Castle Cottage * Pet Friendly

Calera, AL, United States
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About

Castle Cottage is named after Beatrix Potter's second home. This cozy home features a children's room, welcoming little people as warmly as Miss Potter herself!  There is a lovely, sunny nook - perfect for a cup of tea! The house is in a small neighborhood just off the interstate in Calera, close to American Village, Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum, Shelby County Airport, and the University of Montevallo, perfect for families with dogs and little ones. Located 23 miles from Hoover Met Complex.

Good to know

This house is right off Interstate 65, but far enough away that the only traffic is the neighbors coming and going. The neighborhood has only one entrance, so the traffic is minimal, but each home has a small yard, so if you prefer a more quiet, secluded space, this probably won't be your cup of tea. But it's perfect for easy access to all the area's offerings.

Other Details to Note

We welcome dogs (no cats, please). We charge a $135 pet fee, with a maximum of three dogs per stay. We request name (s) and breed (s) when booking. Our pet fee is for the entire stay. We ask that all our guests list accurately the total number of guests and pets. There is a nightly fee of $25 dollars per additional guest over the number of three. Thank you!

Availability

What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Room-darkening shades

Common

  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Room-darkening shades

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Children's tableware
  • High chair
  • Outlet covers
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • First aid kit

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Single level home No stairs in home

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

House rules

Castle Cottage Rules •Check-in: 4:00 - 10:00 PM •Check-out 10:00 AM *Early check-in: pre-arrangement required (contact host) *Late check-out: pre-arrangement required (see below) *$125 pet fee ( dogs permitted) • No dogs unless authorized when making your reservation. Unauthorized dogs will result in a cancellation of the reservation and a $500 charge for extra cleaning. **Please pick up after your pet** • Do not eat food in the beds • Respect neighbors ( quiet neighborhood) • Please follow check-in and out instructions. • Do not wash dishes in the bathroom sink. • Do not burn candles, incense or any other open flames. • Security system including the smoke detectors and doorbell camera are installed for your protection. **Disabling or tampering with this system is a violation of the house rules and will result in immediate cancellation of the reservation** • Lock the door AT ALL TIMES. We want you and your things to be safe. • No smoking, vaping, or use of marijuana at anytime anywhere on the property, INCLUDING THE PORCH. Smoking will cause immediate cancellation of the reservation. • No parties, events, birthdays, bachelor or bachelorette stays, get-togethers, hangouts and the like. • PLEASE DO NOT HAVE MORE GUESTS THAN STATED IN YOUR RESERVATION & NO UNAPPROVED VISITORS. (Reach out if you would like to invite guests to visit, but not to party or stay overnight.) • PLEASE, NO LOUD MUSIC or disturbances, especially noise past 9 pm. This is a quiet neighborhood. Thank you! • We are not responsible or liable for any accidents, injuries or illness that occur while on the premises. We are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables during your stay. We cannot be responsible for any items left behind. Damage or Violations Fees: • FEES: Stained linens (towels and sheets) that cannot be cleaned = $40 charge per item • FEES: Noise complaints – 1st complaint = warning; 2nd complaint = $100 charge & cancellation of the reservation. • FEES: Lost TV remote control = $100 charge • FEES: Smoking (any kind) = $250 charge & cancellation of the reservation • FEES: Unapproved Late Check Out = Every 30 min after 10:00 a.m. additional $75. (Please understand that we have cleaners scheduled after your stay, so reach out if you need an extension.) • FEES: $50 charge per night per person for each person above the number of guests in your reservation.

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Guest Access

Reviews

Krisi
June 2025 · Airbnb
Our family spent three weeks in this wonderful house after a tree fell through our home. Gabrielle went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. The house is exactly as described, extremely clean and had everything our family needed for a long (unplanned) stay! Highly recommend this house or any of Gabrielle’s other rental properties in the area. You won’t regret it!!
Karen
February 2025 · Airbnb
We love to stay at Gabrielle’s air BNBs when we come to town to visit my elderly mom. This is our third stay with her. This was our first stay this house and it was just what we needed. Her houses are always clean and stocked with whatever you may need. She’s always available to answer any questions. This house was so cute and in a safe neighborhood. We enjoyed our stay.
Brittany
January 2025 · Airbnb
Was the cutest place! Comfortable and quiet. Gabrielle was always so responsive and made sure we had everything we needed. Felt taken care of. Will stay at any of her houses in the future if we need to come back to the area.
James
November 2024 · Airbnb
Prefect little place for our stay in Calera. Fast fiber internet, clean and up to date house in a quiet neighborhood just off the exit. Host was great - would stay here again.
Rick
July 2024 · Airbnb
Good place and represented accurately. Very child friendly which was a clever and original feature. Access to the interstate makes travel about the region quick and trouble free. Neighborhood is a little crowded with a lot of cars in small yards but people here are friendly. House is well cared for. I enjoyed my stay.
Jennifer
June 2024 · Airbnb
My mom and I had a very nice stay at the Beatrix Potter House! Such a pretty and peaceful little cottage. We really enjoyed relaxing in the living room and visiting at the table. There are lots of options just down the road for food and other necessities. Definitely try out the Italian restaurant right off the interstate next to the Cracker Barrel. I can’t remember the name exactly but it starts with a B. THANK YOU!
Paula
May 2024 · Airbnb
Don’t hesitate to book! The cottage castle was adorably decorated with thoughtful touches for the kids and adults. The beds were extremely comfortable. The linens were fresh and clean. Gabrielle is a wonderful host and was very responsive to our needs when a minor home maintenance issue occurred.

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