Serendipity translation-“Fortunate Happenstance or Pleasant Surprise”. How would one describe Serendipity House? If you mix a Spa, Funky Fun Eclectic Art Gallery, Mid-Century Modern with a side of Vintage …..VOL-LAH…..EXACTLY…..Ever “wished” you could stay in one of your Pinterest Boards”, now you can
What are the Accommodation Offerings? (3) Bedrooms (1 King & 2 Queen Rooms) and (2) Really Cool
Eclectic shared bathrooms. Yes, Shared. Don’t worry, you won’t have to streak back to your suite, Serendipity will have an Egyptian Cotton Spa Robe waiting to wrap you up. Describe the great experience I can anticipate. First, upon your arrival, you will be greeted by our large welcoming wrap around porch with several relaxing nooks beckoning you to dig out that book you have been meaning to finish while you envision yourself with an ice cold tea and a breeze lightly brushing your face………
Come in, Come in……. Serendipity will initially welcome you with soft classical music playing in the background and a faint aroma of lavender & peppermint in the hopes that she will persuade you to exhale, relax and unwind. We will es**rt you to your suite. Your bedding will be luxurious Egyptian cotton and your mattress will be ridiculously comfy. You’ll want to explore Serendipity House. Every room has several unique “upcycled/repurposed” pieces waiting to surprise you and are sure to get your own creative ideas flowing. Will Serendipity SPOIL me ROTTEN? Yes she will! You will have 2 Separate “Relaxation Rooms” aka living rooms with 330 tv channels and 30 movie channels to pick from. Or maybe you prefer to surf the web, she will share her Wi-Fi password with you. No vending machines here. You will have a stocked mini-fridge of drinks with an assorted basket of snacks to pick from. When you awaken from the Best sleep you’ve ever had, your coffee & tea will be ready & waiting for you right outside your room. What is that you smell? Oh yeah, that is your mouth-watering, homemade breakfast being cooked and served on fancy vintage china with cloth napkins & crystal glasses. Tell me about Rooms & Rates? The McKay Suite offers a queen sized hand painted sleigh bed, luxurious Egyptian cotton bedding, glass writing desk, hand painted armoire and a flat screen tv mounted to the beautiful original 1911 mantle.
$120.00/nite (plus tax)
The Happenstance Suite offers a queen sized bed with a Funky Zebra Print headboard (it’s so crazy you have to smile), luxurious Egyptian cotton bedding, a vintage love seat and chair (perfect for reading), armoire and tv.
$120.00/nite (plus tax)
Scottie’s Suite offers a king sized bed. Custom patina repurposed headboard made from 100 year old doors rescued from a historic home renovation, a chaise longue (talk about comfy! = relax & rejuvenate), vintage wardrobe & flat screen tv.
$135.00/nite (plus tax)
What Area Adventures are to be had? If you are into strolling around the streets of Historic towns wondering through Antique stores, Eateries and Boutiques than you’re in for a treat. Check out Concord, Zebulon, Williamson, Molena, Griffin, Barnesville, Thomaston, Woodbury, Gay, Senioa. Read a Great Book- “A Novel Experience” Booksellers has big chunky chairs and coffee as a perfect companion to your new book. http://www.anovelexperience.org/home.html
Golf anyone? Cedars Golf & Country Club 770-567-8808
Or maybe swimming- Check out “Crystal Springs Recreation” pool. Originally opened in 1859, this “Spring Fed” water temperature remains 66 degrees year round (talk about refreshing)
http://www.crystalspringsrecreation.com/ #!lessons/cee5
Senioa? Isn’t that where the “Walking Dead” show is filmed? Why Yes, Yes it is? You can book a “Touring Dead” Walking Tour with Senoia on the Big Screen 770-599-0091 (Book in advance, they fill up quickly)
https://georgiamercantile.ecwid.com/
Shopping, Zombies, I’m Looking for a Unique Adventure? Ok, how about visiting PeachState Aerodrome (fly in if you have your own plane)? Take a ride in an Open Cockpit Biplane (Book in Advance 770-467-9490)
Once your feet touch the ground again, take a seat at Barnstormer’s Grill. Order up one of their delicious steaks and watch airplanes take off and land while you dine. (Be sure you order one of their desserts, they are known for them)
Don’t stop yet…..Finish your amazing, adventurous day off with a tour of the Candler Field Museum which was established to recreate the old Atlanta airport as it existed in the 1920's and 1930's. Check out the museum's collection of airplanes, cars, clothing and other items relevant to the era are displayed. http://www.peachstateaero.com/museum/
http://barnstormersgrill.com/
If you are attending an event at one of the many local venues…..come stay with us
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-RF-Strickland-Building/560449120729262 RF Strickland Building
https://www.facebook.com/whiskey.barn?fref=ts Whiskey Bonding Barn
https://www.facebook.com/SlowExposures?fref=ts Slow Exposures
https://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=BGD055-019 Tour de Pike
https://www.facebook.com/events/1563762553853639/ Concord Jubilee
Blah Blah Blah, What are your Policies or Protocols? Deposit Required? No, but you must pay for your stay in full at least 7 days in advance of arrival
How can I pay? We will email you an invoice with a link to pay online
Check in time? 4pm- 7PM
Full Breakfast Served? Oh Yes! Gluten , Sugar, etc. Free? Let us know in advance and we will take special care of you
Snacks & Refreshments? We will be stocked up
Free Wi-fi? Yep, We’ll post the password all over the house for you
Check out time? 11:00AM
Will my cell phone work? Yes,If you have Verizon, if not…..we will share our landline
Wheelchair Friendly? Not yet (all current rooms are upstairs but stay tuned for future renovations)
Cancellations? 7 day cancellation required (you can always “transfer” your visit date)
Smoking Allowed? Only Outside
Acceptable for children? Sorry but No, with a quiet, spa like atmosphere & soft classical music,
they would be bored to tears (not to mention the breakables)
Pets Allowed? Unfortunately, No. We are animal lovers but can’t properly accommodate them
Who are these people? We are your Innkeepers, proudly fulfilling a lifelong dream. Kevin & Suzzie Gilham
Kevin is a retired Police Officer as well as a Lt. with the Fire Dept. Suzzie is a Controller for Atlanta Metropolitan Publishing/American Media Products which produces:
Encore Atlanta, the exclusive show program for The Fox Theatre (home to Fifth Third Bank Broadway In Atlanta, Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker among others), the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall, the Alliance Theatre and the Atlanta Opera at their performances at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
