Lake Retreat Rustic Fishing Cabin Near Mercedes Tannehill University of Alabama

10

Exceptional

2 bedroomsSleeps 671 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Explore the area

Vance, AL

Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center23 min drive
University of Alabama33 min drive
Bryant-Denny Stadium33 min drive
Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)45 min drive

The cabin is a great place to stay very clean and great host.

Scott D.

Feb 11, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

This is a rustic fishing cabin on quaint and quiet Lake Retreat. The cabin truly is rustic. Built (we assume) by weekend warriors back in 1979, it became ours in May of 2018. Lake Retreat is part of the Lake View Property Owners Association. The owners, Chris and Nancy have paid the dues for the year, so the dock is available for fishing. The lake has Bass, Catfish, Blue Gill, and other Brim. Lake Retreat is a no-wake lake. The LPOA does not allow non-owner motorized boats on the lake.

A peaceful getaway right on the serene water of Lake Retreat! The dock also has two Adirondack chairs so you can sit and fish or enjoy the view! We provide pond fish food so you can feed the fish and an occasional turtle off the dock.

This cabin includes a smart TV in the living area and another smart TV in the Queen bed bedroom. Both have remotes. The kitchen features an electric range, microwave, and a refrigerator with ice maker. The cabin is great for relaxing after an Alabama football game.
Watercraft are not available.
* 10 miles to Tannehill Historical State Park
* 22 miles to the University of Alabama
* 2 miles to the Flagstone Farm Wedding/Event venue
* 22 miles to Mercedes-Benz plants, Vance
* Only 75 feet from the back door to the lake!

Property manager

Chris and Nancy Carr

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Barbecue grill

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please lock the doors when you leave. If you have a dog, please bathe them on the porch if they go in the lake before letting them inside.

ATV’s, 4 wheelers, and motorcycles are prohibited. Do not flush anything but toilet paper in the toilet.

Please wash dishes and put wet towels in bathtub. Place garbage in Brute can on deck and secure the lid. Please Provide accurate guest count.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Vance

Located in Vance, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center and Paul W. Bryant Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bent Brook Golf Course and Spa Belle La Vie. Alabama Splash Adventure and Alabama Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Vance, AL

What's nearby

Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center - 23 min drive
Mercedes Benz U.S. International - 24 min drive
University of Alabama - 33 min drive
Bryant-Denny Stadium - 33 min drive
Tuscaloosa River Walk - 33 min drive

Getting around

Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

Little Caesars Pizza - 16 min drive
Jack's - 17 min drive
La Tortilla - 16 min drive
KFC - 17 min drive
El Comal Mexican Restaurant - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Retreat Rustic Fishing Cabin Near Mercedes Tannehill University of Alabama pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake Retreat Rustic Fishing Cabin Near Mercedes Tannehill University of Alabama ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Retreat Rustic Fishing Cabin Near Mercedes Tannehill University of Alabama ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Retreat Rustic Fishing Cabin Near Mercedes Tannehill University of Alabama located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 16 miles (25 km) of Tannehill Park, Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center and Mercedes Benz U.S. International. Bessemer Civic Center and Lawson State Community College are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brent A.

6 May 2024

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

Awesome!!

What an awesome place to stay. Unfortunately, our schedule was busy so we did not get to enjoy it as much as we would have liked too! We would love to return and have more time to slow down and take advantage of the relaxing atmosphere! It was a perfect place to stay, and thank you so much for having us!! RTR!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin C.

28 Apr 2024

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

Perfect family outdoors weekend vacation

We had an amazing time. Was able to relax and the kids had a blast fishing from the dock and playing in the sand area. The cabin is so cozy with everything you need. We love the little worm farm box and put our worms we didn’t use in there for the next kids that want to dig for the worms. Will definitely come back. It was Perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline B.

24 Apr 2024

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

Cute!

Clean and just right for our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

14 Apr 2024

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

Great

Wonderful

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

7 Apr 2024

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

Great location and great hosts

A very cozy, lovely place to relax and spend time away. Hosts were very accommodating. I recommend staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Chris and Nancy Carr

We purchase this cabin at a foreclosure auction. No other bidders showed up! We loved it at first sight although it took quite a bit of time and money to get it in the shape it is now.

We were born in Michigan and attended Rochester High School. We moved to Alabama in 2008 when Chris was transferred here.

We love the Alabama climate!

Nancy retired from the University of Alabama 's IT dept. Chris works as a measuring equipment Sales Engineer.

We have spent a lot of time refurbishing the cabin. We have tried to keep it rustic and add some charm.
We love it. We hope you do too. It feels so great to host guests so they can enjoy the tranquility of the lake and woods like we feel. We respect your privacy and feature a self check-in process.

Why they chose this property

The woods and lake are what attracted us to the cabin. We love the location. We love having coffee on the back deck after throwing pond fish chow out on the water and watching the fish and a few turtles.

Chris loves to fish for catfish, bass, and bluegill off the dock.

While Chris enjoys fishing, Nancy enjoys sitting on the back deck and watching the birds and other wildlife that happens by.

It is very quiet outside, and peaceful. We are so glad to share the peace with our guests.

Located only 18 miles from Tuscaloosa, it is a great place to stay for Alabama football games. You can come back after the game and enjoy an evening of fishing or just hanging out at a campfire (when the fire danger is low).

What makes this property unique

Quiet no wake lake. Lots of wildlife. My favorite thing to do at the cabin is to take my morning coffee outside on the back deck and enjoy nature and the calming effect of the water. It is so peaceful!

For extra entertainment, the storage bin on the pier has pond fish chow. We throw a coffee can full out on the water and watch the fish swarm in to feed along with a few turtles.

The cabin has a DVD player and a smart TV.

We have installed a fishing bragging board in the cabin.
What is that you may wonder?
Send us your pics of your best catch of the day, and we will add it to the bragging board!

We have good luck catching fish with live worms. You can get them at the Citgo gas station about 7 miles north east on highway 216.