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Stay like a Local! Historic district

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Now that’s a smashing living area!!! Don’t believe me? Come see!
Firepit, lighting! Best spot in the night
Ahhhhhhhhh
Premier suite 2
Premiere Suite 2 King Bed Ensuite Bath

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to University of Mississippi
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Oxford, MS
  • Place, The Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyric Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Mississippi
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, University, MS (UOX-University - Oxford)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Living room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stay like a Local! Historic district

Built in 1898, remodeled since! This house is the PERFECT location for anything in Oxford! It is a designated VRBO home!
3 /3, private drive with lots of parking, 75”TV , surround sound , open floor plan ! Or just sit on screened in porch to relax.
Whether you’re a foodie, shopper, wedding, or university function! You’ll love your location best!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put all towels in pile in bathrooms. Thank you
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2859356vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Oxford

Located in Oxford, this holiday home is in the city centre. FNC Tennis Center and Palmer-Salloum Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Campus Rail Trail and Coontown Crossing Public Use Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium or The Pavilion at Ole Miss.
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Oxford, MS

What's nearby

  • The Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lyric Theater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Mississippi - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rowan Oak - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Oxford Conference Center - 5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • University, MS (UOX-University - Oxford) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Growler - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Library Bar @ Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Funky's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bouré - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Back 9 Oxford - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stay like a Local! Historic district pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Stay like a Local! Historic district?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stay like a Local! Historic district?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stay like a Local! Historic district?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stay like a Local! Historic district located?

Located in North Lamar Historic District, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Square and University of Mississippi. Lyric Theater and FNC Tennis Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and ideal location!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott and Courtney T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Highly recommended. Can’t beat the location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great house! Exactly as described, well stocked, clean and in a perfect location to the square! Would definitely stay here again! The hosts were excellent with the communication and made it very easy to check-in!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! House is beautiful and well-situated. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judd B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property. Close to The Square and great restaurants. Clean and well appointed all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2025
Thank you for the great review! Come back anytime! We our guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

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

Great home and location!

Super clean and well appointed, checkin super easy and location exceptional- we’ll be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2023
Aww Thank you! What a great weekend to enjoy! Love to have you and your friends back anytime! Thx for staying! Hotty Toddy!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location for a game weekend. Thank you Diane!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Awesome house with perfect location

We thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful house located steps from the square. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous home loved the back screened patio!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judd B.

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

Weekend in Oxford.

This property is always so clean and comfortable. They do everything possible to make your stay enjoyable and always ready for another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house! The outdoor and porch spaces were also thoroughly enjoyed by our friend and us. Completely stocked with essentials. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2025
So glad y’all had a great time! And Thank you for the kind words! Love to have guests like y’all anytime! D& Marty
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne O.

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

Ole Miss Tour

Love this house! Excellent location! Will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie P.

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

Wonderful house!

This house was perfect! It is very well stocked, clean, and comfortable. Excellent location! We definitely will be renting it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2024
So glad y’all had a great time! That’s everything to us! Love to have y’all back! D & Marty
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Beyond fantastic!

From the accommodations to the quick reply of the host, it was an 11 out of 10. Can’t wait for a return stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2024
Thank yall for staying! So glad your visit was good! Come back anytime! D & Marty
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judd B.

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

Another Oxford visit.

This is our second time to stay at this property. It is the best of any VRBO we have ever used. Looking forward to the next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2024
Thank your such kind words! It’s guests like you that make it easy! Come back anytime! D & Marty
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott m.

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

Our Best VRBO Stay

While we have enjoyed all of our past VRBO rentals, this home exceeded all expectations. The hosts were very professional and responsive, the home was immaculate, and was walking distance to one the nicest small towns in the South. Although we didn’t have Oxford on our bucket list of vacation destinations, we would strongly encourage a long weekend to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Thank you very much. That is a very thoughtful review of our property. But in return you were excellent guests and had taken care of our exterior patio furniture and cushions. Thank you so much for being thoughtful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April R D.

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

Nothing Not to LOVE 💗

This property has it all! Location, clean, beautiful, cozy, comfortable…and the BEST host. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2023
Why Thank you for such a nice review! It means a lot that our guests are happy and we would love to have you back anytime !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

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

Fantastic property and location

We stayed here for our son’s wedding weekend and had an amazing experience. This home is beautiful and well-appointed, with a location that can’t be beat. From the open plan to the outdoor fire pit, we truly enjoyed it all! LWF - Madison, MS
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Sips in the ‘sip!

Thank you for being great hosts. We had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful and is in a perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2023
Thank you for your kind words! So glad you enjoyed your stay! You and your guests welcome anytime! D & Marty
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Wedding Week

We booked the property for our daughter’s wedding and it was wonderful. All of our events were off the square so it was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

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

Gorgeous Property Close to The Square!

This beautiful home is impeccable and has all the comforts of home plus more! The location is phenomenal with plenty of parking and the owner is so sweet and accommodating. It is absolutely perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2023
Thank you so much for the kind comments!! Love having guests as easy as y’all were! Come back anytime! D & Marty
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liesa R.

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

Perfect move-in spot

Best location in Oxford with everything you need. 10 out of 10 every time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

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

Even better than the listing description

This house was beautiful and is convenient to everything you might want to do in Oxford. The hosts were extremely responsive and had the house set up to anticipate any need! My family and I cannot wait to book another stay at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2024
Wow!!! Thank you! That is an awesome review! So glad y’all had a great stay! You were our first guests since renovations! So, we had a glitch but your patience was so appreciated! Love to have y’all again anytime! Thanks for staying d & Marty
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

Great stay in Oxford

We were in town for a wedding. We stay in may rental units and we own one as well. This house was SO WELCOMING with little personal touches. It is a beautiful, comfortable home that was even better than the pictures shown on VRBO. An AMAZING location. We enjoyed walking to the square to great restaurants and shopping. Very clean home. We would stay here again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Diane Smith /Marty Daniels

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This is our second location! Marty is a local Oxonian, Diane is a Dang Yankee who turned southern belle!
Both are pleased to offer you the best location in Town!

Why they chose this property

You are walking distance to practically everywhere that counts! including Lindsey's Chevron for some of the best gas station food available! Or have a drink in our neighbor The Graduate roof top bar!

What makes this property unique

Historic district doesn't always share it's private side to out of towners! Here no one will know you are not a local! It will be our little secret!

Languages:

English

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