Rosebud Retreat Cottage | Plaza Midwood

Charlotte, NC, United States
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About

Nestled on what we consider the most beautiful, wooded corner in the heart of historic Plaza Midwood, The Rosebud has it all. Walk 2 blocks to the end of our street where you'll find the best local eateries & shops Midwood has to offer yet bask in the tranquility of the covered porch and string light garden. Live like a local in "Stevie's Cottage", bohemian, surprisingly spacious little oasis filled with light, amazing ambiance and hat tips to our favorite show. Best wishes, warmest regards.

Good to know

We lovingly refer to this historic guesthouse retreat as "Stevie's Cottage" in honor of our beloved Stevie Budd (we imagine that David, Alexis, Moira and Johnny live in the Rosebud Bungalow in the front lot)- it was formerly an artist's cottage and it's an inviting space complete with a king sized bed, full kitchen, dining area, office area, TV and living room area and more! Fun fact: the Red Bungalow on the adjacent property (which we also own) was used as the setting for an upcoming MTV show (filmed in January 2022) - lodge like a rockstar! The artist's tradition continues as you'll find the design/decor throughout curated with a bohemian/vintage meets modern amenities flair. Completely fenced in and private, you'll walk the brick path through our string lit garden to the little front porch of the cottage. Hang on the Adirondack chairs night or day and enjoy the peace. You'll walk into the kitchen/dining area where you'll find a fully equipped kitchen, water filter in the fridge to refill your water bottles, coffee maker and all the cooking utensils. There's a hanging hammock chair on which to relax, a desk by the window to work or study. Next you'll find the office we've converted into a second bedroom with a Double/full sized Futon. Fluffy bedding included in the closet in the office. Here in our space you'll find mid century furniture and lighting, vintage rugs and art on the walls and lots of love in the details. The Bedroom and Living room area has a vaulted ceiling, ceiling fans, lots of lighting and French doors that open out onto the stone patio. Listen to rain fall or enjoy the evening sunset with the windows and/or doors wide open. King sized bed with plenty of extra blankets/quilts and a Mid Century gliding/rocking chair to take in a movie or read by the window. You'll find two heating/air wall units with remotes in both main areas - they are brand new and heat/cool super fast. Lots of storage in the bathroom and a big cabinet to set all the goodies. plenty of towel rack/hooks for everyone and a glass bifold door on the shower. Shampoo/soap provided. Should you need to do some laundry we have a new washer and dryer in the closets off the bathroom. The house on the corner in matching red paint is also available for rent was the main house for this artists' cottage. If you have a large group considering taking both places over. We have a fence dividing the back yard garden so you can feel the privacy of having your own separate entrance, parking and yard. You'll find little hidden odes to our favorite show, Schitt's Creek throughout the space (which will hopefully continue snowballing over time) as we named the place after the Rosebud Motel. You might find some sketch paper and colored pencils to doodle in the kitchen cabinet- and there are ample linens, a coffee maker and all that you could possibly need for your stay available! If our place is booked no worries: we own another 1 bedroom guesthouse just 2 blocks down from this house- just search Basil Bungalow back house!

Other Details to Note

This is a cozy, historic cottage. It's clean and in walking distance to a buzzing, vibrant, hip strip of restaurants and shops yet it's still quiet. It is an urban neighborhood and not the suburbs. The homes are close and although fenced in, you'll hear folks talk as they walk or bike by, dogs barking in neighboring yards or walking by, etc. With the help of interior designer and co-owner, we've laid out the space in a way that maximizes your comfort and creates a relaxing vibe. It's just one floor and easily accessible so no stairs to climb while lugging your bags. The second bed is a futon- better than an open-out sofa, in our opinion. The main bed is a plush King bed and we think you'll rest well here! Lots of cables for charging all the devices. We are seasoned Airbnb hosts so you'll find us accommodating and we are excited about adding both the Rosebud Cottage and Bungalow retreats to our housing options in Plaza Midwood! If you have friends and family visiting town and all want to be close together we have the room for many more not only at the 2 Rosebud Retreats but also at the Basil Bungalow and Basil Backhouse! Just search our adjacent property under ROSEBUD RETREAT BUNGALOW (plaza midwood) or for our other two properties just a block away, BASIL BUNGALOW (plaza midwood) and BASIL BUNGALOW GUEST HOUSE (plaza midwood)

Availability

What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Coffee maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Private living room
  • Single level home No stairs in home
  • Free street parking

Outdoors

  • Garden or backyard
  • Patio

Bathroom

  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

House Rules

no smoking inside or pets. Please observe quiet hours between 10PM and 8AM to be considerate to our neighbors. No loud music outdoors. Absolutely NO parties and while you may enjoy 2-4 extra guests to visit for a meal or to stop by (but not spend the night - only the max guests you have paid for can spend the night ), there will be a fine and parties, extra guests and pets will not be tolerated out of consideration for both our neighbors and our beautiful home. Please do not for ANY reason unplug or adjust our outdoor security cameras- there will be a fine for any tampering with our cameras- they are there for your protection and our property's protection! We have a brand new HVAC system. Please do not turn the heat higher than 74 and please do not turn the AC lower than 70 (it will freeze over). Thank you for your understanding.

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Hands down, Plaza-Midwood is the most fantastic, creative, eclectic and vibrant neighborhood in the Queen City. While just a stone's throw from uptown, here you'll find all things local love- amazing eateries, homegrown shops and miles of tree lined streets with historic bungalows and buildings (a rare sight in a city that is constantly bulldozing history and character). From the best breakfast wrap in town at Common Market just a few blocks walk down from the Rosebud to drinks on the rooftop patio at Kiki Lounge, to fried pickles atThe Diamond to handcrafted goods at Moxie Mercantile, you'll love exploring on foot or bike (you can lock your bikes up on the porch if you bring them) while you're here. Need to stock the fridge? You're just a few blocks from the local Harris Teeter grocery store and on the weekends the farmers market takes over the patio at Common Market on Commonwealth! Take a yoga class at Okra Yoga, grab a latte at The Giddy Goat (best coffee patio ever) and just stroll! Have little ones? Take them to nearby Veteran's Park or Midwood Park to play on the playground and sprayground. Like a beverage and bowling? Check out The Pinhouse, less than a mile away for the coolest duckpin setting you've seen! We're also close to the new Gold Line Street Car where you can hop aboard to wander through Uptown Charlotte. Go to a game, catch a concert, grab cocktails at the Fahrenheit rooftop bar, take the kids to Discovery Place Museum, visit one of our many amazing museums uptown, hike the greenway or rent a scooter or bike to see the beauty of Romare Bearden park and neighboring hoods like Elizabeth, Noda, Wesley heights, Villa Heights, Belmont neighborhood and so much more. We'll do our best to leave you a recommendation of where to go/eat/shop!

Guest Access

parking is free and is marked in front of the wooden fence facing the cottage just for you! Use the gate with the ROSEBUD GUEST HOUSE ENTRANCE sign to enter the courtyard. You'll walk a brick pathway to the front door where you'll find a keypad to enter.

Reviews

Andy
February 2026 · Airbnb
Really impressive cottage. Super clean. I had everything I needed as a repeat guest/biz traveler. I have found on repeated trips to Charlotte that Plaza Midwood is such a nice walkable neighborhood near everything. So, I was so thankful that this was available.Highly recommended.
Patricia
January 2026 · Airbnb
Basil Bungalow is a fantastic place. The location is ideal, only a few blocks from restaurants and shopping. Parking available on site. The unit was well stocked and has everything needed. Hosts weee very responsive and very helpful. They went above and beyond. The weather was icy when we were there and they put salt down and shoveled the steps right away. I am hoping the next time I am in the area? That this place will be available.
Denys
December 2025 · Airbnb
This is a wonderful cottage with a charming vintage design. The dishes, furniture, and carpets all contribute to a warm, cozy atmosphere throughout the house. There’s also a record player with an excellent collection of records, which was a lovely touch. I was very satisfied with my stay, and if I visit Charlotte again, I will definitely choose this cottage

Find us

We have reserved spots on Chestnut near our wooden fence just for you. You should have no issue parking there and although we recommend walking or biking (there are lots of rental scooters and bikes around town) if you are able, if you drive, you shouldn't encounter too much of an issue with parking around our hood.

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