Title: Whimsy - Gorgeous home close to Atlanta in Decatur - 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 # Whimsy - Gorgeous home close to Atlanta in Decatur Vacation home in Decatur ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94750000/94744300/94744258/ce4cdcae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94750000/94744300/94744258/w906h683x59y0-c6bb75d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94750000/94744300/94744258/w1024h681x0y2-d78bfd91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94750000/94744300/94744258/w1024h681x0y2-1bf443cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94750000/94744300/94744258/326d4b7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Whimsy, a beautiful historic home in Decatur, offers the perfect blend of charm and whimsy for families, groups of friends and business execs. With four spacious bedrooms and three bathrooms, this home is ideal for gathering with loved ones or escaping to a quiet nook. Enjoy super-fast WiFi, Cable TV with Netflix options as well as Hulu & Amazon Prime while surrounded by the sounds of nature from the nearby forest. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Whimsy - Gorgeous home close to Atlanta in Decatur Beautiful historic home with plenty of space for families, groups of friends and business execs. Downtown Decatur is less than a mile away and Emory Campus is just a few miles away. The space Sumptuously appointed with charm and whimsy. With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, the home is perfect for a family stay or business travelers. Areas for gathering punctuated by nooks for escape. Super fast wifi, Cable TV, Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime. All beds are firm with high thread count cotton sheets and down duvets and pillows. On the second floor, a moving bookcase room with a large shuttered arched window, is perfect for reading. Large backyard has a swing and a slide from the tree platform. The property backs up to a forest where owls can often be heard and Red-Tailed Hawks spotted. The woods behind the house are fun to explore and a walking path is accessed by going down the street and looping around. Guest access This is an historic home with three levels. Guests have access to all three levels. The home can be accessed by a lockbox with a key via the front or back door. The back porch has plenty of seating for Whimsy guest use. The driveway is for Whimsy guests and can fit 4 cars. The Suite Spot is a suite adjacent to Whimsy with its own entrance, it is connected to the main house via a double locked closet. Suite Spot guests have use of the front porch and will park on the street. The Suite Spot can be rented out separately or in conjunction with Whimsy. Please inquire about availability if you need more space for your group. Other things to note Whimsy is a historic home built in 1920 and located in the Agnes Scott College historic district....please know there is some quirkiness to the home because it is over 100 years old. Please be gentle with the fixtures, windows, wood and know that everything won’t be perfect in the home. Unless you have booked the Suite Spot in Decatur as well, please be aware that you are most likely sharing the house, like a duplex. Please be respectful of your suite mates’ peace and quiet, don't play loud music or TV late into the evening. Because this is a quiet residential neighborhood, no parties or gatherings of any kind are allowed. Our lovely neighbors will let us know if an unauthorized gathering is occurring. Dogs are allowed with host’s approval. Cats are not allowed. The first floor HVAC is controlled remotely by the host. All bathrooms and bedrooms are located on the 2nd & 3rd levels of the home. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102500000/102497800/102497714/4b2f4b40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### !NEW! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.76042,-84.292946&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uuamE%7CmnaO%3FS%3FS%3FQ%3FQ%40S%40Q%40Q%40S%40Q%40QBQ%40SBQBQBQBQBQBSDQDOBQDQDQDODQFQDOFQFODOHOFOFOFOHOFOHMFMHOHMJMHMHMHMJMHMJKJMJKJKJKJIJKLKJKJILILIJILILGLILGLGLGLGLGNGLGLELENENELCNELCNELANCNCNCLANANANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBNBLBN%40NDLBNDLBNDLDNDLDLFLFNFLFLFLFLFLHLFJHLHLHJHLHJJJJLJJHJJJJJJJLHJJLHLJLHLHLHLHLHNHNFJHPHLFNFNFNFNFNFNDPFNDPFPDNDPBPDPDNDPBRBPBPBPBPBP%40R%40PBP%40P%40R%40P%40P%3FR%40P%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FPAP%3FRAPAPARAPCPARAPCPCPCPCPCPCREPENEPCPEPENGPEPGNEPGNGNGNGNGNGNILIPGLILINILILILILKLILKLIJKLKJKJKJKHMJKJKJMHKHMHMHKHMHMFMFMHMDMFOFMFMFMDODMDODMBODMBODO%40MDO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMAOCOAOEMAOEMCOEMCOEOEMEMEMGOGMGMGMEMIMGMGMIMIKIMIMIKIKKMKKKKIKKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMIMIMKMIMIOGMIMGOIOGOGOGOIOEOGOGQEOGQEQEOEQEQCQEOEQCSCQCQCQCQCQAQCSAQAQASAQAQAS%3FQ%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=E52JY3UGcOky9XPQ53ZdLibUdc8=) Decatur, GA #### What's nearby - Agnes Scott College - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Decatur Square - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - DeKalb History Center Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Waffle House Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - East Lake Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.8 km #### Getting around - Decatur Station - 20 min walk - Atlanta Peachtree Station - 23 min drive - Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk - ‪Rreal Tacos - ‬18 min walk - ‪Twain's Brewpub & Billiards - ‬15 min walk - ‪Trackside Tavern - ‬12 min walk - ‪Opo Coffee - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whimsy - Gorgeous home close to Atlanta in Decatur pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Whimsy - Gorgeous home close to Atlanta in Decatur? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Whimsy - Gorgeous home close to Atlanta in Decatur? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Whimsy - Gorgeous home close to Atlanta in Decatur located? > Situated in Decatur, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Agnes Scott College and Decatur Square. East Lake Golf Club and Fernbank Science Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). Decatur Station is 20 minutes by foot and Avondale Station is 27 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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