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Relaxing Escape

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A dining area with a long table, blue chairs, and a fireplace.
A blue door with a window, a small table with a box, and a bicycle leaning against the wall.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a hanging light fixture.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and two side tables. There are potted plants and a mirror on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Place, Tuscaloosa River Walk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alabama
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Sofa Sleeper

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Relaxing Escape

Relaxing and quiet getaway with many amenities. We call our spot MARS because of its reddish brick but even though Mars, the planet, is small, our MARS is no where near small. Large, relaxing and memorable

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House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2494357vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Tuscaloosa

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Taylorville, a neighbourhood in Tuscaloosa. Bryant-Denny Stadium and Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center and Children's Hands-On Museum. R&R Cigars and Paul W. Bryant Museum are also worth visiting.
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Tuscaloosa, AL

What's nearby

  • Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion - 4 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Tuscaloosa River Walk - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Tuscaloosa Amphitheater - 6 min drive - 7.8 km
  • University of Alabama - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium - 6 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 5 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Relaxing Escape?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Escape?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Escape located?

Located in Taylorville, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Generations Primary Care, Bryant-Denny Stadium and University of Alabama. Shelton State Community College and Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location-close to University of Alabama…stayed there while visiting our daughter and going to a football game. Beautiful place -would recommend !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seth O.

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

Perfect place for a weekend trip to T-Town

We will definitely be staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2022
So glad you guys enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Property is nice for a weekend getaway in Tuscaloosa.

Great property as described and easy to deal with management
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2022
Thank you very much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location

Stayed for graduation weekend and house was great. House was well decorated.There were people staying in a little house in the backyard which was a little awkward.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika K.

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

Perfect place for us!

My son and I stayed here for a University of Alabama football game. It suited our needs perfectly- clean, spacious, close to restaurants and good proximity to the stadium. We really enjoyed our weekend - thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Great Location!

We came to town for an Alabama football game and this house is only 8 minutes to campus. Also lots of restaurants close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaime L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was older but clean. Nice, quiet neighborhood. About 15 minutes from campus. We would have no hesitation staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond K.

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

Great location for game weekend

Enjoyed our Thanksgiving at the house. Close to campus for game. Would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2022
Would welcome back anytime. Left the place nice and clean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Savage F.

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

Wonderful House for the weekend...

This was the perfect hosue for the weekend. We visited our daughter at UA for parents weekend. Super close to campus and all shopping needs. Definately our go to rental when visiting.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2022
I’m so glad to have hosted your family. You’re welcome anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

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

Graduation stay

I completely enjoyed the stay. The house contained all that I could possibly want with towels, sheets, a hairdryer, coffee in each room, and much more! If I had to return to Tuscaloosa, I would definitely look into the availability of this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2022
Thank you very much. Would host you guys anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Cozy house and a great host!

We were in town to see the University of Alabama and took in a football game. The town is great and Melissa was an awesome host. The house was cozy in a quiet neighborhood a few miles from downtown. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Thank you Melissa.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Great location

Needed a short term rental on short notice. Even had a foul up in the reservation but the owners was very helpful and rebooking the reservation. House was great. Thanks,
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Great for Game Day

We had a small group who were visiting our kids at U of A. We stayed 4 days. It was a short drive to the stadium. Short drive to take out food. The house has a fun backyard and a large living room where we could all watch games on Sunday.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kelly H.

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

Much better than a hotel

My husband and I stayed for a long weekend to attend the Iron Bowl. Staying in a home vs a hotel is a game changer. We enjoyed being able to have a kitchen at our disposal and to watch additional games on the home’s large TV that weekend. Beds were comfortable and we had everything we needed. Host was easy to communicate with and helpful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

PERFECT GETAWAY

Everything was great with the exception of the backyard. It was a bit disorganized and the grill grates were rusted but we purchased a grill brush and just cooked in foil pans. the outside could have been tidied up a bit but everything on the inside was as described and we greatly enjoyed our stay for our daughters graduation! ROLL TIDE!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ty M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Don’t stay here

Place was not very clean. Floors were filthy. They need mopped really bad. When you showered the amount of black material that came off your feet was disgusting Towels, bedding, ottoman and floor in one bedroom had what we believed to be feces on them when they were supposed to be clean. Owner took zero responsibility. She implied it came from us and her suggestion was for us to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2022
Despite what this guest states, it is believed none of it is true. To satisfy this guest complaint, my FIRST SUGGESTION was to send the cleaning person back out to check on and fix what they believed to be an issue. The guest turned this suggestion down, leading me to further believe there was no “sanitary” issue. My NEXT SUGGESTION at the direction of VRBO was to advise the guest to contact customer service to be relocated. The guest ALSO turned this suggestion down, yet continued to complain. Upon asking the guest for a solution request, I was told they didn’t have a solution. Based on the fact that my previous ratings for this property are excellent AND the fact that my experienced cleaning crew always do the best job they possibly can, I would NEVER want guests to stay in a situation that they complain is dirty and unsanitary. I think my 6 year straight positive history speaks for itself, and I am glad I was able to host during such a happy and wonderful event in the city.

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