The Cottage on College Street: Cozy 2BR house in Florence AL near UNA, McFarland
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
The Cottage on College Street is a cozy, renovated craftsman-style 2-bedroom, 2-bath house in East Florence, originally built in the 1940s. It’s offered as an entire-home stay, with guests having full use of the house and backyard. The property is positioned as a convenient home base for UNA visits, weekends in Florence, and outdoor trips tied to the Tennessee River and the Shoals region.
Home layout & comforts
The house includes two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with heating and air conditioning for year-round comfort. Practical in-home essentials include a kitchen with an oven/stove and microwave, plus a washer and ironing board. In-room entertainment and connectivity include cable TV and free Wi‑Fi, and the home is smoke-free.
Outdoor space & parking
A private backyard “oasis” is part of the stay, with a gas grill and a fire pit for evenings at home. Free parking is provided, and the driveway is noted as having space to accommodate a boat, with outdoor outlets available for charging batteries—useful for fishing-tournament travelers.
Location & nearby dining
The cottage is near the University of North Alabama (UNA) and close to McFarland Park, including the McFarland boat ramp (about 1.5 miles away) for tournament and river access. Dining is close by, including Hollywood 2.0 (about 85 m away), plus options such as Odette, On The Rocks, Wildwood Tavern, The Chicago Cafe, and River Bottom Grille By Stanfield's within a short drive. For flights, Northwest Alabama Regional Airport is about 8.9 km away, while Huntsville International Airport is about 85.2 km away.
Best for
This home is best for travelers who want an entire-house stay near UNA and McFarland Park, including anglers coming for tournaments who need driveway space for a boat and access to outdoor outlets for charging. It also suits couples or small groups who value a smoke-free, renovated cottage with a full kitchen, laundry, and reliable basics like free Wi‑Fi, cable TV, and free parking.
Travel tips
If you’re flying in, Northwest Alabama Regional Airport is the closest option (about 8.9 km away); Huntsville International Airport is much farther (about 85.2 km). Several restaurants are very close, including Hollywood 2.0 roughly 85 m away, making it easy to grab a meal without a long drive. Fishing tournament guests should plan gear logistics around McFarland Park and the boat ramp (noted at about 1.5 miles from the house).
What guests say
Guest feedback is very limited (4 reviews total) but indicates a strongly positive overall experience, reflected in the 5/5 public rating. The available sentiment points to general satisfaction rather than highlighting a single recurring issue. No consistent negatives are documented in the provided excerpts, suggesting few commonly reported pain points in the current review sample.
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