In the heart of Forest Park, this luxurious home offers a serene retreat with lush landscaped grounds and a private walled garden. Unwind in the spacious living room with gleaming hardwood floors, or cook up a storm in the gourmet kitchen with Wolf range and Alabama White marble countertops.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 93000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Perfect Birmingham Get Away
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In the convenient and upscale neighborhood of Forest Park, this completely renovated dream home has every luxury. Located on a quiet, private street with two-car carport just one step into the kitchen and entire main level. Lovely, lush landscaped grounds with private walled garden, grand gourmet kitchen with Alabama White marble countertops, Wolf commercial range, Subzero Refrigerator and large pantry. Breakfast room with seating for 6 and large laundry room off of kitchen. Spacious living room with tons of natural light and gleaming ebony hardwood floors, custom Limestone wood-burning fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and dining with seating for 6. The home sleeps 9 comfortably. Master suite, two guest rooms and two full baths on the main level and an enormous master suite downstairs with private study with twin sized daybed, room sized walk in closet, large bathroom with over sized soaking tub and separate glass shower, private lavatory closet and double vanities. The homes’ eclectic design is derived from the use of fine antiques, classic reproductions and modern accents.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 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.
In-room accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: smoking must be outside.
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In a village
In the city centre
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
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)
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 3,000 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Pets are not allowed on furniture. Kennel is provided. Pets cannot be left alone inside, keep in kennel if so. Damages might be claimed if otherwise.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: pets not allowed on furniture,cannot be left alone
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking must be outside.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: 40
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Crestwood, a neighbourhood in Birmingham, this holiday home is in the mountains. Sloss Furnaces and Heaviest Corner on Earth are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Summit and Western Hills Mall. Check out an event or a game at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, and consider making time for Birmingham Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like cycling, mountain climbing and horse riding nearby. Visit our Birmingham travel guide
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at The Perfect Birmingham Get Away?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Perfect Birmingham Get Away?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Perfect Birmingham Get Away?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Perfect Birmingham Get Away located?
Located in Crestwood, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Avondale Brewing Company, Highland Park Golf Course and Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham and Birmingham Botanical Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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The Perfect Birmingham Get Away Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Comfortable and well appointed older home. Our extended family of six adults fit well in the 4 bedroom/3 bath two level home and would stay here again.
The property was conveniently located to other areas in Birmingham. The kitchen was spacious and had everything we needed and the bedrooms were spaced perfectly to accomodate different age groups.
We were very comfortable! It made a wonderful location for us to have a post graduation reception. I found the owner very thorough. Thanks for the great stay.
Our group really enjoyed this place for the long weekend. Everyone commented on how nice the house was and there was room enough for 9 grown men on a boys trip. Walton was very friendly when discussing the check-in and check-out process. Solid experience.
Excellent property. Clean and roomy. Very quiet neighborhood but close to the city. There were no surprises and everything was as described. Would stay again for sure!
Jamie T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Merle R.
13 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Nice house. Check in was a challenge
The house was perfect for our needs, from location to the house design. Check in was different from any other house I’ve rented on VRBO, requiring a phone call with the owner, instead of communication through email or text. It was a challenging dynamic to receive important information (like the lockbox code and specific house instructions) verbally. It felt like it would have been less stressful on both parties if communication was more automated.
We came in for my brother's wedding and this house was perfect for our stay! There were 9 of us and there was plenty of room. The bathrooms were just enough to help us get ready. The basement was roomy. The owner is very particular, but rightfully so. I've rented out rv's before and people can be rough and tough to deal with. Call him the day before you arrive and follow his instructions and you will have a good stay. Did not have one issue whatsoever.
The home is located in a quiet area of Birmingham. While it is an older home, the owner has it tastefully decorated and the hardwood floors are just beautiful. We had plenty of room to spread out and have our own space. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well furnished for all of our needs. The property manager was very thorough in his directions and it was nice to have verbal communication instead of an email. The property could use a deep clean as all homes need from time to time, but that is the only thing that caused me to give it less than a 5. Overall, this is is a great property and I will definitely request to stay here again in the future.
Our group came in from out of town for the Alabama football game. We've never been to Birmingham, and we feel like we got lucky with this property. It is a good neighborhood, a clean and comfortable house, and 5 minutes from some of the best food I've ever eaten at Saws. It also saved us a lot of money vs staying in Tuscaloosa. I wish we could have received the check-in information via email. I had a bit of a panic attack when I realized I was supposed to call the property owner the day before, and it was the day of and 9 o'clock at night. But Walton answered, we got what we needed, and disasters were avoided.
Our family has rented this house every year for a decade to spend time with our immediate and extended family over the Thanksgiving holiday. Not only is it always clean, comfortable, and stylish, it is extremely functional. Because of the home's layout, there are spaces for big group hang-outs, smaller nooks for intimate conversations, and outdoor areas to play and dine.
The kitchen is spacious (and well-equipped) enough to accommodate many cooks, all of which gather here to cook and clean for our big Thanksgiving meal. There's never any fighting over the best bedroom: All have features that work for families with babies, young children, and middle-schoolers.
Added to all of those perks, the home's location in the heart of Birmingham is perfect for accessing parks, shopping, and great restaurants. After Thanksgiving day is over, we all feel like our luxurious Birmingham getaway has begun. Looking forward to another decade!
We came into town later than we had intended due to last minute things we had to do in prep for our daughter’s wedding. I had been waiting on an email or some kind of check info to be sent to me as directed by VRBO earlier in the day of check in. I emailed the owner and he got back to me and I realized I had overlooked check in instructions that had been messaged to me by the owner shortly after I booked in February. I quickly called him and he thoroughly went over everything we needed to know about the property. We got to the property and entered without any issues. The house was super clean and so spacious! It was exactly what we needed for the weekend. The house was comfortable and felt like home and the location is awesome. And being pet friendly was so nice! The fenced in backyard was a great asset for our trip. We would stay here again and recommend this property to others. Great house and great memories made!
We choose this property, because there were two master bedrooms and because the owner didn't mind if we had a party. We brought another family with us to help us celebrate our daughter's nursing school white coat ceremony and Samford's Stepsing. We were able to have the downstairs for our family and leave the upstairs for their family.
It was also nice to be able to host a brunch on Saturday morning for her friends and their parents. We wound up having almost 30 people and there was plenty of space for everyone and it was a good flow for people to be able to get food and drinks and have space to move around and talk.
I love that it had a Wolf oven and a nice refrigerator and dishwasher. I wish it had a better been better equipped with cooking utensils, but we bought them and kept them for our daughter who will be living in an apartment next year.
We will hopefully rent again if it is still available in two years when she graduates!
Walton was wonderful to work with--a perfect host. And the property is beautiful and in a great location to get to downtown and Samford!