Gramma Dottie’s

Garden Retreat

Walking Distance from Downtown Greensboro, NC

Grandma Dottie's is a cozy and comfortable private room in a shared space home. Perfect for travelers needing a convenient and affordable option for work or visiting family. This room features a queen bed, dedicated desk, closet, and jack and jill bathroom. Located just a stone's throw from Cone Hospital and downtown Greensboro in the charming Idlewood neighborhood, guests will enjoy easy access to the city's best amenities. Book now for a memorable stay for up to two registered guests.

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At Gramma Dottie’s

Top 10% of homes: This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability. (Source: Airbnb)

Room in a home: Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.

Shared common spaces: You'll share parts of the home with the Host's family and other guests.

Shared bathroom: You’ll share the bathroom with others.

About Your Stay

Gramma Dottie's is upstairs and to the left, and is a private room in our shared space home. Gramma Dottie’s has a mini fridge and microwave, 100% cotton sheets & is climate controlled.

We are located within walking distance of downtown Greensboro, UNCG, & some great food and nightlife. Our home is located in the Idlewood Neighborhood.

We keep chickens in the backyard so let us know if you have never eaten fresh eggs.. we might have some extra to share.

Need more beds? Please see our whole-home listing for Idlewood House.

Amenities at Gramma Dottie’s

  • Queen memory foam mattress (same mattress we sleep on)

  • 100% cotton sheets and high-quality bedding

  • Microwave & mini fridge in the room

  • Jack & Jill shared bathroom with shower

  • Garden & city skyline views

  • Heat & Central air conditioning

  • Pets allowed!

  • Self-check-in

  • Shared patio on the side of the house

  • Free street parking on Grayland beside home

  • Closet with hangers for clothing storage

Furry Friends Welcome!

We are a pet friendly rental and love hosting up to 2 pets per booking. Please contact us beforehand if you plan on bringing a cat.

Our Favorite Spots Nearby

In Greensboro, NC

 

Highways:

  1. US-220 (Battleground Avenue) – About 2 miles (5 minutes by car).

  2. I-40 – About 4 miles (8 minutes by car).

  3. I-85 – About 6 miles (10 minutes by car).

  4. I-840 (Greensboro Urban Loop) – About 5 miles (10 minutes by car).

Major Employers:

  1. Cone Health - Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital – About 2 miles (5 minutes by car).

  2. VF Corporation – About 2.5 miles (6 minutes by car).

  3. Honda Aircraft Company – About 10 miles (15 minutes by car).

  4. Toyota Battery Plant (under development) – About 20 miles (25 minutes by car).

  5. Lincoln Financial Group – About 4 miles (10 minutes by car).

Downtown Attractions & Event Spaces:

  1. LeBauer Park – About 2 miles (5 minutes by car).

  2. Greensboro Coliseum Complex – About 3 miles (8 minutes by car).

  3. International Civil Rights Center & Museum – About 2.5 miles (6 minutes by car).

  4. Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts – About 2 miles (5 minutes by car).

  5. First National Bank Field (Home of the Greensboro Grasshoppers) – About 2 miles (5 minutes by car).

Colleges :

  1. University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) – About 3 miles (8 minutes by car).

  2. North Carolina A&T State University – About 3.5 miles (9 minutes by car).

  3. Guilford College – About 5 miles (10 minutes by car).

Transportation Options:

  1. Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) – About 11 miles (20 minutes by car).

  2. Greensboro Amtrak Station – About 3 miles (8 minutes by car).

  3. GTA (Greensboro Transit Authority) Bus Stop – About 0.5 miles (10-minute walk).

Food & Restaurants

  • Corelife Eatery

  • The Sage Mule

  • Chez Genese (French inspired café in Downtown)

  • Mac’s Speed Shop

  • Kau (Prime steaks & seafood)

  • The Corner Slice

  • Deep Roots Market (grocery store)

  • The Corner Farmer’s Market

Nightlife & Music

  • Joymonger’s Brewing Co

  • Fisher’s Grill

  • Flat Iron (small cover charge, great music)

  • The Bearded Goat

Local Shops We Love

  • Reconsidered Goods Creative Reuse Center

  • The Red Collection Antiques & Consignment

  • Bargain Box of Junior League

  • Just Be Boutique

  • Design Archives Vintage and Handmade Emporium

Gramma Dottie’s Garden Retreat

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Queen bed with 100% cotton linens and high-quality bedding. Dedicated workspace.

Queen bed with 100% cotton linens and high-quality bedding. Dedicated workspace.

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Appointed with all the bathoom basics, plus a ironing board, iron, hairdryer, shampoo and conditioner.

Appointed with all the bathoom basics, plus a ironing board, iron, hairdryer, shampoo and conditioner.

Jack and Jill bathroom opening up to the other room we rent out upstairs - Uschi's room across the hall.

Jack and Jill bathroom opening up to the other room we rent out upstairs - Uschi's room across the hall.

Guests are welcome to hang out on our side patio (facing Grayland St). It's lovely for drinking a morning beverage or watching the fireflies in the evening.

Guests are welcome to hang out on our side patio (facing Grayland St). It's lovely for drinking a morning beverage or watching the fireflies in the evening.

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Front entrance of the house (with door keycode entry)

Front entrance of the house (with door keycode entry)

Shared space living room area with piano as you enter the home, stairs up to Gramma Dottie's room to your left.

Shared space living room area with piano as you enter the home, stairs up to Gramma Dottie's room to your left.

Turn left at the top of the stairs to your room.

Turn left at the top of the stairs to your room.

Your hosts, Joy & Eric! We look forward to hosting you!

Your hosts, Joy & Eric! We look forward to hosting you!

Shared dining space.

Shared dining space.

View down from the top of the stairs (and our reading loft)

View down from the top of the stairs (and our reading loft)

Shared living room area with garden views.

Shared living room area with garden views.

Entrance to Gramma Dottie's room, where you'll be staying!

Entrance to Gramma Dottie's room, where you'll be staying!

Dottie circa 1970's

Dottie circa 1970's

Modern day Joy and Dottie

Modern day Joy and Dottie

Reviews Left by Past Guests at Gramma Dottie’s Garden Retreat

  • "I feel blessed to have found such a great location to stay during my work assignment in Greensboro, NC. Joy and Eric were gracious and kind hosts to me and my furry companion, Benji. I highly recommend this AirBnB to anyone who wants a great lodging experience for a reasonable price."

    Christina (Feb 2024)

  • "Joy and Eric are amazing hosts, very friendly, very delightful people. The house is beautiful, the room was very clean, very comfortable bed with extra pillows and blankets. The washroom was very clean. Loved my stay with them."

    Renata (Apr 2024)

  • "We had a great time staying at Joy and Eric’s place!! Quiet but close to shopping centers, doggie daycare if you need one! Would definitely come back next time we are back in Greensboro!!"

    Sophie (Feb 2023)

  • "Eric and Joy were very hospitable! Their home is extremely clean and welcoming. Would stay again😃"

    Erin (Dec 2022)

  • "This was a great stay! The host was responsive to messages, the room was comfortable, and my stay was perfect. I will definitely stay again if available when I travel."

    James (Oct 2022)

  • "Great stay for traveling Nurses"

    Melissa (Oct 2022)

  • "The room was clean and comfortable, and located close to everything in Greensboro. Joy and Eric were so kind and a joy to talk to."

    Caitlin (Sep 2022)

  • "The room was charming, clean, and perfect. Check-in was a breeze and I enjoyed every minute of my stay."

    Colin (Sep 2022)

  • "Joy and Eric made the process very easy, they went above and beyond to make my stay very comfortable! My room was clean and heart warming. Location was great, pretty much close to everything you'd need for your stay! Their house was easy to locate and parking was easy as well. I'd highly recommend to others and would stay here again!"

    Sophie (Sep 2022)

  • "Joy and Eric are wonderful and communicative hosts. Their Airbnb was perfect for our quick weekend trip and was also accurately described and depicted."

    Cari (Jul 2022)

  • "Joy and Eric are incredibly hospitable hosts and have a very clean and cozy home conveniently located in the middle of everything in Greensboro. I was in town for work and Gramma Dottie’s had everything I needed for a comfortable place to spend the night. Thank you!"

    Sona (Jul 2022)

  • "Staying with Eric and Joy is like a therapeutic retreat. The home is wonderful. The flowers illustrate the fruit of intentional nurture and growth. But the best part is just interaction with the hosts. They are lives that show the fruit of investment in every sphere. Practically, the bed is comfy and the room is serene and calming. It's worth more than the listing price."

    Peter (Jul 2022)

  • "You would not be disappointed, joy and Eric make you feel like you know them for life time , Just because the got the message of humanity."

    Matt (May 2022)

  • "Good people. Responsive on chat. Walkable neighbourhood. Close to hospital"

    Syed Mustafa Ali (Aug 2024)

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