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Townhouse by the River

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A stone house with a small porch and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with red tableware, and a view of the outdoors.
An outdoor patio with a fire pit, wooden furniture, and string lights.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.
A view of a garden with a fence, trees, and a pathway.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cahaba River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Birmingham, AL
  • Place, Cahaba River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of the Highlands Grandview
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowlero Riverview
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Birmingham

Located in Birmingham, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Sloss Furnaces is a notable landmark, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Summit and Riverchase Galleria. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex or Barber Motorsports Park. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Birmingham, AL

What's nearby

  • Cahaba River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of the Highlands Grandview - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bowlero Riverview - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • The Summit - 2 min drive - 4.2 km
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - 12 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station - 18 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Townhouse by the River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Townhouse by the River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Townhouse by the River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Townhouse by the River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Townhouse by the River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Cahaba River, Grandview Medical Center and Church of the Highlands Grandview. Bowlero Riverview and The Summit are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay and location

We enjoyed our stay. We especially loved sitting outside on the upstairs balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful place to relax. It is convenient to everything Birmingham with a feel of being secluded.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay near everything

Great value
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rest and relaxation

Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family enjoyed staying in this lovely townhome by the Cahaba River during the Christmas break. We loved having coffee in the morning outside and enjoying the fire pit in the evenings! Very clean and comfortable. We will come back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice river view

We loved the location! Wish we could have stayed longer. we were just in town for a concert. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas visit

Enjoyed the convenience, comfort and quiet of this VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Graduation Weekend

Great location - convenient to grocery store, restaurants, and interstates.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

Great property!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 November 2023
Was a pleasure to hosting you Chris! Always welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vc

Very nice stay. I will possibly stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was perfect for my meetings. Close to Publix, nice shopping areas & restaurants. Very quiet. House was clean. Bed was comfortable. My only comment, which is really more of a heads up, is to stop at Publix (5 min drive) on your way in and get all your paper products and coffee items. Kitchen and bathrooms weren’t well stocked for a five night stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Oasis by the river

We had an amazing time at this beautiful little townhouse on the river. The patio with soft lighting was perfect for hosting our small group of friends & family. Frank was a great host and responded quickly when I had a question about the fire pit. Will definitely book again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2023
Thank you so much Lamar! It was a pleasure to hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Property

Property was well taken care of. Very clean. Everything was as listed. Very pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the lighting bugs!

Clean end unit next to the river. Close to everything, yet in a quiet hidden area. It was wonderful to see the fireflies each night. I haven’t see them in years.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

As advertised

Worked for our needs just fine
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful property. Beds and living room/dining room space was very comfortable. Our favorite place and reason for booking was the outdoor covered sitting area, the table and chairs facing the water and the peaceful nature of the proximity to the river. My sister was having cancer treatments at UAB Kirkland Clinic and this was the perfect place for us to relax and rejuvenate together. We rested and visited and enjoyed our precious time together. We felt very safe and the location was close to the clinic as well as Publix, Target and restaurants. Thank you, Frank for the use of your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Overnight Stay

We enjoyed our night but were sad there was no propane in the outdoor firepit. It was a nice evening and we were looking forward to enjoying the outdoor space. Also the bedroom balcony had not been cleaned of cigarettes and drink cans.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2024
Hey Robert, sorry about the propane. Next time hopefully. I put a spare one in the storage room now. I told about the balcony to the cleaning person. She will make sure in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Short but sweet stay - great girls trip away

We had a great time, even though it was a short stay. Clean and in a great location! We did partly reserve it for the hot tub shown in the amenities listing, but it was nowhere to be found, which was strange. We also couldn't figure out how to use the firepit (no instructions anywhere) and the outdoor space needed some cleaning, but we are low maintenance and had fun regardless! If there were more labels/instructions, and something other than decaf coffee in the "complimentary" cupboard, it would have been perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Didn’t stay there

No response from Hoist on multiple attempts including phone calls. 12 hours from arrival and still nothing so I booked another location. Then finally received check in info the morning of the arrival day so I got to pay for 2 locations. I stayed at the second location and never saw the rental property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2025
I apologize for the late response. All access information to the property was included in the VRBO app. Again I apologize. All your money has been refunded.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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