Blues Alley Downtown Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
$146 avg/night
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

What started as a place for our family to come and enjoy one another without distraction, is now a group of venues established (officially founded by John and Linda Shaw in 2018) for the sole purpose of providing a tranquil venue to gather and connect in love and fellowship. Our cozy and chic “Main Option”, is a modest quadplex of one bedroom garden apartments Located on Main Street in Downtown Memphis. Main Option is a part of the continued urban development adjacent to both Riverfront Harbor and Uptown neighborhoods and sits directly across from the Soul and Spirits Brewery and around the corner from the Grind City Brewery. Catch a ride to Beale Street on a horse drawn carriage as they past your front door. Or stroll to the historic Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum behind you. The ease of access to the trolley line makes visiting the Memphis Must-See’s a breeze! Hop on the trolley line to enjoy Beale Street nightlife, watch the famed Peabody Ducks conduct their daily Duck Parade, or catch the NBA’S Memphis Grizzlies at the Fed-Ex Forum. Additionally, the trolley line will help you take in a fun night of baseball at the Redbirds Stadium, a delicious BBQ dinner at Rendezvous, or a dinner cruise on the River. Your choices for fun in the city are limitless at this location! The Shaws’ Guest Rental Agreement

This agreement has been created to ensure contract between our guest, and your host(s) is satisfied in a manner that limits liability or harm to either parties.

The Shaws’ were established to provide a venue that sets the stage for a clean, safe, enjoyable, memorable home away from home for travelers. In order to maintain that it has become necessary for us to add this rental agreement for each booking.

Your booking payment is considered acceptance to this agreement acknowledges your acceptance of such. You are encouraged to read.
Because our calendar is blocked for you, and our concierge services begin the instant you book, we have a strict no refund cancellation policy.For this reason it is recommended you purchase trip insurance. However, under special circumstances,we reserve the right to allow you to use paid dates within a year blocking peak dates.

Identification will be required from the booking agent, who must in turn provide The Shaws’ a guest list including names of guests to occupy property in case of Emergency. Our only third party bookings or for company’s only. We do not accept any payments other than VRBO platform. Any false information provided during booking can be cause for termination. NO CHECKS! DONT ASK!

Minimum age requirement to book any Shaws’ property is 25. No exceptions.

No parties or large events in violation of our City’s permit will be allowed at any Shaws’ property. Intimate gatherings are encouraged and supported to sleeping capacity limits only. We can assist in preparation. Quiet hours are 10p.m. to 8 a,m.

Vehicle limits and parking instructions provided must be adhered to. As courtesy, The Shaws’ have provided one steering column lock for you to use as you move about the city. However, we recommend valuable items be removed from your vehicle as we are not liable for any loss.

Smoking of any kind is allowed only in the designated areas. If smoke is detected a fine will be assessed.

Exterior cameras will monitor and record at each location for suspicious activity that disturbs the quiet peace and enjoyment of both our guests and or our community. Social areas are provided on the premises. No loitering outside of those areas will be permitted.

Should it be deemed necessary for ANY police involvement for ANY reason that will be cause for immediate termination of this agreement without any refund or compensation and lead to immediate eviction. Any attempts to chargeback any payments, intimidate, or bribe The Shaws’ will be considered criminally defrauding an Innkeeper and full restitution will be sought. Any attorneys fees incurred will be at guests expense. Further, we will not allow booking agent any further bookings at any Shaws’ property.

General House Rules

We know when you arrive, you will find The Shaws’ to be clean and in order. Even though we dot not charge a cleaning fee, extra steps were taken to ensure the property safe and sanitized.
Please help us keep it just as nice for the next guest by following these simple rules.

NO Parties or large events. No loitering.
Quiet hours between10pm.and 8 a.m.
Checkout-time is 11 am.
At checkout
Kitchen and dishes cleaned
Trash bagged and placed in receptacles provided
Dirty towels in shower or bathtubs
Beds stripped with Linens in the pillowcase in all bedrooms
5. Have fun, be safe, and come again for The Shaws’ experience.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Water Park Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Shashasomania

    Submitted Mar 26, 2024

    Stayed Mar 22, 2024

    The Shaw's are awesome host. I loved everything about this property! It was clean, supplied with everything, had snacks, and the communication was great! We were in Memphis celebrating a birthday and they bought a gift over! Definitely will spread the word and most definitely will stay here again!

  • Glenn

    Submitted Dec 3, 2023

    Stayed Nov 30, 2023

    The place was spotless and outfitted with everything I could need and then some. The Shaws are great communicators and very accommodating. They are truly worthy of being Superhosts!! Will definitely stay here again.

  • Joseph H.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 14, 2026

    Very quite close to downtown entertainment in walking distance

  • Elizabeth R.

    Submitted Dec 13, 2025

    Stayed Dec 4, 2025

    I enjoyed my stay at Blues Alley Downtown. Linda was great at communicating and very helpful with places to visit and brochures in unit. The pictures reflect what is shown and it is tastefully decorated. Bed was comfortable and high end quality linens and towels (and plenty of extras) ample lighting and appreciate the mirrors located for checking your fit before walking out the door. Only thing missing in Kitchen was a Keurig ( already mentioned to Linda ) I’m pretty sure she will supply that in near future. Kitchen also could use a roller cart for a little more kitchen counter space. I felt safe and comfortable (single female) the only thing that was somewhat bothersome was the brewery across the street parked in front of unit (off street parking) and Linda does indicate this in description of booking. The parking is only affected from around 5pm-9:30p ish. So if you have to park further from unit you could move your vehicle back in front of unit. Overall I definitely recommend Blues alley downtown for your stay in Memphis if you want close proximity to all things fun in downtown Memphis. I would absolutely stay again!

  • Mark G.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Easy access to downtown and local businesses. Would like to visit again.

  • Erika P.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    After finding that this unit was in the area we wanted to stay, the next thing we noticed were all the positive reviews. They were not exaggerating! This was the best VRBO experience we've had. The communication was excellent and made us feel very prepared for a city that was new to us. The unit was very clean and so beautifully decorated. Every single thing we could possibly need during our stay was there. The unit was the perfect size for my husband and I and it was well lit at night with easy parking right in front. The attention to detail did not go unnoticed and thoughtful surprises were found throughout our stay. The Shaws are just wonderful, caring, thoughtful people and we will definitely stay with them again when in Memphis. Erika & Martin

  • Lynn R.

    Submitted Apr 8, 2024

    Stayed Apr 4, 2024

    We had an amazing time at this VRBO. The location was perfect for our event at Grind City Music Fest, however, it would also be perfect for anyone visiting Memphis. It is very close to the Main Street trolley stop, across from Soul and Spirit Brewery and within walking distance (if you are in decent shape) to The Peabody and Beale Street. This place was immaculate. While compact, what more could you need. The kitchen was fully stocked AND the hosts leave a basket of goodies, a bag of ice and soda in the fridge. The bathroom has every toiletry you can imagine. Forgot something??? Trust me, they have you covered. Upon leaving, they even left a gift on the porch for us. These amazing people even had a travel cup made for us, including the dates AND the event we went to. We will definitely be going back to Memphis and staying here.

  • Leah B.

    Submitted May 9, 2023

    Stayed May 5, 2023

    We come to Memphis every spring for the Memphis in May celebrations and the Beale Street Music Festival. We've never stayed close to the downtown area, bc I have always been worried about safety. I decided to take the chance this year, and found The Shaws apartment. It was serendipity! Perfect little apartment for a couple with everything you need. Kitchen is stocked with everything you'll need to make meals, bathroom is stocked with extra toiletries and soap and towels. I knew we'd chosen to stay with someone who goes above and beyond when we walked in an had a Welcome basket full of yummy goodies! I've never had owners do that before! It was nice to just sit down and have a snack after driving all day! They give you plenty of information about local attractions and restaurants, and Linda was so quick with communication. Would definitely recommend staying at Linda and Johns property to anyone traveling to Memphis!

  • Hallway C.

    Submitted Jan 15, 2023

    Stayed Jan 13, 2023

    “Every part of my stay was so accommodating. The street is quiet, security cameras around the premises, and for a moment I forgot this was not my house. It felt like someone took the time to think about all the amenities that are important to me! If you forgot it, they have it. I had make-up removal wipes, shower caps, freshly rolled towels. The room’s cleanliness and fresh linen scent from the sheets and pillows made me feel at home. This property even included an in-house concierge who I had to book accommodations. The Shaws’ outdid themselves with this English country themed space.” — Sitoria. S., Chicago, IL

  • Swaroop P.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2022

    Stayed Jul 23, 2022

    We had big hiccups on our way to Memphis but the property manager was very understanding and accommodating.

  • caroline d.

    Submitted Jul 18, 2022

    Stayed Jul 14, 2022

    This apt is the most stocked place we have stayed at. From coffee to a bottle of wine, they had everything we could need. Beautifully decorated and much attention to detail! Good location close to downtown. Felt very safe!

  • vivian c.

    Submitted May 31, 2022

    Stayed May 27, 2022

    great

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