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The Nest · The Nest: Downtown Huntsville, Walk Everywhere

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Kitchen
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Bedroom
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Huntsville, AL
  • Big Spring Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Huntsville Museum of Art
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Von Braun Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Nest · The Nest: Downtown Huntsville, Walk Everywhere

Summary:
New townhome in Five Points near downtown Huntsville. Walk to grocery, drugstore, cafe, shops, bars, and restaurants. Great for business travelers, nurses, doctors, med students, long-term visitors, or weekend get-a-way. Close to NASA's Space Camp. Fantastic location!

Discounts for 5+ days & Monthly Stays!

Beautifully furnished
Fully equipped kitchen & coffee bar
Brand new queen-size Tempurpedic bed
Business desk 2GB fiber wifi
2 Roku Smart TVs w/ Hulu, Netflix, Prime, Apple TV
Outdoor dining & seating area by rose garden
Spotless!

The Space:
THE KITCHEN
How about a kitchen you can actually cook in! Personally, I love cooking, so I know how important having a functional kitchen is. The kitchen has a full-size fridge, oven, four-burner stove, dual sink, garbage disposal, microwave, and filtered water. There is also a complete set of pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. But as lovely as the kitchen is, you still need some flavor. You will find many spices, including cayenne, crushed red pepper, cinnamon, Italian seasoning, all-purpose seasoning, basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Ok, all that is awesome, but what's truly important is the Technivorm Mochamaster pour-over coffee maker, which brews an absolutely perfect cup of coffee. Enjoy organic single-source coffee by Olde Towne Coffee, Huntsville's specialty coffee roasters, along with various blends of Tazo for those of you that prefer a cup of tea.

THE BEDROOM
The bedroom has a brand new queen-sized Tuft & Needle Mint mattress that is truly amazing. Honestly, I liked the bed so much that I bought four of them! There are also two soft and two firm pillows and extra blankets.

There is an office desk with a charging station, desk lamp, a full walk-in closet with an iron, ironing board, clothes hamper, a first-aid kit, and extra linens.

A wall-mounted Roku Smart TV allows you to log in to any streaming service, including Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, HBO, Showtime, etc.

THE LIVING AREA
The living area is cozy and perfect for reading or conversation. There are a pair of velvet Chesterfield chairs and a bar ready for sipping wine and spirits. Plus, another Roku Smart TV.

THE BATHROOM
Shower/tub combo with handheld shower. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and a complete set of amenities, including toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, razor, shaving cream, and even feminine products, just in case you forgot something. Additionally, there is a stacked washer and dryer for doing your laundry, with detergent and dryer sheets.

THE FRONT PORCH
A covered porch faces east and is perfect for watching the sunrise while sipping on your coffee. A cafe table for two allows for outdoor dining.

We have tried to think of every amenity and comfort we would want while traveling. Our "Nest" is truly a home away from home.

GREEN POWER!
It is worth noting that all electricity used in the Nest is 100% renewable solar power provided by TVA's Green Switch Program.

Guest Access:
A keycode, unique to you, is available for entry.

We would be happy to greet you if you like and give you a complete rundown on the property and answer any questions you may have about the area and where to eat, shop, or enjoy nature. We live in the same building, so if you ever need anything, please feel free to ask.

Please park in the driveway or across the street, whichever is available.

The Neighborhood:
Located between Five Points and Old Town historical districts in Huntsville. This townhouse is central to downtown, the medical district, Huntsville Hospital, Big Spring Park, and Monte Sano Nature Preserve. It is located near interstate 565 so getting anywhere in Huntsville is very quick easy. Bridgestreet Town Centre, NASA, Research Park, the Space & Rocket Center, Space Camp, UAH, Huntsville Botanical Gardens, Von Braun Center, Propst Arena, Mark C Smith Concert Hall, Mars Music Hall, VBC Playhouse, Redstone Arsenal, Monte Sano State Park, Orion Amphitheater, and HudsonAlpha are all just minutes away. The Huntsville International Airport is approximately 15 minutes away.

Getting Around:
The beauty of staying at this property is that you can literally walk to almost anything. For example, there is a Star Super Market & Pharmacy, Propst Discount Drugs, Walker's Market, and Family Dollar Store where you can pick up all your food, medicine, and essentials.

As for dining out, there is a Waffle House, Hardees, Tenders, Thai Garden, Ted's Barbeque, Big Ed's Pizza, 1892 Restaurant & Tavern, Olde Towne Coffee, and many more.

There are also several hair salons, a florist, a nail salon, a pet store, a dry cleaner, and a music store, all within walking distance.

If you want to go into downtown Huntsville for even more dining and shopping, it is about a 5-minute drive or a 20-minute walk. And Monte State Park is just 5 miles up the street. As I said, you really can't beat the location!

Other Things to Note:
The neighborhood is tranquil, but you will hear occasional train whistles in the distance.

Interaction with Guests:
If you need help or have questions, please call or text.

Property manager

Stephen Shaw
Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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
Please respect quiet time after 11 pm. Absolutely no smoking or vaping inside or outside the property, including the front and back porch. No candl...

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

Huntsville

Huntsville is home to this apartment. Yellowhammer Brewing and AMF Pin Palace Lanes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit US Space and Rocket Center and Huntsville Depot Museum. The Benton H. Wilcoxon Ice Complex and North Alabama Railroad Museum are also worth visiting.
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Huntsville, AL

What's nearby

  • Big Spring Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Huntsville Museum of Art - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Von Braun Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • University of Alabama-Huntsville - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • US Space and Rocket Center - 8 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Honest Coffee Roasters - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Huntsville - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nest · The Nest: Downtown Huntsville, Walk Everywhere pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Nest · The Nest: Downtown Huntsville, Walk Everywhere?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nest · The Nest: Downtown Huntsville, Walk Everywhere?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is The Nest · The Nest: Downtown Huntsville, Walk Everywhere located?

Situated in Huntsville, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Dog Spot dog park and Maple Hill Cemetery. Downtown Dog Spot Park and Huntsville Museum of Art are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gage B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie L.

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

Great

Convenient plan to book again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

ANTS!

4 emails to property manager. NO RESPONSE.A hundred (at least) ants in the kitchen. I could not wash up 5 items in the sink. I would have been bitten.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay! Everything was clean and communication with the host was excellent. Would stay again if needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Craig K.

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

Great place, just not for me

The place was really nice, but it was not for us. The bed was listed as a queen but felt like a full size bed. My husband is 6' 2 and was uncomfortable. The listing did not show that the owners are also living in the complex, which we just prefer not to have on site. Overall the place is beautiful, clean and well stocked. There is a train that runs at 2:19 am every day and if you are a light sleeper, it will wake you up. This is not on the owners or the complex, more like rude guests that didn't follow the rules for staying at this location, but quiet hour was at 11 pm. til morning. Someone was washing clothes at 12:19 am (could hear running water, and the spin cycle for a while). We did have an ant problem in the bathroom which was reported to the owner. As I said, before, the place is very nice, it just wasn't for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

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

The Nest is outstanding

My wife and I stayed here for a weekend getaway this weekend and we both loved everything about the place. It was just as described and the hosts Steve and Cathleen make everything very easy. Checking in was smooth and the property has everything you might want or need. You’ll find way more amenities here than you’ll find in most rentals and everything is nice. Very warm and charming decor including some fantastic art from co host Cathleen throughout the property. I highly recommend The Nest and look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans Z.

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

Amazing property

Accommodations were wonderful. Everything was well stocked. Very comfortable to hang out and sleep. Great neighborhood; downtown Huntsville with its wonderful restaurants well within walking distance. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael Van

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a charming little spot! There were cafes and restaurants within easy walking distance and we were a short ride anywhere else we wanted to go in Huntsville. This was a really comfortable, pleasant place to rest our heads while in town to enjoy a music festival.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

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

Great stay

Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Shaws take good care of the Nest. It was fully equipped and well decorated. I especially liked the bird theming throughout the property. Owners are friendly and have good communication. Great stay for business or just exploration the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

The Nest is a great place to stay

Good location- very close to downtown. The space is clean & modern. Easy to communicate with host. Would love to stay here again when in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing space to use. Looking forward to my next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron T.

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

Amazing Stay at the Nest.

Our stay at the Nest was above and beyond our expectations. The cleanliness was top notch, and the hospitality and accommodations offered by Steve and Cathleen were just as impressive. Highly recommended! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Best location

Loved this quiet "nest" just minutes from everything in Huntsville.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

joan c.

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

Great space to get away

We had such a good stay at the NEST. the beautiful and extra clean location was perfect for us. We both work remote so we had to be able to separate for calls and this was just big enough to do that. Close to everything, Loved the different KCUPS that were waiting for us. everything was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug W.

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

Weekend

Home was amazing it was very clean and comfortable we highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Great little gem in Five Points

We came back to Huntsville for my sisters 50th wedding anniversary. The Nest was perfect for my husband and I. Steve and Cathleen were the perfect hosts. They were hospitable and helpful. I would recommend their little slice of heaven anytime.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

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

Fabulous!!!

Clean, quiet, adorable space. Attentive hosts. Hope to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James Y.

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

Pleasant and productive stay

The place is very clean, well-ordered, and has a well-equipped kitchen which we used quite a lot. It is also a pleasant walk to the Von Braun Center where I was working, through the historic district of Huntsville, with many beautifully restored old houses. The hosts were wonderful, friendly and available but no at all intrusive. In all, 100 percent satisfaction plus a touch more. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Great location!

Thanks for the hospitality! Enjoyed my stay at the nest.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

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

Excellent play to stay for two

Bed was ultra comfortable…full kitchen …little dining room and living room perfect for your stay…mile drive to a vibrant downtown and excellent host that will help you for whatever you need
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debi D.

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

Comfortable and Cozy😃‼️

I will continue as I have in the past, to stay at “The Nest” in Huntsville, AL when I need to be overnighting there. It’s truly the best VRBO property I’ve ever stayed in. The Hosts, Steve & Cathleen, are great Hosts, who have always truly cared for my needs when “The Nest” has been available for me to stay in. It’s close to the medical district of Huntsville Hospital & multiple specialists. It’s comfortable, clean & safe feeling always. It’s the best place to stay, close to all your wants & needs when in Huntsville! It’s #1😃👍‼️
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debi D.

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

Loved this Great VRBO😃❤️‼️

“The Nest” is a great VRBO to stay at. It’s just as described & totally as the pictures show. The Hosts were kind, caring, responded to my special requests & went above & beyond to make my stay comfortable, clean & safe. Hosts responded to any request or questions when asked. As I told the Hosts… “The Nest” is always going to be my new comfy residence any time I need to stay in Huntsville, AL…I pray it’s available when I need to stay. Wonderful stay‼️ I’ll be returning again, no doubt unless it’s booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derick H.

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

A perfect getaway!

Everything was perfect! Steve and Cathleen truly exceeded our expectations with The Nest! The theme and attention to detail inside and out immediately put us at ease and I appreciate that they are part of the few that have a high standard in hospitality. The location is great, everything that you could need is walking distance or a short drive away! The Nest is a perfect location for individuals that are passing through or couples looking for a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

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

So Very Nice!

You know a five star place when you stay in one. :-): Quiet, Clean, Well Appointed, Good Communication, Great Price, and No issues with your stay. My college senior needed a place to stay near her out of state conference location. This was perfect and she felt very comfortable. Thank you,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Shaw

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English

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