Game Rm+Fire Pit | Upscale living in heart of BHM
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
This upscale vacation rental occupies a luxuriously renovated craftsman home originally built in 1920 in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama. The 4-bedroom, 4-bath property blends historic character with modern amenities, offering a distinctive alternative to a standard hotel room for guests seeking space and personality. With a 4.95 rating from 128 reviews, it stands out as a highly regarded stay in the local market.
Rooms & Layout
The home features King size beds alongside a dedicated bunk room, making it flexible for groups or multi-generational travel across its four bedrooms and four bathrooms. A library nook and covered front porch add quiet retreat spaces, while 65-inch TVs and cable TV provide entertainment in the common areas.
Amenities & Recreation
A standout feature is the dedicated game room with foosball, shuffleboard, and board games, complemented by an outdoor fire pit with seating and a patio for evening gatherings. The kitchen is fully equipped with an oven, stove, and microwave, and there's a gas/outdoor grill for cooking al fresco. Practical comforts include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating, a washer, ironing board, and a crib for traveling families.
Location & Surroundings
The property sits close to Birmingham transit, with an 11th Place and 14th Ave bus stop just 172m away and UAB - Blazer Hall bus station about 1km away, while the Birmingham train station is roughly 2.4km distant. Dining options are abundant nearby, including The Pita Stop (451m), Giuseppe's Cafe (518m), Dreamland BBQ (716m), and Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q (1.5km). It's also within reach of major Birmingham attractions such as UAB, Protective Stadium, Regions Field, BJCC and Legacy Arena, the Birmingham Zoo, McWane Science Center, and Railroad Park.
Best for
This property suits groups, families, and friends traveling together who want space, privacy, and entertainment options like the game room and fire pit rather than a standard hotel room. Its four bedrooms, bunk room, and central Birmingham location near UAB, Regions Field, and BJCC also make it a strong fit for those attending university events, sports games, or downtown conventions.
Travel tips
Free parking is available on-site, which is a practical advantage given the property's central Birmingham location. The nearby 11th Place and 14th Ave bus stop (172m) offers an easy way to get around without a car, and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is about 9.7km away, so budget time for the transfer. With numerous restaurants like Dreamland BBQ and The Pita Stop within a few blocks, plan to explore the neighborhood on foot for meals.
What guests say
With a 4.95 rating across 128 reviews, guest feedback for this property is overwhelmingly positive, though no specific written excerpts are available to detail individual themes. The very high rating suggests consistent satisfaction with the renovated craftsman home's space, amenities like the game room and fire pit, and its central Birmingham location. Without direct review text, more specific recurring positive or negative details cannot be confirmed.
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