Historic Victorian Home near UNA and Downtown

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

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Florence, AL

University of North Alabama
‪7 min walk‬
Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts
‪8 min walk‬
North Alabama Medical Center
‪4 min drive‬
Muscle Shoals, AL (MSL-Northwest Alabama Regional)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

A gorgeous home with many preserved features invites you in! Southern style white rocking chairs! A grand entrance leading to a formal living and dining room. A cozy library with books for any taste! A chef oven! An outdoor table and bench next to a pond with water features and fish!

Property manager

John Akehurst

Premier Host

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Florence

Located in Florence, this holiday home is in the city centre. Pope's Tavern Museum and Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cox Creek Tennis Center and Blackberry Trail Golf Course. Muscle Shoals Sound Studios and Children's Museum of the Shoals are also worth visiting.

Florence, AL

What's nearby

University of North Alabama - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
McFarland Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
North Alabama Medical Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Renaissance Tower - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

Muscle Shoals, AL (MSL-Northwest Alabama Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cookout - ‬2 min drive
‪Jack's - ‬3 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
‪Hometown Market - ‬2 min drive
‪El Pollito Loco - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Victorian Home near UNA and Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Victorian Home near UNA and Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Victorian Home near UNA and Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Victorian Home near UNA and Downtown located?

Located in the heart of Florence, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Pope's Tavern Museum, University of North Alabama and Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts. Shoals Community Theater and Flowers Hall are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Lh M.

27 Mar 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice house, but….

Nice house, but floors were filthy, crumbs on tables, both refrigerators had lots of leftovers in them. Showers were not clean. Beds were nice and comfy, but very little furniture in bedrooms, not even chairs in bedrooms. One table lamp in the entire house. Den furniture was not comfortable

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

24 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for Florence Trip

House was great, pictures were accurate. No issues.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Liesa G.

7 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Purple House

We enjoyed our stay. Owner was terrific with check in and out etc.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

3 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dream Birthday Getaway

My daughter LOVES Victorian homes. This is the home of her dreams! So, we had a birthday bash weekend. Plenty of room for all the girls upstairs. All pictures are accurate, but honestly the pics can't do this home justice. Owners response time was great and they even sent us historical information about the home. Athe pics don't do the home justice.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy B.

29 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alabama Family Christmas

Beautiful house! Everything was so nice and clean. I will recommend this property to my friends who may be in the area. We had a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

26 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in a beautiful town

I grew up in Florence and was looking for a place to meet up with some friends for a trip in our hometown. This home is beautiful and in a perfect location in downtown Florence.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

4 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Year Two

We stayed at the Purple House last year for Thanksgiving and enjoyed it just as much this year. The house has such great character with plenty of space for everyone to gather. We love it and plan to come again next year. Thank you!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

9 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Nice place and easy communicating with the owner

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun wedding weekend!

We stayed in this home the weekend of our daughter’s wedding at Pickett Place! Some of the bridal party stayed as well! It was great! Thanks so much.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming home

We loved our stay in the Purple House. The location was perfect for our needs. Located right across from UNA’s campus. The house accommodated our family for our daughter’s wedding weekend. The home was full of character and charm and was very clean. We had a minor problem with the a/c and the host responded quickly and the issue was resolved.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne W.

16 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location / safe neighborhood

This beautiful old home was very nice. The neighborhood seems like a safe place and we enjoyed several nighttime walks across the UNA campus and neighborhood. Only a half mile from Court Street where you can find any kind of food a person could want. The host provided quick answers to my questions. I would recommend staying here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

19 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A spacious house with character and walking distance to downtown.

Fun, quiet neighborhood with good neighbors and 2 cat friends.

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

14 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Florence Landmark. Family Stay

Very historic part of North Alabama. Enjoyed our week stay in the Purple Mansion. Well supplied and very comfortable bedding. We were a little cold but had some space heaters to help knock off the chill. Overall a very comfortable and rare experience to stay in a historic home. The owners are very happy to help and answer questions

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy B., Trussville

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Thanksgiving Ever!!

I grew up in Florence, and I had always wanted to stay in one of the historic houses located very close to UNA. The Purple House provided a place big enough for my entire family to gather for the holiday for the first time in two years. We had a wonderful time! The house was clean and had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves. Thank you!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

1 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the purple house!

We visit family twice a year in Florence. My mother in law is now in a nursing home near by this property and we loved the convenience! Will definitely rent this house in the spring ! —- Mahalo !!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea W.

11 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, great hosts

We had an amazing time at the purple house. The rooms are spacious and the front porch is welcoming. We spent many days on the porch people watching, visiting with family, playing with a neighborhood cat, listening to the UNA lion, and just watching the world go by. The hosts are incredibly responsive and kind and let us know about local events while we were there.

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daliz C.

12 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was more of I expected a really great house with a lot of personality a to a lot of detail for enjoy

Much more than we expected. We loved it, the property has many details and things to talk about. It was very clean and organized. We just loved it.....Hermosa casa "

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Beth P.

27 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

We had a great stay at the purple house! It’s within walking distance to a lot of restaurants and Leo the Lion on the UNA campus. The home itself is very spacious! The owners are super quick to respond.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

27 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great house and great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

23 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Victorian Beauty

Our stay was great! Comfortable, spacious, had everything we needed for our stay! Heather was a great hostess with a quick response if we needed anything.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Common area 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property