Title: Cozy cottage in Salem with a short drive to Auburn/Opelika Al or Columbus, Ga - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy cottage in Salem with a short drive to Auburn/Opelika Al or Columbus, Ga Cottage in Salem with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106580000/106570100/106570017/2c163dfb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106580000/106570100/106570017/2ff5cb27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106580000/106570100/106570017/w1125h809x0y16-fb539021.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106580000/106570100/106570017/00f6ded4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106580000/106570100/106570017/ab58cbf8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in rural Salem, this guest home offers a soothing retreat with high-speed WiFi and smart TV's for entertainment. Unwind on the spacious, private deck with string lights or relax on the large front porch with a swing and rockers. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy cottage in Salem with a short drive to Auburn/Opelika Al or Columbus, Ga This memorable cottage is the perfect home base for your trip to Lee County. Nestled in rural Salem, this guest home offers a soothing, peaceful retreat. The cozy bedroom features a comfortable king bed, with blackout curtains ensuring a restful night's sleep. With amenities like high-speed WiFi, smart TV's, basic cooking utensils and dishes, washing machine and dryer, you'll have everything you need for a convenient stay. The bathroom is equipped with a hair dryer and a refreshing shower. The large front porch has a swing and rockers for slow mornings and slower evenings. The spacious, private deck offers grilling & outdoor dining with string lights and potted plants. The dining table has a drop leaf that can open up for more workspace if needed. Additional parking on site for boat or jet skis if needed. Located 25 mins to Auburns Jordan Hare Stadium, 15 mins to Tiger Town, 15 mins to Historic Opelika, 20 mins to Opelika Sportplex and Pickleball facility, 20 mins to East Alabama Medical Center. 11 Min to Lake Harding Long Bridge Boat Ramp. 25 mins to Columbus, Ga. Whether you're attending an Auburn Football game, a business traveler, fishing in Lake Harding, rafting the Chattahoochee, or simply relaxing, we hope you'll enjoy your stay at our guest home. Perfect for up to 2 guest. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Front entrance ramp - No elevator - Single level property - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Composting - Garden - Water-efficient showers ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92340000/92339200/92339156/048d63ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Green Heron Cottage is close to Auburn, AL, Columbus, GA & Pine Mountain, GA Valley - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=92339156&PinnedHotelID=92339156&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72940000/72935700/72935615/840a9b08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Heron Guest House on Lake Harding Hot Tub & Kayaks Valley - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=72935615&PinnedHotelID=72935615&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107410000/107405200/107405112/62a3e84a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Griffen Mill Properties Cabin #8 by Waterfall in Salem Al with WiFi, AC Salem - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill 10 Exceptional 25 reviews CA $189 CA $308 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=107405112&PinnedHotelID=107405112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107230000/107229000/107228961/bf7189f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### No lake views from Oct 27 - Dec 6th Power Company water drawdown for maint. 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules 2 guest maximum to include children. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: children are counted in the max guest count ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=32.575195,-85.2383&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:afzeEjbggO%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40SBQ%40QBQBQ%40QBQBSDOBQDQBQDQDODQDODQFQDMFQDOFOFOFOHOFOFMHOHOFKHOHMHOHKJMHMJKHMJKJMJKJKHKLKJIJKLKJILGJKLGLKLGLGJILGNGLGLGLENGLELENELENCLCNELCNCNCLCNCN%3FNCNALAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40N%40NBN%3FNBLBNBNBLBNDLBNBLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFJHLFLHLHLFJJLFJHLJJJJHLJHJJJJJJLJJHLJJHLJLHJHNHLHNFJHNHNFLFNHNFNFNFNDNFPDNFPDNDNDPDNDPBPDPBPDNBRBP%40PBPBP%40PBP%40R%40P%40P%3FP%40P%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FRAPAP%3FPAPARAPCPAPCPCPARCPCPENCPERCNEPENEPENEPGNENGPENGPGLGNINGNGNILINGLILILINILKLIJKJILKJKLKJKLIHMJKHKJMJKHMHKHMHMFMJMDKHMFOFMFMFMDOFMDMDODMDOBMDOBMBOBOBMBOBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMCOCOCMCOCMEOCMEOEMEMEOGMEMGMGOGMGKIMEMIMIMIKIMIKIMKKKKIMKIIKMKKKMKKIMKKIKKMIMIOIMIMGMIOIMGOGOIMGQGMGQEOGQEMGQEQEOEQEOEQCOESCQEOCQCQASCQCQAQCQAQASAQ%3FQAQ%3FQAS%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=B3JL1kDT0WhV_dnUbDbxE0glQf8=) Salem, AL #### What's nearby - Lake Harding - 25 min drive - 20.9 km - Moore's Mill Golf Club - 26 min drive - 34.6 km - Auburn University - 28 min drive - 37.4 km - Chewacla State Park - 30 min drive - 40.1 km - Jordan-Hare Stadium - 30 min drive - 38.7 km #### Getting around - Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Springvilla Grocery - ‬16 min drive - ‪Railroads Bar And Grill - ‬15 min drive - ‪Fatboyi - ‬11 min drive - ‪Waffle House - ‬12 min drive - ‪Doris's Country Kitchen - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy cottage in Salem with a short drive to Auburn/Opelika Al or Columbus, Ga pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cozy cottage in Salem with a short drive to Auburn/Opelika Al or Columbus, Ga? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cozy cottage in Salem with a short drive to Auburn/Opelika Al or Columbus, Ga? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cozy cottage in Salem with a short drive to Auburn/Opelika Al or Columbus, Ga located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake Harding, Opelika Public Library, and John Emerald Distilling Company. Museum of East Alabama is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy cottage in Salem with a short drive to Auburn/Opelika Al or Columbus, Ga Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan V. Nov 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic southern hospitality Quiet clean and comfortable ! Thank you for providing a wonderful place to stay while visiting our military son ! ##### Susan V. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Cozy cottage is absolutely lovely. It was a perfect getaway and Lisa the host was so gracious. I've already recommended the cottage to my sister and I will definitely book there again. ##### Susan Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan T. May 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay! We enjoyed our stay at the cottage for Auburn graduation and appreciated the quiet, wooded setting and lovely porches. All aspects of the home were well-maintained and well thought-out. Lisa was easy to work with and quick to respond. This is one of the best VRBO experiences we've had! ##### Susan T. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanne C. Mar 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Extended vacation We rented this property for 2 weeks. It was part vacation/visit son at Auburn/work remotely part time. The rental was very clean. It was a bit closer to the owners home than we expected (this was the reason for the couple of 4 stars) but they did a great job of making it as private as possible. The deck is on the opposite side of the owners home and they have a privacy curtain at the end of the front porch that blocks the view of the house as well. For the most part it was very peaceful. They were working on a home construction project that was a bit disruptive to the peace but when that wasn’t going on it was very nice. We understand that a particular mattress is not necessarily going to work for everyone so this is not a complaint but just an FYI. My husband is a bigger guy and he had trouble with the soft mattress. I had no problem. It was very comfy. Overall it was an excellent visit and I would highly recommend. ##### Jeanne C. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary P. Nov 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage in the woods We found this little treasure and booked immediately. Best decision!This cottage was lovely! Quiet, wooded area a short 20 minutes drive to Auburn, AL Very clean and cozy. We will return for sure next time we visit Auburn for a football game! ##### Mary P. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry H. Nov 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay at the Cozy Cottage We loved our stay at the Cozy Cottage. The setting of the cottage along with the comfortable furnishings and special touches made us feel welcome. It helped make our time there enjoyable and relaxing. ##### Terry H. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug D. Sep 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Phenomenal EXACTLY as pictured and described. Very quiet, easy access to/from our activities at RTJ golf, Auburn University and kids stopping by on the way in from Columbus. Enjoyed hanging out on the porch and all the upscale amenities. Thanks for the the thoughtful little details...snacks, coffee, drinks. This little place was very comfortable for us. ##### Doug D. 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