The Explorer House * Pet Friendly

Alabaster, AL, United States
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About

Hang on to your hats!  Adventure awaits in this uniquely themed home.  From the striking jungle mural in the living room to the animal-themed kids' bedrooms, you can relax in the Jules Verne master bedroom suite, and discover all sorts of animals as you explore the space. Discover the locked trunk in the Babar the Elephant bedroom, and search the house for the clues to open the padlock and discover the toys and games hidden inside to use during your stay!

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Other Details to Note

We welcome dogs (no cats, please). We charge a $145 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

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • 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

Bedroom and laundry

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

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • 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
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Garden or backyard
  • 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

EXPLORER HOUSE 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) • 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. *$125 pet fee (dogs permitted) **Please pick up after your pet** • Do not eat food in the beds • Respect neighbors • 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, doorbell camera and carbon monoxide monitors 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. • Do not have more guests than stated in your reservation & no unapproved visitors. • No loud music or disturbances, especially noise past 8 pm. • 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 = $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

There are sidewalks, and a small park near the lower side of the neighborhood, which has a basketball court, walking trail, restrooms and a playground. Fun for the whole family!

Guest access

Reviews

Julia
June 2025 · Airbnb
This was a great place to stay. It was clean and spacious. The bedrooms were cute and the beds were comfortable. It is in a cute little neighborhood with a nice backyard. We will definitely stay here again!
Kim
May 2025 · Airbnb
This was our best Air BNB stay ever. We stayed in both the Explorer House, and the Mystery House. The decor is creative and fun. The houses are extremely clean, and very well stocked with just about anything imaginable you might need. The beds are very comfortable. The yard at the Explorer House was fantastic for our dogs. I cannot think or say enough good about Gabrielle, our host. We were in a bit of a pickle hauling our new 5th wheel RV from FL to WI and needed to stop and have it serviced, which took several days. Thank goodness we found Gabrielle and her lovely houses! She responded almost immediately whenever we called or texted, and checked in to make sure everything was going alright. She went above and beyond to help us out, and it made a very stressful situation much less stressful. She is the best host we've ever had. We are definitely going to be coming back whenever we're driving to and from Florida on future trips. Loved every thing about it!

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