3 homes in 1 /Living Large in ATL+TNY HSE SLPS 16
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
This vacation home in the East Side neighborhood of Decatur, near North Decatur, is actually three distinct, separately accessible units combined on one property: a main house, a basement apartment, and a carriage house/tiny house, together sleeping up to 16 guests. It's designed for large groups, multi-generational families, or small businesses who want significant space and privacy under one roof. The property sits in the historic Druid Hills area, an Olmsted-designed district on the National Register of Historic Places.
Main House
The main unit is a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home built around an open-concept kitchen, dining room, and living room. The kitchen is outfitted with two side-by-side professional-grade ovens, eight industrial burners, and a wet bar with its own sink and beverage cooler, plus seating for 8 in the formal dining room, 6 at the kitchen island, and 4 in the breakfast nook. Upstairs, the primary bathroom features an oversized shower, soaking tub, and multiple sinks, and a private office offers a quiet space for work.
Basement Apartment & Carriage House
The basement apartment has its own private entrance and a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom layout with a modern, farmhouse-inspired kitchen. The carriage house is a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit with its own sleeping, living, and bathroom space, a stocked kitchenette, and access to a private yard and garden. Guests across all three units can also share the front and back porches, an outdoor fire pit, and a custom-built outdoor fireplace.
Amenities & Outdoor Space
The property is smoke-free and includes air conditioning, an ironing board, full kitchen facilities, and an outdoor grill for guest use (propane not included). Outdoor living is a highlight, with a large front and back porch featuring fans and ample seating, a private garden/yard reachable from the carriage house, and a fire pit area between the back porch and carriage house.
Location & Dining
The home is close to a cluster of Decatur restaurants, including Cajun spots The Po'Boy Shop & Basement Bar and Cap't Loui, Double Zero for Italian, Thai Garden Decatur, Buffalo Wild Wings GO, DESI TADKA Indian Restaurant, and Whiskey Bird, most within a couple of miles. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is about 19 kilometers away, making it a reasonably straightforward drive for arriving and departing guests. The surrounding Druid Hills Historic District offers tree-lined parkways and green space designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
Best for
This property suits large families, multi-family gatherings, or small business groups needing 16 sleeps across three private units with distinct kitchens and living areas. The combination of a formal dining room, expansive kitchen, private office, and outdoor gathering spaces makes it well suited to reunions, retreats, or extended team stays rather than solo or couple travelers seeking a compact room.
Travel tips
Driveway parking accommodates up to 6 cars with additional street parking available, which is useful given the size of groups this home can host. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is roughly 19 kilometers away, so plan for a drive or rideshare to and from the property. Since dining options like Double Zero, Cap't Loui, and Buffalo Wild Wings GO are all within about 1-2 kilometers, walking or a short drive covers most meal needs without a long trip into central Atlanta.
What guests say
Although based on a small number of reviews, guests consistently describe the property in very positive terms, highlighting the overall niceness and quality of the home itself. Reviewers also note its convenient proximity to downtown Atlanta as a practical advantage. No recurring negative themes are mentioned in the available feedback.
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