Title: Relaxing Escape - 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 # Relaxing Escape Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71670000/71666000/71665987/3b254e90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71670000/71666000/71665987/e0fcf657.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71670000/71666000/71665987/5071ee39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71670000/71666000/71665987/c20acf07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71670000/71666000/71665987/3708184e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Relaxing Escape provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - 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. ### Relaxing Escape Relaxing and quiet getaway with many amenities. We call our spot MARS because of its reddish brick but even though Mars, the planet, is small, our MARS is no where near small. Large, relaxing and memorable ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In the city center - On a river ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table ### 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 - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109510000/109508500/109508499/af3b55b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 3-bedroom house with WiFi, AC in delightful Tuscaloosa close to campus South West Tuscaloosa - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=109508499&PinnedHotelID=109508499&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104180000/104176100/104176090/a0b319bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family-Friendly 3BR Near Alabama Campus – Quiet + Convenient! 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Welcome home South West Tuscaloosa - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available 7.0 Good 4 reviews CA $252 CA $684 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=110281344&PinnedHotelID=110281344&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 11:00 AM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 24 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 Relaxing Escape Tuscaloosa Relaxing Escape Private vacation home Relaxing Escape Private vacation home Tuscaloosa ## About the area Located on a river, this vacation home is in Taylorville, a neighborhood in Tuscaloosa. Northwood Crossings and Northport Corners are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Lurleen State Park and Veterans Memorial Park. Children's Hands-On Museum and R&R Cigars are also worth visiting. [Visit our Tuscaloosa travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Tuscaloosa.dx3390) [View more Vacation homes in Tuscaloosa](https://www.expedia.ca/Tuscaloosa-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3390-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=33.15868,-87.55637&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ydliEhzkuO%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%3FQ%40Q%40S%40Q%40Q%40SBQ%40Q%40QBQBQBSBQBQBODQDSBODQDODQFODQFQDMFQFOFQFMFOFOHOHOFMHMHOHMHMHMHMJMHMJKHMJKJKJKJKJKLIJKJKLGJKLILIJILILELILILELGNGLGLELENELENELENCLENCNCLCNANCLANCNANAN%3FLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDLDLDNFLFLFLDLHLHLDLJLFJHLHJJLFJJLJJHJJJJJJJJJJHLJJJLHLHLHLJLFLHNHLHLFNHNFNFNFNHNDNFPFLDPDPFNDPDNDPBNDRDPBNBPBPBRBPBP%40PBP%40P%40R%40P%40P%40R%40P%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAPARAPAPAPAPCRAPCPCPCPCPCPCPEPEPCPEPENEPGNEPENGNGNEPILGPGNGNINGLINILILGLKNILILIJKLKJILKJKJKLKJKJKHMHKLMFKHMJKFMHMHMFMHMFMFMFMFOFMDMDMDODMDODOBMBODM%40ODO%40OBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOAMEOAOEMCOCMEOEMEOEMEMEMGOGMGMGMGMIMGMGKKMGMKKIMGKMKIMIKKKKKMKKKKIMKKIMKKIMIMIOIMIMIMGOIMIOGOGOGOGOGQGOEOGOEQGOEQEOEQCQEQEQCQCQCQCQCQCQAQASCQAQAQAQASAQ%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Krie3YyUz5Lma7zpXHYpVS2k3Rs=) Tuscaloosa, AL ### What's nearby - Tuscaloosa River Walk - 6 min drive - 7.5 km - Tuscaloosa Amphitheater - 6 min drive - 7.8 km - University of Alabama - 6 min drive - 7.4 km - Bryant-Denny Stadium - 6 min drive - 7.4 km - Coleman Coliseum - 7 min drive - 7.4 km ### Getting around - Tuscaloosa Station - 5 min drive - Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 60 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive - ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Relaxing Escape pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Relaxing Escape? > Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Relaxing Escape? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Relaxing Escape located? > Located in Taylorville, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Generations Primary Care, University of Alabama, and Bryant-Denny Stadium. Shelton State Community College and Jemison Van de Graaff Mansion are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Relaxing Escape Reviews 9.6 ### 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 14 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller May 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Stayed for graduation weekend and house was great. House was well decorated.There were people staying in a little house in the backyard which was a little awkward. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Seth O. Aug 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for a weekend trip to T-Town We will definitely be staying again ##### Seth O. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erika K. Oct 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for us! My son and I stayed here for a University of Alabama football game. It suited our needs perfectly- clean, spacious, close to restaurants and good proximity to the stadium. We really enjoyed our weekend - thank you! ##### Erika K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul C. Sep 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Property is nice for a weekend getaway in Tuscaloosa. Great property as described and easy to deal with management ##### Paul C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracy H. Oct 15, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location! We came to town for an Alabama football game and this house is only 8 minutes to campus. Also lots of restaurants close by. ##### Tracy H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raymond K. Nov 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location for game weekend Enjoyed our Thanksgiving at the house. Close to campus for game. Would rent again. ##### Raymond K. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Savage F. Sep 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful House for the weekend... This was the perfect hosue for the weekend. We visited our daughter at UA for parents weekend. Super close to campus and all shopping needs. Definately our go to rental when visiting. ##### Savage F. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly H. Dec 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Much better than a hotel My husband and I stayed for a long weekend to attend the Iron Bowl. Staying in a home vs a hotel is a game changer. We enjoyed being able to have a kitchen at our disposal and to watch additional games on the home’s large TV that weekend. Beds were comfortable and we had everything we needed. Host was easy to communicate with and helpful. Would stay here again. ##### Kelly H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John D. Oct 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for Game Day We had a small group who were visiting our kids at U of A. We stayed 4 days. It was a short drive to the stadium. Short drive to take out food. The house has a fun backyard and a large living room where we could all watch games on Sunday. ##### John D. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee L. Aug 7, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Graduation stay I completely enjoyed the stay. The house contained all that I could possibly want with towels, sheets, a hairdryer, coffee in each room, and much more! If I had to return to Tuscaloosa, I would definitely look into the availability of this property again. ##### Renee L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason C. Feb 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Needed a short term rental on short notice. Even had a foul up in the reservation but the owners was very helpful and rebooking the reservation. House was great. Thanks, ##### Jason C. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Ty M. Dec 12, 2022 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### Don’t stay here Place was not very clean. Floors were filthy. They need mopped really bad. When you showered the amount of black material that came off your feet was disgusting Towels, bedding, ottoman and floor in one bedroom had what we believed to be feces on them when they were supposed to be clean. Owner took zero responsibility. She implied it came from us and her suggestion was for us to leave. ##### Ty M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy e. Nov 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### PERFECT GETAWAY Everything was great with the exception of the backyard. It was a bit disorganized and the grill grates were rusted but we purchased a grill brush and just cooked in foil pans. the outside could have been tidied up a bit but everything on the inside was as described and we greatly enjoyed our stay for our daughters graduation! ROLL TIDE! ##### Stacy e. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David F. Sep 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy house and a great host! We were in town to see the University of Alabama and took in a football game. The town is great and Melissa was an awesome host. The house was cozy in a quiet neighborhood a few miles from downtown. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Thank you Melissa. ##### David F. 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