You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Historic Victorian Home near UNA and Downtown
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
Property amenities
Internet
WiFi available
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Coffee/tea maker
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Toilet paper
Soap
Towels provided
Bidet
Hair dryer
Living spaces
Dining room
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Outdoor areas
Patio
Fenced yard
Garden
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In the city center
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 3400 sq ft (316 sq m)
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Florence, AL
What's nearby
Pope's Tavern Museum - 6 min walk
University of North Alabama - 7 min walk
Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts - 8 min walk
Shoals Community Theater - 11 min walk
North Alabama Medical Center - 4 min drive
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?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Historic Victorian Home near UNA and Downtown located?
Located in the heart of Florence, this vacation 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.
Historic Victorian Home near UNA and Downtown Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kristy B.
29 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Kristy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tyler C.
26 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Tyler C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amy B., Trussville
4 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!!
Amy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joe H.
9 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Nice place and easy communicating with the owner
Joe H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caroline G.
2 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Caroline G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katherine H.
5 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Katherine H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wayne W.
16 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Wayne W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carol E.
19 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A spacious house with character and walking distance to downtown.
Fun, quiet neighborhood with good neighbors and 2 cat friends.
Carol E.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
David C.
14 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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
David C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy B., Trussville
26 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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!!
Amy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carol E.
1 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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 !!!
Carol E.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Andrea W.
11 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Andrea W.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daliz C.
12 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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 "
Daliz C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Beth P.
27 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
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.