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The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa!

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A cozy outdoor seating area with a long table and red cushions, overlooking a sunset view through large windows.
A modern lounge area with red seating and a central fire feature.
A hallway with a poster, green furniture, and a ceiling fan.
A dining area with round glass tables set for a meal, surrounded by green upholstered chairs.
A room with a bicycle as a table, a bed with a blue headboard, and a brick wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to University of Alabama

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Place, Tuscaloosa River Walk
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Alabama
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Tuscaloosa

Located in Tuscaloosa, this apartment is in the city centre. Bryant-Denny Stadium and Capitol Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Children's Hands-On Museum and Druid City Brewing Company. Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center and Paul W. Bryant Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Tuscaloosa, AL

What's nearby

  • Tuscaloosa River Walk - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Capitol Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tuscaloosa Amphitheater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Alabama - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Browns Beer & Burger Joint Tuscaloosa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loosa Brews - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Mama - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Heritage House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa!?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa! on 20 Nov 2026 start from £1,015, 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 The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa! located?

Located in Downtown, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Children's Hands-On Museum, University of Alabama and Bryant-Denny Stadium. Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center and Capitol Park are also within 10 minutes. Tuscaloosa Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you Kim! Great location, really fun apartment in the middle of everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2026
Thank you! We are so glad you had a great stay! We hope you come back again soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location. Bedrooms are a bit small, a few little kinks but overall a great stay

Will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! I will assume that the star rating is a mistake since you stated you will come back again. This vacation rental is a vintage & historic property with comfortable furnishings and has been featured in several regional magazines. We hope you will come back again another time! Roll Tide!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Gatsby

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location for visiting your college student. Right in the middle of everything.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

This property was comfortable and within walking distance to shops, restaurants and bars. If you are in town to visit your kid I recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience and location.

Stayed for Bama move-in with our daughter. Very spacious comfortable and clean, along with period design and a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2024
Thank you Alex! I'm so glad you enjoyed the property! Come back soon!
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10/10 Excellent

The Gatsbay was well. GREAT!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved this location. Super clean and quaint. Easy check in and out.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect place

It was perfect! Hope to be back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thank you, Margaret! We're so glad you had a great stay! We also hope you come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and perfect location. Very clear directions and they made it easy on us. Even provided snacks for us. Parking can be a little tricky in the evenings but that didn’t stop my 4 year old from saying the place was “beautiful”.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Downtown Fun

What a great location to all the fun downtown! Such a cool place inside too! It was cozy and made you feel like you were taking a step back into the Gatsby era. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

As advertised

The rental was exactly as described and suited our needs well. Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2024
So glad you had a great stay! Come back again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Upscale Downtown Apartment

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This rental is a great location downtown! Shopping and Restaurants right out the front door. They were great to communicate with by text about arrival or departure or anything we needed. They had a cute snack basket and the kitchen had all the dishes/appliances we needed. We will definitely stay here again. The ONLY downside is downtown parking can be a little bit of a walk but we were always able to find a spot within a block or two. Weekday 8-5 is 2 hr parking but we were busy around Tuscaloosa so didn’t matter to us. Weekends are busier but when you find something you don’t have to move until you’re ready and so much to walk to right there if really wasn’t an issue either. I hate to recommend bc it might be booked next time I visit Tuscaloosa but this is a great rental!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Gatsby!

This property was so fun to stay in! The decor and amenities were exactly as listed and pictured, and we loved having the outdoor space to use in the mornings and evenings. Property management was friendly, kind, and prompt — we highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Spectacular entertaining space - Roll Tide

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We planned to rent The Gatsby for our family to celebrate graduation together. The space was fabulous, the location sublime but the bedrooms/sleep arrangements were lacking. Frankly you can sleep a maximum of 5 people not the advertised 8. Sleeping on sofa's would be fine for children but not adults who have longer legs. We had two king bedrooms - one without a window so kept the door open - but fabulously comfortable. Only one futon at the property so my son slept there and we arranged for the rest of our party to sleep elsewhere. Great for 5 people, wonderful and as mentioned location and parking was perfect. Thank you for being very responsive and easy to deal with. Next upgrade would be the ceiling tiles but Really enjoyed our stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bama Boys Rip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great spot, but this place does NOT sleep 8. This place has only two bedrooms and a total of two beds. So ideal for two couples.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cool spot in the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa

Stayed with my family and the place was fantastic. It is a second floor walk up so be aware stairs are required. Parking is a bit of a hassle but most days we didn't have any issues and the public lot is a very short walk. Place was well equipped and themed in a fun way. Easy drive to campus the strip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2025
Thank you for your great review Chris! You were a wonderful guest and we look forward to having you back again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend in T town

Very unique with lots of character. Small bedrooms, but great for a short stay. Very convenient. Parking was tough at times with so many people in town but we were made aware of that in advance. I recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review! We appreciate it and hope you return soon! :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good location

Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The bedrooms and bathrooms are pretty small. The rules felt a little excessive to our group and silly. It made me uncomfortable that it was required to send a photo of my drivers license and a picture of myself. We didn’t need to contact the property manager during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2024
I'm sorry that you do not like rules. The City of Tuscaloosa requires a LOT of rules for short term rentals that we must apply to all properties. This is because it is a university town with lots of events that can create issues. These are not all rules we created. It is extremely rare that we have any issues with guests, because most everyone that stays is a rules-follower. However, as is true with most rules, these rules were created for those that prefer not to be told what to do, and that don't want to follow rules. Requiring a photo during booking is required as well to prevent fraud. You left the property in excellent condition, and we appreciate that. Come back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect downtown location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property for our daughter’s sorority parents weekend. We could easily walk to all the restaurants and bars in the downtown area. There’s plenty of room to spread out so you don’t feel crowded like most hotel rooms. I was a little concerned we might have noise from nearby businesses but not at all. The only negative is you have to climb quite a few stairs to get in the unit but that wasn’t an issue for us. Also, we were lucky enough to find parking close by since it was a weekend. During the week, you would need to park in parking garage a block away. Overall, we loved the convenience, amenities and uniqueness of the property plus the ease of booking and communication. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2024
Hi Anissa! Thank you so very much for the kind review! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Great Gatsby!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at this property. The location is perfect, no need for a car but there is free parking nearby. I highly recommend Bama B&B rentals. We have stayed at a couple of their properties and always been happy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay at the Gatsby

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fantastic stay at the Gatsby. There is plenty of space for everyone to spread out, and the unit was well stocked. Additionally, you can't beat the location. The folks from Bama B&B were professional and courteous from start to finish.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bama bed & breakfast is fantastic!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at the Gatsby condo downtown. We enjoyed visit our UA college students and cooking them a home cooked meals at the condo. The kitchen was very well stocked to cook any meal imaginable. Clean, comfortable and very large space to hang out. Bama Bed & Breakfast is amazing! Wonderful business to rent from. Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Gatsby is a Tuscaloosa Gem!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Great Gatsby was perfect for our Tuscaloosa getaway! Great location, attentive service and fabulous, comfortable space! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is great

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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