Clanton Cottage w/ Charcoal Grill & Porch!
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Clanton Cottage w/ Charcoal Grill & Porch! is a single-story, smoke-free cottage vacation rental in a more rural, off-the-beaten-path setting in Clanton, Alabama. It’s set up for small groups with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and an additional half bathroom. The property has a strong public rating of 5/5 based on 4 reviews.
Layout & Sleeping
Sleeping arrangements include one bedroom with a queen bed and two bedrooms with full beds. A separate game room space includes board games, movies, and its own half bath, giving groups an extra hangout area away from the main living space. Comfort features include ceiling fans and A/C units in each room rather than central air.
Kitchen & In-home Conveniences
The kitchen is equipped for self-catering with a stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator with ice maker, coffee maker, toaster, coffee grinder, spices, cooking basics, and dishware/flatware, plus a Crockpot. Practical amenities include free Wi‑Fi, cable TV and a Smart TV, washer, dryer, laundry detergent, iron/ironing board, hair dryer, linens, towels, and complimentary toiletries. A deep freezer is available in the mudroom, and the home also notes a whole-home water filtration system.
Outdoor Space & Parking
Outdoor living centers on a screened-in porch and a charcoal grill, with one bag of charcoal provided. Parking is in a driveway for 1 vehicle, with additional grass/yard parking available. For guest safety, the property has 3 exterior, outward-facing security cameras, including a Ring doorbell at the front entry.
Location & Nearby Highlights
The cottage is about 9 miles from Peach Park, known for peach ice cream, and makes an easy base for day trips to Montgomery (including the Rosa Parks Museum) and Birmingham-area attractions. For local dining, nearby options include The Flying Peach (about 3.2 km away) and several casual restaurants in the Clanton area such as STREET TACOS ITALIAN BISTRO BAR & GRILL and Valle Grande Mexican Grill of Clanton (both around 10–11 km away). Air access is via Montgomery Regional Airport (about 57.9 km away) or Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (about 89.8 km away).
Best for
This cottage is best for small groups or families who want a quiet Clanton base with the comforts of a full home, including a stocked kitchen, laundry, and a separate game-room hangout. It also suits travelers who value simple outdoor time—there’s a screened porch and a charcoal grill with charcoal provided. Guests who don’t mind a more rural, off-the-beaten-path setting tend to be the best fit.
Travel tips
Plan to drive: parking is provided (driveway for 1 vehicle plus additional yard/grass parking) and the property is positioned for regional day trips to Montgomery and Birmingham. If you’re flying, Montgomery Regional Airport is closer than Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport based on listed distances. Note that A/C is provided via individual room units rather than central air.
What guests say
Reviews highlight an overall excellent stay experience and a home that feels comfortable and well-suited for group trips. Guests mention the setting as more secluded/off the beaten path, which they found appropriate for a quiet getaway. Host/owner responsiveness stands out as a positive, including help fulfilling requests during the stay. A practical note raised by guests is that the air conditioning is not centralized, though there are A/C units in each room.
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