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Charming Retreat just 3 miles from the University Of Alabama

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace
Smart TV, fireplace
Just minutes from downtown Northport and Tuscaloosa, this charming retreat offers a relaxing getaway. Unwind in the living room with a queen size sleeper sofa or enjoy al fresco dining on the large deck featuring a gas grill and fire pit.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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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.

Charming Retreat just 3 miles from the University Of Alabama

Come and relax in this newly renovated charming retreat just minutes away from downtown Northport and Tuscaloosa. Also, located three miles from the University of Alabama campus and Bryant Denny Stadium.
You will see throughout this 1920's built home much of the history preserved with some modernization for todays needs. The home has 2 bedrooms, the first one has a king bed and the second one has a queen bed, both with attached bathrooms. The living room also has a queen size sleeper sofa. Also, the kitchen is fully stocked with kitchen cookware, dishes, and etc. There's also a half bath located just off the kitchen.
You will enjoy the large deck where there’s a gas grill provided for grilling outdoors or sitting around the fire pit on the outdoor patio. You will also enjoy the charm and beauty of this home with many amenities and the location convenient to restaurants, coffee shops, sports events, concerts and many more things to see and do. This home definitely has so much charm that will make your visit well worth it!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycles
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

About the area

Map
Northport, AL

What's nearby

  • Civitan Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Northport Medical Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Tuscaloosa River Walk - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Capitol Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Tuscaloosa Amphitheater - 3 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Plate - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪City Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Retreat just 3 miles from the University Of Alabama have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Charming Retreat just 3 miles from the University Of Alabama pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Retreat just 3 miles from the University Of Alabama?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Retreat just 3 miles from the University Of Alabama?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Retreat just 3 miles from the University Of Alabama?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Retreat just 3 miles from the University Of Alabama located?

Located in the heart of Northport, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Civitan Park, Northport Heritage and Northport Historical Museum. Northport Corners and Northwood Crossings are also within 15 minutes.

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Charming Retreat just 3 miles from the University Of Alabama Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Will stay again

This is the cutest, most comfortable house we've rented! Very clean, spacious bedrooms & bathrooms - amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

This is a great property and beautify decorated. Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Extra Mile

The Jolly’s went the extra mile to ensure our family had the best place to stay while visiting Tuscaloosa for our son’s birthday. The property is extremely clean, peaceful, and family-friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect weekend

We were here celebrating my daughter’s graduation, the house was perfect, plenty of room and a huge backyard. The owners were great in communicating. The elephant cookies were a perfect touch. We will define rent this in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and cozy!!!

The hosts were accommodating and the house was just what we were looking for! It was clean and had everything we needed. Grocery stores close by and a good location for game day. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House!

Loved this property. The owners are very attentive and made our stay special. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

The home is beautiful and clean. The location was wonderful. The hosts were helpful and kind. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belkis Z., Miami, florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alabama Slama !!!

Excellent , always a nice stay , great hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belkis Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming & Charished

We love staying here. The hosts are always improving the place even though it's already perfect. It feels like home every time we are there. Love the ABC, family
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Clean

The house was perfect for our stay. Clean, comfortable, nicely decorated and good locution. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation at UA

This property was very well maintained and clean. The owners were very kind, helpful, and informative. We highly recommend this home for anyone looking to come to Tuscaloosa/Northport area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelmine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Cute House

Stayed for the Alabama vs Georgia game. Great house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house!

Jeff and Mary did a great job and have such a cool property with this house. We stayed for an Alabama game and loved every minute. The place was very clean with all the accommodations you could need. Their communication was great. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home close to campus

We will definitely stay here again. The home is meticulously maintained and decorated. Would highly recommend. Thank you for having us!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent experience.

We have rented many houses while visiting our boys at Bama over the last 5 years. This is one of the best houses we have rented!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa & Mark S., SALINAS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very charming home in Northport!

We were welcomed with shortbread elephant cookies & champagne! Beautifully decorated home and fantastic backyard with outdoor games. Highly recommend for families or couples.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house!

We stayed here for a visit with our U of Alabama son. The house is incredible and hosts thought of everything. I honestly wish we would magically transport this house back to WV to live in!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house to gather with family and friends

The host quickly responded to our questions. The house is clean and decorated beautifully! The beds are very comfortable. The outside area is perfect with a gas fire pit, corn hole, croquet and outdoor tables and chairs. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

My family and I stayed here for a night. We were passing through during the holidays drving back home to Texas. It was very clean, the hosts we extremely kind and we got the rest we needed for the drive back home. I would recommend renting this property if you are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

G S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home!

My Family and I were in town for my Best Friend’s Wedding, Mary and Jeff’s Home was in the perfect location, modernly decorated, immaculately clean, great communication, easy check in, had everything we needed and then some, because the details matter! Thank you again for welcoming us into your home! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

The house is beautifully decorated! What you see in the listing is truly what you get :) The owners are great! We met Mr. Jolly and he was so helpful and accommodating. We were welcomed with fresh flowers and a loaf of breakfast cake, which was a very nice touch. The house is conveniently located to restaurants, stores as well as minutes away from the Bama campus. We had a wonderful stay and will definitely be booking in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belkis Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super “Charming”

The place was perfect! Nice , super clean and very nicely decorated. Excellent hosts who added extra special touches. We need to go back so we can enjoy the space more! This was our first time with VRBO and will definitely not be the last. So great full for the wonderful hospitality. We had everything we needed ! Nicely done. We appreciate all the hard work the Jollies have put in to this truly Charming retreat !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, cozy and elegant

We stayed at Jeff and Mary's house June 7-10, 2024 with our teenage son. From the moment we entered the property, we felt welcomed! The outside deck and back yard are very inviting with several different areas to relax - whether you're just hanging out on the deck, playing bags, grilling or hanging around the fire pit. We were wowed upon entering the house with very stylish and classy, yet simple décor. Those subtle little details (like a claw tub in the master bathroom with crystal chandelier above it and velvety curtains) absolutely added to the charm of the house. Rooms are very spacious and each has its own (large) private bathroom. The owners are very quick to respond to any messages, are very accommodating and were on property within 10 minutes to replace an empty gas tank for the grill when we ran out (you know those things happen, and they had it handled in no time!). When booking a house, we usually look for the consistent, negative comments or issues that renters had. But we can whole heartedly say that there is not one single negative thing we can tell you about this property, or the owners, or the neighborhood! Don't look further - this is your house! You would be crazy to pass on it! Jeff and Mary - thank you for your hospitality, we had a wonderful time! We will definitely contact you the next time we are staying in the area... or in Gulf Shores!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024