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The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa!

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • University of Alabama
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (TCL-Tuscaloosa Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa!

Welcome to The Gatsby!

Take a step back into time, and stay in our 1920s Art Deco speakeasy-themed loft. The Prohibition Era was such an interesting time in our history, and we have tried to capture this snapshot in time at The Gatsby. Upon arrival, you must ascend 27 stairs (there is no elevator).

The Location:
When staying at The Gatsby, you will find yourself in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa overlooking the magnificent and bustling University Blvd and Greensboro Ave. Intersection. Walk to bars, restaurants, convenience stores, shopping, and more! Just 1 mile from Bryant Denny stadium!

Sleeping & Bathrooms:
There are 2 King Beds & 1 Twin futon and 2 full bathrooms. The base pricing is set at 4 people, but the unit can sleep up to 8. Read details on how it can sleep 8. The rooms at The Gatsby are smaller scale & historic rooms.

Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2 King Bed with en-suite bathroom
Game Room Area: Futon with full bath across from it.
Optional Beds: 1 Sectional Sofa and 2 conversational sofas (meant for people under 5'2")

The Space and Amenities:
- Poker Table
- Board Games
- Darts

Outdoor Fun:
There is a covered, screened-in porch with comfortable seating, ceiling fan, TV, fire-pit and more! This space overlooks Temerson Square, so you will be privy to lots of activity and marvelous people watching.

Parking:
There is no designated parking, as you are in a loft space in Downtown, facing University Blvd. After 5PM, you are able to park anywhere on University Blvd, but during the day, you will get towed after 2 hrs. You are nearby to a public parking garage that you are able to utilize, or we recommend an Uber/Lyft. Once you arrive, you should not need a car as you are walking distance to everything, or could get a golf cart shuttle.

*Please Read Prior to Booking:

*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.*

*All reservations made within 2 weeks of date of arrival are subject to require in person Government Issued ID verification.*

*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.*

*Be sure to enter the correct number of people to receive an accurate quote/price. Pricing is set for 4 people but the house is able to sleep up to 8.*

*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.*

*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.*

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Tuscaloosa

Located in Tuscaloosa, this apartment is in the city centre. Bryant-Denny Stadium and Capitol Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Druid City Brewing Company and Bowlero Tuscaloosa. R&R Cigars and Paul W. Bryant Museum are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama

What's nearby

  • Tuscaloosa River Walk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tuscaloosa Amphitheater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of Alabama - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Coleman Coliseum - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jim 'N Nick's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Moe's Original Barbeque - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Loosa Brews - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Depalma's Italian Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Heritage House - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gatsby - a 1920s Speakeasy abode in the heart of Downtown Tuscaloosa! located?

Located in Downtown, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sips n Strokes and Bryant-Denny Stadium. University of Alabama is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away. Tuscaloosa Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Cool spot in the heart of downtown Tuscaloosa

Stayed with my family and the place was fantastic. It is a second floor walk up so be aware stairs are required. Parking is a bit of a hassle but most days we didn't have any issues and the public lot is a very short walk. Place was well equipped and themed in a fun way. Easy drive to campus the strip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffery A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location. Bedrooms are a bit small, a few little kinks but overall a great stay

Will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

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

Great experience and location.

Stayed for Bama move-in with our daughter. Very spacious comfortable and clean, along with period design and a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret A.

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

perfect place

It was perfect! Hope to be back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great location

This property was comfortable and within walking distance to shops, restaurants and bars. If you are in town to visit your kid I recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

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

Downtown Fun

What a great location to all the fun downtown! Such a cool place inside too! It was cozy and made you feel like you were taking a step back into the Gatsby era. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

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

Great Gatsby!

This property was so fun to stay in! The decor and amenities were exactly as listed and pictured, and we loved having the outdoor space to use in the mornings and evenings. Property management was friendly, kind, and prompt — we highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Charles B.

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

As advertised

The rental was exactly as described and suited our needs well. Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

JEANA C.

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

Good location

Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The bedrooms and bathrooms are pretty small. The rules felt a little excessive to our group and silly. It made me uncomfortable that it was required to send a photo of my drivers license and a picture of myself. We didn’t need to contact the property manager during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

fran h.

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

Weekend in T town

Very unique with lots of character. Small bedrooms, but great for a short stay. Very convenient. Parking was tough at times with so many people in town but we were made aware of that in advance. I recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anissa M.

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

Perfect downtown location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property for our daughter’s sorority parents weekend. We could easily walk to all the restaurants and bars in the downtown area. There’s plenty of room to spread out so you don’t feel crowded like most hotel rooms. I was a little concerned we might have noise from nearby businesses but not at all. The only negative is you have to climb quite a few stairs to get in the unit but that wasn’t an issue for us. Also, we were lucky enough to find parking close by since it was a weekend. During the week, you would need to park in parking garage a block away. Overall, we loved the convenience, amenities and uniqueness of the property plus the ease of booking and communication. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Hilton M.

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

Location is great

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha W.

The Great Gatsby!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at this property. The location is perfect, no need for a car but there is free parking nearby. I highly recommend Bama B&B rentals. We have stayed at a couple of their properties and always been happy.
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10/10 Excellent

Laurel H.

Great stay at the Gatsby

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fantastic stay at the Gatsby. There is plenty of space for everyone to spread out, and the unit was well stocked. Additionally, you can't beat the location. The folks from Bama B&B were professional and courteous from start to finish.
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Bama bed & breakfast is fantastic!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at the Gatsby condo downtown. We enjoyed visit our UA college students and cooking them a home cooked meals at the condo. The kitchen was very well stocked to cook any meal imaginable. Clean, comfortable and very large space to hang out. Bama Bed & Breakfast is amazing! Wonderful business to rent from. Thank you!
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10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Great Gatsby is a Tuscaloosa Gem!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Great Gatsby was perfect for our Tuscaloosa getaway! Great location, attentive service and fabulous, comfortable space! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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