Pope's Museum Private Guest House on Historic Grounds. Pet-Friendly | House in Cairo

10.0 (13 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Ochlocknee House | Pope's Museum Private Guest House on Historic Grounds. Pet-Friendly

1 Bedroom House in Ochlocknee, Cairo

About this space
Privacy, history and rest. This 1 bedroom cottage has a stocked kitchen & bath as well as a bunk beds in a sleeper sofa. Step next-door and tour the nation's oldest outsider art museum, the home and art environment of Women's Rights Trailblazer, Laura Pope Forester. Whether staying for business, a relaxing getaway or a destination stop, this guest house will give you the best of both worlds. Located on 6 Acres, surrounded on 3 side by forest there is lots of room to enjoy the environment or run your dogs in the fenced acreage beside the cottage.
The space
Pope's museum is the oldest self-taught art museum in Georgia and the southern USA. The guest house is next store. This WPA house was once the night watchman house at the Roddenberry syrup plant. Moved here decades ago it is now part of the Pope's Museum property which has been placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in the categories of Art and women's history
Guest access
Included is a stocked kitchen, a washer and dryer, stand up shower, full length couch and a 2nd couch that is also bunk beds, and more.
Other things to note
Chickens are on site, if possible fresh eggs are shared with our guests, and pecans are available for "u-pick' when in season. Owner operated and on site in home/museum located on same 6 acres.

Pope's Museum Private Guest House on Historic Grounds Pet-Friendly is located in Ochlocknee. Pope's Museum Private Guest House on Historic Grounds Pet-Friendly provides accommodation, featuring TV, Balcony/Terrace, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This House features TV, Balcony/Terrace, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Pope's Museum Private Guest House on Historic Grounds Pet-Friendly has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Ochlocknee has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Ochlocknee, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
General
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 668 sq ft (62 sq m)
  • Composting
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Tina M.
Sep 1, 2025 01:52:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Very accommodating host and pleasant stay on beautiful property.
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