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Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats.

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A log cabin interior with a wooden balcony, wicker furniture, and a mounted animal head.
A large log cabin with a green roof, multiple windows, and a covered porch area.
A stone retaining wall with a small waterfall feature, a circular pool, and a wooden deck area.
A wooden dining table with chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator.
A log cabin interior with a wooden staircase, wicker furniture, a framed picture, and a large animal hide on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Fort Payne, AL
  • Place, Fort Payne Main Street Historic District
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Payne Depot Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Alabama Fan Club and Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats.

Sleeps 20 comfortably. 8 bedrooms, 4 kings, 4 queens, 1 bunk bed and 1 sleeper sofa, 3 living rooms, 3 dining rooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, 3 laundry rooms. Also a large pavilion with a outdoor kitchen, 2 bathrooms and a game room. Only 10 minutes from down town yet very secluded. There are 3 sections of the lodge. Each section can be rented separately according to your needs. Big Buck is the upstairs section sleeps 10. Sleeping Fawn is the downstairs back sleeps 6 and Running Doe is the downstairs front, sleeps 4. Free WiFi , central heat and air. Call for price 256-996-0611. You can also check us out at greatbucklodge.com or search Greatbucklodge on Facebook.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1241787vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Fort Payne

Fort Payne is home to this cabin. Fort Payne Main Street Historic District and Fort Payne Boom Town Historic District are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at DeSoto State Park and Little River Canyon National Preserve. Alabama Fan Club and Museum and Dekalb VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.
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Fort Payne, AL

What's nearby

  • Fort Payne Main Street Historic District - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Fort Payne Residential Historic District - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Fort Payne Depot Museum - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Fort Payne Boom Town Historic District - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Alabama Fan Club and Museum - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. ?

As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. on 30 Sept 2026 start from AU$2,268, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. located?

Situated in Fort Payne, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Spring Grove Park, Hawkins Spring Park and Patriots Park. Fort Payne Main Street Historic District and Dekalb Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host Jeff was extremely helpful with anything we needed and the amenities were excellent quality. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place with great host

I had my family reunion here and we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The Lodge was perfect for our big family, especially the kiddos. They had plenty of room to play and loved being in the pool. The pavilion was so enjoyable for games and evening activities. Everything was clean and comfortable. Jeff was the perfect host. He was friendly and my family loved the times he would stop for a chat. My adult kids had a blast playing corn hole, four square, soccer, and frisbee.The beds were comfortable. The kitchens were easy to work in. We had everything we needed for our family celebration. Thank you Jeff, your place was a huge hit with our family. We hope to come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! This is an amazing cabin property. The cabin is massive and I mean MASSIVE. It's got so many bedrooms, so many bathrooms (master bath with jacuzzi tub!), not one but two kitchens, three living rooms, huge porches to sit in rocking chairs in the cool of the evening or the heat of the day. Up the mountain yet just five minutes to downtown Fort Payne. We stayed for a week while working on a project in Fort Payne and our entire team was thrilled with this cabin. The beds are huge! The upstairs kitchen has a big counter top bar to sit and socialize. It's quiet, tucked back away from the road, and boy did we sleep well! Jeff, the host, couldn't have been nicer, and he's invisible unless you need him. There are not enough words to express just how incredible this cabin is. It's great for weddings because it's set up allows for a different family at each end of the cabin -- on both floors! Thanks, Jeff, for the terrific stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location

Beautiful cabin in a convenient location. Great for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2020
Thank you so much. Please visit us again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and grounds are beautiful. Everything was so clean and nice. Lots of room to spread out for our group of 18. Loved this place and will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

We had our wedding and celebrated New Years there. Had more than enough room for all of the family to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Secluded lodge

Had everything we needed and more. Would recommend the place to others.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our church young adults retreat here! It was stocked better than any other house we have stayed at. The location was secluded but still close to town. We plan to stay here again in the future if possible!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacay

Nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best host ever. Built us a bonfire one night in the fabulous large firepit. Beautiful home and plenty of space for our family of 9. Everyone had their own area. Very convenient to Ft. Payne and Mentone. Would love to stay again.
Entrance foyer
Wonderful firepit
Close to attractions
Warm and welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Beautiful place to vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2022
It was great having y'all at the lodge. Y'all come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great experience. The owner was reachable at all times and very hospitable. I will be booking again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

The property was fantastic for large groups. Well maintained with a great outdoor social area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Christmas

We had a great stay at GBL. It was very clean and had plenty of space to accommodate our large family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Stay

So beautiful and peaceful. I enjoyed having my coffee in the foyer in the morning. It was in a very private area with beautiful views.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beyond expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great relaxing place

This is our 2nd stay. Great facility. Unfortunately our family is outgrowing this place by new marriages of our grandkids.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2023
We’ve been trying to buy the adjoining property to add 1 and 2 bedroom units. Our plan is to build 4-2 bedroom units and 2-1 bedroom units. It was great seeing all the kids and family hanging out. Thank y’all for staying at the lodge. I hope you find a place that fits your needs. God bless.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem

This was a beautiful property that seemed isolated in the country, but was only about 10 minutes from town. We thoroughly enjoyed our family reunion here and look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall break

The pictures don’t do this place justice… it is beyond amazing! We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

All and all it was a beautiful experience for my family gathering! The cabin was beautifully decorated with Christmas decorations! It was a beautiful cabin! I will certainly and my family will come back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2022
We try to make the Lodge such a memorable experience that everyone wants to come back. We feel blessed every time someone books. We’ve had guests from almost every state and always enjoy meeting new people.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeds Expectations!!

We brought our staff up for a getaway and was greatly pleased with the accommodations! Plenty of room to spread out but also a great space for being all together. And the outside area is fantastic with plenty of seating & eating areas plus games to play. Great for a large families, gathering of friends, or small staff & spouse retreat. We will be booking again in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

This property was exactly what we needed and more. Beautiful home with every amenity you could think of. We had a church ladies retreat with 20 ladies. It was such a fabulous weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home and host

We were in town for a family funeral and were easily able to house friends and family in this amazing house. Jeff’s hospitality was fantastic! And the outdoor patio area was an amazing location for our family reception and reunion. If anything, the house is undersold on VRBO. This is a no-brainer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2023
My wife and I take great joy in having a place where family and friends can get together. We are consistently working to add to our guests experiences.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Buck Lodge

Our group had a great time at the Great Buck Lodge over a long weekend. Honestly the in-person experience was better than the initial pictures presented. We had plenty of space and enjoyed the extras such as the on-site grills, fireplace, etc. Additionally, our group loved having an outdoor kitchen close to the grill for easy dinner prep, etc. Pleasantly surprised!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2022
Thank y’all so much for the review. It was wonderful having y’all here and we are so happy that y’all enjoyed your stay. God Bless. Please come again.

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