Five Points South | Vulcan’s Hideout B2 | King Bed
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Five Points South | Vulcan’s Hideout B2 | King Bed is a private, smoke-free condo-style stay in Bessemer, positioned for easy access to Birmingham’s Five Points South/Highland Park area. The unit is hosted with self check-in and emphasizes comfort, convenience, and value, with the entire condo reserved for guests.
Inside the Unit
The unit features a king-size bed and a fully equipped kitchen with microwave and oven/stove, plus in-unit washer for longer stays. Climate control includes central air conditioning and heating, and practical extras include an ironing board. Entertainment is provided via cable TV, and the listing notes TVs in every room with streaming options.
Amenities & Practical Perks
Guests have free Wi‑Fi, free parking, and access to a fitness center. It’s kid-friendly and pet-friendly (dogs by request with an additional pet fee), and luggage storage is available. A dedicated workspace supports remote work or study.
Location & Getting Around
The condo is walkable to dining in the Five Points South area, with nearby options like The Garage (about 245 m), Magnolia Point (about 203 m), Bottega (about 298 m), and Chez Fonfon (about 349 m). Several bus stops are close, including Highland Ave and 11th Ct S (about 313 m) and Five Points South (about 375 m), and Birmingham train service is roughly 1.7 km away. Birmingham‑Shuttlesworth International Airport is about 7.8 km away, and the host notes quick access to UAB, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Legacy Arena, Protective Stadium, and the BJCC.
Best for
Best suited to travelers who want a walkable Birmingham-area base with easy access to restaurants and nearby bus stops, plus the convenience of free parking. It also fits extended-stay guests who value a full kitchen and in-unit washer, and remote workers who need fast Wi‑Fi and a dedicated workspace.
Travel tips
If you plan to rely on public transit, the Highland Ave and 11th Ct S bus stop is about a 5-minute walk, with additional stops clustered around Five Points South. Dining is especially easy on foot—multiple well-known restaurants are within a few blocks—while the airport is roughly 7.8 km away for a short ride. If you’re sensitive to room temperature, note that at least one guest mentioned difficulty adjusting the air conditioning.
What guests say
Reviews strongly reflect high satisfaction, aligning with the exceptionally high public rating (4.9634194 from 193 reviews). Guests frequently highlight comfort (including the king bed), fast Wi‑Fi, and the convenience of private, coded entry and having the full unit to themselves. The walkable location near cafes, parks, and the Five Points South/Highland Park area is a recurring draw. A noted downside is that at least one guest found the air conditioning too cold and difficult to adjust.
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