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Historic Victorian Home near UNA and Downtown

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Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10316 sq m

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Florence, AL
  • Popular LocationUniversity of North Alabama7 min walk
  • Popular LocationNorth Alabama Medical Center4 min drive
  • Popular LocationRenaissance Tower6 min drive
  • AirportMuscle Shoals, AL (MSL-Northwest Alabama Regional)10 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Very historic part of North Alabama. Enjoyed our week stay in the Purple Mansion. Well supplied and very comfortable bed...
David C.
Jan. 14, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Common area 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Historic Victorian Home near UNA and Downtown

A gorgeous home with many preserved features invites you in! Southern style white rocking chairs! A grand entrance leading to a formal living and dining room. A cozy library with books for any taste! A chef oven! An outdoor table and bench next to a pond with water features and fish!

Property manager

John Akehurst
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Living Room
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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, (66 reviews)
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Florence

Located in Florence, this vacation home is in the city center. Pope's Tavern Museum and Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nature Trails Trailhead and Blackberry Trail Golf Course. Muscle Shoals Sound Studios and Children's Museum of the Shoals are also worth visiting.
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Florence, AL

What's nearby

  • University of North Alabama - 7 min walk
  • Shoals Community Theater - 11 min walk
  • North Alabama Medical Center - 4 min drive
  • Renaissance Tower - 6 min drive
  • Blackberry Trail Golf Course - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Muscle Shoals, AL (MSL-Northwest Alabama Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cookout - 2 min drive
  • McDonald's - 16 min walk
  • Jack's - 3 min drive
  • Bunyan's Bar-B-Que - 3 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 19 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A spacious house with character and walking distance to downtown.
Fun, quiet neighborhood with good neighbors and 2 cat friends.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Florence Landmark. Family Stay
Very historic part of North Alabama. Enjoyed our week stay in the Purple Mansion. Well supplied and very comfortable bedding. We were a little cold but had some space heaters to help knock off the chill. Overall a very comfortable and rare experience to stay in a historic home. The owners are very happy to help and answer questions
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B., Trussville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Thanksgiving Ever!!
I grew up in Florence, and I had always wanted to stay in one of the historic houses located very close to UNA. The Purple House provided a place big enough for my entire family to gather for the holiday for the first time in two years. We had a wonderful time! The house was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the purple house!
We visit family twice a year in Florence. My mother in law is now in a nursing home near by this property and we loved the convenience! Will definitely rent this house in the spring ! —- Mahalo !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, great hosts
We had an amazing time at the purple house. The rooms are spacious and the front porch is welcoming. We spent many days on the porch people watching, visiting with family, playing with a neighborhood cat, listening to the UNA lion, and just watching the world go by. The hosts are incredibly responsive and kind and let us know about local events while we were there.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

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Hosted by John Akehurst

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