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

Travelers find a cozy retreat in Memphis' Historic South Main Arts District, with a private deck for relaxing and easy walks to Beale Street and the FedEx Forum

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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About the area

Located in Memphis, this guesthouse is in the city centre. Old Dominick Distillery and Beale Street Landing are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and T. O. Fuller State Park. Check out an event or a game at FedExForum, and consider making time for Graceland, a top attraction not to be missed. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area.
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Memphis, TN

What's nearby

  • National Civil Rights Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beale Street - 9 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
  • ‪Blue Monkey - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Birdie’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Earnestine & Hazel's - ‬1 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
Located close to 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, outdoor furniture and barbecues
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

How much is parking at The Cottage in the Historic South Main Arts District, Walk Everywhere Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the 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 within a 15-minute walk of Railroad & Trolley Museum, Mississippi River and Beale Street. FedExForum is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away. 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

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 197 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was clean, quaint, and close to all the main attractions in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for dinning. Not to far from beal street and tours . Walked to all.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin N.

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

Great Place, Great Location

My husband and I were staying in Memphis for a concert and this place was perfect. Great size for two and located within walking distance of downtown and Beale St. The host was very kind and everything we needed was provided. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 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

Larry

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

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

Mary M.

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

A great place in Memphis

Very well located with a host who gave good instructions Whilst the property is not super big it was well appointed and we certainly enjoyed our stay and would certainly recommend it to our friends
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

Faye M.

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

Quaint

This place exceeded our expectations in terms of location, comfort and hostess hospitality! Highly recommend if you’re visiting Memphis for the culture, history and entertainment. Very close to all that.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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

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

Carol G.

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

Comfortable cottage

My husband and I had a great stay here in Memphis. The cottage is very well located and easy to walk to most everywhere. Rhonda was a great host and the place was supplied with everything we needed for our stay. We enjoyed meeting you and your dogs!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

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

Aundria C.

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

Cute tiny house

The house was beautiful and clean. Just enough space for all four of us and had everything we needed. Close to Beale street but a nice quote area and safe Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Walkin’ in Memphis

Our time in Memphis was amazing and the space was clean and nice. Rhonda was a wonderful host and available for questions and recommendations to restaurants nearby. The location was perfect, short walk to Beale Street for the best BBQ ribs and fun little bars right the corner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

Kay W., Brea, CA

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

Extremely nice

A family friend & I stayed at this cottage and found it extremely clean and comfortable. Rhonda is the host and she is very friendly and accommodating. The cottage is located just about 5 blocks from Beale street. Our stay here was fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kennea S.

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

Holiday

Very nice two night stay. Hosts helpful. Everything within property clean and comfortable. Quiet neighbourhood. Would recommend for a couple
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin L.

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

What a great spot!!

This apartment had everything we could need. Walking distance to everywhere, including a very nice grocery store. Rhonda was super friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We made the most of our time in Memphis despite sharing it with Tropical Cyclone Francine. Hoping to return here some day!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred W. W.

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

Memphis Cottage

We had a great stay. The cottage was clean and very well maintained. Rhonda and Ryan were gracious hosts. Location was great and we had everything we needed. We highly recommend this property. Thanks Rhonda and Ryan
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billy S.

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

Grandma Christmas

We arrived with a warm welcome from Rhonda . She escorted us to the front. It was a great place clean and she explained everything we needed to know. Thanks Rhonda. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurants including the best barbecue (Central) within 5-10 minute walk. 15 minute walk to Beale St. Across the street from the Lorainne.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024