Looking to getaway?
With the summer heat as a reminder, your weekend getaway doesn’t have to be that far.
In fact, there are more than 300 Airbnb hosts across the state of Alabama that offer a number of experiences from the beaches of the Gulf Coast to cabins on the lake.
Airbnb is an online service that allows hosts to list their properties available for short-term rentals, and travelers can then book lodging for vacations or business trips.
Check out just a taste of what the state has to offer.
Gulf Front Studio on the beach in Orange Beach
This 2-bed, 1-bath has a direct gulf front view of the beach, which includes a private balcony to accommodate. All new furnishings, queen sized bed and full size pull out sofa, totally remodeled bathroom with walk-in shower, large flat screen TV, updated full kitchen, washer/dryer in unit and Free WiFi. Sugar beach is located near restaurants and shopping. The Gulf State Park is located across the street. Sugar Beach has four great pools, including a kiddie pool and a heated pool.
Accommodations: 3 guests (2 beds, 1 bath)
Case Rock Cabin
The 400-square-foot cabin is an off-the-grid house on the banks of the Locust Fork River and standing on an 85-acre property in Jefferson County. It’s right off I-65, 30 minutes north of Birmingham and is perfect for social distancing.
Case Rock Cabin comes fully stocked with everything you need to have an extremely comfortable camping, fishing and hunting experience. ️Cabin includes two queen size memory foam beds, twin futon, and twin mattress on the floor, fully stocked kitchen with one-burner propane stove, gas grill (with optional pizza stone)️ and more.
Accommodations: 6 guests (2 bedrooms, 3 beds, 1 bath)
Sheldon Castle
This storybook castle is located in charming Fairhope. 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 across the street.
A number of amenities are available. The castle is equipped with a king bed and a single bed. Complimentary breakfast is available.
Accommodations: 3 guests (1 bedroom, 2 beds, 1 bath)
Home on Lake Oliver
This 2-bedroom home on Lake Oliver in Smiths Station is a 10-12 minute drive to north or downtown Columbus and only 15-18 minutes from Fort Benning. Guest can enjoy the dock located in front of the house and the house is great for fishing, swimming or docking your jet ski or boat.
Accommodations: 6 guests (2 bedrooms, 2 beds, 1 bath)
The house is pet friendly and is listed for $111 a night.
Cabin in Berry
Located on 37 acres with a 4-acre lake for fishing, boating, swimming or just admiring. It is a 30-minute drive from Tuscaloosa and The University of Alabama. There is a John boat, canoe and a paddle boat for your use.
The cabin sleeps seven with a master bedroom and a sleeping loft. It also has a sleeper sofa for two in the living room and a sleeper love seat for one.
Accommodations: 7 guests (2 bedrooms, 2 baths)
Gulf Shores studio
Swim in the warm Gulf, walk the wide beach, and watch the waves. Short walk through a lush courtyard to beach boardwalk. Pillow-top king-sized bed and queen pull out sofa sleeper with memory foam. Enjoy indoor and outdoor hot tubs (2) and pools (6), sauna, and much more at the Gulf Shores Plantation.
Accommodations: 4 guests (1 bath)
Listed at $125 a night. You’ll get one night free when stay 7.
The Cottage at The Winchester Manor
The Cottage is located at our house/venue The Winchester Manor in New Market, AL...about 15 miles outside of Huntsville. The Cottage is a 1-bedroom open space with a breakfast nook, kitchen area (with microwave, mini fridge, coffee maker, etc.), bathroom with tub, satellite TV, heating/air, access to courtyard, downtown New Market with antique brick floors.
Accommodations: 2 guests (1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1 bath)
Osprey’s Nest in Historic Midtown Mobile
This fully equipped apartment with private entrance is located in the heart of Historic Midtown in a 1902 American Foursquare home. Nestled among the treetops, the flat is a bright, sunny, modern space with a glass wall that brings the outdoors in and offers panoramic views of the sunrise, night sky and sunsets. Converted into multiple units during the Depression, it is 1 of 4 completely renovated, self-contained flats with all of the conveniences of modern living and the charm of a bygone era.
Accommodations: 3 guests (1 bedroom, 1 bed, 1 bath)
Studio in Historic Downtown Loft District
This 1-bed, 1-bath loft is located on historic Morris Avenue, close to UAB hospital system, restaurants, bars, and entertainment in downtown. Contains one pillow-top queen size bed along with modern, comfortable decor. Free parking in the Birmingham Parking Authority lot behind the building. This is a historical property that has been partially remodeled to accommodate up to 2 people.
Accommodations: 2 guests (1 bed, 1 bath)
Check out all the Alabama selections here.