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A building with a green dome, brick walls, and a central staircase leading to the entrance.
A living room with a fireplace, a dining area with blue patterned chairs, a staircase, and a kitchen area.
A dining area with a chandelier, a painting, and a wooden table.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a wooden floor.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave. There are two black bar stools and a blue patterned chair. A wooden dining table with placemats and a vase of flowers is visible.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Birmingham, AL
  • Place, Avondale Brewing Company
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Alabama Symphony Orchestra
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alabama at Birmingham
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Birmingham

Located in Red Mountain, this vacation home is within a few miles (5 km) of popular sights such as University of Alabama at Birmingham and UAB Hospital. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a fenced private yard.
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What's nearby

  • Avondale Brewing Company - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Alabama Symphony Orchestra - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • UAB Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station - 8 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪House Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sammy's Sandwich Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Avondale Brewing Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Goose - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Private Historic Retreat in the Heart of Avondale!

Enjoy the best of modern charm in one of Birmingham's most desirable neighborhood enclaves! Nestled in the Avondale Park Historic District this recently renovated & beautifully furnished private home is situated near all of the entertainment, nightlife & attractions the city has to offer. Minutes to Downtown, Birmingham Zoo, Vintage Motorsports Museum, Vulcan Park, Ruffner Mountain, Railroad Park & more! The perfect spot for family & friends, you will love this home away from home in Birmingham!

Recently upgraded and fully furnished throughout, this three-bedroom private home includes a complete kitchen with a stove, oven, refrigerator, coffee maker, and microwave. Bedrooms are comfortably furnished with beautiful new crisp linens, pillows, and bed coverings.

Fully appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances including stove, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave. Bedrooms are comfortably furnished with beautiful crisp new linens, pillows, and bed coverings. Master bedroom features an en-suite bathroom with a shower and garden tub.

Spacious living room includes a comfy sofa, 55” Smart TV, a second 43" Smart TV, wrap-around porch, bricked courtyard with outdoor furniture, scenic views, high-speed Wi-Fi, on-site parking, and keyless access.

Guests have full access and complete privacy inside the guest suite and may enjoy full use of outdoor amenities as well. Instructions for access, check-in, check-out, and directions to the home are provided in the house manual on VRBO. When checking out, please be sure all windows and doors are locked prior to your departure.

If you have any questions about the property, or if you need any additional information regarding calendar availability, directions, parking, access, or check-in/check-out procedures please contact us directly using the message center on VRBO.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and an electric kettle.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Red Mountain within a short 15-minute walk of Avondale Brewing Company. You'll also find Sloss Furnaces and Birmingham Zoo within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Private Historic Retreat in the Heart of Avondale!?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Private Historic Retreat in the Heart of Avondale! good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some house, as well as a garden.

Does Private Historic Retreat in the Heart of Avondale! have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Private Historic Retreat in the Heart of Avondale! have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Birmingham International Airport (BHM), which is 3.1 mi away (9 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Private Historic Retreat in the Heart of Avondale!?

Yes, every house at Private Historic Retreat in the Heart of Avondale! comes with a patio.

Private Historic Retreat in the Heart of Avondale! Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 9 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Perfect location for wedding weekend!

House was large and accommodating for our familly wedding! Very close to all of the downtown attractions!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn J.

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

Very nice place

Good for a family vacation just the parking on street was not good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

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

Charming home

Great home. Spacious and elegant. Loved the house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dylan D.

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

Great House

This property is within 10-15 minutes of downtown Birmingham. It is clean and nice. Quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ben V.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A Symphony of Malfunction - The house of DisrepairWhere to even start on this one. Nearly everything on this house is in some state of disrepair. The stove and oven didn’t work at all our entire trip, and while the property manager offered to have someone come out the last day of our stay to look at it we declined. Probably the worst stocked kitchen I have seen, but didn’t matter because…..no stove. No doors shut, outside areas were all dirty. Trash from the last residents still in the backyard. Trains all night long. Will never stay again, and advise you don’t either.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mayada W.

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

Started off bad, but ended ok

After check-in, we attempted to turn on the heat because it was cold. The heat didn't come on nor did the gas turn on when trying to turn on the stove top. We went 2 nights without heat/gas. The security/locks in the house aren't good either. We left the house and locked the door and returned to an unlocked door. We were also in the house and locked the door and a couple of us that stayed there could walk into the house even after we locked it. The steps are also uneven and not fun to walk up and down after long traveling.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Dawn B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Very Disappointing

Stairs outside and inside are steep and uneven. Floors are uneven. Everything is a little grimy. Sheets and towels are old and need to be replaced. No hand towels or kitchen towels. Hair everywhere. Found garbage on the floor when we got there. Close to a fire station and train tracks, so very noisy. Burn holes in one set of sheets. Shower was unclean. Pots and pans are worn out and very grimy. Many interior doors do not latch closed. Attic bedroom has no door. No railing on steep, uneven stairs outside. Bug fell onto stove while we were attempting to cook breakfast. Everything is made for tall people.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Danielle G.

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

Beware

Worst rental experience-This was our first visit to Birmingham and we traveled in from out of state with 2 school age kids. We were excited & at the store getting snacks & groceries just before our 4pm check in when we found out that there was a plumbing/maintenance issue in the house that we rented. They offered for us to stay in a near property for the night so they could fix things in the home. I was trying to make the best of the trip & accepted for the night. The new property was not equal in comparison. It was in a very sketchy side of town with a lot of “squatters” all around. You could hear people next door and outside all around talking. There was a tenant upstairs that you could hear every step they took as well as when they flush or turn on water. The floors were covered in black which rubbed off on our feet and socks. The bedrooms up stairs weren’t enclosed & only separated w/ dividers. They told me at the store I would need to buy ground coffee & filters if I wanted coffee..however ..the property was missing a coffee pot. It was the worst sleep of all of our lives. I messaged the agency that night to let them know how awful things were going & I can't continue to stay there - we had to be able to check into the house we rented asap or would need a refund…it’s days later & I’ve followed up many times for the refund amount & status but I still have not rec’d. This was the most stressful rental and rental company never had a viable solution nor answer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bri G.

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

Great Hosts and Great House!

We greatly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful, historic home! The listing pictures accurately depict the house's condition and we loved the location. The Gatos and Beans Cat Cafe is just a minute away and was a highlight of our trip. The Plushy hosts had great communication and made the entire process from booking to check out a breeze. I have stayed in many rental properties and I think these hosts were the quickest to respond that I have ever experienced! We will definitely rent this house again for our next Birmingham trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022