Title: Historic Spanish Charm + Scenic View | Cozy Casita - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Historic Spanish Charm + Scenic View | Cozy Casita Vacation home in Birmingham with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106159400/106159356/2f3115a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106159400/106159356/ce7ce70d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106159400/106159356/bee51f8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106159400/106159356/b6d3747c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106159400/106159356/4e17e1d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched on Ruffner Mountain in Birmingham's South East Lake neighborhood, Casita is a charming 1925 Spanish Revival. This warm retreat features plush beds, modern and antique furnishings, and architectural details that will leave you in awe. With a fully equipped kitchen and inviting front porch plus rear deck for lounging or dining al fresco. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41050 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Historic Spanish Charm + Scenic View | Cozy Casita Welcome to Cozy Casita!—a 1925 Spanish Revival home nestled on Ruffner Mountain in Birmingham's South East Lake neighborhood. This cozy retreat blends vintage charm with modern amenities, perfect for families, couples, or solo adventurers. ☀️ Inviting front porch and beautiful backyard 📍 Minutes from downtown Birmingham and UAB 🍳 Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances 🐾 Pet-friendly with ample outdoor space 🚗 Driveway parking for two vehicles 🛏️ Two plush queen beds ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near an outlet shopping mall ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Recycling - Unit size: 1,050 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76710000/76700900/76700818/e6a14964.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Chalet / Trendy • Cozy • Contemporary • Urban South East Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 29 reviews CA $177 CA $414 total includes taxes & fees Nov 5 - Nov 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=76700818&PinnedHotelID=76700818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74880000/74870900/74870874/300f91e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cheerful Avondale Bungalow Avondale - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 57 reviews CA $109 CA $283 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=74870874&PinnedHotelID=74870874&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62620000/62611700/62611692/c208a356.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Avondale Bungalow Avondale - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 90 reviews CA $100 CA $273 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=62611692&PinnedHotelID=62611692&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88820000/88818000/88817919/w903h683x61y0-f6f39c73.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet home.. 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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b71610x ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.55946%2C-86.71045&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jF_j3-5g9WaTwTpZ3wn4Syov1dU=) Birmingham, AL #### What's nearby - Sloss Furnaces - 11 min drive - 12.1 km - Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex - 11 min drive - 14.2 km - University of Alabama at Birmingham - 13 min drive - 13.8 km - UAB Hospital - 13 min drive - 14.1 km - Barber Motorsports Park - 21 min drive - 24.9 km #### Getting around - Birmingham Station - 18 min drive - Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Jack's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬3 min drive - ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive - ‪Golden Rule Bar-B-Q and Grill - ‬9 min drive - ‪Waffle House - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Spanish Charm + Scenic View | Cozy Casita pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Historic Spanish Charm + Scenic View | Cozy Casita? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Spanish Charm + Scenic View | Cozy Casita? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Spanish Charm + Scenic View | Cozy Casita located? > Located in South East Lake, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve and within 3 mi (5 km) of Southern Museum of Flight and New Bethel Baptist Church. Train Watching Platform is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Spanish Charm + Scenic View | Cozy Casita Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional 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 5 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Tbone C. Jul 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Great house! Super clean, charming older place but very nicely updated. ##### Tbone C. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason L. Oct 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home This home is great, well furnished with everything you need. Feel like cooking and staying in - all you need is your groceries, plenty of cooking utensils, gas stove, fridge, and more. Plenty of space in the living room, and dining. Host had all the great touches including family games, books, bedding, towels, and more. We were arrived early, and the easily made accommodation for us to check in early. Lots of greenery, and a beautiful pear tree in the back. Thank you! ##### Jason L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam R. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Adam R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John A. Nov 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming Casita I had a wonderful stay in this charming, unique little house in Birmingham. The outside space was private, and lovely, and I was very comfortable. I would love to stay here again when in the area. The renter was extremely accessible and helpful. Great experience:) ##### John A. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Connie G. Oct 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy ##### Connie G. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kemya G. Aug 12, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was pretty good. Had a grand time, would come again! Easy nice stay. Pretty interesting house. ##### Kemya G. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronnie R. Aug 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 1925 Casita The owner was very communicative and helpful through out our trip. ##### Ronnie R. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gregg S. Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming Casita What an amazing charming stay! The host was super awesome and such quick responses to any question. I would 10/10 stay here again!!!! ##### Gregg S. 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