BRAND NEW VILLA cozy and comfortable UA/ UAB Located in Vance, East Tuscaloosa
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
This Brand New Villa is a standalone 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom property in Vance, on the eastern edge of Tuscaloosa, offering over 1,600 square feet of living space. Described as immaculate and fully upgraded, it's designed with distinct spaces for both entertaining and relaxing, making it a home-away-from-home rather than a traditional hotel room. Entry is keyless via a door code, and the property includes five exterior security cameras for added peace of mind.
Rooms & Layout
All three bedrooms are located upstairs, with the master bedroom featuring its own private bathroom while the other two bedrooms share a second full bathroom across the hall. A half bathroom sits just off the front entry on the main level. A small upstairs loft area with a television provides an additional casual sitting space separate from the main living room.
Kitchen & Living Spaces
The open-concept living room is centered on a sectional couch and flows directly into a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and island sink. The kitchen includes a refrigerator with water and ice maker, an electric cooktop/oven stove, a microwave, and the utensils and appliances needed for full self-catering. A washer and dryer, along with an iron and ironing board, are located upstairs for guest convenience.
Outdoor & Amenities
The backyard features a covered patio with a grill and seating arrangement, ideal for outdoor dining or unwinding after a day out. Additional amenities include air conditioning, heating, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, and free on-site parking via a private driveway, though the attached garage is not currently accessible to guests. The home is also smoke-free throughout.
Location
The villa sits about a mile and a half from the only Mercedes-Benz manufacturing plant in the USA, roughly 20 minutes from the University of Alabama in downtown Tuscaloosa, and about 35 minutes from UAB and downtown Birmingham via I-20. Lake Lurleen, with camping and water activities, is just minutes away, and several dining options -- including Sadie's Diner and Los Primos Latin Grill -- are within a couple of miles.
Best for
This villa suits families, groups, and small parties who want a full house with private bedrooms, a kitchen, and a yard rather than standard hotel rooms -- the 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout and washer/dryer make it well suited to longer or multi-family stays. It also works for visitors with business at the nearby Mercedes-Benz plant or those splitting time between UA in Tuscaloosa and UAB in Birmingham, given its central position between the two via I-20.
Travel tips
A car is essential, as the villa relies on I-20 to reach both Tuscaloosa (about 20 minutes) and Birmingham/UAB (about 35 minutes), and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is roughly 65 km away. Note the entry code carefully when checking in, since it's based on your phone number or birth year and past guests have reported occasional lock issues -- confirm access details with the host in advance. If you want to combine your stay with outdoor time, Lake Lurleen is just minutes away for camping and water activities.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the cleanliness of the villa and note that it worked well for their needs, with several highlighting its convenient location roughly 25 minutes from Tuscaloosa. Responsiveness of the host management is also frequently mentioned as a strong point, with quick replies to guest messages. The recurring complaint centers on the keyless entry system, with at least one guest reporting that the provided door code did not work and the issue was never fully resolved despite contacting management.
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