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Vulcan View Cottage

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, stainless steel appliances, and a window providing natural light.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a stone wall.
A dining area with a round wooden table and white chairs, framed black-and-white photographs on the wall, and a wooden floor.
A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, a purple armchair, and two lamps.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Birmingham Zoo
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Birmingham, AL
  • Place, Vulcan Statue
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Birmingham Zoo
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Alabama at Birmingham
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

About this property

Vulcan View Cottage

The Vulcan View Cottage is an historic home on a quiet street in the highly sought after Diaper Row area of Birmingham. Your family will love this peaceful getaway nestled behind Vulcan Park. There is not a more conveniently located place to stay in Birmingham; 2 minutes to Mountain Brook’s English Village; 2 minutes to Downtown Homewood; 5 minutes to Downtown Birmingham; 5 minutes to the Birmingham zoo and Botanical Gardens; 7 minutes to the BJCC, Legacy Arena, and Protective Stadium.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties or get togethers of any sort. No more than 10 people allowed at property at one time including visitors. Police will be called if violated.
No pets allowed
No drugs allowed on property. No smoking or vaping of any kind in house or basement.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3367064vb
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
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

Birmingham

Homewood, a neighbourhood in Birmingham, is home to this holiday home. 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

  • Vulcan Park and Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Vulcan Statue - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Birmingham Zoo - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Birmingham Botanical Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station - 8 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dreamland BBQ - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ruth's Chris Steak House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dave's Pub - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vulcan View Cottage pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Vulcan View Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vulcan View Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vulcan View Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vulcan View Cottage located?

Located in Homewood, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Vulcan Park and Museum and University of Alabama at Birmingham. Vulcan Statue and Birmingham Zoo are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience! Cute house in quiet, convenient neighborhood with comfy beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home has lots of character & is in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Easter weekend, really great location. Everything met our expectations and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean & easily fit 6 guests. FYI - No laundry on site. Coffee maker is drip (which I prefer ) and there were filters in the cabinet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at the Vulcan View Cottage. Location was close to UAB and downtown dining. The house is cozy, clean and was perfect for our party of 6. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Perfect for a long weekend in Birmingham
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, centrally located. We would stay here again!Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birmingham Stay

We really enjoyed our trip and the house was perfect for family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Fantastic place to stay near Birmingham! Great location and had good communication with owner. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Cozy spot, had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Small house near Vulcan park

Great location for visiting family in mountain brook
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host Daniel made sure our questions were answered promptly. Great location, quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was exactly as described. Check in and out were extremely smooth and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the 3rd year my friends and I have stayed at this property. It is neat as a pin and so convenient for the Christmas shopping for which we come to B’Ham.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent. Wonderful central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful stay

Quiet peaceful neighborhood close to fun places to visit. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Everything went smoothly!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little house, great location

This is a charming little house in the diaper row area, loved the location and charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice older home in a great location. Appreciated that we were able to pay a little extra for a late check out since our flight was in the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

This property was just what we needed for our overnight stay while visiting Birmingham. Great location. Just as described in the listing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend Getaway!

Perfect location for anything could want to do! We were in town for a football game and long weekend! House was just what we needed and the location made it perfect! Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I enjoyed the stay

Quiet very chill
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely recommend Vulcan View Cottage. Convenient location and great communication with host. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable home and clean!

We enjoyed our very brief visit to the Vulcan View Cottage. Very equipped with all our needs, very clean, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation weekend

Perfect location and stay for Samford graduation with grandparents and college age siblings. Great communication with owner. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Daniel Coady

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