[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Welcome to Urban Retreat! Vacation home with kitchen, near University of Alabama ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119810000/119803600/119803581/bf2d1729.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119810000/119803600/119803581/067b43cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119810000/119803600/119803581/331ec5b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119810000/119803600/119803581/94c8511a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119810000/119803600/119803581/e8341855.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to Urban Retreat! provides amenities like golfing on site and a garden. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Washer - Kitchen - 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. ### Welcome to Urban Retreat! Welcome to Urban Retreat! The Area: Urban Retreat is perfectly situated in the heart of the charming Forest Lake neighborhood and just 2 miles south of Bryant Denny Stadium. Enjoy access to a private neighborhood lake and peaceful walking trails, all just steps from your door. Want to experience the city vibe? Take a short walk to Midtown Village Shopping Center, offering a variety of shops, restaurants, salons, entertainment options—and even a playground for the kids! The Home: Your stay includes beautifully appointed bedrooms, sleeping up to 4 adults plus children, each with its own private bathroom: California King Suite – Full bath with a walk-in shower King Suite – Full bath with tub/shower combo Queen Suite – Full bath with walk-in shower Flex Room – Chair-and-a-half with twin pull-out bed (great for kids or extra guests) Enjoy game nights, fire up the propane grill, and bring your furry friends—we're pet friendly! Parking: Private parking is located directly behind the house. Please note: You will share a driveway with the neighboring Urban Treetop Cottage, but you’ll have your own designated parking area. Please Read Prior to Booking: \*All reservations made within 2 weeks of date of arrival are subject to require in person Government Issued ID verification\* \*Please be aware that upon booking, you will be required to sign the Bama Vacation Rentals Rules forms and photo ID verification directly with our property management company texting system called AKIA.\* \*If your selected property offers the use of (trundle beds, upper bunks of bunk beds, roll-aways, futons, or flip sofas) these beds will not be made up in advance. Linens are provided and should be stored with these beds.\* \*There are exterior security cameras located at the front and back of the property. These devices may not be tampered with, covered, or unplugged by guests.\* \*For stays that are longer than 2 weeks, please be aware that you will be charged an additional cleaning fee. All properties are required to be cleaned and inspected every other week.\* \*A maximum of two pets are allowed with a pet fee of $100 per pet. If you have additional pets, you must receive permission in writing from management and pay additional pet fees.\* STR License: \[#130398\] ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Coin laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Swimming nearby ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96920000/96914800/96914760/68c73a39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hill's Haven - Family Friendly With Easy Walk to Bryant Denny! 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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 2828-275854 ## 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%7C33.19523%2C-87.52958&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9wUpaXDFBC4jDegz2gUJNpOJGGQ=) Tuscaloosa, AL #### What's nearby - Veterans Memorial Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - DCH Regional Medical Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Coleman Coliseum - 2 min drive - 1.5 km - University of Alabama - 2 min drive - 2.1 km - Bryant-Denny Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.8 km #### Getting around - Tuscaloosa Station - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk - ‪Foosackly's - ‬7 min walk - ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to Urban Retreat! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Welcome to Urban Retreat!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Welcome to Urban Retreat!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Welcome to Urban Retreat! located? > Located in Forest Lake, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Veterans Memorial Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Alabama and Bryant-Denny Stadium. Bowlero Tuscaloosa and DCH Regional Medical Center are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Welcome to Urban Retreat! Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.