Title: Urban Gem :A home away from home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=106331763&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Urban Gem :A home away from home Family-friendly vacation home in Birmingham ## Photo gallery for Urban Gem :A home away from home ![Smart TV - Urban Gem :A home away from home (Birmingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106340000/106331800/106331763/3fa0f7a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Urban Gem :A home away from home (Birmingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106340000/106331800/106331763/6ed2db10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, electric kettle - Urban Gem :A home away from home (Birmingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106340000/106331800/106331763/ea52eb33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Urban Gem :A home away from home (Birmingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106340000/106331800/106331763/74713214.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - Urban Gem :A home away from home (Birmingham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106340000/106331800/106331763/cde4598e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - 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 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - 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. ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Standard Double Room, Accessible Bathtub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11900000/11899200/11899109/f4e88e08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Premier Inn Birmingham South - 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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 ## About the area Birmingham is home to this vacation home. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Cadbury World, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Broad Street and Bullring & Grand Central. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Utilita Arena Birmingham or Villa Park. 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They didn't actually offer stadium tours, but I sweet talked security and was allowed to explore the whole place unattended! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/575/84b1f5c0-b464-4dce-b3e1-ff4313f7ed89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Villa Park 25 min drive \- 33.4 km - ![Some eland grazing at sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4568/57e62408-87a8-4a57-9b12-3118e24af534.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) West Midland Safari Park 26 min drive \- 27.4 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Urban Gem :A home away from home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Urban Gem :A home away from home ? ### What time is check-out at Urban Gem :A home away from home ? ### Where is Urban Gem :A home away from home located? ## Have a question? 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