Begin your day with a stroll around historic streets and Wilson Park Fountain, then retreat to the cozy patio overlooking downtown Florence. This unique duplex on the 1st floor offers private parking, a fenced-in patio perfect for pets, and an independent entrance.
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
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Pet friendly
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About this property
Rare Find Downtown Florence 2 Br
Make some memories at this unique and family-friendly place. Take an early morning stroll and enjoy the Wilson Park Fountain. Wander around the historic streets of the University of North Alabama while the city sleeps, then head back for a morning coffee and relax in a cozy patio looking out into nature and part of downtown Florence. We are a pet friendly VRBO and there is a $50 pet fee per animal(:
The space: This space is a duplex with its own entrance and parking. You do not ever have to interact with other people. You do not share anything at all it is, its own space. This home is on the 1st floor. If the duplex is rented out from the 2nd floor you will have neighbors but rest assure we only allow guests to stay here with good track record, (good reviews) I am a super host and have been for a long time now. I will always do my best to ensure my guests enjoy the most out of there stay.
Guest access You will have access to the driveway coming in from the neighborhood. You have access to the patio on right hand side next to the front door entrance. It is fenced in, perfect for pets!
Parking: You can park all along the driveway that is all yours and not have to be shared with the 2nd floor at all.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Shower
Outdoor areas
Patio
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
$1000 fine for throwing a party
$500 fine for smoking inside of home.
Pets are not allowed on top of beds or couches. Please provide your furry friends with their propper bedding and necessities.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 is home to this vacation home. Cox Creek Tennis Center and Blackberry Trail Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts and Muscle Shoals Sound Studios. Children's Museum of the Shoals and Alabama Music Hall of Fame are also worth visiting. Visit our Florence travel guide
Muscle Shoals, AL (MSL-Northwest Alabama Regional)
11 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Bell
9 min walk
Stanfield's River Bottom Grill
3 min drive
Cook Out
10 min walk
Bunyan's Bar-B-Que
10 min walk
Ricatoni's Italian Grill
10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Rare Find Downtown Florence 2 Br pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at Rare Find Downtown Florence 2 Br?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Rare Find Downtown Florence 2 Br?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Rare Find Downtown Florence 2 Br located?
Situated in Florence, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of W.C. Handy Home and Pickwick Lake. Shoals Community Theater and University of North Alabama are also within 15 minutes.
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Rare Find Downtown Florence 2 Br Reviews
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We never received an arrival message, so I had to text the host to get the information on how to get in the place. Other than that the place was in a great location and was small but great.
We booked this as a place to stay for my son's fishing tournament. It was convenient to the tournament location, and it was very clean.
I would stay here again.
This location was very convenient to downtown, was super clean, and had a great vibe. I loved the back porch and the beds were very comfy. The only thing lacking was a sink in the kitchenette space. I definitely will book again when I come to visit my daughters at UNA. Thanks for being a great host!
We loved this little apartment. It was clean, decorated perfectly, and very peaceful. We didn’t need a kitchen since we weren’t there long. Having a fridge was nice though. It was the perfect size and fit our needs perfectly!! Would definitely stay there again.
Property is very clean with comfortable bed and nice patio. Plenty of hot water in the shower. A few things that were significant negatives.
1- There is an upstairs unit and apparently no insulation between the floors. We could hear EVERYTHING that happened in the unit above us. The tenants above us were not rowdy at all, yet still the noise was significant. Due to this, I would not stay here again if I had to stay in the lower unit. Would suggest to the host that they have some insulation blown into the subfloor.
2- The bathroom faucet is not made for this sink. It shoots water at an angle that is guaranteed to drench your clothes. Replacing it with one that angles the water straight down would be a simple and inexpensive fix.
3- It's a two bedroom unit that sleeps four, yet there is only seating in the living room for 2 people.
4- My wife tells me that it would very convenient to have mirrors in the bedrooms. There is one, but it is in the living room behind the entry door. I barged in and bumped her with the door on several occasions as she was fixing her hair.
5- An iron in the unit would have been a nice convenience.
6- While the unit had dishes and glasses, there were only plastic disposable utensils and only spoons and forks. No knives.
7- Unit needed to be stocked with more toilet tissue.
To summarize, the owner was responsive to texts, the unit was very clean, and the beds were reasonably comfortable. If planning to rent, however I recommend the upstairs unit.
Finally received check in instructions 45 mins prior to check in. That was after emailing, texting and calling the host. I had to leave a msg that I was going to call Expedia before they finally sent us the info. When we arrived, all of the towels were wet. Folded in drawers still wet. This is not an apartment. There is no sink besides the bathroom. No soap available anywhere. So not a good idea to use the dishes. We reported that the 2nd bedroom had water leaking from the ceiling onto the floor making that room unusable and the floor wet! Nothing was done. Overpriced for what we got. Very disappointed.
This was a nice place that was very clean and in a safe, convenient location. It was just right for two people and it had pretty much everything we needed. I especially loved its proximity to FLW’s Rosenbaum House, located just down the street.
It’s a cute place and centrally located which was very nice. We were here for a baseball tournament and had easy access to everywhere we went. The previous comments are correct about the sound from upstairs but thankfully I had a heads up from the comments and we only heard the other guests during appropriate hours. Bed was comfortable and we had everything we needed.
Everything was neat and clean. It included everything we needed
Terri S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jennifer M.
2 December 2025
It was functional for what we needed. I understood that it was a split level house and that we'd occupy a separate entrance, however your effectively in a garage coveted space. Here nor there, the tenant or owner upstairs has 2 dogs that barked for 2 days straight!!!. Barking well past 12am. There were towels hung behind the door, clothing left, and lady bugs everywhere. Although no a nuisance, coupled with the rest was just...ugghh. But, sheets were clean. It's located adjacent to N. Alabama U campus, and close to restaurants and convenience stores.
Check in instructions were last minute but once communication was established it was fine. Not a lot of sitting room inside. The porch was nice.
Tammy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
barbara m.
15 October 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Owner contacted about missing items. Said he would bring them over never did. We did not know that we would have to wash our dishes (coffee mugs and glasses) from the sink in the bathroom. Which if that wasn't bad enough whenever you turned the tap on you got a bath. Yes, the price was great but if I knew I would not have a kitchen sink or had poor plumbing in the bathroom I Never, Never would have booked. If you plan on eating, drinking all meals out this is your place. Would not recommend.
The place was really nice, new furniture and great patio to relax on. We had the bottom level of the house, but we never had to interact with other guest. Separate Drive ways, and fenced in yards. This will be our go to when we are in town.
*Just a note
There is no Dining room table or stove if you plan to cook, But it did have a microwave, Air fryer and a nice Keurig.