Cozy 3 BR in Historical District with screened in porch. Newly remodeled.
Guest rating: 4.6 / 5
Overview
This cozy 3-bedroom vacation rental occupies a newly remodeled historic home on a quiet street in Alabama's historic district, surrounded by other turn-of-the-century houses. The remodel preserved much of the original period detail while updating comfort throughout, blending new and old furnishings for a lived-in, homelike feel.
Rooms & Layout
The three-bedroom layout suits small groups or families, with a crib available for traveling with an infant. As an older home, some bedroom floors have a slight natural sag, a byproduct of its historic construction rather than a defect in upkeep.
Kitchen & Porch
A standout feature is the huge, fully equipped kitchen with a full-size oven/stove and microwave, making it easy to cook real meals rather than rely on dining out. The screened-in porch with a day bed is repeatedly called out as a guest favorite, offering a shaded outdoor spot to relax at any hour.
Amenities
The home includes air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort, free Wi-Fi and cable TV for entertainment and connectivity, and a washer plus ironing board for longer stays. It is pet-friendly and kid-friendly, and free parking is provided on-site.
Location & Dining
The property sits within easy walking or short driving distance of numerous restaurants, including the nearby Downtowner Restaurant, Good Vibez Cafe, Reflections Coffee Shoppe, and 5 & Dime, all under about 1.2 km away. Montgomery Regional Airport is roughly 61 km away, making this a convenient home base for exploring the historic district's dining scene without needing a car for every meal.
Best for
This home suits families and small groups who want a self-catering stay with real kitchen facilities, a crib for young children, and pet-friendly policies for those traveling with animals. It also appeals to travelers drawn to historic architecture and a walkable restaurant scene, thanks to its location in a historic district near a dozen dining options within a couple of kilometers.
Travel tips
Guests will likely want a car or rideshare for the roughly 61 km trip to/from Montgomery Regional Airport, since the property itself sits on a quiet residential street. Many restaurants, cafes, and a bar & grill are within about a kilometer or two, so walking or a short drive covers most dining needs. Because the home is an older historic structure near a rail line, light sleepers in front-facing bedrooms should be prepared for occasional train horn noise overnight.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise how well-equipped and stocked the home is, along with comfortable beds and furnishings that give it a genuine home-away-from-home feel. The historic character comes with minor quirks, such as slightly sagging bedroom floors and audible train horns overnight in the front bedroom, which one reviewer felt could be softened with storm windows or added sound insulation. Despite these small drawbacks, overall satisfaction was high, with at least one guest indicating they would return.
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