Beautiful Updated Historic 3BD/2BTH Home
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
Beautiful Updated Historic 3BD/2BTH Home is a renovated 1940s Southern-style vintage house in the College Hills neighborhood of Bessemer (Birmingham area). The home blends historic character—such as a covered front porch with rocking chairs and a wood-burning fireplace—with modern updates like central heating and air conditioning. Guests have access to the entire house, with late arrivals accommodated and early check-in available by request (subject to availability).
Layout & Sleeping
This is a three-bedroom, two-bath home with high 9 ft.+ ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. Two bedrooms feature queen beds and share a full hall bathroom, while the primary bedroom has a king bed and an attached private bathroom, plus spacious closet space. The living room includes a flat-screen smart TV and a full-size pull-out sofa bed for extra sleeping flexibility.
Kitchen, Laundry & In-home Amenities
The large kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering, with a microwave, oven/stove, dishwasher, toaster, blender, and both a Keurig one-cup and a 12-cup drip coffee maker. Convenience features include free Wi‑Fi (premium speeds), cable TV via smart TV, heating, air conditioning, an ironing board, and an in-home washer/dryer located in the basement. The home is smoke-free.
Outdoor Space & Parking
Outdoor living centers on a large covered front porch furnished with rocking chairs, a bench, and a dining table with chairs. Parking is set up for convenience with a free two-car covered garage off the alley, plus additional free street parking. A fenced backyard provides an alternate access route to the house via the rear/garage side.
Location & Nearby Spots
The home is positioned for easy access to local institutions and venues, including being about four blocks from Birmingham-Southern College and two blocks from Legion Field (McClendon Park). Public transit is close: Arkadelphia Rd and 9th Ave bus station is about 313 m away and Graymont Ave and 5th Pl about 640 m; Birmingham Train Station is about 3.7 km away, and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport about 10.3 km away. Dining options nearby include Bayou on 8th (about 303 m), Wings Kingdom (about 665 m), Tropical Grill (about 919 m), The Prive (about 1.0 km), and additional Birmingham favorites a short drive away.
Best for
This home suits families or groups who want to stay together in a full house with multiple bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a pull-out sofa bed, plus a full kitchen and washer/dryer for longer stays. It’s also well-suited for event and campus visitors thanks to its proximity to Birmingham-Southern College and Legion Field, and for travelers who value easy parking with a two-car covered garage and free street parking. Guests who prioritize a clean, updated historic home atmosphere with porch seating and a fireplace are a particularly good fit.
Travel tips
For public transit, the closest bus stop is Arkadelphia Rd and 9th Ave (about 313 m away), with another option at Graymont Ave and 5th Pl (about 640 m). Drivers can take advantage of the free two-car covered garage plus free street parking, and the location is convenient to major routes including Interstates 65 and 20/59 and Highway 280. If arriving early, request free early check-in ahead of time since it’s based on availability.
What guests say
Reviews highlight strong satisfaction with cleanliness and overall upkeep of the home. Guests also point to the host being welcoming and helpful, contributing to a smooth stay experience. Location is a recurring strength, particularly for visitors attending nearby events and needing a convenient base for getting around. No specific recurring negatives are documented in the provided excerpts.
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