Title: Whimsical 1-bedroom apartment Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Whimsical 1-bedroom apartment Apartment in Birmingham, near University of Alabama at Birmingham ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113791800/113791791/109cbe3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113791800/113791791/51068416.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113791800/113791791/eb7b9fab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113791800/113791791/18032591.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113791800/113791791/6a4c8a1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to University of Alabama at Birmingham, Whimsical 1-bedroom apartment provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Laundry - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Whimsical 1-bedroom apartment Unwind at our "shabby chic" getaway in the city. Tucked into the first floor of our quaint, artist-friendly house, this one bedroom apartment is just minutes from downtown, UAB and the Vulcan trail. Enjoy the comfort and privacy of a bedroom with queen size bed, bathroom with tub-shower, kitchenette, dining areas and reading nook in Birmingham’s beautiful Southside neighborhood. The space Our funky and historic home was built in 1925 and has been lovingly updated and customized by a number of artists over the years. It currently contains three private units. This one-bedroom apartment is located on the first floor with entry via a private door off of a shared front room. The unit contains a bedroom, spacious closet, kitchenette, bathroom, dining and reading area. This is truly a one-of-a-kind, handmade space with incredible proximity to the best Birmingham has to offer. Air conditioning is available via window unit. Heating is available via central heating with the option of additional portable electric radiators. The kitchenette is stocked with cooking basics including a sink, mini fridge (no freezer), induction cooktop, microwave, and toaster oven. The lovely seating area on the front porch is available for your enjoyment. Access to the Vulcan Trail, a mostly flat 4.0 mile/6.4 km out and back is just .3 miles/.5 km from the house. Guest access Instructions for entry will be sent the day before your arrival. Keys will be placed in a lockbox or handed to you on arrival. You will have keys to the front door of the house and the door of the apartment for the duration of the stay. Street parking is free and abundant in front of the house. Wifi password shared on arrival. No tobacco smoke inside the house. No parties or events. Please be mindful of other guests in the house and observe quiet hours between 10pm and 8am. You may hear footsteps overhead from occupants in units upstairs. We live in another unit in the house and are available for assistance, but we offer privacy unless otherwise needed. You may see us or guests from other units in the house's common areas. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113790000/113784100/113784019/f3b6693c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Whimsical 1-Bedroom in Artist-Friendly House Glen Iris - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Laundry - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=113784019&PinnedHotelID=113784019&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107600000/107598600/107598578/d56289f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New renovated private apartment with share bathroom free private parking unit 9 Glen Iris - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Gym 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=107598578&PinnedHotelID=107598578&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109560000/109557500/109557495/227ccae5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5 Star Luxury Living in Homewood Minutes from Samford! Vestavia Hills - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 11 reviews £191 includes taxes & fees 22 Oct - 23 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=109557495&PinnedHotelID=109557495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115150000/115141800/115141717/d815f612.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Urban Haven -Glen Iris/2 BR/Pets/WiFi/Full Kitchen Glen Iris - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=115141717&PinnedHotelID=115141717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111560000/111552600/111552507/3e3963c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lovely 1 bedroom! Near Samford, UAB & Downtown! Homewood - Kitchen - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 6 reviews £142 includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=111552507&PinnedHotelID=111552507&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105500000/105491000/105490927/20dfedf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 2-Bedroom Near BJCC & UAB. Five Points South - Kitchen - Air conditioning 3.4 6 reviews £151 includes taxes & fees 22 Oct - 23 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=105490927&PinnedHotelID=105490927&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114490000/114489800/114489773/1911b1c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Downtown Spot | Gym | 5 min to Hospital Downtown Birmingham - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi £119 includes taxes & fees 22 Oct - 23 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=114489773&PinnedHotelID=114489773&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103470000/103465900/103465850/c2b27211.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Trendy Studio in Downtown with Private Balcony! Avondale - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 10 reviews £127 includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=103465850&PinnedHotelID=103465850&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99480000/99473800/99473790/84b88289.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New private suite room inside the apartments building loft by UAB / Downtown. Glen Iris - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=99473790&PinnedHotelID=99473790&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119390000/119388000/119387974/2893b877.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Landing | Beautiful Studio, Pool, Gym Downtown Birmingham - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=119387974&PinnedHotelID=119387974&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.489285,-86.81353&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cwlkEpwzpO%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FQ%40S%40S%3FQ%40QBS%40Q%40QBQBQBS%40QBQDQBODSBQDODQDQDODQFQDOFODQFMFQHMFQFMFOHOHMFOHOHKHOHMJMHMJMHKJKJMJKJKJKJKJIJKLKJILILIJILILILGLGJINELGLGLGNGLELENELENCLCNENCLCNELANCNANANALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBLBNBNBLBNDNBLBLDNDLDNDLFLFLFNFLDLHLFJFLHLHLHLHJHJHLJJJLHJJHJJJLJHLJJHJJLHLJLHNHLHJHNHNFLHNFNFLHPFLFPFNDNFNFNDPDPDNFPBPDNDPBRDNBPBPBPBR%40PBP%40PBP%40R%40P%40P%3FR%40R%40P%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FPAPAR%3FPARAPARCPAPCPAPCPCRCPCPENCPERENCPGPENEPENGPGNENGNGPGLIPGLGNINGLINILILILINKLILKJILKJIJMLKJIJKJMHKJMJKHKHMHMHMHMFKHMFMFMFOFMFMFMDOFMDODMDMBOBODMBOBOBMBO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOAOCOAMCOCMCOCOEMCOCMEOEMEMGOEMGMGMGOGKGMGMIMGMIKIMIMIKIMKKKKIKKKKKKKMKKKKIMKKIMKMIMIOIMIMGOIMIOGOGMGQIMGQGMEQGOEQGOEQEOEQEQEOCSEQCOEQCQASCQCQCQAQAQCSAQ%3FSAQAS%3FQAQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=n-Za1oPyOOkGUZnidGnq3J3ExAY=) Birmingham, AL #### What's nearby - University of Alabama at Birmingham - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Children's of Alabama - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles - UAB Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - Birmingham Zoo - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles - Samford University - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles #### Getting around - Birmingham Station - 9 min drive - Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪UAB Highlands - ‬12 min walk - ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk - ‪Al's Deli & Grill - ‬19 min walk - ‪The Club - ‬8 min drive - ‪Dreamland BBQ - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Whimsical 1-bedroom apartment pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Whimsical 1-bedroom apartment? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Whimsical 1-bedroom apartment? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Whimsical 1-bedroom apartment located? > Located in Glen Iris, this apartment building is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from University of Alabama at Birmingham and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from UAB Hospital. Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center and Bartow Arena are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Whimsical 1-bedroom apartment Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.