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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 8 177 sq m
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Warm Springs, GA
- Little White House20 min walk
- Wolf's Den Hiking Trail3 min drive
- Roosevelt Warm Springs Hospitals4 min drive
- Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan)56 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bird Watcher Bedroom
2 Single Beds
Children's Bedroom
2 Single Beds
Linen Room
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Guest Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Killian House Retreat, 4br 2ba Relaxing Get away private home
This quaint home was built in 1953 and we have designed it as a quiet getaway spot for our family and guests. The Killian family has ties to the local history and FDR in Warm Springs. Now we are opening it up for others to enjoy.
We want to thank our guests for making a breakout year at the Killian House. We had a visit from Sam Killian III the son of the builders of the house. We had a writing group with published authors, three wedding parties, families of graduates, history buffs, and just great people.
The house is 1900 sq/ft and sits on a secluded 1.5 acre wooded lot on top of a hill above Warm Springs GA. We have seen deer, fox, and the always entertaining squirrels on the property. The tree surrounded lot is perfect for star gazing.
Common Areas
Cozy new furniture fills the rooms for long conversations or napping. The dining room seats 8 for candlelit dinners. The Den table is ready for snacks, games, and puzzles. Sit on the front porch with your morning coffee and watch the sun come up. The outdoor grill can prepare a large meal or just use the fire pit to roast marshmallows. Grab a snack and head to the back porch to talk and laugh as the sun sets. Killian House Retreat is the perfect quiet place to finish that research paper, spend time with family, work projects, girl's weekend, or wedding parties. There is room for private small retreats for work, school, or church.
Kitchen
The 50's style kitchen is newly updated but reminds your of Grandmother in her favorite spot. Bake your own cookies or have wine from the local winery with cheese to relax in comfort.
Entertainment
We have chosen not to have a TV in the Killian House Retreat. We use the house as a place to unplug, rejuvenate, and renew communications with each other. However, there is killer wifi with easy access all over the house. We created a blank wall and provided an easy to use video projector and speakers to experience that special movie, game, or cat video together.
Surrounding Activities
We are 15/20 minutes from Calloway Gardens. Many adventures await such as: Christmas Fantasy in Lights, golf, hiking, Gardens, Water ski events, Lakefront beach, Butterfly Gardens, and Treetop challenge course, biking, canoeing, and live raptor shows.
FDR's Little White House is 1 minute away just down the hill. The historic pools that helped FDR refocus his life and body before his political career are at the bottom of the hill below his house.
Take a tour of the Warm Springs Winery. The featured local wines are made from Scuppernong and Muscadine grapes. Taste the unique pepper infused "Hotlanta" wine.
The Roosevelt State park borders the property. There are over 40 miles of trails in the park. Many trails lead to waterfalls along the hike. Beginners to advanced hikers will enjoy the trails. The Liberty Bell Pool is a great place for a day of swimming after hitting the trails. Antique shopping is abundant in Warm Springs and the many surrounding small towns. Being further from a large city the "finds" are plentiful.
Restaurants abound in the local area. While we lost our historic Bullock House building, the owners have reopened in an historic downtown building. The food is just as good and the genuine welcoming nature of Warm Springs is still alive. Mac's Bar B Que is perfect southern fare. The Gardens Restaurant at Calloway makes for a beautiful night out. Only 30 minutes away is the riverfront in Columbus GA which offers 5 great restaurants along the beautifully restored walking park.
We want to thank our guests for making a breakout year at the Killian House. We had a visit from Sam Killian III the son of the builders of the house. We had a writing group with published authors, three wedding parties, families of graduates, history buffs, and just great people.
The house is 1900 sq/ft and sits on a secluded 1.5 acre wooded lot on top of a hill above Warm Springs GA. We have seen deer, fox, and the always entertaining squirrels on the property. The tree surrounded lot is perfect for star gazing.
Common Areas
Cozy new furniture fills the rooms for long conversations or napping. The dining room seats 8 for candlelit dinners. The Den table is ready for snacks, games, and puzzles. Sit on the front porch with your morning coffee and watch the sun come up. The outdoor grill can prepare a large meal or just use the fire pit to roast marshmallows. Grab a snack and head to the back porch to talk and laugh as the sun sets. Killian House Retreat is the perfect quiet place to finish that research paper, spend time with family, work projects, girl's weekend, or wedding parties. There is room for private small retreats for work, school, or church.
Kitchen
The 50's style kitchen is newly updated but reminds your of Grandmother in her favorite spot. Bake your own cookies or have wine from the local winery with cheese to relax in comfort.
Entertainment
We have chosen not to have a TV in the Killian House Retreat. We use the house as a place to unplug, rejuvenate, and renew communications with each other. However, there is killer wifi with easy access all over the house. We created a blank wall and provided an easy to use video projector and speakers to experience that special movie, game, or cat video together.
Surrounding Activities
We are 15/20 minutes from Calloway Gardens. Many adventures await such as: Christmas Fantasy in Lights, golf, hiking, Gardens, Water ski events, Lakefront beach, Butterfly Gardens, and Treetop challenge course, biking, canoeing, and live raptor shows.
FDR's Little White House is 1 minute away just down the hill. The historic pools that helped FDR refocus his life and body before his political career are at the bottom of the hill below his house.
Take a tour of the Warm Springs Winery. The featured local wines are made from Scuppernong and Muscadine grapes. Taste the unique pepper infused "Hotlanta" wine.
The Roosevelt State park borders the property. There are over 40 miles of trails in the park. Many trails lead to waterfalls along the hike. Beginners to advanced hikers will enjoy the trails. The Liberty Bell Pool is a great place for a day of swimming after hitting the trails. Antique shopping is abundant in Warm Springs and the many surrounding small towns. Being further from a large city the "finds" are plentiful.
Restaurants abound in the local area. While we lost our historic Bullock House building, the owners have reopened in an historic downtown building. The food is just as good and the genuine welcoming nature of Warm Springs is still alive. Mac's Bar B Que is perfect southern fare. The Gardens Restaurant at Calloway makes for a beautiful night out. Only 30 minutes away is the riverfront in Columbus GA which offers 5 great restaurants along the beautifully restored walking park.
Property manager
Elizabeth Trimble
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Languages
English, Spanish
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Pet-friendly
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Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Small Events that are pre-approved by the owner.
Pets
Pets allowed
$35 pet fee. Crate trained/House Broken, 2 pet max
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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About the area
Warm Springs
Located in Warm Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area. Wolf's Den Hiking Trail and Warm Springs Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Callaway Gardens and Wild Animal Safari. Fitzgerald Fruit Farms and Butts Mill Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Warm Springs, GA
What's nearby
- Little White House - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Wolf's Den Hiking Trail - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Roosevelt Warm Springs Hospitals - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
- Callaway Gardens - 27 min drive - 30.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 9 min drive
- Duck's Trolley - 9 min drive
- The Bulloch House Restaurant - 18 min walk
- Butcher Block Cafe - 6 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 8 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
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Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
16 July 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie J.
31 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home
Bonnie J.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deborah H.
10 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Historic Home!
Deborah H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diane B.
21 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Diane B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kayla L.
15 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Fantastic
Kayla L.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Destiny T.
8 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
Destiny T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Motte M.
7 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
Motte M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Peppar H.
12 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Weekend
Peppar H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
AC B.
7 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
AC B.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cindy B.
2 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reunion
Cindy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle C.
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!!
Michelle C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cindy T.
1 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place with lots of history and character.
Cindy T.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michaele E.
1 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect visit
Michaele E.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ginger R.
26 February 2018
Historic home.
Ginger R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
10/10 Excellent
Chip B., Moultrie
5 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short but great stay
Chip B.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Linda M.
31 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barnhunt friends
Linda M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Norman S.
8 April 2018
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Norman S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
10/10 Excellent
MATTHEW H.
25 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great historical home
MATTHEW H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Gloria B., Columbia
19 April 2019
Great getaway
Gloria B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly S.
20 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Getaway near Callaway Gardens
Kimberly S.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nicole M.
23 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quick retreat from the Hurricane
Nicole M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cindy J.
22 March 2018
So relaxing
Cindy J.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
10/10 Excellent
Rochele T.
16 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at historic house
Rochele T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Susan T.
22 March 2019
Wonderful and Comfortable
Susan T.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Gloria L., Tallahassee, Florida
21 December 2019
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About the host
Hosted by Elizabeth Trimble

I have taught special education in Cobb County GA for 15 years. I have taught 4 & 5 year old students in Sunday School for 19 years. Owning this house is a joy. Every time I go there I feel like I discover a new hidden treasure. Meeting my guests and finding out what appeals to them in the area is so much fun. I can see myself building this home and others into my second career.
Why they chose this property
I fell in love with this area after a girl's weekend to Calloway Gardens. No cabin in the mountains of north Georgia or condo at the beach would do. I had to have my cottage in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. I spent two years searching for the perfect combination of charm, comfort, modern convenience, and place of renewal. I have found it. I love being here to enjoy a glass of local wine, peruse the antique stores, hike, read, and spend time with the people I love.
What makes this property unique
This home is a history buff's dream. We found that the dining room lamp is a Tesla patented lamp design. It was has an electrical kit to convert oil lamp parts. We estimate that it was originally sold in 1893.
The front porch furniture is "Old Hickory" furniture from the 1920's originally built for the Meriwether Inn. The Inn was the first location of the Warm Springs Institute and later purchased by Roosevelt.
There is an historic photo of Sam Killian Sr., the Mayor of Warm Springs and FDR during the early days of FDR's rehabilitation from polio. The home was built by his son Sam Killian Jr in 1953. The property adjoining the site is owned by the Alcorn family. FDR was to attend a BarBQ hosted by the Alcorn's the day he died. Located on the adjacent site are the charred remains of the Alcorn family home which was built with wood taken from the Meriweather Inn when it was dismantled.
The front porch furniture is "Old Hickory" furniture from the 1920's originally built for the Meriwether Inn. The Inn was the first location of the Warm Springs Institute and later purchased by Roosevelt.
There is an historic photo of Sam Killian Sr., the Mayor of Warm Springs and FDR during the early days of FDR's rehabilitation from polio. The home was built by his son Sam Killian Jr in 1953. The property adjoining the site is owned by the Alcorn family. FDR was to attend a BarBQ hosted by the Alcorn's the day he died. Located on the adjacent site are the charred remains of the Alcorn family home which was built with wood taken from the Meriweather Inn when it was dismantled.
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