'The Ranger House' Columbus Home: Fenced Backyard
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5
Overview
'The Ranger House' is a 1,750-square-foot, 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental house in Columbus, Alabama's Georgia border area, just an 11-minute drive from downtown Columbus. The home features hardwood floors, two well-lit common areas, and a private fenced backyard with a patio, making it a self-contained home base rather than a traditional hotel. It sleeps groups comfortably with a king bed, two queen beds, and a pullout couch in the living room.
Rooms & Interior
The property offers a front dining room warmed by a red brick-mounted wood-burning fireplace, and a cozy living room centered on an L-shaped couch and a wall-mounted flat-screen cable TV, plus additional Smart TVs and a DVD player throughout the house. Bedrooms are fully furnished with soft linens across the king and two queen setups, and each has access to en-suite bathrooms. Step-free access throughout the home adds ease of movement between rooms.
Kitchen & Dining
The fully equipped kitchen includes a 4-burner electric stovetop, oven, microwave, wooden cabinetry, a Keurig coffee bar, and a 4-person glass dining table for meals at home. Guests looking to dine out have quick access to nearby spots like Jhoomar Indian Cuisine, Willy's Wings, The Suite Bar & Grill, and Applebee's Grill + Bar, all within about a mile.
Outdoor Space & Pet Amenities
A standout feature is the private, fenced backyard with a patio and patio furniture, ideal for morning coffee, sunrise views, or letting pets roam freely through the installed dog door. The property is explicitly pet-friendly (with a $100 fee) and includes an outdoor grill for casual cookouts.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The house sits near several bus stations (the closest just 365m away) and about 2.2km from Columbus Airport, offering practical transit options. Adventure seekers can reach the Chattahoochee River's Whitewater Express for rafting, zip-lining, or biking in about 4.6 miles, while history and science fans can visit Fort Benning (roughly 9 miles) and the Coca-Cola Space Science Center (about a 13-minute drive).
Best for
This home suits families and small groups traveling together, thanks to its 3 bedrooms, pullout sofa bed, fenced backyard, and kid-friendly layout. It's also a strong fit for pet owners, given the pet-friendly policy, dog door, and secure yard. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to the Chattahoochee River's whitewater rafting and zip-lining, plus free parking and a full kitchen for extended, self-catered stays.
Travel tips
Several bus stations are within a kilometer of the property, with the closest just 365m away, making it easy to explore Columbus without relying solely on a car. Columbus Airport is only about 2.2km away, a convenient option for fly-in guests, while downtown Columbus and the Riverwalk are roughly an 11-minute drive. Plan ahead for check-in logistics (such as door codes) since the property uses self-check-in procedures, and allow about 15 minutes' drive time to reach most area restaurants and attractions.
What guests say
Guests consistently describe the property as accurate to its listing, spacious enough for larger families, and well-located for reaching restaurants and attractions within about 15 minutes. The fenced backyard is repeatedly praised as a favorite feature for children and pets, and the neighborhood is described as quiet and safe. Responsive hosting, including help with check-in access issues and flexibility with early check-in, is another recurring positive theme. No significant recurring complaints appear in the available feedback.
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