Hi, we're Ryan & Jenny, a native Memphian and a recent transplant from NYC. We love introducing Memphis to travelers and will do our best to make your stay comfortable and fun.
Tufts University, University of Memphis, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Art director + writing instructor
Graphic Design, Foodie, Biking, Tufts University, Classical High School, University of Memphis
English, Español
Clean and comfortable accommodation, nice people and cool neighbourhood. All in all I really liked it.
February 2012You will be welcomed well in this house! Some water and small chocolates are at arrangement in your room, as well as the addresses of restaurants. If you like dogs, that of the house will be will please to pass a moment with you. The place is quiet, spacious and you will be completely independent. The bus to go into town is 5 min of the house. It is really the ideal place to stay at Memphis.
Great stay in Memphis, walking distance to some nice cafes/ shops. Short taxi ride to downtown. Highly recommend for your stay in Memphis!
Jenny & Ryan were amazing hosts! They went out of their way to add an air mattress for us, along with allowing us to come in late at night. The listing was perfect for our quick stay in Memphis! Thanks!
Jenny & Ryan were very friendly hosts who keep a lovely home. Even let me use their grill. Wonderful place to stay in a nice neighborhood, near cool restaurants, bars, & shops.
This place is lovely in a beautiful area. The room was comfortable and had everything I needed for a few days of sight seeing. It's a little bit out of town, but the area has plenty of options for food, and is a pleasant break from downtown. Its also not too hard to get around by buses if youre not in a big rush. Jenny and Ryan were fantastic hosts, welcoming and accommodating.
Jenny and Ryan are absolutely great hosts! The were very hospitable and provided tips for things to do and see in Memphis. I only stayed for a day and a half on this first visit to Memphis, but it seemed like Cooper-Young is a very fun neighborhood (for example nearby Otherlands Coffee Bar that has good breakfast). I would definitely recommend anyone going to Memphis to stay with Jenny and Ryan!
Really felt at home. Wonderful place. Jenny and Ryan were great hosts! Highly recommended.
The room was nice and private and Jenny and Ryan were friendly hosts. Cooper Young area had great restaurants and friendly people. We had to taxi most places as it was too far to walk to the usual sights. But overall our stay was good.
Lovely hosts. Highly recommended.
Jenny was the best host I never had. I did meet Ryan, however, who was super hospitable and helpful. I was in Memphis for Gonerfest, a music festival that had me out all day, until all hours. I only really needed a place to crash and Jenny and Ryan's place served that purpose in fantastic style. They live in the Cooper / Young district, arguably the coolest 'hood in Memphis. Lots of restaurants and be sure to check out nearby Memphis institutions Goner Records and the House of Mews, the local... More »
Jenny was wonderful to stay with. She was courteous and informative and all around a great host.
Jenny was a great host - super nice and easy going. The room is simple, clean, comfortable and in a perfect neighborhood. And the house dog - Queso - is the best!
Nice clean roomy room, pleasant hosts - helpful with local tips and suggestions. Great location, lots of bars and places to eat nearby and just 10 mins drive from city centre.
You'll have a beautiful room, nice lady-dog and the most obliging and funny landlord you ever had..
A group of six of us stayed at Jenny's for a mini-college reunion. Not only was Jenny's home warm, clean, and perfectly set-up for our stay, but Jenny also provided excellent recommendations for places to eat and play in Memphis. The location of her home was close to everything we wanted to see and do in the center of Memphis and we enjoyed the use of her kitchen and veggie garden for breakfast each morning. Jenny's was a special place for our special time. I recommend Cooper-Young duplex... More »
I loved Memphis. Jenny's neighbourhood is beautiful. Quiet, tree-lined, beautiful homes & walking distance to some cool eateries. LOVED her dog - gentle, affectionate & unobtrusive. Would definitely stay again.
Jenny was great---very friendly and willing to help. but also non-obtrusive. The room was clean and adequate. The neighborhood is walkable, has interesting historic homes to look at, and is close to many restaurants. There is a vegan restaurant (Imagine) and great coffee house (Java Cabana) within a couple of blocks as well as many other restaurants, some with lovely outdoor seating.
I had a great stay! Jenny is so cute and friendly! Location is wonderful, very green, safe and relaxing. Lots of bars, cafes and restaurants are close. Much better than Downtown, although it's 10 min by taxi. The room has it's private entrance and small terasse. Jenny has lend me her bike and did everything for me to fill comfortable. Thank you so much, will definitely come back again!
The location is excellent. Several great dining and coffee options (and surprisingly veggie friendly) in the Cooper-Young area a block away. Jenny is a great host, very considerate. The room was comfortable and pleasant. There is a large and very friendly dog, Queso, which I didn't mind (and you can always latch her out of your room).
We had a quick stay at Jenny's that lasted a little over 12 hours - arriving around 8pm through ~10am the next morning. We stopped in Memphis for just one night through a cross-country road trip. Jenny had a cozy home with a clean room and fresh linens and towels. She also left us some free cookies for breakfast in the morning. We felt like we didn't get chance to even have a quick conversation with Jenny, but that had mostly to do with our late arrival and quick departure. Our only real... More »
The house is in a lovely location, walking distance from Cooper-Young junction where there is a sprawl of bars, cafes and restaurants to choose from. Jenny very generously picked us up from the train station as we arrived quite late in the night, sparing us the hassle of having to find a taxi at that time and working our way through an unknown place. Jenny now has only one dog, Queso, who is simply adorable, very friendly and welcoming. Queso likes to pop into the guests' s room, but if... More »
I really enjoyed staying at Jenny's place. The room is clean and spacious and I had all the facilities I needed to make myself at home. I would be happy to recommend the mid-town private room for anyone staying in Memphis. Which is a great city by the way!
The room is spacious and private, and interactions with host(s) very pleasant. To get downtown during the day you can take a city bus for $1.25, 20 minute ride. The neighborhood Cooper-Young is worth at least one day and night. Midtown is diverse and lively and should be thoroughly investigated. I'm grateful for the attention and advice given to me by Jenny and her beau, which added an exciting element to my trip.
Jenny was a great host. She went out of her way to greet us and make sure we were settled when we arrived. She gave us a key, which allowed us a lot of autonomy during our visit to Memphis. A plus: two sweet dogs who were happy to cuddle. Thanks, Jenny!
We had a GREAT experience with Jenny while in Memphis. Her apartment is clean and extremely private. She gave us a set of keys, which allowed us to enter and exit at will, without disturbing anyone. The space is large with a nice table to do work from, and a great porch to sit out on at night. While we didn't use the kitchen much, it was available and fully stocked. The WiFi was fast and reliable. She, as a host, is really knowledgeable about the community and locale, and was able to... More »
Jenny was friendly and considerate during our stay. She was responsive leading up to our visit and flexible around arrival and departure time. A thoughtful touch was clearing out a space in the refrigerator for us, in case we planned to cook or had restaurant leftovers. The location was also nice. I used to live in Memphis so knew my way around, but even if I didn't there are a number of little shops, bars, restaurants and cafes within walking distance from Jenny's house. Memphis public... More »
My second time there and I just love it. One of my favorite spots in Memphis.
Great Place, with a Great Location. Very convient for the city. Jenny was super nice. Hope to come back one day.
Stayed here for 4 nights and glad i did. Perfect location, very close to great restaurants, nice neighborhood. Definitely better than staying downtown, away from the tourists and buildings. Jenny was super nice and her two dogs were cute and friendly. The room was clean and spacious, nice to have the front door entry and access to the kitchen, too. Thanks, Jenny!
Jenny's home was great - clean, comfortable and she made it easy for us to come and go as we pleased. She also gave us great recommendations for things to do in the area. The house was a little cold, but she made sure we had a heater at our disposal and was very friendly and accommodating. Thanks Jenny!
Enjoyed my stay! The house is in the perfect location. Very spacious and accommodating. Will definitely stay here again when coming to Memphis.
Jenny was friendly and easy to get a hold of, a great host!
Jenny was a great host. The room was very nice. It made my trio to Memphis much more enjoyable than staying downtown.
Had a comfortable stay at Jenny's house although didn't get to see J a lot. Good location (though you must have a car to get around/into Beale St) with great little collection of bars/restaurants. Ate at Japanese up the road -'Do' -which I would strongly recommend to any future visitors. Dogs a bit full on, but fine when they get used to you. Getting passed their sleep area to the bathroom on the first night required nerve & strategy. Maggie 1 Dogs 0. Thanks Jenny.
I really enjoyed my stay at Jenny and Ben's and wish I would have been in town longer. Jenny was very welcoming and gave me some great restaurant ideas. Their place was very clean, comfortable, and located in a great neighborhood. I highly recommend staying with them. I look forward to a future visit. :)
While my visit was short, the care and courtesy provided by Ben and Jenny would take volumes to explain. Their home was immaculate, comfortable, and located in a great neighborhood. Hopefully, I will have an opportunity to return to Memphis so they might host me again. Thanks Ben and Jenny.
Ben & Jenny were AWESOME! I only stayed for a night but they were flexible and totally helpful! They gave me a lot of great ideas for things to do and places to visit in Memphis. The best part is that they are close to everything so it was easy for me to find my way around (even for the short amount of time that I was there!). The room is HUGE, private and totally peaceful. If you ever visit Memphis, I would HIGHLY recommend staying with them! :) Thanks Jenny & Ben!
Jenny and Ben have a great spot, very cozy and welcoming. Nice front porch to sit on, and completely walkable to a very cool part of town. They were great hosts and made us feel like we could use the place as our own. Thanks! Joe and Lindsay
Jenny and Ben were great hosts! Their place is very comfortable and quiet and within walking distance of lots to do. They gave us great recommendations on some restaurants and bars, we wish we could have stayed longer. They also have 2 very sweet and adorable dogs :) Highly recommend staying here!
Jenny and Ben were incredible hosts. They were very helpful and full of great and insightful information. The house is absolutely beautiful and situated within easy access to downtown and Beale street. The pictures really don't do the room justice as it is far bigger and nicer than expected. Hosts such as Jenny and Ben are exactly what AirBnB is about and we would recommend them to everyone.
Jenny + Ben were sweet, easygoing, and helpful. Their place is lovely and very comfortable. Location could not have been better and the private entrance made things super slick.
Had a great stay with Jenny and Ben, they were extremely helpful and accomodating, as they even picked us up from the airport and let us use there bikes. Lovely house in a great location, recommendation to 'Wild Bills' for blues music is a must!! In walking distance to restuarants, bars, shops and great coffee at 'Otherlands Cafe'we enjoyed having the dogs around for extra company also. Thanks once again guys.
Jenny and Ben were great hosts! They were full of helpful suggestions. Their apartment is in a beautiful house and they are walking distance from some nice places to eat and bars.
Jenny and Ben were fantastic hosts and really fun to get to know. Can't say enough about the neighborhood. It's in a gorgeous setting and a couple block walk from several restaurants and shops. It was a great area to run in with lots of shade and amazing houses to gawk at. The drive to downtown attractions was quick and easy and Jenny and Ben are ready with recommendations if you need them.
Jenny was out of town but Ben was super accommodating, gave great recommendations for restaurants, bars, stuff to do around Memphis. He even offered to share snacks, beer, etc. The guest room has a separate entrance so when I got home late I didn't worry about waking anyone up. If I'm ever back in Memphis I'll definitely stay with them again - highly recommended!
We had a great experience staying with Ben (Jenny was out of town). Two cute doggies, a comfortable room with our own entry and a gracious host to boot. We also loved their area of town and wouldn't have known about it otherwise! Highly recommend!
The room was very nice, the house was clean and comfortable, the dogs were friendly, and the hosts were outstanding! I couldn't have asked more of Jenny and Ben; I had a great time staying with them while I was in Memphis.
Ben and Jenny are thoughtful, generous and engaging hosts. They're in a good location for anyone who wants to stay in the community while visiting Memphis. They definitely raised my visit to another level!
There are few people I would recommend as highly as Jenny. She is super reliable, considerate, open minded and brings the good vibes wherever she goes. She is the best type of guest/ host u could ask for.
July 2009Jenny is an extremely responsible & caring person. I met her traveling & she is now one of my good friends. Not only fun, but she is intellectually stimulating and lights up the environment wherever she treads. A great cook & very clean, i'd have her stay in my pad anytime!!!

