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Grt floorplan, King Bed, No Cleaning fee

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Pool
    Pool

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Birmingham, Alabama
  • Birmingham Race Course Casino
    6 min drive
  • St. Vincent's East
    6 min drive
  • The Outlet Shops of Grand River
    14 min drive
  • Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)
    10 min drive

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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.

Grt floorplan, King Bed, No Cleaning fee

Summary:
Welcome to The Birdhouse – a peaceful MCM retreat just 15 mins from downtown Birmingham!
- 3 BR/2 Bath home, nearly 1 acre of space, and a large backyard!
- Cozy living room with huge sectional & fireplace!
- Gourmet kitchen (coffee provided!)
- Comfy beds and spacious, open layout!
- Outdoor space with pool, BBQ, dining area & large yard!
- Quiet, bird-filled neighborhood for a country feel!
- Basement apartment available for larger groups!
Note: Local guests must get approval before booking

The Space:
THE BIRDHOUSE is a 3 BR/2 BATH home. (There is a basement apartment attached which can be rented - if available- for bigger groups.

We call this "The Birdhouse" for a few reasons: 1) it's super close to the airport (metal birds!), 2) The previous owners, who took impeccable care of the home, also installed many bird houses in the backyard which you will notice and 3) the sound you'll wake up to when you stay here, is the beautiful sound of birds chirping vs. the sound of the city. The property seems like it should be out in the country due to the size. It is a very special/peaceful place. Everyone who comes to this house always comments about what a hidden gem of a property it really is!

Now for the spaces... besides the enormous backyard which has a huge grassy yard, a pool, outdoor eating area and grill, the inside space is very large and is a perfect place to hang out with your family and play board games, build that gingerbread house, or finally finish that Netflix series you started watching 6 months ago!

Perfect for a relaxing getaway!

KITCHEN:
The kitchen boasts Jennair and Kitchenaid appliances, and has literally EVERYTHING you need to cook. We also provide spices, coffee, tea, and much more.

LIVING ROOM:
We outfitted the living room with a very large, very comfortable sectional sofa and accent chairs. There are also cushions to use if you have a great game of uno happening at the coffee table and need to sit on the floor. You will also find a gas fireplace to enjoy in the colder months and of course the TV which has a Roku device so you can log into your streaming accounts. Off to the side, there is a dedicated workspace with a large desk that is very close to the internet router (for fast wifi).

DINING ROOM:
The dining room table currently sits 6, but there is a leaf that can extend it to fit even more guests. It is elegant and cozy... perfect for that meaningful time together.

MASTER BEDROOM:
The master bedroom boasts a King Bed with a crazy comfy memory-foam mattress. The room is quite large and has plenty of closet space. There is a small couch and a twin mattress that can be pulled out. This space is designed to be a haven for parents with small children who need to be in the same room. Note that there is also a pack & play stored in the hall closet you are welcome to use!

MASTER BATHROOM:
The master bedroom is pure luxury with a large rain shower and bench. You might just want to live in the shower :) Shampoo, Conditioner, & Body Wash provided.

QUEEN BEDROOM:
Queen Bed with pillow-top mattress. We decorated this to be a quiet/serene space.

2 TWIN BEDROOM:
These twin beds are Extra Long (like dorm beds) so they will be comfortable for kids and adults alike. However, unlike dorm beds, these have super comfortable memory foam mattresses. You'll find a small desk, perfect for another work space or homework, and a large closet.

MAIN BATHROOM:
The bathroom that the other bedrooms share includes a jetted tub... perfect for relaxing after a hard day of.... relaxing! (after all, you are on vacation!) Shampoo, Conditioner, & Body Wash provided.

EXTRA SLEEPING SPACE:
We have a queen air-mattress that has a built-in pump that is perfect to put in the living room for extra sleeping space (sheets/pillows included!)

PARKING:
Although there isn't parking available on the street, up to 4 cars can fit in the driveway and there is even room for an RV on the side of the garage.

Guest Access:
Guests access the property through the front door using a digital lock that is programmed with a code specifically for them. The lock will not work until the house rules/disclosures are signed by the booking guest & pool waivers are signed by the other guests.

The Neighborhood:
THE BIRDHOUSE is located on a quiet street in a quiet street in a transitioning neighborhood. It is 3 minutes off the freeway yet you don't hear fwy noise due to the lush landscaping and tall trees. The house itself is on the top of a hill and is very private. The area is becoming known for shopping and dining and is conveniently located close to downtown Birmingham. You can be in the heart of the city in 10-15 minutes!

Other Things to Note:
The Birdhouse is dog friendly with a few conditions: There is a $25/night per dog fee and all pups must be well trained and are not allowed on the furniture under any circumstances. Guests are required to pick up after their pet (including the yard) and will responsible for any damages to furniture, etc.

Because the pool is not gated, no children under the age of 14 are allowed to be in the backyard without supervision.

The basement apartment on the property ("THE NEST") has it's own outdoor space and yard that is divided with a chain-link fence. Guests may not enter the yard in this space unless the the apartment is rented as well. (Gates are locked) At the same time, guests from The Nest are not allowed to come into the Birdhouse yard and do not have access to the pool.

The bistro lights on the house & pavillion turn on automatically when the sun goes down! Please do not turn off as they are there for safety as it is really dark at night.

Check out our guidebook for more!

Interaction with Guests:
I live out of state but I have a great support crew that can help with anything you need!
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to St. Vincent's East. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a private pool and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • 12 minutes by car from Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex and 14 minutes from University of Alabama at Birmingham
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Julie Hill

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130.1 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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.

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Grt floorplan, King Bed, No Cleaning fee Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, clean and excellent communication from hosts!
The property was so peaceful, quiet and private. Communication from the hosts was excellent with clear instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Grand Ledge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house and property was beautiful!! Great quiet area. The residence is close to downtown Birmingham, 15 minutes. Plenty room for everyone. Kitchen was well stocked with platea utensils, and pans!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, cozy, and relaxing!!
We stayed for a baseball tournament. The house was perfect for the 3 families. There were plenty of sleeping options for a house with 3 bedrooms, there were extra air mattresses, and places to put them for people to sleep. We had enough space the we didn’t feel like we were on top of each other. The back yard was very refreshing after a day at the ballpark! Parents and kids enjoyed the pool!! The house is close to many food options and the highway to get to many things. We would definitely stay here again. Julie the host was very kind, and quick to respond to needs and questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S., Aurora il

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away from Home
Pool was great .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good times
Loved it. It was clean & cozy. Everything you would need is there & then some. Julie the host was exceptional. 5 Star on my review. Thank you :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home
The home fit our needs well! Communication with owner was easy and quick. Lots of extras included.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alabama Trip
House was very neat and in a decent location. We were close to all the attractions we wanted to see. Communication with hosts was great and check in/out was easy. Would love to stay in the summer and use the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Sharon B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs up keep!
Needs a lot of cleaning! Tub was filthy, unable to give infant a bath due to scum in tub. only used shower. Was a fire waiting to happen. Numerous extension cords plugged into one another and draped all around house (trip hazzards too) Tile by front door area broken away, big pieces missing, when walking barefoot cut foot, also big enough for trip hazzard. I say location was good, just needs some up keep.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surgical Recovery
This is a great property! Lovely views from the big windows. Great vacation spot for families in the summer. We really enjoyed it, until our downstair neighbors began blasting music for two nights. No, I didn’t call Julie, it would have caused trouble. My husband was recovering from surgery & had no peace. So we left early & came home.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian and Jen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 stars!
We loved staying here and will definitely stay again on our next trip. There were so many special touches and the beds were incredibly comfortable! We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Mid Century Modern
My family enjoyed this cozy mid century modern gem. We loved gathering by the pool and the beautiful, expansive yard. The soft lighting made the atmosphere special while hanging out on the comfortable sectional couch in the living room. My daughter had some work to catch up on and was able to use the office right off the living room so she could still be connected to the rest of the family. The bedding was comfortable and house was super quiet and so we were well rested for the day. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Caren L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as advertised
I really enjoyed this house, it was perfect for our family and it was just as advertised. The only reason I am not giving 5 stars is because of the smell of the house. While you could tell it was clean, the house had a moldy, musty smell. The A/C did not circulate as it should and the smell was very strong as soon as you came in the door. It was as also kind of stuffy at night. Other than that, Julie was very quick to respond and we had no issues. Our family enjoyed the pool and the overall stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness
SO MUCH FUN
we had a blast swimming in the pool, eating under the pergola, the dogs loved the grass and we were totally relaxed for a full week. LOVED IT
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonie P., Terre Haute

Liked: Cleanliness
Love our stay!!!
We had such a wonderful time!! Super clean, beautiful home! We enjoyed ever minute of it. Julie was such a pleasure to work with and took care of us and made us feel like family. We will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne u.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
We had a fantastic stay!! Julie was wonderful! The house was beautiful and spotless. We floated in the pool for two days and had many options for meals and shopping close by. We look forward to staying in “the birdhouse” again and again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy cozy
Our stay was great….it was perfect for my granddaughter and a couple of her teammates for a 3 day softball clinic…. And my daughter and myself….Just 15 min drive to complex…the house was wonderful…. Clean… comfy beds….stocked with everything you could need…. Just bring clothes and groceries….the outdoor space was beautiful and so relaxing and full of nature…..the house was comfy cozy…..just felt like home. Julie was quick to respond and sent us all the info we needed and check in was a breeze. Would stay again if needed a place in that area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Duke H.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very welcoming and a nice place to stay
Enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Very nice & clean property. Julie was also very attentive to made sure our stay was pleasant. Very nice outdoor area as well. Highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick stay
We stayed for a baseball tournament for out of town. We had a pleasant stay and had great communication with Julie. We had our dog and the yard is perfect for animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

scott l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
The house was clean and confortable until check in email . I didn't realize it had an apartment being rented because it's in the narrative of listing and easily overlooked. They could be heard playing music downstairs. Location was convenient for the stay with plenty of local ammenities close by. Check in was difficult as we didn't receive our door code. It was cold and raining while being outside trying to reach the owner for help. Had to call vrbo hotline for help. Once I was able to reach the owner after about 30 to 45 minutes the code wouldn't work but the situation was finally corrected that day. The code stopped working again a few days later and had to reach out to get let in at night time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
It was an overall great stay, however the lower unit had about 12 people at one point, a dog and a baby, so we did have to sleep on the couch to get enough quiet to be able to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danial W., Elizabethton

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
Great place, great folks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023