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Firefly Garden - Urban family friendly Oasis near campus!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 102800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Place, Veterans Memorial Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowlero Tuscaloosa
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alabama
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Tuscaloosa

Located in Tuscaloosa (South West Tuscaloosa), this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Bryant-Denny Stadium and University of Alabama. .This vacation home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Veterans Memorial Park and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Bowlero Tuscaloosa.

What's nearby

  • Veterans Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Bowlero Tuscaloosa - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • University of Alabama - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Tuscaloosa River Walk - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Moe's Southwest Grill - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Firefly Garden - Urban family friendly Oasis near campus!

Welcome to Firefly Garden!

Ever wondered what an urban oasis could be like? Just a mile from Midtown Mall you turn off Hargrove Road into a forest of giant oaks to find a historic 1920’s farmhouse lovingly restored and surrounded by lush gardens with handcrafted greenhouse and koi fish pond.

Step up to the massive front door with custom painted glass and into a formal entry with crystal chandelier and oriental carpets. Enter into the open plan kitchen dining and living room with lots of comfy seating to watch TV or hang out with the chefs in the fully equipped kitchen.

Venture further to find three inviting bedrooms on the main floor. The primary bedroom features a four-poster queen bed with ornamental wood fretwork and an en-suite bath that includes a large Jacuzzi tub with a shower. The second bedroom offers a charming brass queen bed and is conveniently located next to a half bath. The third bedroom, also with a four-poster queen bed, shares access to a hall bathroom with a tub/shower combination. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious fourth bedroom with both a full Jenny Lind bed and a queen bed, offering beautiful views of the garden. This level also includes a cozy sitting room/library and a private bathroom with a stand-up shower. Firefly Garden comfortably sleeps up to 8 adults, plus children, for a total of 10 guests.

Hang out with friends and family on the large covered porch with party lights or step out onto the patio to enjoy the fire pit or grill up some dinner.

This is an owner occupied property that vacates when it is rented. If you find some of the owner's personal items in the condo, this is why.
We are here to make your stay a wonderful one. We know we’ve done our job well when you ask about coming back to stay with us again. We love having repeat guests, because it feels like family or close friends coming home for a visit. Please don’t hesitate to ask questions!

There is a highchair and pack-n-play/portable crib that can be placed in the property upon request. These items are not stored onsite and must be reserved.

*Please Read Prior to Booking:

*Check-in time is 4:00pm CST, unless prior written permission has been granted by management. Early check-ins are available upon request, pending availability. There’s a $50 charge per hour, plus tax/fees. Please note, we are unable to confirm an early check-in until 24-48 hours prior to arrival as the property is still open for booking.*

*All reservations made within 2 weeks of date of arrival are subject to require in person Government Issued ID verification.*

*Please be aware that upon booking, you will be required to sign the Bama Vacation Rentals forms and submit photo ID verification directly with our property management company texting system called AKIA. This will also be the primary platform used for communication.*

*If your selected property offers the use of (trundle beds, upper bunks of bunk beds, roll-aways, futons, or flip sofas) these beds will not be made up in advance. Linens are provided and should be stored with these beds.*

*There are exterior security cameras located at the front and back of the property. These devices may not be tampered with, covered, or unplugged by guests.*

*For stays that are longer than 2 weeks, please be aware that you will be charged an additional cleaning fee. All properties are required to be cleaned and inspected every other week.*

*A maximum of two pets are allowed with a pet fee of $100 per pet. If you have additional pets, you must receive permission in writing from management and pay additional pet fees.*

*Be sure to enter the correct number of people to receive an accurate quote/price. Pricing varies based on the number of people.*

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Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

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: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets 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 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

2828-239985

Firefly Garden - Urban family friendly Oasis near campus! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute and well maintained older home with lots of character. The process was very smooth and we enjoyed our time in Tuscaloosa!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Aimee W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice treed lot, comfortable beds, fresh towels, good gathering areas. Wool rug collection was lovely but seemed to aggravate allergies for several members of our party. Some dishes weren’t clean. Few serving bowls. No grill utensils. With charm of antique home, trade-offs of smaller bathrooms, few outlets, etc. Management company was well organized. Instructions were clear. Nice arrival basket with chips and soft drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house in great location.

This is such a cute house with plenty of room for a large family. We were there for a football weekend and the location was perfect. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy E C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden Gem

Everything you need for a weekend in Tuscaloosa! Great for family visiting and taking in a game. House is tucked away in the trees with a nice garden. Firepit was a perfect addition to a cool evening. We Will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G., South Colby, WA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home and location

Nice place for a big family. Had everything we needed. Easy to get to UA area. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Roll Tide Weekend

My family stayed at the Firefly Garden during Alabama’s Parent’s weekend. The location was great, and communication was easy. The house is super cute, warm, cozy, and inviting. There are lovely gardens and walkways surrounding the property... with a host of butterflies to greet you. The fire pit was a huge hit! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend ….Roll Tide!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Family House and Outdoor Space!

We stayed for our son's Graduation weekend and loved every minute. The pictures honestly don't do the outside space/porch and gardens justice....it was just perfect and beautiful and we plan on coming back when our family team joins the SEC for football weekends!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023