Bright & Beautiful Retreat in Heart of Downtown

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a headboard, and a painting on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a ceiling fan.
A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and vanity.
A modern living room with a sofa, two orange armchairs, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Highland Park Golf Course

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Birmingham, AL
  • Place, Highland Park Golf Course
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Alabama at Birmingham
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Sloss Furnaces
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Birmingham

Located in Birmingham, this condo is in the city centre. 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.
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Birmingham, AL

What's nearby

  • Highland Park Golf Course - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • UAB Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sloss Furnaces - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Avondale Brewing Company - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station - 8 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Royale - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hattie B's Chicken - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪High Dive - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright & Beautiful Retreat in Heart of Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bright & Beautiful Retreat in Heart of Downtown?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bright & Beautiful Retreat in Heart of Downtown on 3 November 2026 start from NZ$375, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bright & Beautiful Retreat in Heart of Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright & Beautiful Retreat in Heart of Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright & Beautiful Retreat in Heart of Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bright & Beautiful Retreat in Heart of Downtown located?

Located in Red Mountain, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham, University of Alabama at Birmingham and Sloss Furnaces. Highland Park Golf Course and Alabama Symphony Orchestra are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was perfect! Clean, spacious, and convenient to everything we were in town for. Host was in constant contact w us to make sure our stay was going well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the unit was beautiful, the communication was more than excellent and we really appreciated it! we will absolutely be booking again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great updated apartment in a location close enough to walk to the farmers market, restaurants and outdoor venues. Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This apartment was perfect, well-equipped with everything we needed! Well done!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very clean, smooth operation w/Owner all that was good. I was disappointed with the fact that a number of things seemed lacking: only 4 plates when the place sleeps 6?? the only coffee maker was for pods and the few (4 or 5) were off the wall flavored ones NO standard coffee for even the first morning, there were NO ice trays so NO ice (that is now remedied!), NO food storage containers at all, Pots and pans very limited-very, NO basic television even available, again only 4 towels for up to 6 ppl, the microwave is very tiny and sits on the counter along with a huge cutting board leaving very very little actual counter space (need to have an under the cabinet microwave), overall the kitchen is sparsely and dysfunctionally furnished, we cooked very little so not insurmountable but a little inconvenient. Very near to the grocery store (Piggly Wiggly) and Walgreens which is very nice and not far from some restaurants, bars and shopping. I would stay there again. Overall my experience was very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay again. 10/10...no notes. We love the convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed here for a week while my daughter was at UAB. The place was just as described, quiet, and conveniently located. Communication with the host was top tier. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well kept and comfortable. Close to every place we needed to be
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute 2bd apartment

Well updated 2br apartment a stones throw away from UAB and easy access to the airport and Coke a Cola Amphitheater. Within walking distance to restaurants and a gas station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a few issues with our slightly longer stay (6 weeks), but all of our concerns were met with great communication and quick resolution. The only thing preventing a full-on 5-star review is the fact that we had some issues to begin with.
Stayed 36 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location for concert at the Coca Cola Amphitheater. The host was very responsive (we did not have any issues, but questions I had were answered immediately). Check in was easy. Apartment was clean, well appointed and decorated nicely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Experience

When I arrived everything was clean and neat. Very quiet neighborhood. Overall I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
We were very disappointed with our stay at this property. Upon our late arrival (12am) after a delayed flight, we found the bed with dirty sheets, debris, and a visible stain (urine) on the mattress once the bedding was removed. The couch also had debris. Although fresh sheets and pillowcases were later delivered, the underlying cleanliness issues made us uncomfortable, and half of our party (2 of us) moved to a hotel the first night. The other half of our group — including a pregnant guest — remained for 1 night, which is why we did not seek a full refund.What was most frustrating was the lack of apology or accountability from the host. Instead of taking responsibility and offering an apology, they made false and defamatory accusations (see pictures) to avoid accountability. This left us feeling not only unwelcome but unfairly treated. So, the other two in our party vacated the following morning as well, meaning we didn't stay for our final night of the booking but the host refused to provide a refund or take accountability at all.VRBO’s handling of the case was also disappointing. The issues were downplayed as “minor,” and the only compensation offered was 20, which is insulting given the circumstances.Future guests should be aware of both the condition we encountered and how the host responded when concerns were raised. We would strongly caution others before booking this property.
Dirty mattress cover
Urine stain
Debris
Hair
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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