Charming Avondale Bungalow

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(66 Ratings)

House in Birmingham, AL

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

A charming, historic home on the most beautiful tree lined street in Avondale - a short jaunt to the center of the action. Avondale is the place to be - heart of music scene, breweries, bars, restaurants & Avondale Park! 5 min away from UAB & downtown.

The space: stylish but warm - quality furnishings and linens, etc. Fully stocked kitchen, screened-in porch, child friendly. It’s atmosphere calming, it’s disposition cheery and it gives off the happiest of vibes. Welcome to Hippo House.

Guest access: All spaces pictured are open to our guests, including a large fenced in backyard

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Birmingham, AL

Nearby attractions

McWane Science Center

4.1 mi

Vulcan Park and Museum

4.8 mi

Birmingham Museum of Art

4.1 mi

Veterans Park

15.7 mi

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Charming Avondale Bungalow

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9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(66 Ratings)

House in Birmingham, AL

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Birmingham, AL

Nearby attractions

McWane Science Center

4.1 mi

Vulcan Park and Museum

4.8 mi

Birmingham Museum of Art

4.1 mi

Veterans Park

15.7 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(66 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Great little bungalow convenient to everything in Birmingham with easy parking and super simple access.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

If you have to be near UAB in Birmingham Alabama… this is the house to choose. Everything is there to make for an easy stay. If you are making a trip for the Botanical Gardens or Zoo… this is a great place to stay as well! Should I ever need to return to Birmingham, I would not hesitate to stay here again.

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The trip itself was great but we had a few hiccups. Let me start by saying I contacted Britt before booking and asked if we could bring our large dog with us (he is over the 50 lb weight limit). She immediately responded yes, which was a big weight off my shoulders. So a great start. I then sent 3 more questions to ask if they had a Pack n Play and never heard back. We also never got check-in instructions. I messaged and called about that too, but did not hear back. My husband was able to locate her husband’s phone number and called him. He apologized and told us that the VRBO app had been having issues so that’s why we hadn’t gotten the instructions, then texted them. He also said he wasn’t sure on the Pack N Play but that he would get back to us—though we should go ahead and plan to bring one. We did—because we never heard back from him. (Of course we found one in the closet once we were there). I would have brushed all that aside as no big deal. People are busy and apps mess up. But when we got to the house, it was VERY unclean and clearly not kept up well. The dishes had not been cleared out of the dishwasher. There were old sheets in the dryer that hadn’t been dried enough so we’re starting to stink. The backyard was totally overgrown. The bed frame of one bed was zip tied together. The bathroom shower liner was orange and the rod rusted. I did not feel comfortable letting my kids bathe there. And there were open containers of products left behind from others all over.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

This home is exactly the way it is described. clean and cozy with an even better location close to stores, bars, parks and even a beautiful golf coarse. we would absolutely stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

The location is great. Friendly neighbors everyone would wave or say hi. We stayed with our 2.5year old and they had a basket full of toys and TV with accounts set up for kids. My family enjoyed the house and the fact that it's close to a park and the city made it convenient. I stayed here because I needed to be near USB hospital and it was a 8-10 minute drive.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Cute house, great communication with property managers, perfect house for our girls weekend!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

The cottage was charming in a lovely neighborhood for walking and porch sitting, and a perfect host.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Cute, clean house. Great location for walking to Avondale restaurants/breweries. Would stay again.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Well appointed cottage a couple of blocks off a busy street with easy access to the hospitals, downtown & clubs. Home is nicely decorated with a welcoming swing on the front porch. The neighborhood is peaceful and safe & fantastic for walking with a park 2 blocks away. Options for breakfast, lunch and dinner are also close by. The General is a quaint coffee shop with good breakfasts and a lovely gift shop. Communication with the owner was easy and swift. Washcloths and bath/shower soap were in short supply but the onsite washer & dryer accommodated that. We’ll be back!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Excellent !

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

Just as described this was a charming bungalow home in a nice Avondale neighborhood. We were in town for a quick night stay to catch a show at the Avondale Brewery and it was an easy 14 minute walk to get there. The amenities were fine, water was hot, owners provided free streaming services on the tv and the bed was comfortable. We would def rent again when we come back to BHam!!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

We love staying at this house when we visit family in Birmingham. It’s a very comfortable & cute house. Britt is quick to respond when we message her. Simple rules to follow & easy check-in & check-out. Highly recommend this house.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

We needed a quiet, comfortable house while our son recovered from knee surgery in Birmingham.The house was perfect. In a very nice, safe neighborhood. Due to weather, we needed to extend our stay. The owners were so easy to work and communicate with to make this happen. If you looking for a “home” for a short stay or even an extended stay I would highly recommend it!!

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Visiting family in the area so location was great. House is cozy and has a nice main bedroom and comfy couch in LR. Toys for the kids. Porch swing and back porch. Safe neighborhood. Everything see needed.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

It is a very beautiful historical neighborhood. Very quiet…. The Property owner was very responsive too our needs. The home serve its purpose.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Love it !!!

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Had to be in town for a few days for work with the family. We enjoyed our stay and the location was great. The only thing we were a little disappointed in was the house was not as clean as we are accustomed to with VRBO, a lot of dirt and dust on the floors and some surfaces. Other than that, great stay!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Great bungalow near restaurants and breweries. Everything was exactly as described. Would stay again!

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Was a pleasant spot, old house but had the new amenities which was a nice change, if the twin beds in the room were at least full beds it would have been perfect stay, would stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

We love staying at Britt's houses. Her houses are so homey and comfortable. The house is clean and the bed is comfortable. Lots of items in the kitchen if you need to cook. We love the neighborhood, too! Britt's houses are our go to rentals when we are in Birmingham!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

The house is very nice. The neighborhood is great. The location is spectacular, you can walk to restaurants, breweries, music. It is a short drive to Barber Motorsports Park, we went there for motorcycle races. Downtown isn't far. The house itself is very nice, everything was clean, it has TV (Apple Tv). Overall great place.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

We stayed the weekend for our son's University of Alabama graduation and found our stay to be convenient to Tuscaloosa and airport plus more reasonable than staying in Tuscaloosa for graduation. House was perfect for a couple and we even had the extra bedroom for larger families. I would recommend this house to others for trips to Alabama.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

The location was easy to get to and the house was perfect for the two of us.

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Great property. Old house with charm. Slept well. Quiet neighborhood. Beautiful homes everywhere. Great access to Avondale restaurants. Enjoyed the porch swing in the front and the privacy of the backyard. Had trouble with the appletv but enjoyed reading instead. Bathroom could use a vent fan, but an all around solid house. Would stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Property was as described. Nice neighborhood comfortable home for our family of 4.

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

We had SUCH a great stay. Super close to everywhere we needed to go in Birmingham. The house was so cute & clean. We had 3 people (1 had to drop out), but there was plenty of room either way! 10/10 would stay again!

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

We were exploring different areas of Birmingham for our sons relocation. This was a wonderful neighborhood. Great proximity to the downtown area and a quiet retreat to unwind after a busy day. Easy check in and no issues for us to even contact the owner.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Very nice place. Great location.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Adorable!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

We thoroughly enjoyed this Property. Everything was as Pictured. Would definitely stay here again. Hosts were very Courteous and Responsive.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Nice little place, owner very quick to help out and make sure everything is right

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Perfect location

Perfect location

Great location, loved the hippos!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Good

Good

It was good for our needs and close to the venue we attended a concert at. Seemed safe.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Lovely cottage in quiet, walkable neighborhood

Lovely cottage in quiet, walkable neighborhood

This is a really sweet little cottage in a nice area. The “happening” restaurant and bar scene is within close driving distance, just a few minutes away. That said , this is an older home that needs some TLC beyond what the cleaning person can provide, as well as a new washer and dryer. The owners were amazingly fast answering our questions upon arrival and I would absolutely stay here again, especially if someone has a chance to go in and give the house a little love and elbow grease.

6.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Updated, but several issues

Updated, but several issues

It’s a cute little historic place, but was definitely lacking in several areas. Never figured out how to get the water in the kitchen to run. Had to call to figure out to get dryer to work. Was told someone broke the knobs previously. Bathroom door wouldn’t close and lock. Chain was broken and had to be reattached in commode. Shower water backed up quickly. Floors are super slanted - could even feel it in the beds in the spare.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Good place

Good place

Cute historical avondale home in a great location. Fun little place. Would stay again.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

Nice quaint old house. Nicely decorated. Bit of musty smell as to be expected, but tolerable. Very quiet. Only complaint is beds not comfortable and cleaning service could have been more thorough

4.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Windows do not open, musty smell, rodents and very cheap mattresses

Windows do not open, musty smell, rodents and very cheap mattresses

Very disappointed. We only stayed one night but it was really hard on us. The house smells musty...because NONE of the windows open! They are all painted shut. The mattresses are from Linenspa, a very poorly made off brand mattress found on Amazon. The King size mattresses for example, was listed at 280 and the twin mattresses that killed my sons' backs at 120! It would be very difficult to find cheaper mattresses. Also the clocks we're both set at 25 minutes too early! So much neglect. I also heard a rodent running around and realized there was a black plastic rodent poison bait box in the dining area. Terrible to look at while eating. For the money they charge, and the fact it's usually booked up...meaning they make a good amount of money, we were appalled they wouldn't spend just a couple hundred dollars more for mattresses that actually support the human body. The fact they are the cheapest possible mattresses really felt insulting to us. They make enough money to do much better and pay to have the windows work and actually open...or at least some of them! We regret this stay so much. Not a good fit for those who like to breathe fresh air or sleep on a decent mattress.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Great

Great

It was a nice quiet night. Thanks again

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Warm, friendly, and super cute stay!

Warm, friendly, and super cute stay!

I loved my stay here! We stopped overnight on a girls trip and I fell in love with this house. Such a cute Craftsman house with lively decor sprinkled throughout. It has the fun quirks that come with a house that age. I loved the back yard and the screened in porch too. I want to come back when I can stay longer ❤️

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Birmingham?

The average price for a rental in Birmingham is $235 per night. This rental is $46 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming Avondale Bungalow. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Charming Avondale Bungalow pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Charming Avondale Bungalow?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Charming Avondale Bungalow

House in Birmingham, AL

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Birmingham, AL

Nearby attractions

Charming Avondale Bungalow

House in Birmingham, AL

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Birmingham, AL

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Birmingham?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Charming Avondale Bungalow pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Charming Avondale Bungalow?

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