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Lamplight Cottage, easy walk to Main Street!

Vacation home near Mississippi State University in Starkville

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TV, books
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Starkville, MS
  • Place, Moncrief Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Starkville Community Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Mississippi State University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbus, MS (GTR-Golden Triangle Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the area

Starkville

In Starkville .You'll find Mississippi State University and Starkville Community Theatre within a 15-minute walk of this Starkville vacation home. Starkville Dog Park and Moncrief Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Moncrief Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Starkville Community Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mississippi State University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Mill Conference Center at MSU - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Davis Wade Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Columbus, MS (GTR-Golden Triangle Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bulldog Burger - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bin 612 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Central Station Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Depot - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dave's Dark Horse Tavern - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Lamplight Cottage, easy walk to Main Street!

Beautiful, cozy home built 1940, just two blocks from Main Street and a half-mile from MSU campus. Large living room with wooden archway into dining area, with original, refinished wooden floors throughout. In walking distance of over 16 restaurants, a coffee shop, a bakery, the library, and shops on Main Street. Convenient location for graduation, MSU sporting events, and Starkville community events.

The Master Bedroom has a king-sized bed with a Tempurpedic mattress.

The 'Birmingham Room': yes, this is Starkville, but we started our family in Birmingham, Alabama, and have included several Birmingham 'touches' in this room, which has 2 full beds.

The 'Palmeiro Room' was rented by MSU baseball legend Rafael Palmeiro when he was a student here and has 2 twin beds.

The Reading Nook is a study off the living room that is perfect for those times when you are looking for a quiet space to read, work, or make a phone call.

The Kitchen is large and equipped with essentials for cooking and hosting. The 'coffee corner' includes coffee, creamer, hot teas, and hot chocolate. Help yourself to any food you see.

The Dining Room features a beautiful table that seats 6 with a bar that seats 2.

Family Fun: Several games and children's books are included in the living room and bedrooms. There is cable TV in the living room and master bedroom.

Earlier check-in may be available-- message me for availability. I live nearby, and as long as I am in town, I will be available for assistance during your stay. If out of town, I can still assist remotely with anything you may need!

About Starkville: Starkville is a lovely small town who is proud to be home to Mississippi State University. Our neighborhood, Oktibbeha Gardens, is one of the closest to campus. It is also extremely close and walkable to downtown (that is why we initially bought the home!). There are a variety of excellent restaurants nearby, including Southern BBQ, Soul Food, Thai Food, Indian Food, and locally-owned Starkville Favorites! We love to eat and are happy to make recommendations based on your preferences.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Review and agree to the attached rental agreement.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lamplight Cottage, easy walk to Main Street! to the airport?

This vacation home is 15.9 mi (19-min drive) away from the Columbus, MS (GTR-Golden Triangle Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lamplight Cottage, easy walk to Main Street! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Lamplight Cottage, easy walk to Main Street! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lamplight Cottage, easy walk to Main Street!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Lamplight Cottage, easy walk to Main Street!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lamplight Cottage, easy walk to Main Street!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Lamplight Cottage, easy walk to Main Street! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Lamplight Cottage, easy walk to Main Street! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Lamplight Cottage, easy walk to Main Street! to downtown Starkville?

This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Starkville.

Lamplight Cottage, easy walk to Main Street! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was roomy and decorated beautifully. Check-in was easy. Location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very sweet home walkable to downtown. Comfy beds and beautifully decorated with fun art and antiques. Great floor plan for a group with room to spread out or gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time here and look forward to the next! Katie goes above and beyond to make our stays great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginger H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Multi family trip

Excellent location and very attentive owners. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Game day Weekend

Great place to stay for a game day!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lamplight stay

Rental was great for price.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really nice air bnb very spacious and roomy.

This house is very lovely and perfect for family get together stay. It’s clean, comfortable and spacious. The owner is very quick on responding and provide excellent service. Will definitely highly recommend if you are looking for a place to just relax, hang out with family, play games, and spend quality time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

APK P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage home close to campus

Loved this historic brick home located close to the cotton district and MSU campus. Katie the proper manager was quick to respond and very accommodating. Hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific!

Our stay was terrific! Group of 7 of us in town to go to the MS St game. Katie was incredibly accommodating, and the house was clean, spacious, and in a very convenient location! Thanks, Katie!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location

The house was just as described. The setup was perfect for our family of 6, which included 4 teenage boys, with plenty of room for everyone to spread out. It was an easy walk to campus and to restaurants and downtown Starkville from the house. The owners were great from reserving the house to check out, and answering any questions we had Definitely hope to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

It was a cute older home near downtown yet a quiet street. All 1 floor with 3 steps to enter which was important for my elderly mom who stayed there with us. Modern updates, 2 full bathrooms. Very clean. We were there with family for graduation at MSU
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and lots of room for Graduation weekend

We booked this house for our daughters graduation weekend. The house had lots of room for us and her friends to come by and hang out for the weekend. It was very clean and as advertised. We actually walked to campus and back one afternoon - about a 15 to 20 minute walk. I judge a place by its hot water, and we all were able to have hot showers in the evening without waiting in between. The hosts were super easy to communicate with and took care of all of our requests. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip to the Dude!

We made the trip to Starkville for some Mississippi State baseball with our soon to be freshman son. Great spot, walkable to restaurants and even campus if you’re up for it! Driveway is steep and house definitely has historic charm. We had a few minor concerns however Katie was quick to address them personally in a prompt and professional manner. Looking forward to working with her again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nury G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AC not working and gas pilot out

The stove’s pilot light went out, but that was a quick fix. The larger problem was no AC. The owner gave us fans to get us through the night. AC repairman fixed it first thing and saved our weekend. Thanks Mrs. Buys for responding so quickly and making it right.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a family gathering

We met family in Starkville over the long Thanksgiving weekend and made some great memories at Lamplight Cottage! A huge kitchen, table and bar to seat 10+ (there were only 7 of us at lunch but plenty seats!), cable for watching the Dawgs bring home the Golden Egg - couldn't ask for a better day!! Two full bathrooms! Three bedrooms - two with extra beds! So much space for the money. The driveway was a bit steep and narrow so if you have a big truck go slowly but it opens up to ample parking and a private backyard space! Close to everything, all amenities provided! It was like staying with family during our visit. Hope we can stay again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you need and more!

The locator this property is great with plenty of parking in the back. Everyone said how comfortable the beds were (love the memory foam king bed). Showers were hot with great pressure. Living room was cozy and comfortable - tv worked well. Hose was very spacious - would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay

The home was nice and very cozy. The beds where soft and we slept great. The homeowner was very accommodating. Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

harvey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

MSU Graduation

We were a group of seven that came in for MSU Graduation. We are from New Jersey. We wanted a house with enough beds to accommodate grandparents and family. The house was more than big enough. We never felt like we were on top of each other. Katie was more than accommodating and made the entire process easy. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Skip S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roomy, cozy home

The house is older but has a really cool vibe! Reminded me of my Grandfather's house in Fernandina Beach, FL. Very clean, large rooms, big back yard area. Suited our needs perfectly for a Florida/Miss St baseball series weekend. Close proximity to the Cotton District and campus for great dining and beveraging experiences! Definitely worth the $$$
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reggie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Stay

Mrs.Katie was very responsive and attentive!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was lovely

The property is an older home but is updated with everything you need plus it has personality and charm. It was fully stocked with cooking utensils and dishes and really made you feel at home and also has plenty of parking The owners are wonderful, and the house has that ambience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice and comfortable place to stay in Starkville. Very close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall break

Enjoyed visiting with our son during MSU fall break. This house was very comfortable and centrally located to everything we needed. The owner was warm and welcoming! Truly, a hidden gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming get away

Spacious lovely get away for a large family. Located close to campus and charming down town Starkeville. Hostess has decorated with beautiful artwork and created a warm inviting place to stay. It was so much better than a hotel. I am so thankful we stayed there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021