Brown Byrd House 10689 Mallard Lake Lane Tuscaloosa Alabama 35453 USA Phone: +1-205-554-7276 Cellular: +1-205-789-5910 Cellular: +1-615-579-0539

General Information

HERE FRIENDS ARE WELCOME, ALL OTHERS SECURE!

Charm, character, historically significant log house (Pending a National Historic registry)with library, and wonderful deck overlooking Mallard Lake, a small private lake with canoe at the end of a gravel road. Sleep to the sounds of crickets and the snap of an old fashioned ceiling fan. Catch a Large Mouth Bass in the morning and the innkeeper will grill it for dinner! Close to the University of Alabama, (5 miles) we offer free transportation to and from game day activities!

We serve Mimosas on Sunday morning and offer a healthy breakfast, fruit, pastries and croissants with delicious coffee. Stay here and you will never want to leave. Long term options available for visiting parents or executives visiting Mercedes Benz and other large suppliers to Mercedes. Ask about special rates for long term guests.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Queen and double bed in room
• There is one guest accommodation (with a private bath)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 175.00 and $ 225.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 175.00 and $ 225.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00
• Other Accommodations: Entire downstairs of house!
  Rates are $250.00 on Alabama football weekends, no exceptions. We are a one room inn and cancellations affect us in a negative way. Inflatable queen size mattress are available for groups over 4. $25 extra charge per person over double occupancy. Must be over 30 to rent our home, it is furnished with period antiques and family heirlooms.
  
  CASH OR CHECK ONLY!
  SORRY----NO CREDIT CARDS.

Meals

• A Continental Plus breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: any
• Breakfast is served in the Outdoors or in bed
• Lunch is available by special request
• Dinner is available by special request
• Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea, Dessert, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage, Wine/cheese
• Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian

Policies

• Minimum stay required (2 night min)
• Smoking is allowed in limited areas
• Limited accommodations for guest pets
• Limitations on children staying
• No childcare is provided
• Deposit amount required (50% within 5 business days to hold a reservation. Balance due at check-in.)
• Check in time is 3 PM and Check out time is Noon
• Cancellations:
  Cancellations must be received 10 days prior to check-in date. Deposit will not be refunded if made less than 10 days prior to check-in date.

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Log House
• Built in 1840
• Opened for business in 2006
• Restored / Remodeled in 2006
• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Access for the disabled is limited
• Parking available

Location

• Location is best described as: Airport, City, Countryside, Downtown, Lakeside, Small town, Suburban
  
• Nearest major city: Birmingham, AL (40 miles)
• Directions to property:
  From Birmingham travel south/west on 20-59 toward Tuscaloosa, Exit 79. (Cottondale/Coaling) turn left onto Hwy. 11 North, travel approx. 1/2 mile, turn left on Mallard Lake Lane, (a gravel road, across the street is a Well company, if you pass the Pottery Grill Restaurant you have gone too far, although the BBQ is the best in town!). Take Mallard Lake Lane to the end of the road and we are there. The Beautiful Log house with all the flags! WELCOME. HERE ALL FRIENDS ARE WELCOME ALL OTHERS SECURE.
• Nearest major airport: BHM 60 miles
• Directions from airport:
  From Birmingham travel south/west on 20-59 toward Tuscaloosa, Exit 79. (Cottondale/Coaling) turn left onto Hwy. 11 North, travel approx. 1/2 mile, turn left on Mallard Lake Lane, (a gravel road, across the street is a Well company, if you pass the Pottery Grill Restaurant you have gone too far, although the BBQ is the best in town!). Take Mallard Lake Lane to the end of the road and we are there. The Beautiful Log house with all the flags! WELCOME. HERE ALL FRIENDS ARE WELCOME ALL OTHERS SECURE.
• Meeting places:
  • Train

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Patti and Jim Brown
  Fluent in German! Writers and enjoy traveling and cooking.
• The innkeepers speak: German
• There are 2 cats on the property
• There is one dog on the property

Area Attractions

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, University of Alabama Football and Basketball!, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ruins, Zoo