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Cabin in Akron
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviewsOur 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
Castle in Fairhope
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 400 reviewsStorybook 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
Cottage in Florence
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 369 reviewsShoals 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
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Alabama home rentals
Home in Florence
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 144 reviewsCharming River Rock house hot tub & backyard oasis
Aug 6 – 13
Home in Guntersville
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 263 reviewsBakers Loft, park up to 4 boats private location
Jan 17 – 24
Home in Montevallo
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 220 reviewsThe Cottage - 2 miles to I-65
Apr 21 – 28
Home in Pisgah
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 129 reviewsTranquility at Gorhams Bluff
Jun 5 – 12
Home in Oneonta
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 162 reviewsWinfred's Legacy
Jun 14 – 21
Home in Troy
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviewsThe Outback Rustic Escape, Troy AL
Nov 4 – 11
Home in Hartselle
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviewsPike Place: 1/2 mile to I-65 ⭐️
Aug 13 – 20
Home in Altoona
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 394 reviewsThe Cotton Pickin' Little Farmhouse
Jun 4 – 11
Home in Newbern
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviewsWoods Loop Cottage
Jul 22 – 29
Home in Lewis Smith Lake
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviewsFrank Lloyd Wright Inspired Showhome on Smith Lake
May 1 – 8
Home in Talladega
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviewsThe Cater House
Jun 14 – 21
Home in Shelby
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 180 reviewsPerrydise Lakehouse
Oct 24 – 31
Alabama condo rentals
Condo in Gulf Shores
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 318 reviewsBV 318 Studio 18+ OK - Walk to Hangout
Dec 21 – 28
Condo in Gulf Shores
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 261 reviewsGULF VILLAGE CONDO ON BEACH - DIRECT VIEW OF GULF
Jan 25 – Feb 1
Condo in Orange Beach
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviewsPhoenix V 1402 BEACHFRONT with Kids Splash Pad!
Nov 9 – 16
Condo in Gulf Shores
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 169 reviewsLife is better by the beach
Dec 22 – 29
Condo in Gulf Shores
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviewsSecond floor updated condo across from the beach!
Mar 14 – 21
Condo in Orange Beach
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviewsLei Lani Life, Live it, Love it!
Feb 1 – 8
Condo in Orange Beach
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviewsMAVERICK on the COAST - ROMANTIC WATER EXUBERANCE!
Dec 9 – 16
Condo in Gulf Shores
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviewsSea the Surf Beachfront GetAway!
Dec 19 – 26
Condo in Gulf Shores
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 298 reviewsFamily Friendly - 2BR/2BA Condo Steps from BEACH
Nov 24 – Dec 1
Condo in Gulf Shores
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 153 reviewsLIGHTHOUSE 509 - BEACHFRONT WITH VIEWS!
Dec 10 – 17
Condo in Gulf Shores
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 144 reviews404 Centraly located, 2 beds 2 baths
Nov 2 – 9
Condo in Gulf Shores
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviewsGentlewinds (Beach View) Sleeps 4 close to Hangout
Nov 10 – 17
Other great vacation rentals in Alabama
Tiny home in Auburn
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 407 reviewsDeclan’s Rest
Jun 24 – Jul 1
Cabin in Lauderdale County
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 147 reviewsCreekside Cabin Getaway - 10 Miles from Downtown
Aug 22 – 29
Guesthouse in Albertville
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 399 reviewsCabin in the pines
Oct 10 – 17
Farm stay in Pell City
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviewsThe Goat Farm Silo House at South of Sanity Farms
Jul 10 – 17
Tiny home in Kimberly
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 332 reviewsTiny House/Off-Grid Treehouse/Case Rock Cabin
Oct 11 – 18
Cabin in Vance
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 314 reviewsHeaven Puff Farms
Dec 4 – 11
Cottage in Dothan
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviewsJuju’s Pond House on Smith Pond
Dec 6 – 13
Cottage in Hollywood
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviewsKing Cottage on the Lake
May 4 – 11
Tiny home in Centre
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviews🚌 Skoolie on Lake Weiss | LAKE FRONT & Fishing🎣
Jun 20 – 27
Cottage in Sylacauga
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 162 reviewsStorybook Cottage on Lay Lake
Dec 10 – 17
Farm stay in Huntsville
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 155 reviewsThe Cottage at Flint Farm in NE Huntsville
Jun 17 – 24
Cabin in DeKalb County
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 350 reviewsRomantic Mentone Cabin-Singing Pines
Jun 10 – 17
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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