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Rocket City Residence

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Living area
Kitchen
Interior
Dining area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12227.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Huntsville, Alabama
  • Big Spring Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Von Braun Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Parkway Place Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Rocket City Residence

Summary:
This retreat is perfect for the whole family. Our 1920s home has been updated and modernized but retains its historic charm. Our 4 bedrooms/2 bathrooms home can sleep up to 12 guests! Stocked with essential amenities and Wi-Fi, you have everything you need to feel "at home." Screened-in porch and fenced backyard for kids and pets! It is convenient to the hospital, courthouse, downtown, convention center, and all the best restaurants Huntsville offers!

The Space:
Guests will enter the house by using a digital keypad. This charming space offers a super floor plan with ample room for your comfort. Inside, every bedroom has a comfortable bed, guaranteeing a restful night's sleep for you and your party. The fully stocked kitchen ensures you have all the necessary equipment to whip up meals during your stay. Feel free to unwind in our porch swing on the screened-in porch or relax in our comfy living room and stream your favorite shows and movies from the SmartTV.
Outside is a fully fenced yard, great for kids and pets!

Guest Access:
The house has a digital combo lock pad. We will provide you with the code upon check-in.

The Neighborhood:
Welcome to our fantastic home! Situated in a prime location, our property offers unparalleled convenience to some of Huntsville's most sought-after attractions. Whether you're seeking medical care, exploring the vibrant downtown area, visiting the renowned Space Center, or attending events at the University, you'll find it all within easy reach.

Our neighborhood is a true gem, and you'll instantly fall in love with its charm and the vibrant atmosphere it offers. It's a place where you can experience the best of Huntsville's cultural, culinary, and entertainment scenes. From delightful local eateries to trendy shops and fascinating museums, the neighborhood has it all.

Not only does the area boast an incredible array of amenities, but it also offers a sense of tranquility and comfort. You'll appreciate the peaceful streets and the friendly neighbors, creating a welcoming and safe environment for your stay.

With its unbeatable location and proximity to all the best that Huntsville has to offer, our neighborhood is the perfect home base for exploring and immersing yourself in the local culture. Whether you're here for business or pleasure, you'll find our location to be an ideal starting point for your adventures.

We can't wait to have you as our guest and share with you the exceptional neighborhood and everything it has in store for you. Get ready to experience the true essence of Huntsville during your stay with us!

Getting Around:
We recommend driving and have parking for guests. However, Uber and Lyft service our area as well.

Other Things to Note:
We require a signed rental agreement and for guest to be 25 years of age to book.

If you notify us of your intent to cancel prior to the lapse of the free cancellation period, we will return 97% of your payment. The other 3% will already have been collected by the credit card processing company, and we have no way to return that portion of the payment.

Interaction with Guests:
We want to provide our guests with maximum privacy and flexibility, so we have check-in and check-out automated. We will call and touch base on the phone, and we can always have someone come and help if you need it, but otherwise, we will leave you and your friends and family to spend time together.

Property manager

Patriot Family Homes

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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, service animals permitted
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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

Huntsville

Located in Huntsville, this holiday home is in the city centre. US Space and Rocket Center and Huntsville Depot Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Bridge Street Town Centre and Parkway Place Mall. The Benton H. Wilcoxon Ice Complex and Von Braun Astronomical Society are also worth visiting.
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Huntsville, Alabama

What's nearby

  • Big Spring Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Huntsville Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Von Braun Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Parkway Place Mall - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • University of Alabama-Huntsville - 8 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mama's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tenders - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rocket City Residence pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Rocket City Residence?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rocket City Residence?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rocket City Residence located?

Located in Twickenham Historic District, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Maple Hill Cemetery and Von Braun Center. Land Trust of North Alabama and Weeden House Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ivan H.

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

Good Location

Great location and large house big enough for 10+ people
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy B., East Greenbush, New York

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

Stay downtown with all comforts of home

We stayed a week and home was clean and comfortable. House had spacious kitchen to make meals and slept well too. Central location would allow walking to downtown and nearby art museum on cooler days. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jp A.

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

Groomsmen

Loved the size of the house. The property manager communicated very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Tonya L. J.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Not as advertised

We arrived after dark with our two young children. Peeling paint in multiple locations. Not as advertised. We took lots of pictures, which do not look like their advertised pictures on vrbo. Peeling paint in a historic home can be a lead-poisoning hazard, especially for children. We checked into a hotel that night. After two nights of being in the hotel and reviewing our pictures, they offered to move us to a different house, which was also managed by their company (Patriot Family Homes). However, that house also had reviews by previous guests that indicated it was not as advertised. And by that time, we were already unpacked and settled into the hotel with our kids. We requested a refund initially, when we knew we wouldn’t be staying there, but they initially refused any refund. After several days of communication, they offered approximately one quarter refund only if we signed a release that included an extensive non-disclosure agreement, which would have prevented us from leaving a negative review across a large number of platforms, and required us to leave the maximum number of stars and give a positive review. We cannot recommend Patriot Family Homes.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Lovely home base!

We were very pleased with our stay. The house is well laid-out and was nicely cleaned. I felt comfortable and safe with my 20-month-old child in the house, which isn’t always the case in a rental! The gated drive and yard were great for our child and our dog. Beds were comfortable. Note that you will have traffic noise at this location, but it’s not as much of an issue in the bedrooms at the back of the house. Very convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Kara P.

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

Nice, convenient home

We needed a central location for a family wedding and this house served that purpose. We loved the close proximity to downtown Huntsville events, eateries, shops, etc. the house was certainly large enough for our group (which was a party of 6). In terms of home amenities, this house had standard items for our stay and everything was in working order. Beds were comfortable and the A/C made the heat/mugginess of Alabama in May bearable. The home needs some TLC but was not horrible. I was a little disappointed that the outside screen porch was not clean. This is a nice feature of the house so we swept out the dirt/leaves and wiped down the outside furniture ourselves to be able to use it. If you’re looking for a basic home in the heart of downtown HSV historic district this house will meet that requirement.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Older property in need of maintenance

The property manager communicated well and was responsive to issues. The house is large and had plenty of room for us and our pets, inside and outside. However the property was in overall disrepair. Most doors did not shut, if they did you were locked in the room. Paint was peeling off the walls, the carpets were filthy, there were cockroaches and there were a ridiculous number of flies the congregated outside the back door. If you are okay with the quirks with an older property this might be for you. Overall a great location in the heart of downtown.
Stayed 24 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

A guest from Athens, AL

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Property needs work

This property has tremendous potential in location and size, but it needs quite a few improvements to make it a great stay. The fireplace is rusted out and unusable. The kitchen sink stunk. The family room sofas are super cheap and uncomfortable. The master bed has a plastic cover on the mattress that made it super hot to sleep on. Chipped paint and old wood stairs and gate could pass as historical, but would be much nicer if replaced or repaired.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Richard W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

It is not what it was described to be...

The property sits in an old, quaint district of Huntsville, steeped in history. The street itself is a main road was plenty of car noise, which is not a big deal - but it is not quiet and should not be advertised as such. That said, the house appears to be the victim of time and lack of maintenance: - doors would stick closed and not open, often trapping children in bedrooms freaking out that the door will not open... - the doors knobs, on the bathroom doors, came off when closing the door - leaving the unlucky bathroom visitor faced with a task of repairing the door knob so that they can leave (that event repeated itself with the entire family everyday). - the driveway gate did not lock closed, so if you have a pet of any kind, having them outside by themselves was a roll of the dice. - the window in one of the guest rooms was broken and accessible to the street. - light bulbs burnt out in about three different rooms, which makes discovering this fact at night after arriving after dark and interest event. - the beds had a plastic mattress cover under them. while I get it and understand the rationale, the "executive retreat" I was thinking of did not include plastic mattress covers that made moving in bed sound like a ski slope. I did not even get into the fiasco to check in, complete with selfies with me and my ID as I am driving to the property - after already paying for the stay in full and confirming the dates in advance. I am not looking for perfection, Had this property been presented as a quaint old house in Huntsville that had its quirks, I probably would be more tolerant. However, I paid what I considered a higher than average nightly fee for something that lacked routine maintance and upkeep.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Chris D.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Central location, great space!

This house was very clean and spacious and served our family needs well. The beds were very comfortable! Overall we were very comfortable here.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

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

Great location!

The house is old which is great but could use a little more upkeep. Overall a great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Penelope C.

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

Patriot Bliss

We enjoyed our stay, and the home was in a perfect location for easy access to Monte Sano park and local attractions. We enjoyed coffee shop hopping, shopping, and hiking. The home is clean, well maintained, and all amenities we needed were provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

About the host

Hosted by Patriot Family Homes

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Why they chose this property

Super floor plan lives large, beautiful crown molding, grand dame in the heart of it all. Convenient to Hospital, downtown, schools, etc. Gated, fully fenced, incredible storage: walk-up attic,full basement, laundry/mud room at kitchen entrance, plus deep 2.5 car garage, lush yard.
All of the mattresses are memory foam and can help you and the rest of your party enjoy a wonderful nights sleep! This home can sleep 12 people with room for 2 more if a futon is ok for you! With a fully stocked kitchen, you will be well equipped to whip up some southern cooking. It's a no brainer you'll want to take a load off in our porch swing in the screened in porch or relax on one of our sleeper futons while streaming your favorite movies from our Roku on our 50' TV.

What makes this property unique

This executive retreat is perfect for the whole family. Stocked with essential amenities (including TP!) and WFH-ready Wifi. Screened in porch and fenced back yard for kids and pets! This house is located in THE best neighborhood in Huntsville. It is convenient to the hospital, courthouse, downtown, convention center and all the best restaurants Huntsville has to offer. This home was built in the 1920s and although it has been extensively updated, it still retains all of the historic charm!

Languages:

English