Uptown Bama House
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
Uptown Bama House is a five-bedroom, four-bathroom vacation home located about a mile from Bryant Denny Stadium and the University of Alabama campus in Tuscaloosa. The house sleeps up to 12 guests and is set up as a full home rather than a traditional hotel, with an open living room offering ample seating for groups. It sits in the quiet, quaint Forest Lake community, known for its walking trail and resident geese and ducks.
Rooms & Sleeping Arrangements
The first floor has three bedrooms with King beds (one with an attached walk-in shower bathroom, one with an attached half bath, and one sharing a hallway bathroom with walk-in shower) plus a bedroom with two Single beds. Upstairs offers a Queen bed, a Twin XL bed, and a futon that converts to a single bed, served by its own walk-in shower bathroom. A highchair and pack-n-play can be arranged in advance for a $25 fee.
Kitchen & Dining
The fully equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, oven/stove, microwave, and utensils for preparing home-cooked meals, plus a coffee starter pack to keep the group caffeinated. A dining room table provides space for the whole group to sit down together, and laundry needs are covered by an in-unit washer.
Outdoor Space & Amenities
Out back there is a covered patio with a grill, fire pit, seating, and a cornhole set, ideal for evening gatherings. The property also offers a fitness center, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and heating, cable TV, an ironing board, and free on-site parking, and it is both pet-friendly and kid-friendly.
Location & Surroundings
Tuscaloosa's train station is under 2km away, and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is roughly 84km distant. A wide range of dining is within a couple of miles, including Hooligans Restaurant, Mr Chen's Auth Cooking, Ameer's Mediterranean Cafe, The Sanctuary on 25th, and several sports bars and pubs, plus nearby churches and a church coffee shop in the neighborhood.
Best for
This property suits large groups, extended families, and University of Alabama game-day visitors who need multiple bedrooms, communal living space, and proximity to Bryant Denny Stadium. It also works well for pet owners and families with children thanks to its pet-friendly, kid-friendly designation, fenced-feel patio with fire pit and cornhole, and optional highchair/pack-n-play setup.
Travel tips
Check-in is at 4:00pm CST, and early check-in can be requested for a $50/hour fee but is only confirmed 24-48 hours before arrival. Guests must be 25 or older to book, and reservations made within two weeks of arrival require in-person government ID verification, so plan documentation ahead of time. The Tuscaloosa train station is less than 2km away, and numerous restaurants and bars are within a short walk or drive, making a car useful but not essential for local outings.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise how well-stocked the home is, pointing to the fully equipped kitchen, coffee starter pack, and overall comfortable stay experience. The high average rating from 76 reviews suggests strong overall satisfaction with the property's space, amenities, and group-friendly setup. No recurring negative themes were noted in the available feedback.
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