museum and FedExForum, The Cottage in the Historic South Main Arts District, Walk Everywhere Downtown provides a garden, a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free property, barbecues and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Cottage in the Historic South Main Arts District, Walk Everywhere Downtown boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive smart lock details
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Must be a verified traveler with all positive reviews and no negative reviews to rent The Cottage.
We do not accept same day reservations/ check ins and require at least 1 day advance notice.
You must have a valid profile picture loaded on your account. Memes, cartoon characters, etc. are not considered valid profile pictures.

Access methods

Smart lock

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage in the Historic South Main Arts District, Walk Everywhere Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage in the Historic South Main Arts District, Walk Everywhere Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage in the Historic South Main Arts District, Walk Everywhere Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage in the Historic South Main Arts District, Walk Everywhere Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Memphis, this guesthouse is steps away from Railroad & Trolley Museum and National Civil Rights Museum. Beale Street and Mississippi River are also within 15 minutes. Memphis Central Station is only a 1-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Cottage in the Historic South Main Arts District, Walk Everywhere Downtown Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 195 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, fabulous space!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

McPhine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was a good location. Rhonda was a perfect host. We able to leave the car parked and enjoy the area. If we come back to Memphis I will definitely look the cottage up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to a variety of tourist attractions that are within walking distance. Everything you would need is within walking area of The Cottage. Knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating hosts. Would stay here again if we ever make it back to Memphis. We only wished we could have stayed longer because we enjoyed it so much there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for downtown Memphis.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy C.

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

Excellent stay in Memphis

We had a great time jn Memphis. The accommodation was exactly as described and Rhonda gave us some excellent tips and was a great host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Quiet Place Super location

We have booked the Cottage for several years for the St. Jude's race weekend. It is an easy 10 minute walk to downtown events spaces and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

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

Great stay in Memphis

Rhonda was a great host! Her place was perfectly clean and well decorated, and she had great recommendations for local restaurants. We would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated how easy it was to get everywhere. It's very close to the train station, the Civil Rights Museum, and all of downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

john R.

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

Perfect for Two

Private and quiet with off street parking. Trolley line just up the block. Restaurants and a great whole foods grocery a block away. Easy walk to Beale St.areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Adorable Cottage

So many things to do within walking distance. This was a perfect location and we had a relaxing trip and loved the area and cottage. Rhonda was very attentive and we couldn't have asked for a better weekend getaway. Thank you for everything. We highly recommend and we will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy K.

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

excellent

host lives near, very hospitable, nice, had everything we needed, places to eat close by, super friendly everywhere we went, had a great time...must take the trolley ride, drivers are funny and very knowedgable... a great time! bbq place across the street, the BEST! will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime S.

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

Wonderful

We had a ladies weekend. This property was very clean and comfortable. Rhonda was very helpful with getting is around the city to see the sites. She is a wonderful host. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua F.

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

Location!

This was a perfect location right in the middleof downtown Memphis just steps from the National Civil Rights Museum, excellent food, and sites. As the description pointed out, it is a cottage, so it worked well for our family with two small children; however, it would be most ideal as a couple’s getaway. The host was great and met us when we arrived as the location is a guest house. Amenities were also very nice. While we didn’t stay long, the cottage would have been comfortable enough without the kids to have stayed for an extended period with access to a kitchen, living area, outdoor space, and laundry on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti C.

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

A Lovely Cottage Oasis in Bustling Memphis

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wished it was longer. Our hosts couldn’t be nicer and more accommodating towards us. We were hours late due to eclipse traffic and they didn’t hesitate to wait on us for a late check-in. The cottage was outfitted with all we needed and then some. The location was so convenient to all that we wanted to see and do; we even enjoyed more attractions than planned, because of the close proximity. Thank you, Rhonda, for a perfectly wonderful pexperience!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had the most fantastic time. The Cottage was absolutely perfect and we had the perfect hosts as well. Had everything in the Cottage we could want with lots of extras, too. Close to downtown activities and venues with good entertainment and good eats. Easy walking distance to everything. I would recommend this Cottage to anyone. These folks did it up right! Was always available for questions and suggestions. Can’t thank them enough for time spent in their place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow, just wow!This was the perfect rental and perfect location for our Memphis stay to start our Tennessee vacation. There are just so many superlatives... location, thoughtfulness for what the renters might need, coziness, suggestions for the local market a block away, and the bed was super comfortable! Rhonda has created the perfect spot so very close to downtown Memphis, but just far enough away from Beale street that you're in your own oasis. The National Civil Rights museum was across the street, as was Central BBQ ((fabulous ribs), and Bar Hustle was a block away for great drinks and happy hour prices! It was simply the perfect VRBO getaway. Thanks again Rhonda!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

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

Another great experience

I've stayed at this property before and the quality has been sustained. Still A!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Racquel A.

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

Great little cottage!

Hostess, Rhonda, is adorable! Place is great! Easy to find. Great location down town-right next to the National Civil Rights Museum-but off the main street. Walked and scootered to Beale Ave, waterfront excursions and restaurants. (Be aware of the non-use areas with the scooters.) Graceland is 15 minutes by car. Like that the TV can be seen from the bed or the couch. Big beautiful shower. Full kitchen. Comfortable bed. Electronics charging ports a plus! Laundry machine. Does provide a hair dryer but not shampoo or laundry detergent (not stated in listing.) Walgreens is within walking distance! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Great Hosts and Perfect Location!

This cottage is perfect for couples with the loft overlooking the living area. They were not kidding you can walk to all the hot spots, well not Graceland but that’s only a 10 min drive to see the Kings home. Lorraine motel/Civil Rights museum is literally in their backyard! We walked to Beale St, Mississippi River tour cruise, Peabody Hotel to see the ducks, and the pyramid. The Bass Pro Shops Pyramid was a bit of a walk but well worth it!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

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

Memphis

Very clean, modern place to stay. Within walking distance of most downtown sites.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny U.

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

Srop over

Very nice and comfortable. A private setting in the middle of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Perfect location

Literally steps from the Civil Rights Museum, in the wonderful South Main Arts District, and walking distance to Beale Street. The cottage was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The hosts were accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken F.

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

Weekend in Memphis

We came to Memphis for a family event. The Cottage was close to the event and close to everything we needed. We did not rent a car and most of what we did was within walking distance. The place is cute, comfy, and in a great location. The address does not match the entrance from the street on the back side of the property. Basically it is across from the Civil Rights museum parking lot. If you are staying in downtown Memphis, This is a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Cottage Review

This one room cottage was perfect for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

john R.

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

The Cottage in the Historic District

Great location to downtown sites. Comfortable and quiet. Awesome, friendly host. This was our second stay and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025