Bungalow Retreat-Fire pit/Patio/Games/Relaxing Front Porch/Parking Spaces
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Bungalow Retreat is a renovated 3-bedroom home in Bessemer, positioned as a relaxing, family-friendly stay a short drive from downtown Birmingham. The setting is described as a quiet, welcoming neighborhood, with a front porch designed for unwinding and enjoying natural light.
Home layout & comfort
The home features a stylish open-concept layout with an updated kitchen and modern bathroom. Comfort essentials include air conditioning and heating, plus in-home laundry with a washer and an ironing board for longer stays.
Outdoor space & recreation
A private fenced backyard includes a patio set up for casual hangouts, along with a grill and a fire pit. The property also highlights games and a relaxing front porch as part of its stay-at-home appeal.
Kitchen & in-home amenities
Self-catering is supported by a full kitchen with an oven stove and microwave. Connectivity and entertainment basics include free Wi‑Fi and cable TV, and the home is smoke-free and pet-friendly.
Parking, transit & nearby dining
Free parking is available on-site, with multiple parking spaces noted in the listing title. For public transit, Graymont Ave & 15th St bus stop is about 171 m away, with additional bus stops at 3rd Ave W and 15th St (about 672 m) and Arkadelphia Rd and 9th Ave (about 1,090 m). Dining options in the area include Church's Texas Chicken (about 764 m), Hong Kong Seafood (about 829 m), MamaNem Southern Kitchen (about 1,261 m), Southern Caribbean Restaurant (about 1,262 m), The Prive (about 1,448 m), and Applebee's Grill + Bar (about 2,186 m); Birmingham’s train station is about 4.9 km away and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is about 11.6 km away.
Best for
This bungalow is best for families and small groups who want a private house with space to spread out, a full kitchen, and a fenced yard with patio, grill, and fire pit. It also suits travelers who value easy logistics, with free parking, Wi‑Fi, and nearby bus stops (as close as ~171 m) for getting around the Birmingham area. Pet owners may appreciate that the home is explicitly pet-friendly and smoke-free.
Travel tips
If you plan to use public transit, the closest option is the Graymont Ave & 15th St bus stop (about 171 m away), with additional stops within roughly a 10–15 minute walk. For rail connections, Birmingham train station is about 4.9 km away, and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is about 11.6 km away. With multiple nearby casual dining choices (including Hong Kong Seafood and Church’s Texas Chicken under 1 km), it’s easy to mix quick meals with cooking in the home’s kitchen.
What guests say
Reviews reflect very high satisfaction, with a public rating of 5/5 based on 12 reviews. Guests commonly emphasize strong cleanliness standards and a well-kept, appealing home. Communication with the host is also highlighted as a consistent positive. No recurring negatives are provided in the available review excerpts.
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