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Vulcan's Knee: 6bdrm Mansion ~ Speakeasy ~ Library

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In the heart of Birmingham's Southside district, this spacious downtown mansion offers a unique retreat. Unwind in the private library or challenge friends to a game night in the loaded basement game room. With multiple TVs and billiard room, there's something for everyone.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Vulcan's Knee: 6bdrm Mansion ~ Speakeasy ~ Library

This spacious downtown mansion boasts a private library in the sunroom, dedicated billiard room with multiple TVs, loaded game room in basement, and a hidden vintage speakeasy. If that's not enough, enjoy the massive backyard off the back deck just beneath the Vulcan statue. The home rests quietly in the heart of Birmingham's Southside district, blocks away from UAB's medical facilities, Dreamland BBQ & Mellow Mushroom. 5-10 minutes from everything.

We are local and always a quick phone call away!

Restaurants, bars, Top Golf and Protective Stadium are all a short car drive from the house and city scooters are available throughout the neighborhood.
****NO PARTIES ALLOWED*** $1500 fine plus damages, as well as immediate removal if this policy is violated.

-Absolutely NO SMOKING allowed.

-Quiet hours after 10 pm--strictly enforced.

Property manager

Delaine Crim

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: 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

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Library
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,005 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

268911

About the area

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Birmingham, AL

What's nearby

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Children's of Alabama - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • UAB Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Birmingham Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station - 6 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Surin West - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪IKKO Japanese Ramen and Sushi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dave's Pub - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vulcan's Knee: 6bdrm Mansion ~ Speakeasy ~ Library pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Vulcan's Knee: 6bdrm Mansion ~ Speakeasy ~ Library?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vulcan's Knee: 6bdrm Mansion ~ Speakeasy ~ Library?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vulcan's Knee: 6bdrm Mansion ~ Speakeasy ~ Library located?

Located in Five Points South, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Children's of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham and UAB Hospital. Donor Memorial and Vulcan Park and Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Vulcan's Knee: 6bdrm Mansion ~ Speakeasy ~ Library Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This home is over 100 years old, and absolutely stunning!!!! I love this place and it’s a must stay property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Vulcan’s Knee

Enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend. The host was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Recommend without Hesitation

Great location with plenty of space for our team
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jona F.

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

Work retreat

What a great place to host work retreat and holiday dinner! The team thoroughly enjoyed the house so cool Definitely will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Beautiful Historic Housr

This place was an incredible find highly recommend for large groups host gets 5 stars she communicated easily with me was very accommodating and in a quiet neighborhood located near everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne D.

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

Elegant

I was very proud to have all my family from around the USA and Germany come and stay for daughter’s wedding downtown. Rooms are larger than I imagined, bathrooms were great . We had 9 ladies get ready at the same time . Wonderful memories made at this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maelynn H.

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

Hatfield vacation

While a few things were amiss, most was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Review

We had a blast. Spent most of our time playing golf but what a great home to come back to for evenings. Lots of room and fun things to do. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan E.

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

Family visit

Excellent house with los of charm Great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

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

Great Location!

A group of us got together for a golfing weekend and had an absolute fantastic time. The house was very spacious and everybody had a room they were comfortable in. Would definitely come back! Also, the hosts were very responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Vulcan’s knee mansion

The house worked perfect for our family over the holidays. The kitchen, dining and bedrooms allowed us to really connect. We enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley B., Sod

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

great place

Wow!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

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

Great house in Birmingham

Great urban location near downtown Birmingham. Older home with charm and character and a beautiful updated kitchen. Would definitely stay again in future trips to Birmingham.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

TONYA J.

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

UAB Grad Celebration

We were here for for UAB Graduation and had an amazing stay. Everything you would want and more for a large group!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamilah W.

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

Family Affair

Everything was perfect. There was plenty of room for my family to spread out and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G., Sarasota FL

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

Incredible Property, Incredible Hosts!

We can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay at Vulcan's Knee. Our families came from three states to celebrate my daughter's graduation from UAB and this property was perfectly located and worked splendidly for us! The hosts were the absolute best and really went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sean M.

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

Great location; cool house

Overall a success. This is a beautiful old historic home with lots of cool features. It was great for our usage - business associates in the Birmingham area for the Porsche Driving Experience. I would say it would be great for families and kids too. The rental process was great and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H., Alabaster, AL

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

Company Event

We loved the house. It was perfect for co-workers to gather before dinner each night and to spend time together after dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvette M.

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

Perfect Thanksgiving Getaway

My family and I had an amazing Thanksgiving stay at Vulcan's Knee! The house was perfect for our family of eight, with plenty of space for our 1-1/2 yr old to run around. We enjoyed the beautiful views and everything to do right in the VRBO. The location was also perfect, close to all the shopping and restaurants we wanted to visit. Here are some of the things we loved about our stay: The house was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well-stocked with everything we needed. The views from the living room and backyard were terrific. The location was perfect, close to everything. The host was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely recommend Vulcan's Knee to anyone looking for a perfect Thanksgiving getaway. We can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R., Marietta

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

Great family reunion spot

For my father's celebration of life weekend, my family, my sister's family and my brother's family all stayed together in this home. It's a perfect hangout spot for big groups and great location. Large kitchen is well equipped as well as nice towels for the baths. Decent beds. Would highly recommend for big groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spencer B.

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

Wedding

The house is massive and the bathrooms were renovated. The only thing I’d change is adding locks to the bedroom doors. Would stay here again if I ever need a 6 bedroom house in Birmingham, Alabama.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

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

2023 Lpga Amatuer Finals

We were a group of 8 women playing in an Lpga Amatuer event. The house was perfect with pleanty of room to spread out and enjoy! GREAT SPEAKEASY.....WINK WINK!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mick U.

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

Perfect place for a golf trip

We came to play golf and relax. Vulcan's Knee is big, unique, clean, eclectic, fun and perfectly located for great food within walking distance (Dreamland BBQ)! We enjoyed everything about the house. Plenty of seating for watching TV, having coffee or eating a meal. After 3 days we still found ourselves exploring this massive home. I'd recommend this 6-bedroom, perfectly located, mansion to anyone coming to Birmingham for pleasure. Finally, we appreciate the communication with the property manager - they were quick to respond and accommodating. We'll be back!.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitch W.

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

Great Landing Pad

We were in town for my son’s wedding, so things were hectic with many people going different ways and times. This was the perfect place to meet, eat and unwind. We range in age from 11 months to 60+. There was room for everyone and could accommodate different bedtimes. Great house and host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Phil M.

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

Large home

The home is large. Lots of character. In a reasonably nice area. Nice location for downtown and Homewood Area. Nice kitchen area. We had plenty of room for a nice time. We were in town for a wedding. Delaine was absolutely fantastic to communicate with about the property! She is terrific!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022