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You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities at Modern in the Magic City. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6114 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Modern in the Magic City

  • Welcome to our charming 1950’s ranch in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama. With its vintage allure and modern comforts, this meticulously maintained home offers a delightful retreat for your stay. Nestled in a peaceful neighborhood, you’ll have convenient access to Birmingham’s dynamic culture, storied history, and diverse dining science.

    Book now and let the memories unfold!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,227 square feet

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

About the neighborhood

Eastwood, a neighborhood in Birmingham, is home to this vacation home. Sloss Furnaces and Vulcan Statue are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Birmingham Zoo and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex or Barber Motorsports Park. Visit our Birmingham travel guide
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Irondale, AL

What's nearby

  • Birmingham Botanical Gardens
    Birmingham Botanical Gardens
    7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • African Elephant in a zoo setting in Birmingham Alabama.
    Birmingham Zoo
    8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Train Watching Platform
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • New Bethel Baptist Church
    4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Southern Museum of Flight
    6 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station
    18 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    10 min walk
  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Circle K
    8 min walk
  • King Buffet
    14 min walk
  • Pancho's Mexican Grill
    11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern in the Magic City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern in the Magic City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern in the Magic City?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern in the Magic City located?

Located in Eastwood, this vacation home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Train Watching Platform and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve and Avondale Brewing Company. Southern Museum of Flight and Alabama Symphony Orchestra are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Modern in the Magic City Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and quiet! Great neighborhood and close to everything! We had the best time! Lots of room and beautiful back yard! Everything was as shown in the photos! Easy check in and out! We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc N.

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

Irondale stay

Well appointed, comfortable, and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

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

Perfect Spot

My husband and I were in Bham for a wedding and had to bring our 17 year old dog. It was the perfect location and place to stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristopher H.

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

Dr Visit

In town for Dr appointment. Great stay. Good location. Nicely appointed. Old neighborhood, but quiet - except occassional barking dog and traffic on main road a few blocks away. Typical for most neighborhoods. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meems

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

Creative and Cozy

This home has some very special touches, such as a bidet toilet, ready made ice, washer and dryer, dishwasher, nice outdoor area, pet friendly and all the amenities. The beds were comfortable, there were several areas to just relax and chill. The home had a very modern/simple/clean feel. It was close to lots of shopping and dining and the neighborhood was quaint! Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

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

What a gem

Loved this property! What a spacious home, loved the sitting room in front and the back (sunken) living room that was spacious and cozy, backing up to a huge backyard. Located off a quiet, residential street, this is just what my family needed when passing through on a long road trip. Would highly recommend this host (seamless communication) and certainly this home
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda M.

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

Very comfy, felt like home!

My boyfriend and I stayed here for 5 nights, we come to Birmingham every year to see friends. This year we wanted something dog friendly so we didn't have to leave our dog at home. This place was great, super quiet neighborhood and plenty of space. The "den" was especially cozy, and the backyard is very big. The one bad thing was the humidity. I know it's super humid in Alabama, but I've never had it be so humid inside. Even with the AC running the whole stay, I would sweat off my makeup before we could get out the door. It might seem silly but it made it super uncomfortable for a large portion of the day. Otherwise everything was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy U.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Great location. Quiet, safe neighborhood. Price definitely reasonable for accommodations. Beds were comfortable. Great space if you were to bring your pet. The hosts provided everything you would need to be comfortable. The cleaning lady left her phone number for any issues/concerns. There were fresh flowers in the home on arrival. Host is very receptive and responds quickly:) My critique includes the following….. we found 2 roaches and multiple spiders in the home (overall the home felt older but clean in spite of the bugs) and the neighbors dog is an outside dog that barks throughout the night. If you are a light sleeper this would probably not be the place for you. The dog does not bark all night but when he is on the side of his house and barks it sounds like he is 10 feet away. He woke me up multiple times throughout my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chip W.

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

High value great location

10 on value. Cost compared to location and all of the factors for our trip this time. I’d give the house a 6 at best. Location is great. Neighborhood is old. But that’s how you get good value. It is an old house and there are some things that should be better. But the house was clean. Except the tile floor which has that old slippery restaurant feeling all the time. Being an older house it has quirks like no electric for a blow dryer in the bath. My wife griped about that all weekend. But super location. Close to great restaurants, and Barber Motorsports park. It could use a king bed but may not fit the room. Weird sitting areas except for the family room. Good WiFi tv etc. ok kitchen and utensils not great. Lastly the driveway is busted. Not a problem for most but the hole stops you if you’re not aware to go around it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blak C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I enjoyed staying at the home. The host fast on responding back and making sure everything is done properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rueben L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Stay. Everything was as expected and no issues
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Great place!

Rented the place for the weekend to move our daughter out of Stanford University was a great landing zone fenced in backyard for the dogs is cozy and quiet street.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

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

Nice

Nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

👍

It was so cute and cozy, we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R.

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

Family

It was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is just as described. The bathroom is updated and clean, as is the kitchen. The bedrooms are nice, but the beds suffer a little on the comfort side.The main downside is that there are dogs on either side of the property that stay outside. They both bark in the middle of the night, and reliably at 6 am! So that makes getting a good nights sleep difficult. I know it isn't the property owners fault, but it is an issue, and a problem. But overall, a nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025