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The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior
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2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa!

Welcome to The Gatsby!

Take a step back into time, and stay in our 1920s Art Deco speakeasy-themed loft. The Prohibition Era was such an interesting time in our history, and we have tried to capture this snapshot in time at The Gatsby. Upon arrival, you must ascend 27 stairs (there is no elevator).

The Location:
When staying at The Gatsby, you will find yourself in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa overlooking the magnificent and bustling University Blvd and Greensboro Ave. Intersection. Walk to bars, restaurants, convenience stores, shopping, and more! Just 1 mile from the stadium!

Sleeping & Bathrooms:
There are 2 King Beds & 1 twin futon and 2 full bathrooms. The base pricing is set at 4 people, but the unit can sleep up to 8. Read details on how it can sleep 8. The rooms at The Gatsby are smaller scale & historic rooms.

Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2 King Bed with en-suite bathroom
Game Room Area: Futon with full bath across from it.
Optional Beds: 1 Sectional Sofa and 2 conversational sofas (meant for people under 5'2")

The Space and Amenities:
- Poker Table
- Board Games
- Darts

Outdoor Fun:
There is a covered, screened-in porch with comfortable seating, ceiling fan, TV, fire-pit and more! This space overlooks Temerson Square, so you will be privy to lots of activity and marvelous people watching.

Parking:
There is no designated parking, as you are in a loft space in Downtown, facing University Blvd. After 5PM, you are able to park anywhere on University Blvd, but during the day, you will get towed after 2 hrs. You are nearby to a public parking garage that you are able to utilize, or we recommend an Uber/Lyft. Once you arrive, you should not need a car as you are walking distance to everything, or could get a golf cart shuttle.

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.

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

*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.

* Please read prior to booking: Be sure to enter the correct number of people to receive an accurate quote/price. Pricing is set for 4 people but the house is able to sleep up to 8.

* Please read prior to booking: Please be aware that upon booking, you will be required to sign the Bama Vacation Rentals Rules forms directly with our property management company texting system called AKIA.**

*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.*

STR license: [#126485]

Property manager

Bama Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby

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

Similar properties

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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

2828-243198

About the area

Map
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

What's nearby

  • Tuscaloosa River Walk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tuscaloosa Amphitheater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of Alabama - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Coleman Coliseum - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jim 'N Nick's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Moe's Original Barbeque - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Loosa Brews - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Depalma's Italian Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Heritage House - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa! located?

Located in Downtown, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sips n Strokes and Bryant-Denny Stadium. University of Alabama is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away. Tuscaloosa Station is 25 minutes by foot.

The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JEANA C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The bedrooms and bathrooms are pretty small. The rules felt a little excessive to our group and silly. It made me uncomfortable that it was required to send a photo of my drivers license and a picture of myself. We didn’t need to contact the property manager during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect place
It was perfect! Hope to be back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience and location.
Stayed for Bama move-in with our daughter. Very spacious comfortable and clean, along with period design and a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Gatsby!
This property was so fun to stay in! The decor and amenities were exactly as listed and pictured, and we loved having the outdoor space to use in the mornings and evenings. Property management was friendly, kind, and prompt — we highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Downtown Fun
What a great location to all the fun downtown! Such a cool place inside too! It was cozy and made you feel like you were taking a step back into the Gatsby era. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anissa M., Dothan, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect downtown location!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property for our daughter’s sorority parents weekend. We could easily walk to all the restaurants and bars in the downtown area. There’s plenty of room to spread out so you don’t feel crowded like most hotel rooms. I was a little concerned we might have noise from nearby businesses but not at all. The only negative is you have to climb quite a few stairs to get in the unit but that wasn’t an issue for us. Also, we were lucky enough to find parking close by since it was a weekend. During the week, you would need to park in parking garage a block away. Overall, we loved the convenience, amenities and uniqueness of the property plus the ease of booking and communication. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

fran h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in T town
Very unique with lots of character. Small bedrooms, but great for a short stay. Very convenient. Parking was tough at times with so many people in town but we were made aware of that in advance. I recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
The rental was exactly as described and suited our needs well. Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
This property was comfortable and within walking distance to shops, restaurants and bars. If you are in town to visit your kid I recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeffery A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Bedrooms are a bit small, a few little kinks but overall a great stay
Will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023