Historic Guesthouse & Gardens by the Marietta Square

Entire guesthouse in Marietta, Georgia

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Tracie
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

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Your very own spa

Relax with the private hot tub and day bed.

At-home gym

The stationary bike, yoga mat, and free weights are ready for workouts.
Enjoy an idyllic stay with a morning coffee in the greenhouse of this restful garden retreat. Towering oaks and magnolias frame the peaceful poolside cabana, while the fire pit beckons. This unique property, formerly the home of two Georgia governors, is overflowing with history. This is the ideal romantic getaway or restful retreat that you have been searching for, just a half mile from the Marietta Square.

We now offer a SkyTrak golf simulator experience on property, for an additional fee.

The space
The bedroom was originally built as a smokehouse. Connected to the main house by a covered breezeway, the guest house includes a foyer with dining table, bedroom with queen sized bed, bathroom and kitchenette. Side porches overlook a peaceful property with large magnolia, oak, pecan and walnut trees. We are close enough to the square to hear church bells chiming, but far enough away that you only barely hear the train with the windows open.

History of the property: For those of you interested in the history of the home, there are two rather famous Georgians who have lived on this property. Governor Charles McDonald lived here in the 1840’s. His main house was burned down during the civil war, but the bedroom of the guesthouse remained, with its stone walls as well as the foundation of the main house. In the late 1800’s a second governor, Joseph Mackey Brown, lived here. During this time the house was very grand; a place where many large parties were held in a ballroom with balconies and turrets. Also, a famous civil war artist, Alfred Waud, actually died while staying here sketching battlefield scenes and is buried in the nearby St. James Episcopal Cemetery. This is the cemetery where Jon Benet Ramsey is also buried.

Guest access
Guests can seasonally enjoy the pool, spa and cabana with fireplace. We also have a couple of bikes that are available and can direct you to the bike trails. Our “she-shed” is a great space to enjoy morning coffee and a book or even work from your laptop surrounded by the beauty of the property.

Other things to note
Check in is generally at 3pm and check out by 11am, but please do not hesitate to let us know if you need an earlier or later time and we will see if we can accommodate you. We will only be taking reservations for 6 months out, so please contact us anyway if you see that we’re showing no availability beyond that. The pool and amenities are for guests staying on the property and not for use by friends and family not staying here.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Shared outdoor pool - available seasonally, open 24 hours, saltwater
Private hot tub - available all year

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Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 265 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Where you’ll be

Marietta, Georgia, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Explore the historic town of Marietta. Great dining, shopping, nightlife, live theater, weekend farmers' markets, festivals, and free concerts on the Marietta Square are just a short walk away. Hiking trails in the Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield Park and the Braves Stadium at The Battery Atlanta are also both within easy reach.

Meet your host

Superhost
265 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Auburn University
My work: Interior designer
We are Super Hosts of an Airbnb Plus property and frequent travelers. We love meeting people from all around the globe as we share our one of a kind accommodations with travelers that visit our beautiful hometown of Marietta. We look forward to your visit and rest assured you won’t find a list of “to do chores” when you check out. We respectfully request that smokers of any type do NOT request a reservation, thank you.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm