10/10 Excellent
Craig L.
25 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Starkville stay
Craig L.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Cabin
Peaceful Cabin on 8 wooded acres 3 Miles From MSU Campus
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8120.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Starkville, MS
- Mississippi State University2 min drive
- Davis Wade Stadium11 min drive
- Dudy Noble Field at Polk–DeMent Stadium11 min drive
- Columbus, MS (GTR-Golden Triangle Regional)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Peaceful Cabin on 8 wooded acres 3 Miles From MSU Campus
Awakening Spirit Retreat is a 3 Bedroom 2 Bath cabin that is located on 8 wooded acres that are yours to explore and hike during your stay. The cabin has a separate garage that has been closed in that is home to Awakening Spirit Massage Therapy and Hypnosis Monday through Friday. The entire cabin was originally used for the business until we closed off the garage so that we could live there during the construction of our home. Our new home is now complete and we wanted to share the simplicity and tranquility that we found while our family stayed in the cabin. The cabin has a covered front porch perfect for drinking your coffee and watching the wildlife as you wake up in the morning, an open back porch with plenty of seating, and a fire pit that is perfect for enjoying the sunset and a glass of wine. There is a game room in a separate building that has a dart board, pool table, and separate refrigerator. The cabin is equipped with a full kitchen that has most of the basic utensils you will need, and a charcoal grill on the back porch. It has a central heat and A/C unit, as well as a wood burning fireplace with wood provided. The main bedroom has a queen size bed and adjoins a full bathroom. The second bedroom has a full size bed, and the third bedroom has a queen size bed with a twin bunk above.
Property manager
Russell Winston
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Non refundable pet-deposit of $75.00
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Starkville
Located in Starkville, this cabin is in a rural area. Oktibbeha Heritage Museum and Waverly Mansion are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge and Moncrief Park. Mississippi Entomological Museum and Bulldog Lanes are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Starkville, MS
What's nearby
- Mississippi State University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- The Mill Conference Center at MSU - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
- Davis Wade Stadium - 11 min drive - 6.8 km
- Dudy Noble Field at Polk–DeMent Stadium - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
- Starkville Community Theatre - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chick-fil-A - 9 min drive
- Starbucks - 8 min drive
- Wendy's - 8 min drive
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Taste - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Quinton A.
9 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing private location
Quinton A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Timothy
8 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Little Secluded Cabin
Timothy
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nick S.
9 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Nick S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Seth
1 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Seth
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda L.
14 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting MSU vet school
Linda L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Charles W.
3 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place
Charles W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Eliska C.
3 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin
Eliska C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Duffy M.
6 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Duffy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tami H.
9 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great country setting but close to everything
Tami H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chassity S.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Regional Tournaments
Chassity S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vanessa A., Savannah, USA
28 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Vanessa A.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brandi H.
26 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back!
Brandi H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Martha
20 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Martha
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Clarke J.
26 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Joiner Stay
Clarke J.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Eliska M.
6 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Eliska M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah S.
12 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy in Starkville
Sarah S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Lorraine S.
25 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful stay in Starkville
Lorraine S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Brandon A.
17 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Brandon A.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Britten B.
10 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful retreat
Britten B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Duffy M.
30 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
College Orientation
Duffy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa H.
25 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Retreat
Melissa H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hunter
29 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hunter
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie B.
22 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, had everything we needed
Bonnie B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Martin
10 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Martin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Russell Winston
Amy and I were both born and raised here in Starkville, MS. We both attended high school at Starkville schools, then continued our education at Mississippi State. After graduating, I began my career in the automotive collision repair industry, and Amy attended The Cayce Reilly School of Massotherapy in Virginia Beach, VA. Amy has been self employed as a massage therapist for 15 years, and I now own Advanced Collision Repair in Starkville. We have 3 young children, and love to travel and discover new places. We enjoy staying in cabins and houses that we find on VRBO, and we are excited to have the opportunity to share our retreat with others.
Why they chose this property
The land the cabin is on first belonged to my grandfather. He sectioned off the 8 acres and gave it to his sister so she could have a place to build outside of town to get away. Louise and Kenneth Pyron built the cabin on the property in 1968 where Louise would come to paint and read, and Kenneth would come to work on woodworking projects in the adjacent shop. When Louise and Kenneth passed away the cabin went through several hands, until 2010 when Amy and I had the chance to purchase it to reclaim and restore it for what the property was originally intended. We love this property and are excited to share this peaceful retreat with others.
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