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Vulcan View Cottage

Vacation home in Birmingham, near University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Nestled behind Vulcan Park, The Vulcan View Cottage is an historic home offering a peaceful getaway in the heart of Birmingham's highly sought-after Diaper Row area. Enjoy being just minutes away from English Village, Downtown Homewood, and the vibrant city center.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Birmingham, AL

What's nearby

  • Birmingham Zoo - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • UAB Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Samford University - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rodney Scott’s BBQ - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ruth's Chris Steak House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Frida’s Cocina & Cantina - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vulcan View Cottage pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vulcan View Cottage?

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vulcan View Cottage on Nov 17, 2025 start from $127.0, excluding 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.

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vulcan View Cottage located?

Located in Homewood, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Vulcan Park and Museum and within 3 mi (5 km) of UAB Hospital and University of Alabama at Birmingham. Vulcan Statue and Birmingham Zoo are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Vulcan View Cottage Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Misty C.

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

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great Location

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

10/10 Excellent

steven P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol D.

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

8/10 Good

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beds were comfortable and check-in and checkout was easy. It could have been a bit cleaner, but for the most part it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

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

Birmingham weekend

Our weekend was wonderful and so was the VRBO house! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Peaceful neighborhood access to Birmingham sites

Comfortable home, would easily accommodate six. Clean and well appointed. Easy drive to museums, restaurants, beautiful neighborhoods. Charming city, presenting honest history. Impressive Civil Rights Museum. Sloss Furnaces provided great historic background of the economic development of Birmingham.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

AJ J., Georgia

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

Perfect home away from home

This is the perfect home away from home. We rented this home for family coming in town for Samford graduation. This was so much better than being in hotel rooms. We had great family time cooking in the well equipped kitchen, playing cards at the kitchen table, sleeping comfortably in the spacious rooms and touring Vulcan Park. It’s in a great location to so many areas of Birmingham. Highly recommend this lovely home and working with Danny.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H., Daphne, AL

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

Annual Christmas shopping trip

My group of girls would have given this experience 10 stars. The property was exactly as pictured and described and the owner could not have been more accommodating. We will definitely keep this property on our favorite list. Thanks Daniel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Cute house centerally located

The house was cute with comfortable beds. The small home is older and has many quirky charming features. The neighborhood is cute, tree covered and very close to a major highway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Odell K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is charming historic home that was originally built in the 1940s. It has been updated throughout the years and has modern amenities including central air and a dishwasher. The home is nostalgic, but has plenty of room It is located in a quite neighborhood that is conveniently located to downtown and highwaysWe enjoyed being able to stay in a quite neighborhood rather than being crowed into two hotel rooms. We will definitely try to reserve this home on our next trip to Birmingham.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nissa r.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jina C.

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

8/10 Good

Connie T.

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

Women’s Cont

There were six of us. Four were seniors so the steps were a challenge but we’re glad we were in the neighborhood where it was peaceful. Would love to get this place again if we’re ever back.One thing I would add is you fumigate for the ants. They were a little pesty.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Danny is a wonderful host!

Danny could not have been more gracious as a host. He made certain that the property was well understood prior to check-in and offered all that was needed. He was so kind and accommodating with any exceptions and a wonderful communicator. I would recommend his property with no hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda B.

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

Fantastic hub for enjoying Birmingham

We loved our stay at Vulcan View Cottage. The property was very comfortable, clean, well-equipped, and spacious. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful as well. Jonathan was helpful, providing all the details we needed and was happy to help. We'd definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

Loved this little gem!

This house was perfect for our family’s 2 night stay in Birmingham. The location was close to everything we needed, shopping, restaurants, and Samford University. The neighborhood is active but quiet. If my son chooses Samford I’m sure we will make this a home away from home. Thank you for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana S.

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

Clean/centrally located

This house is located on a very nice quiet street, lined with some of the most beautiful trees, flowers. A big reason we booked this property is so we could have dedicated parking and in a quiet location & this fit the bill for both of those. The house was super clean, well stocked with anything we needed for our 3 night stay. The refrigerator has ice maker & water in the door & a regular drip coffee maker which helped to make our stay more like being at home. We had zero problems drying our stay, but Danny was just a text away if needed, not some corporate number. That is also a huge bonus. This house is centrally located to all the things to see and do all around Birmingham. This house had the cutest outdoor space that runs on the side of the house and backyard, would be perfect for coffee or cocktails outside. Our stay was the last week of March, beautiful weather, amazing cherry blossom trees in full bloom including one few houses down from this one. If our travels ever take us back to Birmingham we would definitely book this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Family reunion

This was a clean, safe quiet neighborhood. It was perfect for 7 adults to use as a base for a family get together in Birmingham.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Scott W.

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

Worked for our needs

Passing through to gulf. Size of rooms was fine. Great proximity to downtown and restaurants. Quiet neighbothood. FYI, older home, master bath is tiny and laundry is in lower level. Hot water was tepid and low pressure. Owner was easy to communicat with.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ayme F.

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

Nice Place, fabulous location.

The location was amazing. Close to Samford University, and downtown Homewood and Mountain Brook. Not well appointed… very small table for four and not enough dishes. Some maintenance issues poor lighting getting up to the house at night and we had an older aunt and uncle with us.. just a few things would’ve made it an excellent stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Girl shopping trip

This was our second year staying at this property and we loved it just as much as we did last year. Thanks Daniel for being such a great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024