Located Inside of This Old House
The Wildlife Retreat is a welcoming 1 bed 1 bath located only a 15 minute drive from Troy University. This soothing space hosts a king bed, sofa bed, 50" TV, recliner, Keurig coffee pot, refrigerator, microwave, and private bathroom. Enjoy gazing at the wildlife (from the mass wraparound porch) at this scenic country location in Goshen, AL! We would love to host you at the Wildlife Retreat. You can get an additional queen bed in a private room by renting the Wildlife Executive Retreat!
Wildlife Retreat is labeled in Airbnb as the entire house because it has a private entrance, a private bedroom and a private bathroom. It is not the entire house, but is a popular large private retreat within This Old House perfect for families or close couples or friends. (If you need more or less lodging space or need the entire house for lodging or events, see information at the end of this narrative.)
The Wildlife Retreat is a part of a 6200 square foot Victorian Era home built in 1912; the same year the Titanic sank. This beautiful home also houses four other retreats available to rent. It is nestled in the country with an exquisite view of a 9 acre pond. The Wildlife Retreat has a private entrance off an amazing wrap-around porch that leads to your private bedroom. This retreat also has an additional private bedroom attached that is available to rent as the Wildlife Retreat Executive if you are interested in an additional queen bed. Parking is available close to the retreat.
Sitting on the massive porch in Goshen, AL approximately 14 minutes from downtown Troy, evokes emotions of serenity, tranquility and peace. The Wildlife Retreat offers sleeping for four with a King bed and a new Queen pull out sofa bed. The newly purchased recliner, couch, and 50" flat screen TV are perfect for a calming afternoon nap or catching up on your favorite show on cable. Lounge on the couch or recliner while you surf the web. The lovely bedroom offers a microwave, refrigerator & Keurig coffee maker, with two pods of coffee for you to enjoy during your stay. A few games and a basketball are provided outside so the guest can get the full affect of the wonderful spacious shared yard. The vast shared 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 the Wildlife 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 and serves country homemade cooking on Sundays from 11am - 2pm. The Old Barn has won the award for Alabama’s Best Steak and the best Catfish Award for Alabama. The famous Chicken Shack is only a 18 minute drive in Luverne, AL. Just off 331.
This getaway would be perfect for long term corporate rental, an overnight hunting trip get away, stop on the way to the beach, ball tournament, football game, or rent all three retreats for a family reunion or bridal party.
Traveling w/others? Tell them about our private retreats -All have separate entrances & NO shared space.Book as many or few as needed.Search Airbnb.-Troy,AL for:
-This Old House -All suites below
-Wildflower 1 BR 1BA sleep 3
-Wildlife 1 BR 1BA sleep 4 OR
-Wildlife Executive 2BR 1BA sleep6
-Pond View Loft 2BR 1BA sleep 8
1 of BRs is downstairs.
-Hummingbird 1BR 1BA
Family Room & Kitchen sleep 6
The Wildlife Retreat at This Old House is in the desired neighborhood of The Land of Goshen in a beautifully restored 1912 Country Victorian home secluded in an award-winning Alabama Treasure Forest just minutes from highway 231 in Troy and highway 331 in Luverne and convenient to Enterprise and Dothan and Interstate 65 in Montgomery and Greenville. From the wrap around porches and swings you can listen to the birds sing and watch the hummingbirds and butterflies plus remarkable wildlife like fox squirrels, Eastern wild turkeys, and whitetail deer in the massive yard. Just like The Pool House & Wildflower Retreat, the Pond View Open Loft, the Hummingbird Retreat at This Old House is located near the Conecuh River. Enjoy the beauties of the country as you swing on the porch and take in the breathtaking views!
Free and Ample Parking is provided near entrance of Wildlife Retreat. Driving is the best way to see the beautiful countryside. You could be enjoying a savory meal from the award-winning Old Barn Restaurant on Thur. - Saturday nights or home cooking on Sundays from 11am to 2pm. Only 15 minutes away is Sips on the Square, voted best pizza and coldest beer in the area. Our beloved Troy University is only a 12 to 15 minute drive away.
Guest will enjoy the amazing handicapped accessible wrap-around porch and vast yard that is shared space. 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. Free parking spaces are provided near the Wildlife Retreat to the right side of the house. No animals allowed! No Smoking inside. Please do NOT throw cigarette butts down on the ground.
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 the Wildlife 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. Only minutes away is Downtown Troy that is home to Sips Beer Garden 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, 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 Retreat One. 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 the Wildlife Retreat.
-Quiet Hours 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM
– No Animals on the property
– No Smoking or vaping inside the home. If you smoke or vape outside, please be considerate of other guests. Properly discard of Butts and clean ash trays after each use.
-You must let us know the total number and ages of all who will be staying or visiting. During the booking process, you are charged $10 per night per person extra after 2 people.
-Do Not Use Fireplace.
-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.
-Keep exterior doors closed.
– Keep porch lights off unless you need them. They attract bugs.
-Turn all water, appliances, and lights off when you leave .
-No cooking inside the retreat other than in microwave.
Children must not run on porches, inside the retreat or be excessive noisy inside. The massive grounds provide ample fun space for running and playing.
-Closely supervise children at all times and be aware that there is a pond near the garage and across the road.
-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.
-Wash any dishes used and put them back in place.
-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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