Luxury meets southern living at Buck Creek BNB in Helena, AL! John and I spent the weekend in the…read morestunning Buck Creek boutique bed & breakfast this is only 20 minutes south of Birmingham and 2.5 hours from Atlanta. And we think this one is going to charm you! Its southern flare meets modern opulence but has an outdoorsy twist. Epic waterfall views from the balcony, gorgeous decor, spacious bedrooms, lavish kitchen and baths, and it is all within steps of historic downtown Helena! The property is two-story new build has all the amenities from large outdoor yard filled with game and a putting green. A spa hot tub for unwinding. Tables and swings for lounging with views of the creek. A large Firepit and outdoor entertaining space. All with views of the creek! As for our unit, I entered the front door, and my jaw dropped. I followed down a long hall to find a stunning, opulent kitchen with a peninsula with seating for four, large farmhouse sink, and gorgeous grey cabinetry. It opens into the living space with a large couch and two lavish chairs. That opens to the second-floor patio that overlooks the large yard below and a view of Buck Creek and its waterfall. We sat out with champagne for hours chatting and taking in the view. Up the stairs back inside is the cutest children's loft with first mural, bunkbeds, and play area. The two bedrooms are off the main hallway. A charming second bedroom off the primary is spacious and clean. It has a bathroom adjacent with stunning black floor tiling. As for the primary, it is in a league of its own. Large king bed flanked by pendant lighting and a can't miss accent wall with a ton of textures, wood, and color. To the left is the main bathroom with two sink vanity and a walk-in shower. The town is literal steps from our unit; downtown Helena is quintessential southern charm. Quaint downtown dotted with local restaurants and a brewery, shopping, and more! We really liked the Brewery in the heart of old town, downtown Helena, Oversoul Brewing. Good beer and friendly staff with live music for the win.

The photos online make it look larger than it is but it is newly remodeled. There were a few items…read morethat needed maintenance but nothing major. It has a great view and walking to shops and restaurants. The reason for the 4 star rating is the loud train that passes by regularly day and night and I would not consider this a bed and breakfast. Breakfast is offered at an additional cost and they deliver it to your room beforehand for you to cook after you arrive.

Bang for your buck: 10/10 Quality: 10/10…read moreService: 10/10 Ambiance/Location: 10/10 Overall: 10/10

This is a hotel room review, not a club review…read more Interesting check in (with security guard in the lobby). Key card gives you access, via elevator, to the 7th floor where all the rooms are located. Door open to what feels like an apartment building. No reception desk, find your room by name and not number. Key card swiped near a number keypad on the wall opens the door. Room has 2 main areas and a bathroom, all spacious and clean. TVs allow you to login to your preferred streaming service. Room was quiet despite downtown location. Most of the suites looked the same to us with views and square footage the main differences. Seems that the thermostat was throttled overnight, which is a criteria we use when evaluating hotels. No coffee machine in the room. Shower temperature control is a bit "too vintage" and water was basically cold or boiling. All in all a worthwhile experience but we'd try other boutique spots in Birmingham before returning.

I've stayed here several times before with my boo. This was our favorite spot. We had plans to come…read morehere for his birthday, which was February 16, but he passed two months ago. I decided to come anyway and spend some time reflecting on what a great love we had. Postcard cabins are awesome. They supply everything you need for a worry free getaway, right down to the firewood bundles. there is a nature trail that goes along the river, too. About 10 miles out, you can visit Beeswax Park for more outdoor options. I cooked on the campfire each night. There's a two burner stove inside as well. This might be my last trip here since my love has passed, but I always expect to be well rested and at peace here. My review doesn't do this place justice. I will miss this place. Thanks for the memories.

I had lunch yesterday. The service and the view were outstanding…read more The food... well... needs some work. The arancini appetizer special was good though. I had the corn and green tomato soup (not pictured). I thought it would look and taste differently. It was a broth base, and I assumed it was going to be more or a bisque or puréed vegetable base. It did not look appetizing at all. The tortilla strips served on the side should be left off the plate because they aren't good and add no value to the dish. I was craving a steak and the kitchen graciously not only gave my options (flank vs. petite filet) but agreed to make it. However, I wish they had said "no" and said they couldn't do it. It was extremely underwhelming. I had to send it back because the first dish was gray and overcooked for medium rare. The set-up on the plate was fine (succotash and gnocchi), but I hated that there was little color contrast with the yellow pea shoots as a garnish. It definitely took away from the overall presentation of the dish. There were other issues with the temps of the food st my table as well. It appears that there's fundamental difficulty in cooking at either end of the spectrums but they do a great job at medium. Overall, great service, great view...food- completely underwhelming and glad I didn't have to pay for it.

Ah, THE Club. On this particular occasion they rang the bell with those most magical words, 'open…read morebar'. In all honesty the credit for that goes to our hosts who were most gracious to have us come and celebrate their daughter's nuptials. Onto the review. The buffet was good. The bartenders understood the task at hand with an all knowing wink indicating they'll do it, but it's a bad idea. As to the ambiance, as is well known, you can't beat the view.

Just a wonderful and bright atmosphere and the vibe of the building is good too…read more Had a celebration for my Grandmother's 100th and we were not disappointed. Nothing but smiles and great laughter here.

Beautiful venue! We had my best friends baby shower here on a Sunday afternoon and it was…read moreabsolutely gorgeous!!! They ladies who own/work their were very nice and accommodating. We had a few children running around/playing, but they assured us it was ok. The art work in the gallery was absolutely breathtaking and it seemed to fit the theme of the baby shower. They do have an upstairs full of artwork as well as seating. If you are hosting an event here they do have a kitchen and fridge you can use. I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone who's hosting a shower, wedding reception, birthday party or any event.

We had a great quick stay at this hotel! Super cute rooms and kind of reminds me of an Airbnb that…read morethey send you a code to check in. It's really close to downtown and has a parking lot behind it which makes it super convenient. Was an affordable and cute stay. Was super comfortable and perfect to break up a road trip! I will say it's in a historic building so there is not an elevator and doesn't have some of the normal hotel amenities like a gym or staffed front 24/7. We had a great experience though!

I always enjoy our dinners at City Club. The drinks are amazing (thanks to Tiffany)! Food is…read moredelicious and I love the special events offered.

I thought I reviewed this place but clearly I didn't. Well, let me fix this. I was here a couple…read moremonths ago for a surprise birthday party for a good friend. The venue was decorated beautifully! We enjoyed the nice views and overall atmosphere. The party was great! From the food to the drinks to the DJ, we had a time that night! I would definitely consider this place in the future when planning events.

Attended a birthday party here. The place is really nice on the inside. It was decorated by the…read moreones having the party. The dance floor is really nice. The lighten is just right for an event. It was a little chilly inside. I think that was due to a side door being open on a cold night. This place does have a bar, which is nice. Drinks were medium priced. Not cheap but not pricey. Not sure of the price to use it for a night. Really ample parking lot

Very nice venue. Roomy for an event and would recommend it for birthdays weddings etcread more