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Luxury with Southern Charm

Luxury with Southern Charm

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Exterior
Property grounds
Front porch.
Living room.
Grand foyer and staircase

Overview of Luxury with Southern Charm

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8302 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Atlanta, GA
  • Popular LocationPiedmont Park5 min walk
  • Popular LocationGeorgia Institute of Technology12 min walk
  • Popular LocationGeorgia Aquarium4 min drive
  • AirportAtlanta, GA (FTY-Fulton County)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs library with queen Murphy bed converts to BR

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs front bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs middle bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs powder room

Toilet

Front upstairs bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs hall bath for middle bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury with Southern Charm

Located at 917 Piedmont Avenue, 30309, on the most beautiful street in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, our home sits above the street on the corner of Piedmont and 8th Street with sweeping views of the Midtown skyline. It is a meticulously restored and elegantly furnished Victorian with 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. In addition, there is a two-car garage for off-street parking.

This gracious and elegant property is a unique short term rental and event space in the central part of downtown/Midtown Atlanta. It has been used by movie stars, business executives, company staff, families, and anyone desiring to stay in a beautiful home rather than a hotel. It's also been the location for various movie shoots and is popular with the film industry.

Our property is within walking distance of popular Piedmont Park (the Central Park of Atlanta also designed by Olmstead); one block to multiple restaurants, a deli, a small grocery store, Caribou coffee, a spa/nail salon, and doctor's offices. The MARTA rail system is 5 blocks away and takes you to all of downtown, Buckhead, and south Atlanta. Within a 3-mile radius are many Atlanta attractions - Georgia Aquarium, Mercedes Benz Stadium, State Farm Arena, World of Coke, National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Martin Luther King, Jr. home and historical center, Carter Center, Fox Theater, Symphony Hall, High Museum. We are a short MARTA or $5 Uber ride to the Georgia World Congress Center and America's Mart for trade shows and major events. We are also close to several wedding venues and convenient to Emory University, Georgia Tech University, , Morehouse College, Spelman, College, Georgia State University, and Clark Atlanta University.

A short drive away is the popular Buckhead area with its posh shops, fine dining, clubs, shopping at the upscale Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square, Chastain Park with a 3-mile jogging trail and golf course, and gorgeous mansions and residential neighborhoods.

On the main level are the welcoming foyer with its imposing staircase, living room with baby grand piano, gracious dining room with large crystal chandelier, open and spacious kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, library, half bath/powder room, and mudroom. The library contains a queen size Murphy bed and serves as a 4th bedroom when needed. It shares the upstairs hall bath. Double glass doors open to the private, fenced back yard.

Upstairs are 3 bedrooms: the master suite with king bed and walk-in closet plus all marble master bathroom with jetted tub, stand alone glass shower, and double vanities; and two bedrooms with queen beds. All bedrooms have full private baths. Additionally, attached to and part of the master suite is a small gym. This is not a totally private room but it is separated from the master by a small hallway and could be used as an extra bedroom with an air mattress. A washer and dryer are available in the upstairs hall. The house can sleep no more than 8 adults.

There is a two-car garage, a very desirable amenity in this area of town where parking is limited and towing strictly enforced. One space in the garage is included in the rental of the main house.

A carriage house in back is newer construction and is a studio apartment with a king size bed, living area, dining area, and kitchenette, plus a separate full bath. The kitchenette contains a sink, regular size refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, 2-burner hot plate, and coffee maker. Dishes, glassware, and cooking utensils are provided. The carriage house rents separately for $1,895/mo but can also be rented with the main house for $1,595/mo. The carriage house rental includes one space in the garage.

EVENTS: The house is also available for events such as small weddings, rehearsal dinners, parties, luncheons, business meetings, retreats, reunions, etc. An extra event fee applies depending on the size of the event and your plans for use of the facility. Contact us to discuss this option.

Property manager

Karen Wilbanks
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed
Extra fee for parties/events

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Extra fee for parties/events
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Atlanta

This holiday home is located in Midtown, a neighbourhood in Atlanta, and is near theme parks. World of Coca-Cola and Fox Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit AmericasMart and Atlantic Station. Check out an event or a game at Georgia World Congress Center, and consider making time for Zoo Atlanta, a top attraction not to be missed. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking.
Map
Atlanta, GA

What's nearby

  • Piedmont Park - 5 min walk
  • Georgia Institute of Technology - 12 min walk
  • Fox Theatre - 13 min walk
  • Georgia Aquarium - 4 min drive
  • Georgia World Congress Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Midtown Station - 8 min walk
  • Atlanta Peachtree Station - 10 min drive
  • Atlanta, GA (FTY-Fulton County) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blake's On The Park - 4 min walk
  • Henry's Midtown Tavern - 6 min walk
  • The Vortex Bar & Grill - 5 min walk
  • Starbucks Reserve - 5 min walk
  • Rreal Tacos - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury with Southern Charm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury with Southern Charm?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Luxury with Southern Charm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury with Southern Charm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury with Southern Charm located?

Located in Midtown, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Piedmont Park, Georgia Institute of Technology and Fox Theatre. World of Coca-Cola and Centennial Olympic Park are also within 2 miles (3 km). Midtown Station is 8 minutes by foot and North Avenue Station is 17 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, very close to most things Atlanta..exceptional host
No issues, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Glen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect accommodations for our family for an extended weekend. Loved the sitting room off of the ma
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Wendy J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
So much potential
A beautiful house with some really beautiful features, furniture and art in the perfect location to explore midtown. This could easily be a five star rental, but the cleanliness and attention to detail are lacking. Mixed in with lovely antiques, you find a lot of clutter, and lack of care. Beautiful cabinets you’d love to unpack into are full of dust, grit, crusty old used washcloths, screws, balled up spare sheets, a towel ring half in the box that was never installed, etc. The beautiful big master bedroom closet contains uninstalled artwork and an old mattress leaning against the wall. The mud room you see in the picture is unusable for your coats and boots due to old Christmas decorations, a large coffee table on its side, unknown children’s coats, random boxes of stuff. The door to the mud room is not closeable so you have to look at all this junk every time you come in and out the door. The porches have dingy cushions, ashtray full of butts, a metal table with no glass top so you can’t put anything on it. There’s a big sealed brown cardboard box at the bottom of the grand staircase. Why? Almost every light fixture has at least one bulb that is black and dead. There was not one clock in the house set to the correct time. There was a used sock under our beautiful fancy bed which we found because the slats underneath the bed kept randomly falling out. The lamps near our bed still had tags on them from the store. There is a dead flower arrangement and a plant in a dingy bowl on the kitchen counter. Some of the furniture is different than the pictures, but it is still nice and most is comfortable. Kitchennis we’ll supplied. I just wish someone would take the time to do a thorough cleaning and provide some tlc! This house could be amazing. It does have a lot of space. Communication was fine. We did have an issue with the heat not working in the carriage house one night. We were unable to use that space (which we payed extra for) because it was so cold in there. They did their best to remedy the situation, and though “sorry we were inconvenienced” a five star rental would have offered to refund the up charge for the night the space was unusable. There was little acknowledgement for my embarrassment at offering my guest a room with us that was 50 degrees. They drove home to Sandy Springs instead of sleeping there.Thankfully it warmed up for the next night. Otherwise the host’s solution was to put them in the old mattress in the master closet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

James L., Mississippi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Royal House Delivers Again.
Thank you so much again Karen for another wonderful Stay. Happy New Years!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dustin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Royal Thanksgiving!
Our family gathered at the beautiful Royal home on Piedmont in Midtown Atlanta. What a lovely home, well appointed and great location. Karen is a pleasure to work with and responds quickly to any question. We couldn't have asked for a better home and location to host Thanksgiving! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

About the host

Hosted by Karen Wilbanks

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I am a retired attorney and current Executive Director and Trustee of our family's private charitable foundation that provides grants to underprivileged, abused, and homeless children n the metro area. I'm very active with many nonprofits and other organizations in Atlanta. I run the property with my husband who's a retired Panasonic executive and our son who's a real estate agent and entrepreneur.

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