Inviting House 2 Mi to University of Alabama!
Guest rating: 3.2 / 5
Overview
This is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom vacation rental house in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, located about two miles from the University of Alabama campus. Managed by Evolve, the property is a standalone home rather than a traditional hotel, and shares its lot with a second bookable two-bedroom unit that can sleep four guests separately. The house sleeps guests across two queen bedrooms plus a queen sleeper sofa in the living room, making it suitable for small groups traveling together for campus visits or football weekends.
Rooms & Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1 and Bedroom 2 each offer a queen bed, while the living room adds a queen sleeper sofa for additional sleeping capacity. Natural light and a dining table furnish the indoor living space, along with Smart TVs for streaming and cable viewing. Guests should note the property requires stairs to access.
Kitchen & Amenities
The home features a full kitchen with a stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, blender, coffee maker, toaster, and basic spices, allowing guests to prepare home-cooked meals rather than dine out for every meal. Additional in-unit conveniences include a washer and dryer with laundry detergent provided, an iron and ironing board, central air conditioning and heating, a hair dryer, hangers, and board games and books for downtime. Free Wi-Fi, linens, towels, and complimentary toiletries are also included, and the home is designated smoke-free.
Location & Surroundings
The house sits within walking or short driving distance of major University of Alabama landmarks, including Midtown Village (1 mile), Bryant-Denny Stadium and the university itself (2 miles), The Strip, the Paul W. Bryant Museum, the Alabama Museum of Natural History, and Coleman Coliseum (all around 2 miles). Downtown Tuscaloosa and the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater are roughly 3 miles away, and outdoor destinations like the Tuscaloosa River Walk, Hurricane Creek Park, and Lake Tuscaloosa are all within a 3-to-13-mile range. The Tuscaloosa train station is about 2.4 km away, and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is roughly 52-59 miles away for air travel.
Parking & Practical Notes
A shared driveway accommodates up to three vehicles, and the property includes six exterior security cameras positioned along the driveways and porches, facing outward and motion-activated rather than monitoring interior spaces. Policies prohibit smoking, pets, and events or parties, and photo ID may be required at check-in.
Best for
This property suits small groups or families visiting the University of Alabama for football games, campus tours, or graduation weekends, given its two-mile proximity to Bryant-Denny Stadium and the university. It also works well for guests who prefer a self-catering home base, thanks to the full kitchen, washer/dryer, and free Wi-Fi, and for those traveling with multiple vehicles who need on-site parking for up to three cars.
Travel tips
Plan for stairs when accessing the house, and keep in mind the shared driveway only fits three vehicles, so coordinate parking in advance if traveling with more than one car. Tuscaloosa's train station is close by at roughly 2.4 km, while Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is about an hour's drive away for those flying in. Because a second rental unit occupies the same property, other travelers may be present on-site during your stay.
What guests say
Guests consistently praised the home's cleanliness and its convenient location close to the University of Alabama campus and nearby restaurants, describing the house as cute and well-suited for mixed groups of adults and children. Recurring complaints centered on maintenance and communication issues, including a thermostat that guests couldn't adjust below 74 degrees until unlocked by the owner, a broken hot water supply in the shower, and difficulty reaching management during a stay. Several reviewers also noted the bathroom felt small and impractical, lacking an electrical outlet and, in one case, a mirror in the bedroom.
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