Due for a getaway? Whether you’re planning your next family excursion, girl’s trip, romantic weekend, or solo jaunt, you don’t have to venture far to find Airbnbs to satisfy your sense of wanderlust. We rounded up 10 unique stays within a two-hour drive of Memphis. Check them out!
The Oliver Lakehouse and Suite
Henderson, TN
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 beds • 3 baths
Located within the bounds of the Chickasaw National Forest in Henderson, TN, The Oliver Lakehouse and Suite is a beautifully appointed property situated on 38 sprawling acres of land. The rental includes a main house with two bedrooms, two baths, a full kitchen, and ample living space both indoors and out — plus a separate one-bedroom guesthouse with a full bathroom, living room, and kitchen.
This property is great for groups, offering plenty of space for both relaxation (think large bathtubs with serene views) and adventure (kayaks and canoes are provided for use on the property’s TWO private lakes). Within a short drive of the property, guests will also find the Chickasaw Golf Course and even more outdoor activities at Chickasaw State Park — hiking, swimming, horseback riding, and more.
The Oliver offers plenty of outdoor space for both relaxation and adventure. Picture yourself here in the mornings with a cup of coffee, or in the evenings with a crackling fire and a glass of wine. Image: Airbnb
The interiors are beautifully decorated, making for a charming escape. Image: Airbnb
Guests are invited to draw a bath and linger a while to enjoy the view. Image: Airbnb
Historic Home in Como
Como, MS
8 guests • 2 bedrooms • 4 beds • 2 baths
For a private bed-and-breakfast vibe, consider this boutique home in Como, MS, within an hour’s drive of Memphis city limits. It’s a tucked-away gem in Como’s Commercial Historic District. The property comes complete with a main house that sleeps four, a back cottage that sleeps four, a private courtyard connecting the two, and a large hot tub.
From the property, you can meander around the charming, frozen-in-time town square and nearby restaurants like the Como Steakhouse, a beloved local destination for carnivores. (Folks reportedly make the drive from Memphis regularly just for dinner!)
The property boasts a charming private courtyard that connects the main house and back cottage. Image: Airbnb
This property exudes old-fashioned charm and comfort. Image: Airbnb
It feels like your own personal bed and breakfast! Image: Airbnb
Ittelegna
Crawfordsville, AR
4 guests • 1 bedroom • 2 beds • 1 bath
This next property, located only about 20 minutes out of town, offers two fabulous rental options — so you can rent one house or two, depending on the size of your group. This first option, Ittelegna, is beautifully appointed and stocked with all of the comforts of home, but the selling point of this property is the impressive variety of outdoor spaces and amenities.
Guests will have the run of this gorgeous retreat, which features lush landscaping, a large saltwater swimming pool, an elaborate outdoor grill setup, multiple fire pits, an outdoor fireplace flanked with hammocks, bikes for exploring the area, and more. This home even has a koi pond!
If you’re looking for a space to catch up with friends and family, this is it. This property is brimming with beautiful conversation pits like this one. Image: Airbnb
You’d be hard-pressed to take advantage of every outdoor space on this property in a single stay. Image: Airbnb
The large swimming pool is shared with another, smaller guest house on the property. Rent out both to accommodate a large group (or to enjoy additional privacy). Image: Airbnb
Sunset Ittelegna
Crawfordsville, AR
2 guests • 2 bedrooms • 1 bed • 1 bath
Ideal for a couple’s getaway, Sunset Ittelegna offers all of the same amenities as the previous rental, but on the smaller, cozier side. This small guest house boasts the same stunning views of the Delta, with the added benefit of floor-to-ceiling windows to really take them in — even when indoors. True to the name of the listing, sunset is especially breathtaking from this location.
The small kitchen and bathroom are stocked with all of the essentials, and visitors at this guest house can still enjoy all of the fabulous shared outdoor spaces that the larger home has to offer.
Floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Delta are a huge draw of this intimate property. Image: Airbnb
A cozy bedroom nook for two, great for watching movies or enjoying the views. Image: Airbnb
St. Francis River Farm Getaway
Parkin, AR
8 guests • 3 bedrooms • 7 beds • 2 baths
Another tranquil retreat just a short drive from the city, the secluded Lodge at Chigger Ridge is located on the banks of the St. Francis River. This is a true farm stay, as the property also houses a fenced-in area with four donkeys, one cow, one pig, and 15 goats! Great for families, the property offers plenty of room to roam, and it’s only about 20 minutes from top-notch golf and fishing at The Ridges at Village Creek.
The house, designed with a rustic-modern feel, can sleep eight comfortably. While there are two TVs and WiFi readily available at the home, an outdoor fire pit offers a cozy spot for quality time and conversation.
This farm stay is an ideal retreat from the noise of the city. Image: Airbnb
Two of the property’s permanent residents! Image: Airbnb
The interior of the home is designed in a modern-rustic style. Image: Airbnb
Hernando’s Hideaway
Hernando, MS
8 guests • 3 bedrooms • 5 beds • 2 baths
Perched high on a bluff overlooking a lake in the Northwest Mississippi town of Hernando, Hernando’s Hideaway is an excellent escape for those wanting to slow down and reconnect with nature. The 2,000-square-foot home offers panoramic lake views from every angle and an open floor plan ideal for gathering with family and friends.
Virtually everything you need is on the first level, including a kitchen, dining space, and sitting area with stunning views, plus complimentary coffee and pastries for breakfast. The upper wraparound balcony provides a perfect oasis for catching up with loved ones and watching all kinds of bird species, from hummingbirds to blue herons to bald eagles.
Hernando’s Hideaway is a great escape for those wanting to slow down and reconnect with nature. Image: Airbnb
Downstairs are more bedrooms, spaces for relaxing, and a screened-in balcony for reveling in some alone time with nature. Head to the dock to fish for crappie, bream, or bass, or take the paddleboard or jon boat out for some fun on the water. The patio includes a grill and outdoor dining set to enjoy your fresh catch!
If you want a restaurant meal, you can find plenty of options in downtown Hernando, which is worth exploring. The lakehouse is also just 15 minutes from Tunica casinos and 40 minutes from downtown Memphis — but you may want to stay where you are, engaged in a game or jigsaw puzzle with your housemates, or watching the stars sparkle on the lake.
The 2,000-square-foot lakehouse offers panoramic views from every angle — the perfect backdrop for meals and game nights. Image: Airbnb
The Homeplace
Byhalia, MS
10 guests • 3 bedrooms • 7 beds • 2 baths
Love a home with a good story? The Homeplace, located on 114 acres of secluded land in the Northwest Mississippi town of Byhalia, has a great one! It was built nearly 72 years ago by Billy and Fannie Mae Nichols, who married after Billy returned from World War II. Together, the sweethearts planned every detail of the home and made numerous additions over the years, living there until they both passed away in their 90s.
Now, through All Belong Co., a collective of boutique Airbnbs, their daughter, Nell, and her husband, Jeff, are sharing the couple’s “labor of love” with guests seeking a peaceful respite close enough to the city but far enough away.
The Homeplace was built nearly 72 years ago by sweethearts who married after World War II and modified the home together through the years. Image: Airbnb
Stepping inside the great room, you can’t help but be wowed by the cathedral ceiling, fragrant cedar paneling, and stone fireplace. Fun fact: The fireplace was built by the same stonemason who built Graceland’s famed wall (You can’t light it any longer, but you can admire it!). The room has ample gathering spaces, plus a piano and a guitar for late-night singalongs. There are delightful surprises everywhere — a dutch door, a smart TV housed inside an antique pie safe, two built-in alcoves with twin beds, a sliding cedar barn door milled on the property, and more.
Walls are decorated with memorabilia, antique maps, signs, and artwork, adding to the home’s remarkable history. Once you’ve explored the inside, take a walk around the surrounding acreage, where you’ll discover grazing deer, a vintage dinner bell, a cornhole set, and more fun finds. The Homeplace is a fantastic spot for making memories of your own — and it’s just 40 minutes from all Memphis has to offer.
Walls are decorated with memorabilia and antique maps, signs, and artwork, adding to the home’s palpable history. Image: Airbnb
Yum Yum Farmhouse
Somerville, TN
6 guests • 3 bedrooms • 3 beds • 2 baths
Southern hospitality awaits at the newly restored and renovated Yum Yum Farmhouse, located just five miles off I-40 and 50 miles outside Memphis. Nestled against a serene backdrop of rolling pastures, woods, and farmland, the spacious home oozes with character and enchanting allure that makes you feel like you stepped into a storybook. Cook in style in the gourmet kitchen, which features quartz countertops, new appliances, a well-stocked coffee bar, and an island with space for hanging out and enjoying meals.
Yum Yum Farmhouse oozes with character and has an enchanting allure that feels like you’re stepping into a storybook. Image: Airbnb
Sink into the extra deep down-filled couch in the den for an afternoon nap or to binge-watch your favorite shows. The wall of windows in the room overlooks the backyard, where you’re likely to spot deer, wild turkeys, or other local wildlife. The living room is equally inviting with its vaulted ceiling, snug sofa and chairs, and newly installed wood-burning stove insert in the fireplace — great for relaxing, reading, or puzzling on chilly nights.
Bedrooms beckon with brand-new memory foam mattresses, cozy sheets and blankets, and charming nooks for curling up to read. Pamper yourself with a long soak in the clawfoot tub in the master bathroom and admire the vintage-inspired vanity in the guest bathroom. On cool, clear nights, gather with your travel buddies around the built-in fire pit (encircled with Adirondack chairs) to stargaze!
Rooms are full of charming nooks for curling up to read. Image: Airbnb
Pamper yourself with a long soak in the romantic clawfoot tub in the master bathroom. Image: Airbnb
Farm Charm
Arlington, TN
8 guests • 2 bedrooms • 3 beds • 2 baths
Situated in the middle of 11 acres of rural farmland in the Memphis suburb of Arlington, Farm Charm is an off-the-beaten-path getaway for those looking to experience idyllic country life close to a city. True to its name, the restored farmhouse has charming decor with sliding barn doors, handmade furnishings, and nostalgic details.
Visit with the horses on the property, fish in the pond, roast s’mores over the fire pit, tour the sawmill operations on-site, or check out the Delta Blues Winery down the road. Image: Airbnb
“We put a lot of heart and soul into it,” says Mitch, one of the hosts. Farm Charm was the birthplace of his wife, Norris Ann, and the couple used trees from the property to mill their wood for the remodel. Whatever the reason for your visit, you’ll have all the necessities for a solid stay, from sizable closets and brand-new kitchen appliances to an electric fireplace and an office space with a desk, wireless charging stand, and high-speed internet. Plus, there’s a carport and horse stalls with open pastures available for equestrian guests to rent.
Catch the sunrise with a cup of joe on the screened-in porch, enjoy complimentary games and movie snacks in the entertainment room, or grill out for an alfresco meal under the backyard pavilion. And get outside and explore! Visit with the horses on the property, fish in the pond, roast s’mores over the fire pit, tour the sawmill operations on-site, or visit the Delta Blues Winery down the road. Best of all, you can reach most Memphis attractions within a half-hour (that is, if you can tear yourself away from this Hallmark movie-like setting).
Farm Charm is an off-the-beaten-path getaway for those looking to experience idyllic country life close to a city. Image: Airbnb
The restored farmhouse has charming decor with sliding barn doors, handmade furnishings, and nostalgic details. Image: Airbnb
The B.O.B. House
Lakeland, TN
2 guests • 1 bedroom • 2 beds • 1 bath
If you’re looking for a tiny house for a quick trip to Memphis (or even just a place to unwind), check out The B.O.B. House. A hidden gem in the Memphis suburb of Lakeland, the adorable tiny house is cute, cozy, and perfect for unplugging. Fashioned from an old horse barn, The B.O.B. House sits poolside on the hosts’ property and has the sweetest story.
“The B.O.B. House stands for the ‘Barn Out Back,’ but it is dedicated to my late father, Bob,” host Colleen explains in the listing. “He loved to work with wood and had lots of lumber left at his home after he passed. We incorporated all of his wood to create this unique and rustic cabin.” The pet-friendly abode includes all the essentials: a custom-made queen-size bed, a seating area with a TV, a kitchenette stocked with a mini-fridge, microwave, and Keurig, and a shower with excellent water pressure (so say its guests!).
A hidden gem in Lakeland, The B.O.B. House is cute, cozy, and perfect for unplugging. Image: Airbnb
Guests also get pool privileges — and if you’re lucky, Colleen might whip up one of her famous Bloody Marys for you to sip! The B.O.B. House is a quick 25-minute drive to downtown Memphis. But if you’d rather hunker down there, we wouldn’t blame you a bit. Kick back in the front porch rockers, lounge by the pool, or chat with the hosts. As one guest says, the B.O.B. House “is my favorite home away from home!”
Fashioned from an old horse barn, the tiny house sits poolside on the hosts’ property, and guests are invited to swim! Image: Airbnb
Enjoy!
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