Oxford Vacation Rentals

What you'll love about Oxford

Oxford has a literary pedigree that's genuine: Rowan Oak is Faulkner's actual estate, and Square Books is one of America's great independent bookstores, not just a good regional one. The Grove tailgate on SEC football Saturdays is a cultural experience as much as a sporting one. The dining scene, anchored by James Beard-recognized chefs, is legitimately impressive for a city of 25,000, and the courthouse square is one of the most animated downtown districts in the Sout

Fun things to do

• Tour Rowan Oak, William Faulkner's historic estate and a national literary landmark.
• Browse the legendary Square Books, one of America's finest independent bookstores.
• Attend a live taping of the Thacker Mountain Radio Hour at Off Square Books.
• Experience Ole Miss game day and the famous Grove tailgate on a football Saturday.
• Explore the Lyceum and Circle Historic District, a National Historic Landmark on the Ole Miss campus.
• Visit the University of Mississippi Museum's world-class art and antiquities collections.
• Dine at one of Chef John Currence's James Beard Award-winning restaurants.
• Walk Bailey's Woods Trail from Ole Miss campus to Rowan Oak through Faulkner's favorite forest.
• Explore the Burns-Belfry Museum and Multicultural Center's rich African American history exhibits.
• Catch live music at a bar or venue off the Square — there's something nearly every night.
• Day trip to Sardis Lake for boating, fishing, and lakefront recreation.
• Browse independent boutiques, galleries, and local shops around the courthouse square.
• Attend the Oxford Art Crawl on the fourth Tuesday of the month for a self-guided gallery tour.

Local tips

• Book well in advance for Ole Miss football weekends. Vacation homes fill up fast. 
• The Grove tailgate is open to all; arrive early for the full spectacle.
• Square Books hosts regular author events; check their calendar before you visit.
• The Thacker Mountain Radio Hour is free and a truly special Oxford experience.
• Rowan Oak is free to visit and a must even for non-Faulkner fans.
• Oxford's dining scene is best explored on foot — almost everything is within a half-mile of the Square.
• Spring and fall offer the most comfortable weather for walking the campus and town.
• The Art Crawl bus is free and a fun way to meet the local gallery community.
• Ajax Diner is the local classic for soul food and comfort meals on the Square.
• Summertime in Oxford is quieter and easier to navigate than the football season crush.

The South's literary soul, one legendary tailgate at a time

Oxford is the kind of place that ruins other college towns for you. One Faulkner pilgrimage, one game-day Saturday in The Grove, one meal on the Square, and you'll understand why people who visit always come back. Find your vacation rental here today.