Alabama vacation rentals

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Alabama

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Cabin in Akron

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviews

Our Happy Place at Coach Hand's River Porch!

Welcome to Roebuck Landing in Akron, AL. Right on the Black Warrior River and less than a mile to the Roebuck Landing Grocery and Grill where you can get a wonderful meal, wine, beer, or bait! This wonderful 2 bedrooms 1 full bath river house is perfect for family gatherings to fish, or enjoy Alabama Football home games. Only 45 minutes to Bryant Denny Stadium, it's a pet-friendly, fenced & private property right on the river with a HUGE covered porch with plenty of outside seating & grill!

Aug 26 – Sep 2

$58 per night
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Castle in Fairhope

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 400 reviews

Storybook Castle BnB

Sheldon Castle is a registered Baldwin County Historic home. It is a unique, artistic structure right in Fairhope but secluded on a side street. The Eastern Shore Art Center is down the drive and across the street. From there you are in wonderful downtown Fairhope. The studio suite is a completely private part of Sheldon Castle with the Sheldon descendants in the rest of the home. Mosher Castle with a moat and dragon is next door. Our guests are invited to walk the grounds of both castles.

Nov 11 – 18

$108 per night
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Cottage in Florence

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 369 reviews

Shoals Creek Cottage

Come relax in our cottage on beautiful Shoals Creek. Enjoy your private cottage located on the same property as the owners home, but with plenty of space in between for privacy. Brightly decorated with a full bath, kitchen and bedroom. Plus two futons that make out into full size beds. There is also an outside shower for use when the weather permits. Great swimming and fishing off the pier. Just 12 miles from downtown Florence if you'd like to visit, or stay and totally relax on the lake.

Aug 6 – 13

$111 per night

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Alabama home rentals

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Home in Florence

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 144 reviews

Charming River Rock house hot tub & backyard oasis

Aug 6 – 13

$114 per night
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Home in Guntersville

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 263 reviews

Bakers Loft, park up to 4 boats private location

Jan 17 – 24

$88 per night
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Home in Montevallo

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 220 reviews

The Cottage - 2 miles to I-65

Apr 21 – 28

$126 per night
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Home in Pisgah

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviews

Tranquility at Gorhams Bluff

Jun 5 – 12

$99 per night
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Home in Oneonta

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 162 reviews

Winfred's Legacy

Jun 14 – 21

$99 per night
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Home in Troy

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews

The Outback Rustic Escape, Troy AL

Nov 4 – 11

$88 per night
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Home in Hartselle

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviews

Pike Place: 1/2 mile to I-65 ⭐️

Aug 13 – 20

$92 per night
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Home in Altoona

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 394 reviews

The Cotton Pickin' Little Farmhouse

Jun 4 – 11

$78 per night
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Home in Newbern

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews

Woods Loop Cottage

Jul 22 – 29

$70 per night
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Home in Lewis Smith Lake

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviews

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Showhome on Smith Lake

May 1 – 8

$556 per night
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Home in Talladega

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviews

The Cater House

Jun 14 – 21

$82 per night
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Home in Shelby

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 180 reviews

Perrydise Lakehouse

Oct 24 – 31

$323 per night

Alabama condo rentals

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Condo in Gulf Shores

4.83 out of 5 average rating, 318 reviews

BV 318 Studio 18+ OK - Walk to Hangout

Dec 21 – 28

$86 per night
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Condo in Gulf Shores

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 261 reviews

GULF VILLAGE CONDO ON BEACH - DIRECT VIEW OF GULF

Jan 25 – Feb 1

$85 per night
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Condo in Orange Beach

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews

Phoenix V 1402 BEACHFRONT with Kids Splash Pad!

Nov 9 – 16

$100 per night
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Condo in Gulf Shores

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 169 reviews

Life is better by the beach

Dec 22 – 29

$72 per night
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Condo in Gulf Shores

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

Second floor updated condo across from the beach!

Mar 14 – 21

$84 per night
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Condo in Orange Beach

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviews

Lei Lani Life, Live it, Love it!

Feb 1 – 8

$88 per night
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Condo in Orange Beach

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews

MAVERICK on the COAST - ROMANTIC WATER EXUBERANCE!

Dec 9 – 16

$130 per night
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Condo in Gulf Shores

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews

Sea the Surf Beachfront GetAway!

Dec 19 – 26

$117 per night
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Condo in Gulf Shores

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 298 reviews

Family Friendly - 2BR/2BA Condo Steps from BEACH

Nov 24 – Dec 1

$100 per night
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Condo in Gulf Shores

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 153 reviews

LIGHTHOUSE 509 - BEACHFRONT WITH VIEWS!

Dec 10 – 17

$94 per night
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Condo in Gulf Shores

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 144 reviews

404 Centraly located, 2 beds 2 baths

Nov 2 – 9

$75 per night
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Condo in Gulf Shores

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews

Gentlewinds (Beach View) Sleeps 4 close to Hangout

Nov 10 – 17

$84 per night

Other great vacation rentals in Alabama

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Tiny home in Auburn

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 407 reviews

Declan’s Rest

Jun 24 – Jul 1

$114 per night
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Cabin in Lauderdale County

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviews

Creekside Cabin Getaway - 10 Miles from Downtown

Aug 22 – 29

$116 per night
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Guesthouse in Albertville

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 399 reviews

Cabin in the pines

Oct 10 – 17

$64 per night
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Farm stay in Pell City

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviews

The Goat Farm Silo House at South of Sanity Farms

Jul 10 – 17

$115 per night
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Tiny home in Kimberly

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 332 reviews

Tiny House/Off-Grid Treehouse/Case Rock Cabin

Oct 11 – 18

$112 per night
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Cabin in Vance

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 314 reviews

Heaven Puff Farms

Dec 4 – 11

$82 per night
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Cottage in Dothan

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviews

Juju’s Pond House on Smith Pond

Dec 6 – 13

$132 per night
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Cottage in Hollywood

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews

King Cottage on the Lake

May 4 – 11

$135 per night
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Tiny home in Centre

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews

🚌 Skoolie on Lake Weiss | LAKE FRONT & Fishing🎣

Jun 20 – 27

$74 per night
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Cottage in Sylacauga

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 162 reviews

Storybook Cottage on Lay Lake

Dec 10 – 17

$149 per night
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Farm stay in Huntsville

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 155 reviews

The Cottage at Flint Farm in NE Huntsville

Jun 17 – 24

$109 per night
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Cabin in DeKalb County

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 350 reviews

Romantic Mentone Cabin-Singing Pines

Jun 10 – 17

$104 per night

Your guide to Alabama

All About Alabama

Known for its beautiful state parks, green rolling hills, and pristine coastline along the Gulf of Mexico, Alabama is a popular southern destination thanks to its diverse geographic features, historically and culturally-rich cities, and warm climate.

Outdoor adventure can be found on Lookout Mountain in the northeast with its adventure parks and zipline courses, in the sprawling Talladega National Forest’s rivers and hiking trails throughout the center of the state, and all around the placid waters of Lake Martin where you’ll find plenty of opportunities to get out on a boat.

These rural pockets of Alabama are iconic and beloved, and the state’s metropolitan centers have plenty to offer too. In many of Alabama’s cities you’ll find thriving blues and rock scenes, and a diverse array of restaurants both redefining Southern cuisine and carrying on with tradition. The capital city of Montgomery has the Civil Rights Memorial Center honoring the birthplace of the civil rights movement. The college towns of Auburn and Tuscaloosa display a strong devotion to football. Music lovers will want to check out the famous recording studios in Muscle Shoals, and the historic port city of Mobile displays French influences.

This largely agricultural state is also an excellent destination for food lovers, offering plenty of barbecue joints, Cajun cafes, farm stalls, boiled peanut stands, and opportunities to settle down at a meat ‘n’ three.


The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Alabama

The climate in Alabama ranges from temperate in the northern parts of the state to a bit more subtropical in the southern counties closer to the Gulf. You’re likely to encounter warm temperatures from fall to spring and hot days throughout the summer, with sky-high humidity levels. Tornadoes are fairly common throughout the state during the spring, and the severe storm season stretches from March through May, so be sure to heed any tornado warnings or sirens. The summer months are scorching, leading most locals to take refuge in the nearest body of water, and hurricanes can occur between August and November. Winters are mild with a couple of seasonal freezes. Along the Gulf, Mobile’s Mardi Gras celebrations throughout February are filled with parades, live music, and costume balls.


Top things to do in Alabama

Birmingham

Many mid-sized cities in the south have been garnering much-deserved recognition for their passionate locals and welcoming vibes, and the Magic City is no exception. Downtown, you’ll find the impressive Birmingham Museum of Art with more than 27,000 works, the Civil Rights Institute, and upscale clothing boutiques. The city’s thriving food scene is definitely worth exploring: There’s plenty of hearty southern favorites like fried chicken and biscuits being served up, but there are also James Beard award-winning French bistros or Latin American small plates cooked over live fire if you’re partial to fine dining. In the trendy Avondale neighborhood, you’ll find vintage shops, younger crowds sipping craft beers, and plentiful live music.

Gulf Shores

The sugar sand beaches along Alabama’s Gulf Coast and the neighboring city of Orange Beach are a quieter alternative to the lively destinations in the Florida panhandle. Here you’ll find plenty of seafood restaurants serving up Gulf shrimp and oysters, as well as gift shops, boat rentals, beachside bars, and entertainment options like the annual music festival that happens here in May. A few minutes from the center of town, you’ll find two miles of protected beaches at Gulf State Park along with hiking trails, a huge fishing pier, and picnic areas where you can soak in the scenery.

Lake Martin

Man-made lakes are plentiful in southern states, and Alabama’s Lake Martin is one of the largest in the world. More than 150 feet deep in some areas, visitors come for water skiing, swimming, boating, and fishing; to hike the nearby nature trails; or to simply relax in the lakefront cabins. There are almost 900 miles of shoreline here, and you can choose to stay near Alexander City for easy access to shops and restaurants, or head further afield for a secluded natural retreat.

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