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Historic Victorian Home near UNA and Downtown

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Exterior
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 103400 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Florence, AL
  • University of North Alabama
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • North Alabama Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Muscle Shoals, AL (MSL-Northwest Alabama Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Florence

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Pope's Tavern Museum and University of North Alabama. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • University of North Alabama - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • North Alabama Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Renaissance Tower - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Blackberry Trail Golf Course - 10 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Muscle Shoals, AL (MSL-Northwest Alabama Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookout - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hometown Market - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Pollito Loco - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Victorian Home near UNA and Downtown

A gorgeous home with many preserved features invites you in! Southern style white rocking chairs! A grand entrance leading to a formal living and dining room. A cozy library with books for any taste! A chef oven! An outdoor table and bench next to a pond with water features and fish!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a fenced private yard.

Property manager

John Akehurst

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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: 3,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 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: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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 close to this vacation home?

This vacation home in Florence is within a 10-minute walk of Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts and Pope's Tavern Museum. You'll also find Shoals Community Theater and Flowers Hall less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

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

Is this vacation home next to 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 Historic Victorian Home near UNA and Downtown good for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Historic Victorian Home near UNA and Downtown?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

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

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Muscle Shoals, AL (MSL-Northwest Alabama Regional), which is 7.3 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Historic Victorian Home near UNA and Downtown?

Yes, every accommodation at Historic Victorian Home near UNA and Downtown comes with a deck.

Historic Victorian Home near UNA and Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another fantastic stay

This was my second time reserving this property and it is the best property in Florence for larger groups. Will be back again next year!
Phi Gamma Delta Alumni Pig Dinner 2025
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lh M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice house, but….

Nice house, but floors were filthy, crumbs on tables, both refrigerators had lots of leftovers in them. Showers were not clean. Beds were nice and comfy, but very little furniture in bedrooms, not even chairs in bedrooms. One table lamp in the entire house. Den furniture was not comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for Florence Trip

House was great, pictures were accurate. No issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Liesa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Purple House

We enjoyed our stay. Owner was terrific with check in and out etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dream Birthday Getaway

My daughter LOVES Victorian homes. This is the home of her dreams! So, we had a birthday bash weekend. Plenty of room for all the girls upstairs. All pictures are accurate, but honestly the pics can't do this home justice. Owners response time was great and they even sent us historical information about the home. Athe pics don't do the home justice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Alabama Family Christmas

Beautiful house! Everything was so nice and clean. I will recommend this property to my friends who may be in the area. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in a beautiful town

I grew up in Florence and was looking for a place to meet up with some friends for a trip in our hometown. This home is beautiful and in a perfect location in downtown Florence.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B., Trussville

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving Year Two

We stayed at the Purple House last year for Thanksgiving and enjoyed it just as much this year. The house has such great character with plenty of space for everyone to gather. We love it and plan to come again next year. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

Nice place and easy communicating with the owner
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun wedding weekend!

We stayed in this home the weekend of our daughter’s wedding at Pickett Place! Some of the bridal party stayed as well! It was great! Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming home

We loved our stay in the Purple House. The location was perfect for our needs. Located right across from UNA’s campus. The house accommodated our family for our daughter’s wedding weekend. The home was full of character and charm and was very clean. We had a minor problem with the a/c and the host responded quickly and the issue was resolved.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location / safe neighborhood

This beautiful old home was very nice. The neighborhood seems like a safe place and we enjoyed several nighttime walks across the UNA campus and neighborhood. Only a half mile from Court Street where you can find any kind of food a person could want. The host provided quick answers to my questions. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness

A spacious house with character and walking distance to downtown.

Fun, quiet neighborhood with good neighbors and 2 cat friends.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Florence Landmark. Family Stay

Very historic part of North Alabama. Enjoyed our week stay in the Purple Mansion. Well supplied and very comfortable bedding. We were a little cold but had some space heaters to help knock off the chill. Overall a very comfortable and rare experience to stay in a historic home. The owners are very happy to help and answer questions
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B., Trussville

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Thanksgiving Ever!!

I grew up in Florence, and I had always wanted to stay in one of the historic houses located very close to UNA. The Purple House provided a place big enough for my entire family to gather for the holiday for the first time in two years. We had a wonderful time! The house was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the purple house!

We visit family twice a year in Florence. My mother in law is now in a nursing home near by this property and we loved the convenience! Will definitely rent this house in the spring ! —- Mahalo !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home, great hosts

We had an amazing time at the purple house. The rooms are spacious and the front porch is welcoming. We spent many days on the porch people watching, visiting with family, playing with a neighborhood cat, listening to the UNA lion, and just watching the world go by. The hosts are incredibly responsive and kind and let us know about local events while we were there.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daliz C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Was more of I expected a really great house with a lot of personality a to a lot of detail for enjoy

Much more than we expected. We loved it, the property has many details and things to talk about. It was very clean and organized. We just loved it.....Hermosa casa "
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Beth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

We had a great stay at the purple house! It’s within walking distance to a lot of restaurants and Leo the Lion on the UNA campus. The home itself is very spacious! The owners are super quick to respond.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great house and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Victorian Beauty

Our stay was great! Comfortable, spacious, had everything we needed for our stay! Heather was a great hostess with a quick response if we needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022