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10/10 Excellent
Jacob P.
24 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jacob P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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The Merrimac House: Cute, Cozy and very Convenient to I-20 in Oxford, Al.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Oxford, AL
- Place, Oxford Stadium1 min drive
- Place, Oxford Performing Arts Center2 min drive
- Place, Quintard Mall2 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Hall bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Master bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
The Merrimac House: Cute, Cozy and very Convenient to I-20 in Oxford, Al.
- This fully-furnished, family friendly 3Br/2Ba home is located on a very quiet, dead end street just 2 miles off I-20 mid-way between ATL and B'ham.
- This home is approx 20 miles to the Cheaha Mountain, the highest spot in Alabama
- 6 miles to the popular Coldwater Mountain Bike Trails
- 16 miles to Logan Martin Lake
- 17 miles to the world class CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park
- 14 miles to Talledega Superspeedway
- 6 mi. to beautiful Choccolocco Park Sports Complex and the Oxford Exchange mall
- Oxford has 2 nice antique malls and lots of shopping options
- Located 18 mi to JSU
- 8 miles to Cider Ridge Golf course
- Within 5 miles of all the best local restaurants and chains in this area
- When you are not out, we offer Free Wifi, YouTubeTV, family games, cornhole and a large fenced yard to enjoy!
The space
The Merrimac house is a 3br/2ba brick rancher that has completely updated With a new metal roof, all new windows, all new flooring and all new oil rubbed bronze lighting and plumbing fixtures. It has a nice living room with a couch, loveseat and recliner with a 55” smart Tv And is open to the kitchen with bright white cabinets, comes with all kitchen appliances including refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave and coffee pot. It also has a nice pantry and a table with up to six chairs with the leaf put in and a nice size laundry room with washer, dryer, ironing board and iron.
All three bedrooms have fresh paint and carpet and the master bedroom has a queen bed with nightstand, a nice TV stand with an electric fireplace with a 40 inch smart TV and has its own private bathroom with a completely tiled walk-in shower, new vanity, and new toilet. The second bedroom features a queen size poster bed with two nightstands and a chest with a 40 inch smart TV and the third bedroom features a full over twin trundle bed with a 40 inch smart TV and the chest inside the closet. It has a really nice and level fenced in backyard with plenty of room for the children to play.
Guest access
Very nice easy to navigate neighborhood for driving and walking. Nice private driveway with plenty of parking space and a covered carport.
- This home is approx 20 miles to the Cheaha Mountain, the highest spot in Alabama
- 6 miles to the popular Coldwater Mountain Bike Trails
- 16 miles to Logan Martin Lake
- 17 miles to the world class CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park
- 14 miles to Talledega Superspeedway
- 6 mi. to beautiful Choccolocco Park Sports Complex and the Oxford Exchange mall
- Oxford has 2 nice antique malls and lots of shopping options
- Located 18 mi to JSU
- 8 miles to Cider Ridge Golf course
- Within 5 miles of all the best local restaurants and chains in this area
- When you are not out, we offer Free Wifi, YouTubeTV, family games, cornhole and a large fenced yard to enjoy!
The space
The Merrimac house is a 3br/2ba brick rancher that has completely updated With a new metal roof, all new windows, all new flooring and all new oil rubbed bronze lighting and plumbing fixtures. It has a nice living room with a couch, loveseat and recliner with a 55” smart Tv And is open to the kitchen with bright white cabinets, comes with all kitchen appliances including refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave and coffee pot. It also has a nice pantry and a table with up to six chairs with the leaf put in and a nice size laundry room with washer, dryer, ironing board and iron.
All three bedrooms have fresh paint and carpet and the master bedroom has a queen bed with nightstand, a nice TV stand with an electric fireplace with a 40 inch smart TV and has its own private bathroom with a completely tiled walk-in shower, new vanity, and new toilet. The second bedroom features a queen size poster bed with two nightstands and a chest with a 40 inch smart TV and the third bedroom features a full over twin trundle bed with a 40 inch smart TV and the chest inside the closet. It has a really nice and level fenced in backyard with plenty of room for the children to play.
Guest access
Very nice easy to navigate neighborhood for driving and walking. Nice private driveway with plenty of parking space and a covered carport.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
About the area
Oxford
Oxford is home to this holiday home. Anniston Museum of Natural History and Berman Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Quintard Mall and The Colonnade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Oxford Stadium or Oxford Civic Center. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and cycling nearby.
Oxford, AL
What's nearby
- Oxford City Hall - 1 min drive - 2.1 km
- Oxford Stadium - 1 min drive - 2.4 km
- Oxford Performing Arts Center - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
- Quintard Mall - 2 min drive - 3.1 km
- Oxford Civic Center - 2 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Circle K - 5 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In - 3 min drive
- Jack's - 5 min drive
- Mangos Cantina & Grill - 4 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Elizabeth
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Diana S.
2 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diana S.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Wendy D.
20 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Exactly as advertised.
Wendy D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Raisa B.
29 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it
Raisa B.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Margaret N.
3 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean!
Margaret N.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Iris B.
11 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family visit
Iris B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth G.
23 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend
Elizabeth G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Richard A.
28 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy rental
Richard A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent
April J.
31 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient
April J.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent
joanna f.
11 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oxford visit from out of state
joanna f.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christopher
22 October 2023
Christopher
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Gary Wigington
Why they chose this property
We felt like this was the perfect property for a short term rental. It is centrally located between Birmingham and ATL has 3 full bedrooms and is only 2 miles off of I-20 which makes it very convenient to get on and off the interstate. Also lots of nice restaurants and shopping in this area and convenient to the Coldwater Mountain Bike Trails, Choccolocco Park Complex, Talladega SuperSpeedway, Cheaha Mountains and Logan Martin Lake.
What makes this property unique
This property is located only 2 miles from I-20 directly between Birmingham and Atlanta. It is fully furnished with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths in a very quiet, family friendly neighborhood.
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