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

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The Cottage at South Main
The Cottage Covered deck
Great covered patio for morning coffee, dining or relaxing
The Cottage backyard from the deck
The Cottage driveway and gated entrance

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
NZ$168
avg per night

Explore the area

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Memphis, TN
  • National Civil Rights Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Beale Street
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • FedExForum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Memphis, TN (MEM-Memphis Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$168
avg per night

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About the area

Memphis

Located in Memphis, this guesthouse is in the city centre. Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Memphis Zoo and Graceland. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at FedExForum or AutoZone Park. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area.

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
  • ‪B.B. King's Blues Club - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Birdie’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Loflin Yard - ‬11 min walk

About this property

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

The Cottage in the Historic South Main Arts District in downtown Memphis overlooks the Civil Rights Museum, the Lorraine Motel and is within walking distance of Beale Street, FedEx Forum, Blues Foundation Museum, The Orpheum and all Memphis in May activities. The Main Street Trolley runs directly to the Memphis Convention Center.

Part of a 2 building residence on historic S. Main Street, the Cottage has undergone a complete renovation in 2017 with a New Orleans style flair. It is centrally located on the trolley line and within walking distance to lots of shopping and great restaurants.

Owner lives on property and will greet guests most of the time during regular check in hours. Smart lock codes will be given outside of those times.

A maximum of 4 guests unless preapproved by owner prior to booking. Additional fees apply to more than 4 guests.

Two night minimum with the exception of Memphis in May activities. BSMF is a 3 night minimum and BBQ Fest is a 4 night minimum.

No cancellation refunds for bookings during holidays or special events to include all Memphis in May activities, International Blues Contest, River Arts Festival and all MLK activities.

-1 loft style open bedroom with a queen bed

-1 Queen sleeper sofa with very comfortable memory foam mattress

-1 bathroom

-Private covered outdoor deck with dining table and other seating

-1 parking space only in the driveway with additional free parking on the street

-Cable and internet provided

-Roku TV

-Kitchen stocked with dishes, utensils and cookware

-Clean linens and bedding provided

-The Cottage is non-smoking.

-No pets, parties or events of any kind

-The person booking must be the person using the reservation. We do not accept reservations made for other people.

-You must have all positive reviews to book The Cottage.

-No same day check-ins or local renters.










Property manager

Rhonda Harris
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

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

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:
Load the dishwasher
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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.

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

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.

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

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. 180 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 187 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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

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

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

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

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

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

Loretta W.

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

Great place!

The cottage is a cute, quaint place to stay. It is close to Beale St. Rhonda is a gracious host and we were very pleased with the accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Larry

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

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to downtown, on the trolley line, well equipped place, lovely hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Russell S.

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

About the only thing missing was soap for the shower and shampoo would have been nice

Goodbye
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

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

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

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

julie z., st.paul,mn.

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

Perfect location

Cozy and comfortable perfect location to walk to several tourists locations,grocery store and to the trolley. Hosts were very friendly and accommodating. We had everything we needed for our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik C.

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

Easy Stay

As advertised and good communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my best stay in Memphis by far! The host was excellent and communication was superb! This will be my #1 go to when I visit every month!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D., Fort Collins

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

Great New Orleans vibe

Really enjoyed my stay. Was busier than I expected so didn’t get around as much as I had planned. Great hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 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

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

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