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The Chalet / Trendy • Cozy • Contemporary • Urban

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a green bedspread, a bedside table, a nightstand, a small stool, a dresser, a mirror, and a wall-mounted wreath.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, a dining area with a dark-colored sofa, and a living room with a blue sofa.
A wooden deck with a railing, a covered porch, and a view of a residential street with houses and trees.
A single-story house with a front porch, a welcome sign, and a number 317 on the door.
A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a small white washing machine, and a microwave. There are two potted plants on the wall and a small table with a chair.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Birmingham, AL
  • Place, Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alabama at Birmingham
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, UAB Hospital
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

The Chalet / Trendy • Cozy • Contemporary • Urban

* 10 Minutes to downtown
* Completely remodeled
* Self check in
* Fast WIFI
* Dedicated work station for remote work
* Fully equipped kitchen & stainless steel appliances
* TVs with Roku for endless streaming
* Front fenced yard
* We welcome corporate housing stays and extended stays for work-related travel.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
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.
NO PARTIES ARE PERMITTED. Please respect 10pm - 8am quiet hours. You must be at least 25 years of age to book. ID verification required after booking.
NO SMOKING OR VAPING PERMITTED INSIDE THE HOUSE. Please smoke outside the house and discard cigarette butts in trash.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2732295vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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 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

About the area

Birmingham

South East Lake, a neighbourhood in Birmingham, is home to this holiday home. Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and McWane Science Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex or Barber Motorsports Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Birmingham, AL

What's nearby

  • Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex - 8 min drive - 13.4 km
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - 9 min drive - 15.6 km
  • UAB Hospital - 10 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Barber Motorsports Park - 15 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station - 14 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crab Barrack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Chalet / Trendy • Cozy • Contemporary • Urban pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Chalet / Trendy • Cozy • Contemporary • Urban?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Chalet / Trendy • Cozy • Contemporary • Urban?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Chalet / Trendy • Cozy • Contemporary • Urban?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Chalet / Trendy • Cozy • Contemporary • Urban located?

Located in South East Lake, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, Southern Museum of Flight and A.G. Gaston Gardens. New Bethel Baptist Church is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very cute! The air worked really well, everything you would need for staying in the kitchen is provided, which is always nice. The host was very responsive to our messages and check in and out was seamless!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2026
Thank you Holly. We enjoyed hosting you. Come back any time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Host was great. House was beautiful done!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 February 2026
Thank you Lisa. Come back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay. The neighborhood was quiet, the house was clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2023
Thank you very much. We enjoyed hosting you.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good stay

Clean and owner very helpful! Great place for a quick trip to Birmingham
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Daughter’s graduation Stay

I was very impressed, this place was very clean and comfy. A great place to stay. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2023
Thank you Varee. It was a pleasure to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great rental

Great house to stay in for a short term rental! We had our puppy along and it was a great place for us to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2023
Thank you Courtney, it was an absolute pleasure to host you. We hope to see you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Everything was just as described. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2023
Thank you Judd. Hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf trip

Good central location for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cottage

This trip was to celebrate my aunt's 88th birthday. Jonathan provided an excellent place for us to visit, relax and celebrate!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2024
Thank you Lynda. You were an absolute pleasure to host and welcome back an time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean property

Enjoyed my stay. The property was very clean. My only wish would be that it was closer to UAB (was about 15 minute drive…give or take).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute & Quiet

I had an enjoyable stay and everybody was happy with it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A cozy clean place

The outside is simple but the inside is so warm and welcoming. It was clean and comfortable with a perfect lay out. I highly reccomend this cute place if you are visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2023
Thank you Sherrelle. Great hosting you! Hope to welcome you back to this or any one of our other VRBO properties.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Property as described

We had a wonderful weekend stay. We were there for UAB softball with some friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2023
Thank you Julie!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Stay!

The house was clean and updated. We were a little concerned about the area, but we had no problems. The hosts were very prompt when communicating. Overall a great stay! I would come back there if I ever came back to Birmingham.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Getaway

Property exactly as listed. Perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2023
Thank you Julie. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Barber Museum

Great weekend in Alabama. The property was comfortable and exactly as advertised. Communication with the owner was prompt and friendly. Looking forward to coming back to visit. We would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2023
Thank you Jeff. Great hosting you and looking forward to welcoming you back next time you are in Birmingham.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Everything was great! I really enjoyed the baby touches for the guests! The beds were a delight to sleep in and all the amenities were a nice touch. A home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2023
Thanks Jonte for the kind review. Great hosting you. Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what we needed

I had a golf trip with my son and his friend. The house worked out perfect. Clean, comfortable beds and easy to access.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our swim meet weekend

In town for my kids swim meet at the Birmingham Crossplex. Location wasn’t too far and the neighborhood was safe and we felt comfortable staying with our kiddos. The property was exactly as described, clean, and had the amenities we needed for the 3 day trip! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2023
Thank you Christy. Great hosting you and hope to have you visit again at this or any one of our other VRBO properties.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Remember it’s a pet friendly home so if your allergies are sensitive this isn’t the home for you. Other than that the home was great and in proximity of everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely will book Again

The stay was amazing and my Dad said “I’m definitely gonna book here again, I really liked this,” That means a lot cause he is hard to please sometimes. It was just as the pictures and the host stayed connected and responsive every time I sent a message.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My overall impression

Everything was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 January 2024
Thank you Tiara
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and Comfortable

As advertised. Small living space area, but updated and decent size bedrooms. Everything worked just fine despite below freezing temperatures. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2023
Thank you Roger. It was a pleasure and we hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect size for our family of 4

The house was the perfect size for our family of 4. All of the appliances worked well. Driveway was tough for one of our cars to get in and out of.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2023
Thank you Jennifer. Pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything We Needed…and More!

Check in was extremely easy. Communication from the property manager was exceptional. The property was very well maintained and clean. My family and I felt safe while staying there. The rooms were large and well decorated. We had plenty of space for our family of 4. If ever in the area again we would definitely stay there again. We highly recommend using this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2023
Thank you Michael,. It was an absolute pleasure to host you hopefully, we will have the opportunity to do so again in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan Mednick

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Traveled to more than 90 countries and around the world twice.

Why they chose this property

Perfectly situation in the heart of Birmingham, this house has been completely remodeled and ideally suited for travelers coming to our great city.

What makes this property unique

You are 1/4 mile from St. Vincent East Hospital, 2 miles from Ruffner Mountain and 15 minutes to downtown, restaurants, shopping, airport, Regions Field, Protective Stadium, Legacy Arena and UAB.

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