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Overlooking the entrance to the Memphis Zoo and the Overton Park formal gardens

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Exterior
Interior
Dining
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8265 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Memphis, TN
  • Overton Park
    1 min walk
  • Memphis Zoo
    4 min walk
  • Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
    8 min walk
  • Memphis, TN (MEM-Memphis Intl.)
    13 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Overlooking the entrance to the Memphis Zoo and the Overton Park formal gardens

The Magnolia House is considered by many to be the #1 luxury vacation rental in West Tennessee. This lovely, completely remodeled home is located in a quite, historic neighborhood overlooking the peaceful Overton Park. The setting is perfect for weekend get-aways, family reunions, vacations or just to relax and enjoy the wonderful amenities surrounding you, all within walking distance....people travel from all around to enjoy over 50 free concerts a year at the outdoor amphitheater, the Levitt Shell (where Elvis first played!), also the Memphis Zoo (ranked one of the top zoos in the United States) can be viewed from this home, the wonderful Brooks Art Museum (the largest art museum in Tennessee) is also within walking distance. The Park also offers a 9-Hole City Golf Course, entrance to the Shelby Farms Greenline for biking or walking(which is a 6.5 mile biking path and connects midtown to Shelby Farms Park), fantastic new playground and also a pond for watching ducks and fish. Do not forget your picnic basket, frisbee and a kite for a leisurely day outside!

The home is very secure with automatic gated entrance. Very safe neighborhood for walking and strolling to the Zoo, the Levitt Shell Amphitheater or the Brooks Art Museum. High speed internet is offered as well.

The newly renovated Overton Square is a few blocks away with some of the best restaurants in the City! German, Japanese, Mexican, Cajun, Italian food can all be found in this great area! We would love to recommend some of our favorites! Also, a great place to find nightlife...many bars with restaurants open late and even Lafayette's Music Room and The Zebra Lounge with a piano bar! If you are into theater, Playhouse on The Square, The new Hattiloo Theater and The Circuit Playhouse are located in this area. Also, in close proximity is the Cooper Young area, where there is another wide range of great restaurants. If you are a "foodie" or love visiting breweries, you will LOVE this area as well!

The Home is also very close to downtown where you will find the world famous Beale Street with much nightlife, Sun Studios, the well-known Peabody Hotel with their famous daily, duck parade, the Gibson Guitar Museum, the Fed-Ex Forum where many great concerts are held and the Memphis Grizzlies play, the Redbirds Baseball Stadium, and also the not to be missed newly opened Bass Pro Shop (largest Bass Pro in the United States and located in The Pyramid overlooking the great Mississippi River). One can not leave the City without sampling our world-famous barbecue. The Rendezvous and Central Barbecue are both very close!
The list goes on and on....so much to see and do in The City! This home, however, was remodeled and designed by an interior designer and is a wonderful place just to sit back, relax and enjoy its upscale amenities!
We love our city and hope that you will come and embrace all that it has to offer!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Memphis Zoo. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Memphis Zoo and 6 minutes by car from Beale Street
Overlooking the entrance to the Memphis Zoo and the Overton Park formal gardens offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

ELIZABETH RODRIGUEZ-CHAPMAN

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Great place for kids b/c of zoo, park & playground

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Overlooking the entrance to the Memphis Zoo and the Overton Park formal gardens Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tennis ladies
The property was beautiful and the neighborhood was full of walkers and runners being so close to the park and zoo. Our host and hostess had the property well prepared along with a baked cake. We do have a few suggestions to suit parties of all adults. The bathroom in the laundry room could use hooks on the walls for towels and maybe a small table for personal items. We thought two of the rooms had twin beds in them, not roll aways. We enjoyed our stay and found everything we needed as being there. Oh, perhaps cone shaped coffee filters being provided. 😉
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
Impeccably decorated, very clean. We just loved staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SW Residential D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Trip
The Magnolia House was very accommodating to our family. We loved the close proximity to the Memphis Zoo and Overton Park. The house was perfect. Location was safe and great for touring around Memphis.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

trent c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay in Memphis
We had an amazing stay at this beautiful house in Memphis. The home was immaculate and well-maintained, making it comfortable and relaxing for our trip. The location couldn't have been more perfect—just a short distance from Rhodes College, which made it very convenient for our visit. The neighborhood was quiet, and we felt safe the entire time. The house itself was spacious, with all the amenities we needed. Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. We highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wayne
My friends were impressed and the cake was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely lovely!
True southern hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for downtown, dining travel and recreation.
Enjoyed the space roomy loved the space great host. Went beyond to make our stay there 5star.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ERIC H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Phenomenal Home and Host
Absolutely fabulous place and the best location in Memphis. Host family is awesome! Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chilsea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful relaxing stay
My family and I loved staying here, such hospitality. After driving for several hours we were greeted with a delicious spice cake. Highly recommend this beautiful home to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit to Memphis
Please see my previous review. This is a superlative place to stay in every way, for any age. We love returning each time we visit our family in Memphis. It feels like a second home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family visit to Memphis
There is no more delightful or perfect place to stay in Memphis, TN. The location is ideal for families and adults. The neighborhood is safe and beautiful. The house is beautifully decorated, immaculately clean and with everything you could ever want. One of my granddaughters asks every year if we can stay in Magnolia Place when we visit Memphis.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

lori r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We were in town for family wedding. The house was perfect for our needs, very spacious, clean and located on a lovely street. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blaise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Memphis
We reserved this VRBO for our son’s Rhodes graduation. Great location. The host was extremely helpful and available if needed. Backyard was beautiful and relaxing. I would strongly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness
fantastic property and manager
beautiful property and easy to deal with
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Baseball Trip
I cannot say enough great things about the home and our overall experience. The house and neighborhood are absolutely amazing. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy B., Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for the holidays
Right beside the zoo and all the lights! We love this place and stay here every thanksgiving, works perfect for us
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rhodes football
Very nice house, located really close to Rhodes and in a great neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick get away
Lovely! Excellent location if zoo is in your plans
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a beautiful spot!!
We loved everything about this home!!! Beautifully appointed, decorated to the last detail....perfect for a celebration!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Super cute, well appointed house in a lovely neighborhood close to everything. Host was very gracious and even left us with a delicious cake!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house!
This was the beginning of a 2 week family holiday that started in Memphis and boy what a start it was! The house is amazing - everything about it was as described (I’d actually say that the pictures don’t do it justice, it’s even better in real life!) Loads of space, great location, brilliant information from Elizabeth - seriously we couldn’t have asked for more! We are a family of 4 with a 16 year old and 12 year old and even they were impressed which, anyone with teenagers will know, happens rarely!! We’d hired a car so didn’t need to Uber or anything but I’m sure it would have been fine. We spent time in Memphis and went to Graceland and all was an easy drive from the house. If you are looking for a beautiful house in Memphis then book this one - you won’t be sorry!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Home
Great place to stay right by Overton Park. Home is even better than the listing suggests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Magnolia House is an extraordinary place to stay! It has beautiful furnishings and is in a lovely neighborhood. We had a great long weekend in Memphis. Thank you to Elizabeth and Mike!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAMES F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Memphis star
This is the one of the most beautiful properties I’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in. Decorated beautifully, in a beautiful neighborhood, close enough to all attractions, but I world away when it comes to accommodations. It was like staying in a modern version of Graceland. My family and I loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jacob b., Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Memphis Home
We stayed in the Magnolia House while in Memphis for our daughter’s college graduation. We wanted a place to visit with family instead of several hotel rooms. This house is gorgeous, with incredible attention to detail & great design while keeping in touch with the architectural style of a mid-century home. We enjoyed taking in time in each of the rooms, but especially the music/camera room! The neighborhood is pristine with a great park literally next door. The backyard is very serene & the magnolia trees in the front & back are quintessential southern home. The owners were super accommodating to our request and were very responsive to our messages. The only thing I’d say about the listing is the home is even more beautiful than the listing- the pictures just don’t do it justice. Thanks! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023