Welcome to Horseleg Forest Retreat, a serene nature escape tucked beside Marshall Forest on one of Rome’s most beautiful streets, Horseleg Creek Road. Located in a friendly, walkable neighborhood just minutes from downtown, this spacious 5 bedroom, 3 ½ bath home offers a rare blend of privacy, comfort, and natural beauty. Enjoy a large, well manicured lawn, relaxing outdoor spaces, inviting gathering areas, and the peaceful feeling of being surrounded by nature while still close to town.
THE SPACE
The home is thoughtfully designed across three levels, offering plenty of room for families and groups to spread out while still enjoying time together.
The main level serves as the central gathering space, offering a welcoming living room, a cozy library or sitting room, and a dining area ideal for shared meals. The spacious kitchen also includes a dining table for casual meals and morning coffee. Highlights include a center island, plenty of counter space, beautiful cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a window overlooking the porch. A laundry area and half bath are conveniently located just off the kitchen.
Just off the main living areas, guests can step onto the screened back porch, a favorite spot to sip coffee in the morning or unwind in the evening while listening to the quiet sounds of the forest. There is also an additional open porch with comfortable seating and a gas grill, making outdoor dining easy and enjoyable.
The upper level provides a comfortable and private retreat. This floor features two spacious king bedrooms and a third bedroom with twin beds, making it ideal for both adults and children. Guests will also find two large bathrooms, including a beautifully appointed ensuite. The ensuite bathroom offers a relaxing soaking tub, a walk-in shower, and double vanity sinks, creating a spa-like space to unwind after a day of exploring.
The lower level functions almost like a second home within the house. This private space includes two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a full kitchen, and a living room, making it ideal for extended family, couples traveling together, or guests who would appreciate extra privacy.
Outside, the property continues to shine. The expansive yard showcases a beautifully manicured lawn, offering plenty of space to relax, play, or enjoy the outdoors. Guests can gather around the outdoor fire pit in the evening, perfect for conversation and stargazing. Deer frequently pass through the area and can often be seen walking through the yard, adding to the peaceful, nature filled setting. A small fenced area is also available for pets to safely enjoy the outdoors.
One of the most unique features of the property is its location directly beside Marshall Forest, a beautiful National Natural Landmark known for its rare old growth forest and scenic walking trails. A trail from the backyard connects directly to the Marshall Forest trail system, allowing guests to easily explore one of Rome’s most special natural areas just steps from the home.
Whether you're visiting Rome for a family gathering, a weekend getaway, or to explore the area's natural beauty and charming downtown, Horseleg Forest Retreat offers a quiet, comfortable place to relax while staying close to everything the city has to offer.
Main Level:
✦ Dining room with seating for eight guests
✦ Library or sitting room that can also serve as a private workspace
✦ Spacious kitchen with breakfast table and bar seating
✦ Laundry room with full size washer and dryer
✦ Half bathroom
✦ Living room with comfortable lounge seating and a large flat screen smart TV
✦ Screened porch with ample seating and a small table, perfect for relaxing or working outdoors
Upstairs (just 6-7 steps up):
✦ Primary bedroom with a king bed, flat screen TV, double closets, and an ensuite bathroom featuring a large soaking tub, walk in shower, and double vanity
✦ Second bedroom with a king bed
✦ Third bedroom with 2 twin beds
✦ Hall bathroom with double vanity and tub and shower combination
Lower Level:
✦ Separate private exterior entrance leading to a charming brick patio
✦ Fourth bedroom with a queen bed and full size futon
✦ Fifth bedroom with a queen size bed
✦ Living area with lounge seating and a flat screen smart TV
✦ Bathroom with tub and shower combination
✦ Eat-in kitchen with full-size appliances, including stove, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher
✦ Generously stocked kitchen with pots, pans, utensils, spices, and everyday cooking essentials
Outdoor Features:
✦ Screened back porch with comfortable seating, an outdoor workspace, and a TV
✦ Additional open porch with seating
✦ Expansive, professionally maintained lawn surrounded by trees
✦ Outdoor games available for guest to use
✦ Gas grill with natural gas connection
✦ Fire pit with group seating
✦ Small fenced area for pets
✦ Located beside Marshall Forest walking trail
✦ Quiet wooded setting
✦ Large driveway for 4-6 vehicles (please note, the garage is not available for guest use)
➤ AMENITIES
● 5 bedrooms- 7 beds (K, K, T T, Q F ,Q), 3 ½ bathrooms
● Large Smart TV in Living room
● Fast Reliable Wi-fi
● Stocked Tea & Coffee Bar (Keurig + a full coffee pot)
● Washer and dryer
● Stream your favorite channels directly on the smart TV (cable television is not included).
➤ NEARBY
● Lawrence Preserve Event Venue: 1.5 miles
● Floyd Medical Center: 3 miles
● Rome City Auditorium: 3.5 miles
● Downtown Rome Tennis Center & Pickleball courts: 3.5 miles
● Restaurants, bars and boutiques on Historic Broad Street: 4 miles
● Ridge Ferry Park: 4 miles
● Harbin Clinic, & Redmond Hospital: 4.2 miles
● Coosa Valley Fairgrounds: 5 miles
● Berry College (Camp WinShape): 5.6 miles
● Mt Berry Mall: 5.4 miles
● Rome Tennis Center at Berry: 6.9 miles
● Stone Bridge Golf Club: 9 miles
● Kingston Downs: 14 miles
➤ IMPORTANT DETAILS:
✔ DEPOSIT & CONTRACT: A $300 security deposit and signed rental contract will be required upon booking. Guests will have 24 hours to return the contract in order to maintain the reservation.
✔ PETS: This home is dog friendly. Small dogs (35 lbs or less) are allowed with host approval and a non refundable pet fee of $150. Please contact us in advance for preapproval.
✔ SUPPLIES: This property is stocked with start up supplies (i.e. hand soap, toiletries, paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags). However, you will likely need to supplement with your own for stays longer than 1-2 days.
✔ TRAVEL INSURANCE: We adhere to our cancellation policy. Please secure travel insurance if you would like protection against events (including weather) that may cause a change in travel plans.
➤ HOUSE RULES:
✔ AGE: Minimum age of primary renter: 25. The primary renter must stay the entire time rented. We reserve the right to request a copy of your identification to verify your age.
✔ OCCUPANCY: The occupancy limit for this property is 12 and any additional guests on the property may be vacated for trespassing. No parties or illegal activity allowed on the premises. Quiet time between 10pm-8am. Locals please contact the host before booking.
✔ NO SMOKING: Absolutely no smoking is permitted inside the house, including the use of e-cigarettes or any smoking devices that emit smoke. A $250 fine will be applied to the credit card on file, and a damage report will be filed for any violation of this policy. Smoking is only allowed outside, with the condition that cigarette butts are properly disposed of. Furthermore, it's essential to note that NO ILLEGAL DRUGS, including marijuana, are permitted anywhere on the premises.
✔ SECURITY: To ensure mutual safety and security, we have a Ring security camera on the side of the home. Please be aware that these cameras are positioned exclusively outside and may record activities in their vicinity. They are intended solely for security purposes and not for infringing upon anyone's privacy. Guests are strictly prohibited from tampering with, obscuring, or disabling these cameras at any point during their stay. Any attempt to do so will result in immediate eviction from the premises without eligibility for a refund.
✔ NATURE: One of the remarkable features of this home is its serene setting surrounded by trees and natural beauty. As a result, encountering various wildlife is possible during your stay in our home or within the neighborhood. This diverse wildlife spectrum includes squirrels, deer, raccoons, spiders, mosquitoes, centipedes, flies, skunks, ticks, bees, wasps, crickets, ants, frogs, snakes, assorted bugs, and other creatures native to the area. These animals inhabit the natural surroundings, and while we thoroughly clean and inspect the premises before your arrival and maintain routine pest control measures, we cannot influence their natural activities. Occasionally, a stray bug might attempt to find its way indoors, so we kindly request your attention when opening and closing doors to minimize any entry. Please note that refunds will not be issued due to natural elements, like insects, making their way into the house. Additionally, there is a specific season when mosquitoes are prevalent. Although we professionally treat everything on the property, we recommend bringing bug spray if you are sensitive.
✔ MAINTENANCE: All maintenance is normally performed prior to your arrival, but we reserve the right to conduct routine maintenance if necessary. Please notify us of any maintenance issues or if something is malfunctioning so it can be rectified immediately. If you have a complaint about any aspect of the property, you are authorizing us to enter the property and fix the stated issue to solve the problem. Please note, although we do our best to answer all calls right away, there may be a delay in our response after our normal business hours from 9am-8pm EST.
✔ DAMAGES: The tenant shall be responsible for any loss or damage to the prope
