2 Mi to Dtwn: Stylish Urban Retreat in Birmingham
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
2 Mi to Dtwn: Stylish Urban Retreat in Birmingham is a 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath, two-story vacation rental in Birmingham, about 2 miles from downtown. It’s designed for group stays with multiple living areas, a children’s playroom, and a mix of sleeping options including futons and sleeper sofas. The home is smoke-free, offers free Wi‑Fi, and supports both family and pet travel (fee applies).
Sleeping & indoor living
Sleeping is spread across four bedrooms plus additional areas: twin beds, a full bed, a queen bed, twin sleeper sofa, multiple futons, and a full sleeper sofa, plus a portable crib. Indoor entertainment includes Smart TVs with cable, board games, an arcade machine, books, and a record player. A laptop-friendly workspace is available for remote work.
Kitchen & laundry
The kitchen is equipped for full meals with a refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, and spices. A drip coffee maker is provided with starter coffee and tea. For longer stays, the home includes a washer/dryer, hangers, linens and towels, and complimentary toiletries (including a hair dryer).
Outdoor space & recreation
Outdoor features center on a covered porch with dining table and seating, plus a spacious yard and gas grill for BBQ dinners. A patio/balcony setup is also listed among amenities, supporting al fresco lounging. Two adult bikes are provided for local rides.
Location & nearby essentials
The home is near Birmingham dining and transit, including The Garage and Bottega (both around 300 m away) and multiple bus stops such as Highland Ave and 11th Ct S (about 385 m). Five Points South is about 0.7 miles away, and attractions within roughly 2–3 miles include Railroad Park, Vulcan Park and Museum, the Birmingham Museum of Art, McWane Science Center, the Botanical Gardens & Zoo, and Legacy Arena/Coca‑Cola Amphitheater. Birmingham (Train station) is about 2.0 km away, and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is roughly 7.4 km away.
Best for
This property suits families and multi-generational groups who want a roomy home base close to central Birmingham, with four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a children’s playroom, and a portable crib. It’s also a strong fit for friend groups who want to cook and gather, thanks to the full kitchen, covered porch, and gas grill. Pet owners can bring a dog for an additional fee, and the driveway parking supports multiple vehicles.
Travel tips
Plan for stairs: this is a two-story home with exterior steps required to enter, though there is a first-floor bedroom and full bathroom. If you prefer transit, several bus stops are within about 0.4–1.0 km, and Birmingham’s train station is about 2.0 km away; otherwise, take advantage of the driveway parking for up to four vehicles plus limited free street parking. The home has two outward-facing exterior security cameras at the front and back doors that record video and audio when motion is detected.
What guests say
Reviews highlight the home’s convenient Birmingham location and the amount of space, making it suitable for larger groups and easy access to city attractions. Guests also point to the overall comfort and practicality of having a full home setup. A noted drawback is that housekeeping/cleanliness may be inconsistent at check-in, with at least one report of the home not being cleaned prior to arrival and cleaning follow-up occurring later than expected. Communication resulted in a cleaning visit, but timing was an issue for that stay.
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