< 4 Mi to UAB & Dtwn: Updated Birmingham Apt
Overview
< 4 Mi to UAB & Dtwn: Updated Birmingham Apt is a single-story, 1st-floor vacation-rental apartment in Birmingham positioned as a convenient base for UAB, downtown, and nearby medical centers. The unit is smoke-free, offers free Wi‑Fi and air conditioning/heating, and is geared toward a fuss-free short stay for couples, solo travelers, and visiting staff. Quiet hours are observed from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Layout & In-Unit Comfort
The apartment has 1 bedroom with a queen bed and 1 bathroom. In-unit conveniences include a Smart TV, washer, ironing board, linens and towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, and hangers. Ceiling fans supplement the central A/C and heating.
Kitchen & Dining
A well-stocked kitchen supports self-catering with a refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, toaster, electric kettle, and a Keurig (guests supply their own coffee). Cooking basics plus dishware and flatware are provided, and there is a dining table for in-unit meals. Nearby dining options include WE Community Cafe (about 449 m), MamaNem Southern Kitchen (about 700 m), Southern Caribbean Restaurant (about 603 m), and McDonald’s (about 595 m).
Location & Getting Around
The property is advertised as being within 4 miles of UAB Hospital & Campus and downtown, with nearby access to sports and event venues such as Legion Field at McLendon Park (about 2 miles) and the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex (about 5 miles). Public transit is close: Tuscaloosa Ave and 11th St SW bus stop is about 181 m away, with additional bus stops at Princeton (about 654 m) and 3rd Ave W and 11th St W (about 1043 m). Birmingham’s train station is about 4.5 km away, and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is about 11.9 km away.
Parking, Pets & Property Policies
Free street parking is available. The apartment is pet-friendly with a required pre-trip pet fee (1 dog maximum) and is otherwise set up for a quiet residential stay with no events, parties, or large gatherings. For security, there is an exterior camera facing the front entry that records video and does not capture interior spaces.
Best for
This apartment is best suited to UAB visitors, university staff, and healthcare workers who want an easy commute to UAB Hospital & Campus (about 4 miles) plus nearby access to downtown and event venues. It also fits couples or solo travelers who prefer a quiet, smoke-free place with a full kitchen, washer, and reliable basics for longer or work-adjacent stays. Pet owners traveling with one dog can be accommodated with the required fee.
Travel tips
If you plan to use transit, the Tuscaloosa Ave and 11th St SW bus stop is roughly a 2–3 minute walk (about 181 m). Plan for quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM and note that the entry requires climbing 6 steps. If you fly in, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is about 11.9 km away; the train station is about 4.5 km away.
What guests say
No guest review excerpts were provided, and public rating/review count are not documented, so recurring feedback themes cannot be summarized from guest commentary. Based on the listing details, likely areas of focus for guests include the quiet-hours policy, the convenience of the kitchen and washer, and proximity to UAB/downtown and nearby bus stops. Travelers may also weigh the practical entry detail (6 steps) and the presence of an exterior security camera at the front entry.
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