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The Green Heron Cottage is close to Auburn, AL, Columbus, GA & Pine Mountain, GA

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Property grounds
Fireplace
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Green Heron Cottage is close to Auburn, AL, Columbus, GA & Pine Mountain, GA

This newly built cottage has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with an open concept that is at the top of our 6 1/2 acre property with great views of the lake. The house offers private outdoor space including a back patio with lake views, hammock, grill, outdoor dining, and fire pit areas. You will feel right at home and relaxed with the tremendous water views and serenity. The primary bedroom has a king size bed, the second bedroom has a king size bed and can be used as a secondary primary bedroom as it also has it’s own private access to the covered porch. The third bedrooms has a super comfortable queen size bed plus a fold out couch in the living room for extra guests.

If you need less space or need more beds, take a look at our other property that is on our 4 acres and about 30 yards apart, the Blue Heron, which is a 2BR/1BA with the same great amenities and serenity surroundings. The Blue Heron and Green Heron can be rented individually or together for a larger gathering.

If the weather is less than ideal, enjoy some sports or movies with YouTube TV and Disney Plus, and free wi-fi or play one of the many board or card games that are available. The kitchen is ideal with a dishwasher, microwave, oven, stove top and refrigerator as well as a full kitchen including pots, pans, blender and more. The dining room accommodates 8 and after a day on the lake come back to a spacious comfortable living room with fantastic water views or choose to grill and chill with the gas grill and covered outdoor dining area also with an awesome water view.

The outdoor space is the key to the home and makes this the perfect lake retreat! If you want to fish or just watch the sunset, enjoy the shared long pier with a gazebo and floating dock to tie up your water toys. You don’t even have to find a boat launch, just use the one on the property to start your lake fun. If you just want to relax, enjoy the shared sandy beach with a swimming area or just lounge away soaking up the sun. If you just want to hang out in the shade and read a book or take a nap, jump into the hammock and just relax or sit at the covered picnic table and enjoy food and the lake views. Top the evening off, by having a bonfire in the fire pit area making s’mores and memories.

Property manager

Howard

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

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
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 neighborhood

Map
Valley, AL

What's nearby

  • Lake Harding - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Columbus State University - 39 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Auburn University - 43 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Wild Animal Safari - 55 min drive - 63.5 km
  • Callaway Gardens - 55 min drive - 55.9 km

Getting around

  • Columbus, GA (CSG-Columbus Metropolitan) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barnes Openhearth Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪El Gallo Mexican Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪219 Food and Spirits - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪Pats Backwater Restaurant - ‬55 min drive
  • ‪Peppermill Grill - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Green Heron Cottage is close to Auburn, AL, Columbus, GA & Pine Mountain, GA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Green Heron Cottage is close to Auburn, AL, Columbus, GA & Pine Mountain, GA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Green Heron Cottage is close to Auburn, AL, Columbus, GA & Pine Mountain, GA?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Green Heron Cottage is close to Auburn, AL, Columbus, GA & Pine Mountain, GA located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lake Harding and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Chattahoochee River. Anderson Park and Hardley Creek Recreation Area are also within 20 mi (32 km).

The Green Heron Cottage is close to Auburn, AL, Columbus, GA & Pine Mountain, GA Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marynm M., Edmond,OK

Liked: Cleanliness
Game Weekend
This is a perfect place on the lake. So peaceful, beautiful and easy to get around. We could get to Auburn without any problems. Don't miss out staying at one of Howard and his wife's houses. They take get pride in making your stay comfortable and memorable!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee U., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing stay
This is perfect and cozy. Howard and Anjel were prompt and super sweet. The house was clean, spacious and relaxing right on the lake. Loved the neighborhood too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Green Dream
This cabin owner thought of EVERYTHING. So neat, organized and provided all information and items needed for a weekend stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassey N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most thoughtful place we have rented
Nothing short of the best! It is stocked with anything and everything you could need. You can tell the owners put so much thought into every detail from the water experience to the indoor and outdoor living. It was very clean and we hope to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation spot!
Once I saw the pics in the listing, I knew this was where we wanted to stay! The house looked amazing, and the lake was so inviting. When we got there, it was all we had hoped for and more. We went for my sons turning blue Graduation at Fort Moore, but we wanted to stay somewhere where we can relax and he could have some downtime just kayaking and swimming. It was just a 35 min drive, and the drive up was so beautiful it didn’t even seem like it took 35 min to get there from Columbus. The kids loved it there and cannot wait to go back. We walked in the door, and they had marshmallows, graham crackers, and Hershey’s chocolate bars waiting for us so we can make s’mores. I thought that was the cutest thing! Everything was very clean and very well kept up. I’m a bit of a clean freak so this place was a big plus for me. We even drove to Auburn to check out the university and went to Toomers Corner and had some delicious lemonades. That was also a beautiful drive and not too far. Howard and Angel were the best hosts, and were extremely easy to communicate with. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lolley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow!
I can’t say enough about this home! The owners have planned for all of the needs of their guests! Enough kayaks for everyone and life jackets in every size! The home was beautiful! Well designed and decorated. Sweet little beach with shade, nice long dock with a floating dock, second dock away from the beach, fishing equipment on site, plenty of parking, lots of games and even toys for kids! The rocking chairs outside the main bedroom are amazing! You don’t need to bring anything other than your personal items, food and swimsuits!! We are already planning our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow!!! Is an under statement
This place is Amazing!! The owner of this property is one to see tge owners of this property took their time with this one. A MUST SEE!!!! Ready for our the next stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Z., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute perfection
I connot put into words adequately how much we loved our stay the the Green Heron. Our group of 5 included my son who had just completed his Turning Green at Ft. Moore, my Mom, Aunt, and Uncle. I wanted a place for him to be able to rest and recharge before returning for more specialized training. We also wanted to be close enough to Ft. Moore for graduation, and Columbus to tour his "must see" stops. This property was the best decision! The home was stocked with lots of fun games for a couple of game nights, it was close to delicious food (Backwater), a perfect little Country Market for groceries, and easy access to Columbus and Ft. Moore. Each were about a 40 min drive, and well worth the drive to justify driving out to stay here! The hosts were incredibly kind and generous, as were the other locals who stopped to congratulate my son. Part of my group has mobility issues, and while the property itself is on a slope, we had no issues accessing the home. This was very important to us. My son enjoyed a peaceful kayak ride with the equipment provided. The area is so quiet, we could hear the ducks flapping in the water from the back porch. The furnishings, including the beds, were extremely comfortable and tastefully arranged. I could go on and on. In a nutshell - we hit the jackpot with this find. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corrine J.

Liked: Cleanliness
All around best rental ever!
What an amazing place to stay! The house was incredible! Everything was included to make our stay wonderful and relaxing. The owners were so easy to work with and helped answer my questions. I would give this experience 5 stars!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023