Inside of This Old House
Welcome to Wildflower Retreat at This Old House. This self contained studio features a king sleeping, kitchenette, and private bath in a restored 1912 Victorian home - secluded in an Alabama treasure forest. The wrap around porches & swings beckon you to enjoy your early morning coffee or watch the sun set over the 9 acre pond. Don't confuse secluded with isolated or inconvenient; Wildflower Retreat is located 12 miles(13 min. drive) from Troy, AL(home to Troy University with its many activities).
Wildflower is sometimes labeled as the entire house because it has a private entrance, private en-suite sitting and dining area and en-suite bathroom. It is not the entire house but it is the entire southwest wing of the home. The Wildflower Retreat is a part of a 6200 square foot Victorian Era home built in 1912; the same year the Titanic sank. It is nestled in the country with an exquisite view of a 9 acre pond. Wildflower Retreat has a handicapped accessible private entrance off an amazing wrap-around porch that leads to an approximately 411 sq. ft. studio. This alluring space offers a king bed and recliner, twin chair, microwave, Keurig coffee maker and refrigerator. Nestled in the cubbies below the coffee pot you will find coffee, creamer, and mugs to start your morning off right. Silverware, dish washing liquid, and paper towels are also provided. The spacious bathroom has a garden tub for your enjoyment. (jets do NOT work) Enjoy a game of chess or checkers as you lounge in the delightful space throughout the day. The inside also offers 2 comfy recliner where you can watch Cable TV or surf the net on free Wi-Fi. Additional sleeping on the comfy double chair makes the space great for families! A few Games are provided outside so the guest can get the full affect of the wonderful spacious shared yard. The vast porches afford the opportunity to gaze at the sparkling pond while swinging or rocking the day away; all while listening to the songbirds . Along with pond gazing you could enjoy a picnic on the porch at the patio table. Bring your board games an engage in a little competition under the shade of the immense porch! In the evenings the night sky is remarkable. Imagine no city lights and the stars and moon reflecting into the pond. All of this for you to enjoy at Wildflower Retreat. Dining is only minutes away. The Old Barn Restaurant is just up the hill from This Old House. It is open from 4 pm to 8 pm Thursday - Saturday. They serve home grown veggies and country homemade cooking on Sundays from 11am - 2pm. We want you to experience this unique restaurant that is a 100+ year old converted mule barn. The Old Barn has won the award for Alabama’s Best Steak and the best Catfish Award for Alabama. Goshen (only a five minute drive from This Old House) is home to the Eagle's Nest. Which serves daily breakfast and lunch specials, chicken fingers, burgers, fries ,etc.
A directory of local dining is also provided. As you can see, Wildflower Retreat offer's a comfortable place to rest and unwind from a day of touring local attractions, attending sporting events, or cross country biking.
Traveling w/others? Tell them about our 1912 home that is miraculously now serving as our modern Lodge. Private entrances-private suites w/no shared space..Book as many or few as needed. Search Airbnb.-Troy,AL for:
-THIS OLD HOUSE- (all suites below) sleeps 24 in beds
-WILDFLOWER-1 BR 1BA sleeps 3
-WILDLIFE- 1 BR 1BA sleeps 4 or book
-WILDLIFE EXECUTIVE-2BR1BA sleep6
-Pond View Loft 2BR 1BA sleeps 8
-Hummingbird-1BR 1BA with family room and eat in kitchen sleeps 6
Wildflower Retreat at This Old House is in a beautifully restored 1912 Country Victorian home secluded in an award-winning Alabama Treasure Forest. From the wrap around porches and swings you can listen to the birds chirp and watch other wildlife in the massive yard. Just like The Pool House , Wildflower Retreat, at This Old House is located on the Conecuh river. Enjoy the beauties of the country as you swing on the porch and take in the breathtaking view.
Parking is provided near entrance of Wildflower Retreat. Driving is the best way to see the beautiful countryside. You could be enjoying steak and seafood and full bar from The Old Barn Restaurant on Thur. - Saturday nights from 4pm to 8 pm. And country cooking for 11am to 2pm on Sundays. The Old Barn is just a five minute walk away. Only 12 minutes away is Sips Beer Garden, for adult beverages and outdoor dining.
You will enjoy the amazing handicapped accessible wrap-around porch and vast yard that is shared space. The studio suite is locked from the rest of the home and has private entrance, private bedroom with en-suite full bathroom, sitting room and bistro table and stools for playing games or paper work. The porch houses two swings, numerous rocking chairs, a small patio table and chairs all of which overlook a stunning view of the family’s 9 acre pond. Two free parking spaces are provided near Wildflower Retreat. NO PETS OR ANIMALS ALLOWED of any kind!!
Guests will be able to contact us at any time during your stay. We want to make you as comfortable as possible while you are here at Wildflower Retreat, but will not interfere with your privacy.
This Old House has been featured recently in Troy Life Magazine and over the years in Alabama Treasured Forest Magazine and other publications. The family is recipients of the esteemed Helene Moseley Conservation Award for outstanding forestry and wildlife management. They are also active in the Tree Farm program.
The famous Old Barn Restaurant is within walking distance of this magnificent Retreat space. It has won best Alabama steak and best catfish awards. Opened Thursday-Sat evenings from 4 pm to 8 pm and for country veggies on SUN. FROM 11-2. Only minutes away is Downtown Troy that is home to Sips Beer Garden where you can enjoy an outdoor dining experience from The Pizza Box and other food trucks all while having a cold adult beverage; along with other dining such as B. Graves., Francesca’s, and Mama Goldberg’s. The Square in Troy also offers a great shopping experience at Glow Boutique, Pink Parlor, Rustic Linen, Heritage, and Hazels Gifts just to name a few. Troy University is only minutes from the Square. Don’t miss out on the exciting Trojan Events! Troy Recreation Department is a 15 minute drive from Wildflower Retreat. There you can enjoy a leisure walk around a paved trail, let kids play on playground or watch several games of soccer, baseball or softball depending on the season. Looking for a trip back in time, just go visit Pike Pioneer Museum. It is a 19 century farmstead comprised of old buildings, horse drawn jail, and steam train. Just a few minutes from the museum it Butter & Egg Adventures where you can enjoy zip lining and a variety of other outdoor adventures. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to experience the best of both worlds…country serenity with city convenience in only a 13 minute drive. Be sure to allow us to host you at This Old House in Wildflower Retreat.
Please tell family, work associates and friends about this very unique and versatile property. The home was built in 1912, however, it was miraculously and perfectly designed for how we are using it as a modern-day Airbnb Lodge and Events Center. It has a wraparound and back porch with five private entrances and around 6200 sq ft of living space. Each of the five retreats in the home are totally private with no shared space except the porches and massive yards. Book as many or as few of the suites as meets your traveling needs.
Quiet Hours 9PM – 7:00 AM
-Do NOT USE Fireplace
-No Cooking in room other than microwave.
-No smoking or vaping inside the retreat. Please clean up after yourself outside.
-Check out time is by 11:00am.
-Check-in is at 3:00pm. or after. We do allow for a requested early check in for an additional charge if the property is clean and ready.
-Have parties or events by renting This Old House Only , you should submit details and gain approval by messaging Michelle. There will be additional charges for parties and events. If you need catering service, we suggest you consider our family who own The Old Barn Restaurant which is right up the hill from the retreat or Sips Beer Garden for catering.
-You must let us know the total number of guests who will be coming. There is a $10 per person per night additional charge for guests after two.
-Fishing is permitted with an added $10 per person per day charge. Please message us with details of how many and when they desire to fish and we will send details. You will furnish fishing reels, bait, etc.
-There is an outside light switch located right inside the door. Please do not leave lights on unless you are needing them to reenter.
-NO PETS OR ANIMALS ALLOWED of any kind on the property!!
-Parking spot is located directly beside the handicapped ramp and in front of basketball goal.
-Please leave muddy or dirty shoes outside
-Supervise children closely and especially at the pond next to the garage and across the street.
-Please do not allow children to run on the wraparound porch or inside the suite. The massive grounds provide ample space for running and other fun activities. We want everyone to have a great stay.
-If you break the house rules you can be asked to leave without a refund.
-Please take trash out to can on left side of the garage when you leave.
-Turn out all lights when you exit.
-Leave thermostat set -Heat – 62; AC 75
-Please notify Michelle when you depart through the app.
Short Term:
Full refund 5 days prior to arrival
Long Term:
Full refund if cancelled within 48 hours of booking and at least 28 days before check-in. After that, the first 30 days of the stay are non-refundable.
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