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# Urban Gem :A home away from home 

Family-friendly vacation home in Birmingham

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Urban Gem offers a serene escape in the heart of the city, with a garden and patio perfect for relaxation. Enjoy free WiFi, private parking, and an outdoor dining area ideal for al fresco meals.

## Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill

## Add dates for prices

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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.

### Urban Gem :A home away from home 

Urban Gem offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 4.4 km from Lickey Hills Country Park. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Cadbury World is 6.1 km away and University of Birmingham is 8.2 km from the apartment.  
  
This property is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and a bath with an over head shower. Towels and bed linen are offered. The property has an outdoor dining area for you to enjoy fine dinning out side when the weather permits.  
  
Winterbourne House and Garden is 8.5 km from the propert, while Broad Street is only11 km away. The property is also a few minutes drive from Northfield shopping center. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 31 km from Urban Gem. 

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Blender
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Desk
- Desk chair

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Designated smoking areas

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### 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

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

## 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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated 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

## About the area

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Birmingham, England

#### What's nearby

- Lickey Hills Country Park \- 4 min drive \- 2.7 km
- Cadbury World \- 13 min drive \- 6.6 km
- University of Birmingham \- 14 min drive \- 7.5 km
- Bullring & Grand Central \- 23 min drive \- 12.7 km
- Villa Park \- 25 min drive \- 33.4 km

#### Getting around

- Birmingham Longbridge Station - 14 min walk
- Edgbaston Village Station - 14 min drive
- Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 36 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
- ‪Greggs - ‬15 min walk
- ‪Egghill Fish Bar - ‬15 min walk
- ‪Herbert’s Yard - ‬16 min walk
- ‪The Cambridge - ‬14 min walk

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## Urban Gem :A home away from home Reviews

## Reviews

9.8

### Exceptional

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