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Vulcan's Knee: 6bdrm Mansion ~ Speakeasy ~ Library

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Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 165005 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Outdoor Space

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Birmingham, AL
  • Place, University of Alabama at Birmingham
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Vulcan Statue
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, UAB Hospital
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Birmingham

With a stay at this vacation home in Birmingham (Five Points South), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of Alabama at Birmingham and UAB Hospital. .This vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Birmingham Zoo.
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What's nearby

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Vulcan Statue - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Vulcan Park and Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • UAB Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Birmingham Zoo - 2 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station - 6 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Surin West - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dreamland BBQ - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mr Shawarma - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪IKKO Japanese Ramen and Sushi - ‬8 min walk

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's Knee: 6bdrm Mansion ~ Speakeasy ~ Library

This spacious downtown mansion boasts a private library in the sunroom, dedicated billiard room with multiple TVs, loaded game room in basement, and a hidden vintage speakeasy. If that's not enough, enjoy the massive backyard off the back deck just beneath the Vulcan statue. The home rests quietly in the heart of Birmingham's Southside district, blocks away from UAB's medical facilities, Dreamland BBQ & Mellow Mushroom. 5-10 minutes from everything.

We are local and always a quick phone call away!

Restaurants, bars, Top Golf and Protective Stadium are all a short car drive from the house and city scooters are available throughout the neighborhood.
****NO PARTIES ALLOWED*** $1500 fine plus damages, as well as immediate removal if this policy is violated.

-Absolutely NO SMOKING allowed.

-Quiet hours after 10 pm--strictly enforced.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a library.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Library
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,005 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

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Vulcan's Knee: 6bdrm Mansion ~ Speakeasy ~ Library Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So many really cool rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dawn p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Plenty of space. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for our needs
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our group of 9. Spacious and the pool table and ping pong were a hit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamilah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the 3rd year my family has stayed here to bring in the New Year together. Excellent as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Trevor P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
We booked this house for a bachelor trip for a group of 12 guys. The house itself was spacious and exactly as pictured. Our only complaint was that the pool table was not playable as advertised, the balls all rolled to one side and was in rough shape which was a bummer because it was one of main reason we booked this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaryBeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House had what we needed--a large kitchen, tables for work space, and the right number of beds/baths. Had we not been in Birmingham for work, we could have enjoyed the front porch and game room more. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chistopher c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This home is over 100 years old, and absolutely stunning!!!! I love this place and it’s a must stay property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow, this house is amazing! I was blown away by how spacious this place is. The historic charm is indescribable without seeing for yourself. My volleyball players, families, and I (the coach) all stayed here and had such a memorable experience. If you have a large group, look no further, this is a must see! Check in/out instructions were simple & clearly communicated. Host was responsive & helpful. 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow this house is awesome! From the moment you walk in it is breathtaking. Absolutely perfect for teenagers with games to play and perfect for adults as seating areas all around. We loved it and hope to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jona F.

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

Work retreat

What a great place to host work retreat and holiday dinner! The team thoroughly enjoyed the house so cool Definitely will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Vulcan’s Knee

Enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend. The host was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy J.

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

RTJ golf trip

Great place for a group. Lots of character in this old house. Spacious and lots of activities for a bunch of guys after golf.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan E.

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

Family visit

Excellent house with los of charm Great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Beautiful Historic Housr

This place was an incredible find highly recommend for large groups host gets 5 stars she communicated easily with me was very accommodating and in a quiet neighborhood located near everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra T.

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

Family wedding

Everything was perfect. Exceeded our expectations. VRBO is definitely the way to go. Our contact agent was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Recommend without Hesitation

Great location with plenty of space for our team
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley B.

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

great place

Wow!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

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

Great house in Birmingham

Great urban location near downtown Birmingham. Older home with charm and character and a beautiful updated kitchen. Would definitely stay again in future trips to Birmingham.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Maelynn H.

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

Hatfield vacation

While a few things were amiss, most was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Vulcan’s knee mansion

The house worked perfect for our family over the holidays. The kitchen, dining and bedrooms allowed us to really connect. We enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TONYA J.

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

UAB Grad Celebration

We were here for for UAB Graduation and had an amazing stay. Everything you would want and more for a large group!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime F.

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

Perfect Place for Our Group

It was perfect!!! We all enjoyed the space to spread out and still be able to have a large enough area where we could all sit and hangout!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023