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Reviews of The Historic EMORY/CDC Gem

The Historic EMORY/CDC Gem
Atlanta, GA

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Betsy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday retreat for Richmond crew
Perfect location, plenty of space, and cozy family/TV room. Older house with lots of charm, in lovely neighborhood convenient to midtown. Needed more electrical outlets upstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patanjali S., Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home that is welcoming
We stayed for a week during the Thanksgiving break. House is quite large accommodating six adults. Plenty of room to rest and relax. House is well heated and Atlanta got cold for a change, when we were visiting. Hosts kept more than enough starter supplies. We have seen reviews about pests in the house but there were none. Very conveniently located to Kroger, Target and other stores in a very safe neighborhood in the Midtown. All in all we loved out stay! We will stay there again when we visit next time.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home in Perfect Location
We had a wonderful time at our stay in Atlanta. This home was perfectly appointed and the location was the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark O., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable home, great location
The home was a great fit for our group because it could accommodate all of us. The location was wonderful as we could walk to some great restaurants in the Emory Village.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

rebecca r.

Disliked: Cleanliness
needs some love
nice area, could be a decent house, if not for the huge cockroaches and spiders, fat dead rat near the front sidewalk. Located right on a corner intersection. Traffic was so loud every night, older windows don't block much noise. Believe the renter in the basement was a smoker, every night i smelled cigarette smoke in my bedroom. Light switches that wouldn't work to turn on lights, and lights we couldn't turn off. this house has a lot of potential, just not something I'd stay at again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
We stayed for a week in this lovely house. Great location. Very clean. But it is clearly historic and so be aware if you stay there - it has issues like all old houses (creaky floors, etc). But that why I think it is so great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ward B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a family gathering
We had a wonderful weekend in Atlanta. We flew our kids in from other East Coast cities and the house provided a great home base for the weekend and the ability for us to all spend time together. Much better than a bunch of hotel rooms!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2022
Hello Ward. Thank you very much for your awesome feedback. We hope to host you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding
We stayed here for an out of town wedding with other family members. It was perfect for what we wanted- to be close to the wedding but be able to socialize during the day and some evenings. The bedrooms were nice, and so were the king beds. The back deck was great and we used it a lot. The grill did not work, so ask about that if you plan to use it. The only downside is the location. Although it's close to many things, its right on the corner of busy streets and got quite loud at night and in the early mornings, I would recommend ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. But overall, a perfect stay for what we wanted and communication with the host was good! I would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 20, 2021
Hello Jamie. Thank you very much for your awesome feedback. We hope to host you again in the future.

2/10 Terrible

Lisa P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Poor property management, unsanitary house
Let me first start by saying, it pains me to write a this review. As both a business owner & home owner who lists on this site, I know how valuable positive reviews can be for future business. I have politely reached out to Sara, the owner, multiple times in the hopes of discussing the conditions of the house, only to be completely ignored. Upon our arrival, we entered through the back door, which leads you into the kitchen. There was a foul smell as soon as we walked in, like rotten trash. The trash and fridge were empty, leaving us stumped. We noticed the kitchen countertops (especially the stovetop) hadn’t been cleaned. My co-worker and I quickly toured the rest of the house and unloaded our luggage in a hurry to pick up our colleagues from the airport and get to our work event. After returning & unpacking from a long day of travel, a couple girls volunteered to clean the kitchen in the hopes the smell would go away. We decided to order a pizza. When we went to take the pizza boxes out to the trash can, it was already at the curb overflowing from the previous tenants. By the end of other week, the curb looked like a dumpster site. It’s worth noting there are only 2 very tiny bathrooms upstairs and a 1/2 bath downstairs. It’s a tight squeeze for a full house. Ladies- There is practically no counter space to get ready in any of the bathrooms and the lighting in the house is very dim (hardly any natural light in comparison to the brightly lit gallery images.) We were scheduled for a 4 day work conference at the State Farm Arena, where we spent a majority of our time (7am-6pm.) Each time we returned home, the smell had traveled further through the house, eventually making its way upstairs along with the gnats that started to magically appear. One of the girls thought it could possibly be a gas leak, so I notified the owner via the app. She never sent anyone out to inspect. On night 3, we found two big roaches in our bedrooms. And as we were tidying up on the last night, we noticed a ton of gnats around the oven so we opened it and discovered two large trays of rotten food covered in bugs. We were all disgusted. The property is on the corner of a very busy intersection and super noisy at night. The property is rented out to multiple guests at the SAME time- the main house, a back house, AND a separate room that is attached to the main house. Not ideal for those seeking privacy or cleanliness. Pictures of proof lisacarr44@gmail
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
We actually just showered and slept and the property, but it was spacious, nice and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 20, 2021
Thanks for the feedback, Stacey! I look forward to hosting you again in the future!

8/10 Good

Claire F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Enjoyable experience for younger children, teens and adults.

4/10 Poor

Aubrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, poor communication
Overall, it was a nice house in a great location. That being said - I was extremely disappointed with the check in process. We were from out of town and did not receive the check in code at 4 PM as we were supposed to (this was after we requested early check in and were denied, therefore the property manager knew we were in town already). We were in an unfamiliar city with no where to go. An hour after our check in time, I finally tried to contact the property manager to request it. I did not receive a response for over half an hour via VRBO message and the number provided is not in service. We were very worried that we had no where to stay and were scammed. Finally after receiving the code via message, we received no form of sympathy from the property manager. She insisted that she sent the welcome message, which did not include any information containing our check in code. There was also a person and their dog staying in the guest home (which is less than 10 feet from the home). I do believe this should have been communicated since we were thrown off guard to wake up with another car in the driveway. In summary, I’d recommend the home for the location and space but probably wouldn’t risk staying here due to lack of communication.

8/10 Good

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
Lovely home with good space for family. Good kitchen. Bed linens and pillows should be replaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 28, 2021
Thank you for your feedback. We will make sure to report the bed linens and pillows to our housekeeper. We hope to host you again in the future.

2/10 Terrible

Paul S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE -- RUN
This property manager canceled on us the day that we were supposed to check-in. They stated that they could not accommodate us because they had booked the property on another platform. This property manager's rights should be revoked on VRBO. This is a scam. Don't book this property. This property manager is just using your money.

10/10 Excellent

Jaleel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House and Great location!
No complaints, great location and great response time. Good clean house and very presentable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Mary Denise T.

Atlanta Manse
Absolutely enjoyed staying there,went to Aquarium,the Varsity,the High Line,Callowide Easter Egg hunt.....wonderful time for all ages.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Joel G.

Spacious home well suited to large groups
This property was spacious and well-suited for the large group staying there. While the house was generally clean in very good condition, portions of the back deck were rotting and had collapsed. There were no ropes or signage to indicate what parts of the deck were safe. Still, I would again rent this property.

6/10 Okay

Robert W.

Nice
Some bugs (roaches and spiders), more dishes /washcloths would be nice, beds were nice overall a decent stay

8/10 Good

Tricia K.

Great stay! There were some outlet problems and having 10 girls in a house with no working bathroom
Great stay! There were some outlet problems and having 10 girls in a house with no working bathroom electrical outlets did pose an issue, but we made due. Beautiful home and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Thanks for reviewing Tricia! I apologize about the minor electrical issue, and I thank you for your patience as we handled it immediately. You all were wonderful guests and we would be happy to host you all again in the future. Thank you for your business!

10/10 Excellent

Gregory P.

Wonderful Home - very, very comfortable.
We loved our visit and plan to stay when we return in December!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Hello Gregory! Thank you for the lovely review. I am very happy to hear everything went well, and you and your guests left my home in great condition. You were a great guest and I would be happy to welcome you back into my home.

10/10 Excellent

dan k.

Nice place
Very nice. We have rented 4 times
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Thank you for your returning business Dan! It's always a pleasure to host you and your group. Looking forward to your next booking!

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Very comfortable
We rented the entire property for a wedding weekend- we were so comfortable and the stunning property is so convienient to all the needs you could possibly have. The only I would have is provide more towels and bathroom paper products. Thank you would definitely highly recommend for a large party!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2020
Thank you for your feedback Denise! I'm very pleased to hear that you all enjoyed your stay in my home. This is one of my most popular homes for those looking to accommodate large groups. You all were wonderful guests and I would be happy to host you all again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

Beautiful well apportioned home.
The house fit our needs very well. It had plenty of bedrooms and the kitchen was stocked with all the cooking accessories that we needed. The home has plenty of area to park. The back deck is great for hanging out on.

10/10 Excellent

doug w., Raleigh, NC

Great House / Great Location!
The house was fantastic! Clean with historic charm. Wonderful deck, and walking distance to Emory and the restaurants at Emory Village!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2016