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The Backyard Bungalow On The Trail -just minutes from downtown

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A wooden staircase with a metal railing, leading to a landing with a white wall and several framed pictures.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden staircase.
A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a white drawer unit, and a wooden dining table.
A wooden deck with a round table and metal chairs, surrounded by a wooden fence with string lights.
A residential street with houses, a wooden fence, and a clear blue sky.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Swamp Rabbit Trail
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Greenville, SC
  • Place, Swamp Rabbit Trail
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Falls Park on the Reedy
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Bon Secours Wellness Arena
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

The Backyard Bungalow On The Trail -just minutes from downtown

This unique stay is a short distance from the popular Swamp Rabbit bike trail and Swamp Rabbit Cafe.
Ideally located between downtown Greenville and downtown Travelers Rest, our quaint tiny home getaway is nestled in the historic Union Bleachery neighborhood and has it’s own private entrance off the back drive.
It is just a hop, skip and a jump from the Swamp Rabbit Trail, a bike trail running between Travelers Rest and Greenville along the old Swamp Rabbit Rail Line. Guests can actually gain access to the trail from the paved Lakeview Link that leads from Lakeview Middle School in the neighborhood to the trail. Also nearby is Furman University with their famous Clock Tower and garden paths.
This is also a great location with a short drive if you plan to attend one of the many concerts or productions in downtown Greenville.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please place used towels in the bathtub.
Make sure all windows are closed.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3261327vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Greenville

Greenville is home to this apartment. The Peace Center and Upcountry History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Greenville Little Theater and Beattie House. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, or consider a night out at Historic Greer Depot. Water tubing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Greenville, SC

What's nearby

  • Swamp Rabbit Trail - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Falls Park on the Reedy - 11 min drive - 5.5 km
  • The Peace Center - 12 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Bon Secours Wellness Arena - 12 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Greenville Convention Center - 15 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Greenville Station - 5 min drive
  • Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Daydrinkers - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mike & Jeff's BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cook-Out - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Backyard Bungalow On The Trail -just minutes from downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Backyard Bungalow On The Trail -just minutes from downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Backyard Bungalow On The Trail -just minutes from downtown?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Backyard Bungalow On The Trail -just minutes from downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Backyard Bungalow On The Trail -just minutes from downtown located?

Situated in Greenville, this apartment building is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Swamp Rabbit Trail and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cedar Lane Shopping Center and Regal Cherrydale. Berea Shopping Center and Hillandale Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 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. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place.

Very fun place and had everything needed. Great hosts. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice play. Quiet area and close to the bike trail which was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable and very cute.

We enjoyed our stay location was near biking trails and downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Backyard Bungalow was the perfect little get away. Had everything we needed and best of all it was close to the Swamp Rabbit Trail. We had a great weekend of biking on the trail. Thank you to the hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super cute. Had everything we needed. Perfect weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a one night trip!

This little bungalow was perfect for my sister and me. Everything was clean and convenient with plenty of extra linens, etc. Owners we’re friendly and accommodating. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This bungalow has everything a person needs. It’s very cute and very clean. It is a small space, but all necessities were thoughtfully provided for. As a solo traveler I felt safe there, and the outside was well lit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

The decor, cleanliness, and amenities were perfect. Full of interesting things and suggestions for visits around the downtown area!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little getaway

Really romantic and quaint. Great build and smart layout. It was incredible. You can tell the kwners really care about the guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient location near Swamp Rabbit Trail

What a great place to stay for walkers or bicyclists planning to walk/ride the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The house is near the middle of the trail with easy access. Cute decor and super host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AWESOME!

The Bungalow was perfect for me! Joel was informative on local places to see around Greenville! The area was nice and quiet. I cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Bungalow by the Trail

We loved how thoughtful and well designed this tiny house was. We went to Greenville to check out the bike trail and use our new e-bikes - this location was convenient, clean and super sweet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bike bungalow birthday

Quaint little bungalow, well thought out and entertaining decor .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Backyard Bungalow

Second time here. Space is perfect and super clean! Host very helpful and friendly. Will be back again in the spring!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation success!

We were so blessed to stay at the bungalow! It provided the perfect cozy retreat for my husband and I! Valia and Joel were so accommodating and willing to be flexible due to some unfortunate weather that came up through both of our cities. Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and comfortable

Cozy and comfortable. Very clean. Convenient to Swamp Rabbit trail and downtown Greenville. Surprisingly big bathtub for a small place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Backyard Bungalow

Although it’s a very small place, it sleeps three very comfortable as advertised. They provide a very comfortable cot and a spacious bed that sleeps two. Everything was clean and the decorations were very Qwaint. Great getaway and a wonderful location. Highly recommend you check it out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable

Very efficient. Just what I needed
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice down time

We road the swamp rabbit trail several times and it was a blast. Not hilly at all and places to eat/browse along the way. The tiny house, emphasis on tiny, where we stayed was delightful. Lots of quirky art work, mostly created by the owners, were most enjoyable. While the owners made good use of the space it is still very intimate. All in all we enjoyed our stay and plan to come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Backyard Bungalow

The location was amazing. It had two extremely close and easy ways to jump on the Swamp Rabbit Trail. The space was clean, excellent linens and decorated in amazing ways (think I want to redecorate after being there). A private marked parking spot by the door and well lit. Extra linens, towels and supplies just in case. We cannot wait to return!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for the Night

We stayed just one night and it was perfect. Very clean. Well organized. Easy in and out. Water pressure was great. And after a long day drive and staying up late for a concert in the downtown area coming back to a super quiet area was the best. I got a great nights sleep because the bed was not to soft and not to firm or squeaky. Temperature was easily controlled and it was super dark. Woke up ready for the long drive home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This is the spot in Greenville !

Bliss . I will absolutely Return in the future to this beautiful wee spot of heaven. The design and lay out is amazing! All the little details . The property owners and their wee doggo are the type of people you hope n pray to meet on your travels . So genuine and authentic and eager to help and so so kind ,I truly feel blessed that I was able to stay here for the time I have . It’s gonna be dang hard to beat this experience:) also if you’re thinking you gotta be downtown green I’ll ….you don’t :) I had no car and was on foot on Lyft /Uber and I got around fine and the neighborhood here is sooo lovely for a wee chill walk . Book it you won’t regret :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Valia Warren

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I’m originally from northern Indiana and my husband is from Michigan. We met and married in Greenville. We love hanging out with friends and family and enjoy going to the local hockey games and concerts at the Bon Secours Arena nearby. I love hosting and meeting new people!

Why they chose this property

We chose this neighborhood because we knew Greenville would grow and it would be an up and coming spot. It’s the perfect location between Greenville and Travelers Rest.

What makes this property unique

We renovated our property with a getaway in mind. We have made it someplace where you can come and just relax or make it a base station for your weekend activities. Since we are near the Swamp Rabbit Trail and located in the historic Union Bleachary neighborhood we also wanted to incorporate some of the local history into our decor.

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