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Vestavia Cottage-Cozy 2/1

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Vestavia Hills, AL
  • Place, Riverchase Galleria
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Summit
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Samford University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the area

Birmingham

With a stay at this vacation home in Birmingham (Vestavia Hills), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of The Summit and Samford University. .This vacation home is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from University of Alabama at Birmingham and 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from UAB Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Riverchase Galleria - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • The Summit - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Samford University - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Birmingham Zoo - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - 14 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station - 13 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Baumhower's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sol Azteca - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chuck E. Cheese's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Vestavia Cottage-Cozy 2/1

Come enjoy your stay in charming Vestavia Hills, a suburb of Birmingham! Quiet, pet friendly and central to several areas!
-Queen beds in both rooms, both with new mattresses! TV in the main bedroom!
-Our home is professionally cleaned before every stay.
-Great backyard firepit area (solo smokeless fire pit)
-Easy key code for checking in, a desk, full kitchen, and washer and dryer in house!
-Please note a cleaning fee will be added if pets are brought.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Set thermostat on 62 in winter and 77 in summer

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Events are allowed with prior notice from Host
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Vestavia Cottage-Cozy 2/1 Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location. Pet friendly. Maybe add some more seating in the great room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Edwin P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Although I don't routinely write reviews, I do love to write positive reviews. I have never had to write a negative review of a stay at Vrbo. I don't want to completely slam the property because that isn't fair, but there are just plenty of things that if they were fixed, it would be a wonderful property. Not correcting the problems I would say, do not stay at this property. The biggest issue was a lack of privacy. It is a two bedroom cottage, but our bedroom door was so warped our door could not be closed - you could easily see into our bedroom. The most the door would close there was as much as an inch of an opening - not ideal for changing or privacy while in bed. The first night Vrbo had me send a video showing the problem and they merely said I had to deal with the host.The cottage is incredibly sparse with not enough seating. With two bedrooms, the cottage sleeps four, yet there isn't enough seating. The living room has a small sofa that seats two and there is one chair. There are dead bugs (cockroaches). The back seating area has hanging lights that are as low as waist high - to walk under them you have lift the hanging lights over your head. There are a couple of the glass lights that are broken with exposed sharp edges of broken glass.The bathtub was clogged - while taking a shower, the tub would fill with water. All these issues are easily corrected if the host/property manage would take care of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D., Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness
We were in Hoover for a youth baseball tournament. The house was clean and well maintained. It was centrally located for all of the baseball venues where we played. It had easy and quick access to the freeway. We would definitely reserve the house for future events. Communicating with the property manager and owner were quick and easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house. Great location. Host was super friendly and responsive. 10/10 recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mary E K.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Cute house but some issues

I have stayed at this house in the past and gave it an excellent review. I cannot give the same rating for this stay. The kitchen has roaches and I ended up leaving a day early. I saw a lot of baby roaches which was concerning. They weren't the large wood roaches we have in AL; they were the smaller roaches that multiply fast. I notified the host of the problem after leaving but since I have not heard anything I hope the issue is addressed. I was not expecting a refund for an early departure, I just wanted the host to be aware of the problem. I really hate to leave something negative, but I have to be honest. The house is clean but there is definitely an insect problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

CrossFit Games

We were gone a good bit of the day. Front porch was nice. There is a working grill. There are not a lot of utensil/kitchen ware but we were able to make it work.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle H.

Property was ok

The pictures of the property were not totally accurate. The house is older, and a bit run down. Much of the back patio was covered by overgrown trees, and an exterminator is needed for the kitchen and bathroom. The beds were very comfortable and the location was good. With a park and trails within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect small cottage house

We came for a week long baseball tournament. The road it’s off of was easy to get in & out. The area is nice with some restaurants & a grocery store close by. The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen has plenty of cabinet space as well as the laundry room. The kitchen was lacking cooking casserole dishes, cookie sheets, cooking utensils only had a couple & silverware. We always bring paper plates, trash bags, etc but we forgot the plastic eatery & had to wash silverware multiple times a day. The host was very responsive & easy to work with. We will stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James J., Rochester Hills, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet little getaway

The house was nice and quiet…the front porch at night was a great feature and the neighborhood is very quiet at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little place!

This house is in a nice, convenient area of town and was perfectly clean. The bed was super comfy, and the linens felt nice and new. There is plenty of driveway parking. The host was easy to communicate with, very responsive, and could not have been more pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy cottage

The cottage was so much better than a hotel room for an extended stay in the Hoover area!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

Rented for family to use when they visited from out of state. Was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lael E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Perfect if you need to be in the Vestavia area for anything! Cute, clean, and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Hosts are very helpful and responsive! Great location to explore the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute house, nice area

House has what you need for a short stay in a nice area. Pet friendly and attached to a nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

House was clean and located in very nice area. It is ideal for one person or a couple. I would rent again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danette L., Bedford, NH

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming, peaceful home close to everything!

The home is immaculate and has all the comforts of home, without any clutter so you can fully utilize the space. The beds were extremely comfortable and the linens top notch. The central air was ice cold which was VERY much appreciated! We would love to stay again!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

christine e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Homeless in Alabama

Nachdem unsere erste Buchung komplett in die Hose gegangen ist, war nach einigen Schwierigkeiten die zweite Wohnung ok.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023