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The Grate House — 1947 Charm w/ Marble, Hardwood & Fenced Yard by Harding

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Searcy, AR
  • Place, White County Courthouse
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Spring Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Harding University
    ‪18 min walk‬

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Grate House — 1947 Charm w/ Marble, Hardwood & Fenced Yard by Harding

Step inside the Grate House — where 1940s character meets modern comfort, just minutes from Harding University

About This Space
The Grate House is just a 3‑minute drive (or less!) to Harding University, Harding Academy, Searcy High School, and downtown Searcy.

Originally built in the 1940s, this charming home has been fully remodeled inside, blending modern comforts with historic touches — from its marble countertops and tile floors to original hardwood, reclaimed tongue‑and‑groove boards, and the unique floor grate that inspired its name.

This 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath home features a full kitchen, formal dining area, laundry access, and a comfortable living room with a pull‑out couch. Outside, enjoy a fenced backyard with a spacious patio, grill, fire pit, fire table, and outdoor seating.

The Space
The Grate House comfortably sleeps up to 6 guests:

Bedroom 1: King bed

Bedroom 2: Queen bed

Living Room: Pull‑out couch (sleeps 2)

Extra Option: Queen air mattress available upon request

Guest Access
Guests have full use of the entire home, accessed via a smart lock on the back door. The backyard is easily reached from the driveway.

Other Things to Note
Well‑behaved, house‑trained pets are welcome for a small pet fee. A doggy door leads from the back door to the secure, fenced yard.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Vine Street Orchard. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Vine Street Orchard and Presbyterian Park
As a guest of The Grate House — 1947 Charm w/ Marble, Hardwood & Fenced Yard by Harding, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
-If you leave before 11am please message us and let us know -Collect trash from bathroom and kitchen. Please place it in large trash bin outside in the backyard.
-Please leave bedding. We ask that you do not re make the used beds. -Place any used blankets in front of one of the beds as well. -Dishwasher cleaning pods can be found under the sink.
-Towels: Please toss all towels in the hamper in the laundry room. -Rugs: Please place the kitchen rugs on the bench in the dining room. This helps our roomba vacuum not get into unnecessary fights.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Pet needs to be house trained (no peeing/pooping/chewing). No pets on furniture.
The renter is responsible for complying with these regulations and the renter will be cited or fined by the City of Searcy for violations.
It is the renters responsibility not to trespass onto the property surrounding the Grate House

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

The Grate House — 1947 Charm w/ Marble, Hardwood & Fenced Yard by Harding Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

caroline s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

caroline s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snowstorm stay-couldn’t have been better!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teri Jo N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is beautiful and cozy! Everything was perfect, we will definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Enjoyed the personal touches and charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay. Easy to access and good location. The only thing I would suggest is a lock for the bathroom door. But it is a quaint, enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Love the look of the quaint little cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect. Very clean,cozy and comfortable. The host was very attentive and gave great directions. I would give it a 10 of 10. Will stay again next time I visit relatives in searcy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the Grate House was perfect! The home was decorated beautifully, communication from the host excellent, neighborhood was quiet and close to Harding. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Great place to stay in Searcy. Clean, and large living space.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Searcy Stay

The house and hosts were very welcoming, and the quiet neighborhood was an added bonus! We will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place

Great communication, very clean and a wonderful location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So comfy!

The house was perfect for our overnight trip with our puppy!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

caroline s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

Wonderful week long stay-than you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick stay

This is our second trip to the Grate House- it’s clean and perfectly comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

This nicely updated home was the perfect place for us and our needs for the week. We enjoyed sitting outside with the fenced-in yard in the evening.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely gem in Searcy

We decided to stop in Searcy during our return trip from Texas to Chicago. What a lovely home! Perfect stopover for us and our pup.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place in Searcy

We had the opportunity to stay at the Grate House on a visit to Harding University. It was a perfect location close to everything we needed and a nice cozy place to stay while visiting. The hosts communicated everything we needed and the checking and check out was seamless. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

We had a great experience. Everything met expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very pleased

Charming small older home with modern updates. Enjoyed our stay very pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amandia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grate House!!

Extremely clean and nicely decorated house! Perfect for our Harding visit and would definitely book again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grate House is Great

Awesome location for Lions Arena!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home and wonder

This home and our stay was more than we expected! It was absolutely amazing. It was nice to have the welcome folder that included recommendations of places to eat that were right on spot! We definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

caroline s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit to Harding

Had a wonderful stay. The house was very nice and well-maintained. Communication with the host was great. We will definitely stay here on future visits! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024