Houndstooth Cottage
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Houndstooth Cottage is a private vacation home in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, located about three miles from Bryant-Denny Stadium. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage sleeps up to six guests and is owner-occupied between stays, meaning some personal touches from the owner may be present in the home. It offers a residential, homey alternative to a standard hotel room for guests visiting the University of Alabama area.
Rooms
The cottage has three bedrooms configured to sleep six: one with a King bed and two additional bedrooms each furnished with a Queen bed. Guests have access to two full bathrooms, a dining table for shared meals, and in-unit laundry via a washer for longer stays.
Amenities & Comfort
The home is fully equipped with a kitchen, oven/stove, microwave, and ironing board, making it easy to prepare home-cooked meals rather than dine out every night. Additional comforts include air conditioning, heating, a fireplace for cooler months, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, and a smoke-free interior throughout. An on-site fitness center and a patio/deck with outdoor seating round out the recreational offerings.
Outdoor Space
A lovely deck with comfortable outdoor seating lets guests enjoy the surrounding nature, and the indoor fireplace provides a cozy gathering spot during colder months. This combination of indoor and outdoor living space suits guests looking to relax after a day of sightseeing or game-day activities.
Location & Dining
The cottage sits near McFarland Blvd, close to shopping malls and a wide variety of restaurants including Antojitos Izcalli (0.9 km), Wing Kitchen and Logan's Roadhouse (around 1.4 km), The Juicy Crab, El Agave Mexican Grill & Bar, Texas Roadhouse, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux, The Rabbit Hole, and Crimson Tap House, all within a few kilometers. Tuscaloosa's train station is roughly 3.8 km away, and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is about 83 km away for air travel.
Best for
This cottage is best suited to families or small groups traveling together, thanks to its three bedrooms, full kitchen, washer, and kid-friendly designation. It also appeals to University of Alabama football fans and visitors attending events near Bryant-Denny Stadium, given its close proximity and the abundance of nearby restaurants and bars for pre- or post-game dining.
Travel tips
Standard check-in is 4:00pm CST, though early check-in can be requested for a $50/hour fee if approved 24-48 hours before arrival. Guests should be prepared to complete photo ID verification, a live selfie, and required rental agreements through the property management company's texting system (AKIA) before arrival, and note that a car is useful since dining and shopping options are spread along McFarland Blvd a few kilometers away. Reservations made within two weeks of arrival require in-person government ID verification, so plan ahead if booking last minute.
What guests say
With only three reviews recorded, feedback is limited, but the property holds a perfect 5-star rating, suggesting consistently positive guest experiences. No specific recurring complaints or standout praise details are available from the excerpts provided, so themes cannot be broken down further beyond the overall high satisfaction score.
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