Title: Explore the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Explore the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve Vacation home in Birmingham with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Explore the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve ![Exterior - Explore the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve (Birmingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53160000/53156400/53156381/w960h603x0y0-a21120b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Explore the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve (Birmingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53160000/53156400/53156381/9687e321.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Explore the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve (Birmingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53160000/53156400/53156381/1b30a54a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Explore the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve (Birmingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53160000/53156400/53156381/cc6fffbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Explore the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve (Birmingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53160000/53156400/53156381/5dfd4a80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to this charming home in Alabama. Enjoy the entertainment center in the living room, a music studio for creative pursuits, and ample space in both bedrooms. Step outside onto the large back porch or explore Ruffner Mountain trails nearby. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Explore the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve Amenities: Hot water, oven and stove top, guest room, living room with entertainment center. Large back porch and fenced yard for animals. Music studio. Ample room in both bedrooms. Have fun on Ruffner Mountain, located a few blocks away from the trail head! A trail guide is available upon request. Visit Alabama and see what makes this state so beautiful. Local retailers are just a few minutes away. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105500000/105490500/105490435/8dd57798.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Studio Retreat Near UAB Five Points South - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave 7.2 Good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12&selected=105490435&PinnedHotelID=105490435&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111510000/111509600/111509574/4f16d17d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2 Bedroom - minutes to Samford and UAB! 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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 Vrbo Property Explore the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve Birmingham ## About the area South East Lake, a neighborhood in Birmingham, is home to this vacation home. A.G. Gaston Gardens and Sloss Furnaces are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Avondale Brewing Company and Highland Park Golf Course. 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Birmingham.dx602981) [View more Vacation homes in Birmingham](https://www.expedia.ca/Birmingham-Private-Vacation-Homes.d602981-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.55772,-86.70828&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ybzkEvefpO%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%3FQ%40S%40Q%40Q%40S%40QBS%40Q%40QBQBQBQBSBQBODQDQBQDQDODSFODODQFOFOFQFOFOFOFMHQFMHOHMHMHMHOHMHMJKHMJMHKJKJMJKJKJKLKJIJKLIJILKJGLILGLILGLGLILGNELGLELENGLCNGLENCLCNCNELANCNALCNANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBL%40NDNBLBNBNDLFNBLFLDLDNFLDLFLHLFLFLHLFLHJFLJJHLHJJJHLJJJJJJJJLJJHJJLJLHJHLHLHNHLHLHNHLFLHPFLFNFNHNDPFNFNDPDNFNDRDNDPBPDPDPBNBPBRBPBPBP%40PBP%40R%40P%40R%40P%40P%40R%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FRAPARAPAPARAPCPAPCRCPCPCPCPCPEPEPCNEPEPEPGNEPENGNGPENINGNGNGNINGNIJININILILILILILKLKLIJKJKLKJKHKJMJKJKHMHKJMHKHMFMHMFMHMFMFMFMFOFMDMDMFOBMDODOBMDOBOBMBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOAMCOCOCMEOCMEOEMCOGMEMEMGOGMGMGMGMIMGMIMGKIMIKKMIKIKKMKKKKIKKKMKKIKKMIMKMIMIMIMIMIOIMIMGOIOGOGOGOGOGOGQGOEOEQGOEQEQEQCOEQEQCQCQCQCQCQCSAQAQCQASAQAQASAQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0ZIyRIrr8aub21_ipXT5RZdii3M=) Birmingham, AL ### What's nearby - ![University of Alabama at Birmingham campus, Birmingham, Alabama, United States.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6070551/76531d6c-6743-494d-86d9-5922268b92e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of Alabama at Birmingham 11 min drive \- 15.9 km - ![Barber Motorsports Park featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128544/3be24b3d-2a60-4eba-b355-092df288346a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Barber Motorsports Park 19 min drive \- 23.8 km - Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex 9 min drive \- 13.8 km - UAB Hospital 12 min drive \- 16.2 km ### Getting around - Birmingham Station 15 min drive - Birmingham International Airport (BHM) 8 min drive ### Restaurants - Circle K 6 min drive - McDonald's 6 min drive - Little Caesars Pizza 3 min drive - Church's Texas Chicken 4 min drive - Milo's Hamburgers 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Explore the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Explore the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve? ### What time is check-out at Explore the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve? ### Where is Explore the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Explore the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Walt G. Oct 11, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice quiet neighborhood Home is located in a quiet neighborhood. Check-in was a little rough, but we worked it out and stay was good after that. Home needed some cleaning from previous tenants, but wasn't bad. Owner was communicative throughout. ##### Walt G. 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