State: Alabama

Summary

Escape to Crimson Retreat, a luxurious Tuscaloosa home perfect for families and groups! This beautifully designed house boasts a private pool, spacious backyard, and a serene setting backing onto a peaceful pasture. Enjoy modern comforts, a fully equipped kitchen, and an 85” TV for game days and a private pickleball court. Located near local attractions, it's the ideal base for exploring Tuscaloosa.

Space

Crimson Retreat offers a thoughtfully designed layout to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Here's a glimpse of each space: * **Open-Concept Living Area:** This spacious and modern area features an 85” Smart TV for entertainment, a plush sectional couch for relaxation, and a dining area. It's perfect for gathering and enjoying time together. * **Gourmet Kitchen:** Fully equipped with brand-new appliances, including a Keurig (carafe & K-Cup), blender, toaster, standing mixer, and tea kettle. It also includes baking essentials, grilling utensils, and glassware for every occasion. * **Primary Suite:** Boasts a king bed, a desk area, a 55" Samsung TV, an ensuite bathroom with a tub and shower, and private access to the pool patio. * **Bedroom 2:** Features a queen bed and shares a Jack & Jill bathroom. * **Bedroom 3:** Offers two twin beds and shares a Jack & Jill bathroom. * **Bedroom 4:** Includes a queen bed with poolside views and shares a Jack & Jill bathroom. * **Bathrooms:** Each bathroom is equipped with a makeup mirror and a blow dryer. * **Laundry Room:** Equipped with a full-size washer and dryer for your convenience. * **Outdoor Oasis:** Features a heated kidney-shaped pool (8-foot deep), a pickleball court, a sundeck, patio dining for six, and four lounge chairs. The backyard opens to a peaceful pasture with grazing cows, creating a serene atmosphere.

Notes

Enjoy a perfectly heated pool, with no extra fees. Pool heat is already included in your stay, keeping the pool water at around a comfortable 80°F. If you’d like it even warmer, we’re happy to accommodate. For an additional $50 per day, we can heat the pool beyond 80°F to your preferred temperature. Please Note: This is a quiet neighborhood, and quiet hours are strictly enforced from 10 PM to 7 AM. We have a noise monitoring device outside that alerts both you and us if noise levels exceed acceptable limits. Only registered guests are allowed on the property. Absolutely NO parties are permitted. Please Read: Before booking, please review our House Rules and Terms & Conditions to confirm you’re comfortable with all policies, including guest count and pricing. Guest Count & Pricing: Our base nightly rate shown on Google or other platforms reflects the lowest seasonal price and may vary based on dates, demand, and length of stay. Final pricing is always shown before you complete your booking. Your reservation includes accommodations for up to 4 guests. Additional guests beyond 4 are charged a per-person fee, similar to hotel pricing. To ensure accurate pricing, please confirm that your total guest count and dates are correct before completing your reservation. Reservations cancelled due to incorrect guest counts or overlooked pricing adjustments are subject to the standard cancellation policy. Please note that credit card processing fees are non-refundable, as these fees are charged at the time of booking and are not returned in the event of a cancellation.

Interaction with guests

We're here to help make your stay amazing! You can reach us easily through the messaging system on the platform where you made your booking. We'll do our best to respond to your messages as quickly as possible, typically within a short timeframe between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM. For any urgent matters after 9:00 PM, please dial 911 first and contact us.

Neighborhood

Nestled in the heart of the Magnolia Park at Englewood neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, this home offers a tranquil escape with easy access to the city's best. Enjoy the peaceful, tree-lined streets and welcoming atmosphere of this residential area. You're just a short drive from the excitement of The University of Alabama (approximately 17 minutes), Bryant-Denny Stadium, and the vibrant downtown area, where you'll find a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. The neighborhood provides a perfect balance of serenity and convenience, making it an ideal base for your Tuscaloosa adventure.

Access

You'll have access to the entire house, excluding the garage and owner's closet, which are used for storage.

House Rules

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RENTAL AND LIABILITY WELCOME FROM DAVE AND KAREN: Before diving into the legal details, we want you to know that we are a small, boutique business that takes pride in providing a warm and welcoming experience. We personally oversee every aspect of your stay to ensure a comfortable, memorable visit. This is more than just a rental—it's a home we love and care for, and we want you to feel the same way during your stay. While occasional maintenance issues may arise, rest assured that we are dedicated to resolving them as quickly as possible so you can focus on enjoying your time with us. SMOKING: Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is strictly prohibited inside the house. Smoking is allowed by the pool with the doors closed, and all cigarette butts must be properly disposed of. PETS: Pets are not allowed. If a guest arrives with a pet, they will be required to board it at their own expense or vacate the property without a refund. SERVICE ANIMALS: We welcome service animals as defined by the ADA. Guests bringing a service animal must answer the following questions: (1) Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? (2) What work or task has the dog been trained to perform? Service animals must be under the handler’s control at all times and never left alone. Fraudulent representation of a pet as a service animal may result in financial restitution, eviction, and reporting to authorities. Emotional support animals (ESAs) are not considered service animals under the ADA and are not permitted. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: The maximum occupancy is 8 guests. Any additional unapproved guests will be considered a violation of this agreement and may result in eviction without a refund. Please ensure your reservation reflects the correct number of guests. MINIMUM STAY: A minimum stay is required unless otherwise agreed upon. Longer minimum stays may apply during event weeks and holidays. PARTIES & NOISE LEVELS: This is a quiet residential neighborhood, and parties/events are strictly prohibited. While we encourage you to enjoy your time, please be mindful of noise levels, especially near the pool. A noise detector is in place, and you and we will be alerted if noise levels become excessive. Quiet hours are 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM. CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT: Check-in: After 4:00 PM Check-out: By 10:00 AM Due to seasonal demand and back-to-back reservations, we cannot accommodate late check-outs. USE OF PROPERTY: Guests are responsible for maintaining the property, appliances, and furnishings. No changes may be made to the home, and any furniture moved must be returned to its original placement. AGE REQUIREMENTS: The primary renter must be at least 25 years old and present for the entire stay. This property is not suitable for high school or college spring breakers. POOL & POOL HEATING: The pool is serviced weekly, but due to the environment and having big trees in the backyard, debris in the pool is inevitable, even 10 minutes after it’s cleaned. For this reason there is a net you can use to get debris out of the water. The pool is unsupervised; use at your own risk. Children must be supervised at all times. Pool heating is available for an additional daily fee ($50-$90). Heating must be requested in advance as it’s a deep pool and may take hours to reach 80°F. No refunds will be given for temperature fluctuations or heating delays. INSECTS & WILDLIFE: Due to the humid climate of the South, insects will do their best to enter the home. While the house is professionally treated both inside and out, some encounters are inevitable. A vacuum is provided for quick cleanup, and no refunds will be issued for insect sightings. SECURITY CAMERAS: For safety, Ring cameras are installed at the front door, and garage. PARKING: Maximum of 4-6 vehicles in the driveway or in front of the house. Any violations for improper use may result in towing at the car owner’s expense. HOUSEKEEPING: Linens, bath towels and pool towels are provided. There is no daily housekeeping, but a washer and dryer are available for guest use. TRASH COLLECTION: We’ll let you know if you need to bring the garbage cans to the curb based on your stay dates. RIGHT OF ENTRY: With 24-hour notice, the owner or representatives may enter the home for inspections, maintenance, or showings. Immediate entry may be necessary in emergencies. STORM POLICY: No weather related refunds will be issued unless a mandatory evacuation is declared. In such cases, refunds will be provided for unused nights. MAINTENANCE & LIABILITY: Guests must report any issues immediately. The owner will address maintenance as promptly as possible but cannot guarantee immediate repairs. The owner is not responsible for lost or stolen items, injuries, or accidents occurring on the premises. Guests assume all risks associated with use of the property and provided equipment. LEGAL COMPLIANCE: Guests must abide by all local laws, ordinances, and HOA rules. Violations may result in immediate eviction with no refund. ATTORNEY FEES: In the event of legal action due to guest violation of these terms, the guest agrees to cover all legal fees incurred by the owner. GUEST ACCESS: Guests have access to the entire home other than garage. OWNER AVAILABILITY: We are generally available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day and reply as quickly as possible. If your arrival will be after 8:00 PM, please let us know so we can ensure you get in without issues. If there are any emergencies or urgent situations that occur after 9:00 PM, please call 911 first. We will assist you with anything you need during our available hours but are not available 24/7—we need our sleep too! GUEST COUNT & PRICING: Our nightly rate includes accommodations for up to 4 guests. Additional guests beyond 4 are charged a per-person fee, similar to hotel pricing. To ensure accurate pricing, please confirm that your total guest count is correct before completing your reservation. Cancellations made due to incorrect guest counts or overlooked pricing adjustments are subject to standard cancellation policies. Please note that credit card processing fees are non-refundable, as these fees are charged to us at the time of booking and are not returned in the event of a cancellation. CANCELLATION: If for any reason you need to cancel your reservation after making it, you'll be refunded per the cancellation policies less the credit card processing fee. By confirming your reservation, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by these terms. We look forward to hosting you and ensuring you have a wonderful stay!