You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Downtown Gem 2 Br w Spacious Yard
About this space Take an early morning stroll and enjoy the Wilson Park Fountain. Wander around the historic streets of the University of North Alabama while the city sleeps, then head back for a morning coffee at this stunning duplex with a lifted patio overseeing a part of downtown Florence. We are a pet friendly VRBO and there is a $50 pet fee per animal(:
The space: This space is a duplex with its own entrance and parking. You do not ever have to interact with other people. You do not share anything at all it is, its own space. This home is on the 2nd floor. If the duplex is rented out from underneath you will have neighbors at the bottom of you. Rest assure we only allow guests to stay here with good track record, (good reviews) I am a super host and have been for a long time now. I will always do my best to ensure my guests enjoy the most out of there stay.
Guest access: You will have access to the entire backyard. Fully fenced! With extra parking on the outside for large boats.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from W.C. Handy Home. A balcony/patio is available in the holiday home.
The holiday home offers a balcony or patio and a shower
Within a 15-minute walk of W.C. Handy Home and Shoals Community Theater
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Shower
Outdoor areas
Fully-fenced
Patio
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 1 pets
Service animals 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
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Downtown Gem 2 Br w Spacious Yard Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Denise N.
3 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Washing machine did not work, ac filter very dirty, refrigerator did not cool.
Denise N.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Amanda B.
22 Jul 2025
Cute place. Great location.Served its purpose for our stay..
Amanda B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joel C.
22 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Conveniently located with easy access to everything. Quiet neighborhood
This property truly felt like a home away from home. It was exceptionally clean and had every possible amenity. The bed was very comfortable and cozy. We loved the privacy of the fenced in yard. We will definitely book again, if in the area.
Lindsey
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Craig O.
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute but lacking
We stayed in the unit upstairs. It’s a cute little place which appeared newly renovated. Renovation was subpar. Floors uneven, which created flooring to crack, electrical outlets pushed inward when plugging anything into it, and bathroom door swings into toilet instead of wall. It worked for the 2 of us but for being advertised to accommodate 4 people there was not adequate supplies for 4…. only 2 glasses, 3 towels, 2 wash clothes.
Craig O.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda B.
21 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Visiting with my Daughter
I loved staying at this property and will use it again during my Mother/Daughter visits. I live in a small town in Florida near Tallahassee.My visit to see my daughter and her family was about an eight-hour trip. It was so relaxing, welcoming, and comforting to be able to just drive up, go on in, and make myself at home. The owner was terrific and very helpful. My daughter had already recommended the place to two other families who recently stayed and loved it! I can't say enough about my stay and how pleased I was. I will be back! Rhonda Baker Morgan
Rhonda B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephen M.
19 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Enjoyed the stay
Stephen M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Pamela W., Trussville Al/ Chicago Il
11 Nov 2024
Downtown Florence Duplex
First the listing and pictures are accurate depiction of the rental. Bed comfortable.
Overall needs TLC..Refrigerator needs a good cleaning. Front door the window was full of smudges. Edison light on deck did not work. Only 3 glasses for entire place. One night people in downstairs were fighting and kept me awake for almost 2 hours. Paper thin walls that you were fighfor o
The "Downtown Gem" is an ideal description of the well appoinred comfortable property just a few blocks from the business district. If you are wondering about the neighborhood, well it's on the same street as he only Frank Loyd Wright house in Alabama . The only downside we experienced can not be ignored. Communication from the owner was non existent and it was very stressful wondering if we had a place to stay up until hours before check in. The voice mail box was always full and emails not answered. We are learning though that Expedia's system is at least partially responsible for this and VRBO's is just as bad. We will give the owner slack because the support system is awful. It is a fantastic stay at great value!
Mark
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sydney V.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
Great spot. Great location. It rained the whole time and we really enjoyed sitting on the covered patio while listening to it. Plenty of areas to lounge around in. We were cozy. Loved that the car was gated in the fenced in backyard.
If there was anything I’d add it would be a wine bottle opener and some more ambient light options.
Loved this spot. I’ll definitely stay again.
Sydney V.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Elise C.
31 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Elise C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary G.
10 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We were traveling with our dog. This place was absolutely PERECT. It was clean, it was convenient, it was comfortable, and the perfect spot to stay with a pet. We will absolutely stay here again if the opportunity presents. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Mary G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joshua R.
12 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to UNAB
Carlos was a great host - we had a maintenance issue and he had someone out within the hour and great communication all throughout. Perfect size place for us and two dogs and the fenced yard was great. Thank you again Carlos
Joshua R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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