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Keepin' It Reel. 4 BR waterfront home with 2 slip boathouse

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Pool
Fish right off the dock or jump in to cool off!
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Guntersville, AL
  • Guntersville Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Guntersville City Harbor
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Sand Mountain Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Gadsden, AL (GAD-Northeast Alabama Regional)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Keepin' It Reel. 4 BR waterfront home with 2 slip boathouse

Charming, newly renovated home minutes from everything yet tucked away in the beautiful Point of Pines lakeside neighborhood. With a boat ramp at the neighborhood entrance, there is easy access to the property by water. The house includes a private boathouse with two slips for your use. You will have everything you need to enjoy a peaceful time on the lake. Enjoy fishing from the dock or boat. Watch the sunset over the water as you listen to logs crackle in the firepit. Take a hike in nearby Lake Guntersville State Park. Take the kids to the playground at the city park. Explore all the shopping that Guntersville and nearby Scottsboro have to offer, including the infamous "Unclaimed Baggage" store or the unique Mike's Bins experience!
-The Property-
Main bedroom has a queen bed overlooking the water and a half-bath. Second bedroom overlooks the water and has full-over-full bunked beds. The third bedroom has a queen bed. The fourth bedroom is located downstairs and has two lofted twin beds and two twin beds. (The downstairs bedroom is accessed through the sliding glass doors on the back patio. There are no interior steps.) We have also added a sleeper sofa in the living room to provide more flexibility for sleeping options.
Bathroom one has a huge tiled shower. Bathroom two is built for two with a separate water closet, huge stand alone soaking tub, and tiled shower with body sprayers, hand wand, and two shower heads. See the Photos!
Plenty of fluffy, fresh linens are provided for your stay.
Amenities include full use of the boat house, propane grill, fire pit, high speed wifi, Smart 4K flat screen TVs in every bedroom and in the living room with apps to use your existing Amazon Prime, Netflix, and/or Hulu accounts, Bluray/DVD player, High Efficiency Washer and Dryer, Keurig coffee maker, Tankless hot water heater (so you never run out of hot water with all those family members that come along!), tons of cards and board games, small book library, and movie collection. The kitchen is well appointed to provide your every need during your stay.
New aluminum dock ladder has been added for easier swimming access.
We have three nice sit on top Kayaks that we rent the use of all three for your entire stay for a $100 flat fee. Just ask if you are interested.
Feel free to check the lake levels for your trip (https://www.tva.com/environment/lake-levels/Guntersville/Operating-Guide). 595 ft equates to approximately 4 ft levels in the boathouse. The lake is a living beast. The experience at the water can vary depending on lake level and lake weeds or debris. TVA sprays several times a year and we hire a local crew to cut and remove at the beginning of the summer.
We just bought a new double oven for the kitchen and a new grill (picture is in with lakehouse pictures). It can do propane, charcoal, or smoking. We provide the propane. If you want to use the other features come prepared.
FYI....Guntersville Publix will deliver groceries to the front door if you don't want to pack groceries.
This is our 1st vacation rental. We are premier hosts and now have 3 lake properties (Two on Smith Lake and one on Guntersville Lake). The other property IDs for the others are 3094465 and 2473402.
More on fishing Guntersville....
https://explorelakeguntersville.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/FishingGuide-Oct2020.pdf

Property manager

Ben and Lela Boggess
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
$100 pet cleaning fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Max of 10 guests at the property at any time.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Guntersville

Located in Guntersville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Guntersville Tennis Center and Guntersville City Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Guntersville State Park and Guntersville Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Guntersville, AL

What's nearby

  • Marshall Medical Center North - 21 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Guntersville City Harbor - 21 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Lake Jane - 26 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Gunter's Landing Golf Club - 28 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Sand Mountain Park - 34 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪El Camino Real - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Julia's Mexican Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Top O' The River - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Keepin' It Reel. 4 BR waterfront home with 2 slip boathouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Keepin' It Reel. 4 BR waterfront home with 2 slip boathouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Keepin' It Reel. 4 BR waterfront home with 2 slip boathouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Keepin' It Reel. 4 BR waterfront home with 2 slip boathouse located?

This family-friendly Guntersville holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Guntersville Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tennessee River and Guntersville Museum and Cultural Center. Guntersville Dog Park and Guntersville Tennis Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

May B.

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

Family stay

Beautiful home. Everything you could need was there. Hosts communications was easy. We really enjoyed our stay. My only problem was the different levels inside. My knees arent the best and it was uncomfortable at times. But that was just me. I still had an amazing time. Thank yall for sharung your home with usmy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim & John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A Family Gathering

Keepin' It Reel provided a nice place for my family to meet to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Positives: The hosts let us check in early as the house was cleaned the day before. There was a well-stocked kitchen with good quality cookware--even cast-iron pans. The bathrooms were nice and had amazing showers. Three of the bedrooms were good. The beds were a bit soft, but not bad for a vacation home. Unfortunately, there were also some negatives about this vacation home which detracted from an enjoyable holiday. The downstairs bedroom was very musty smelling. Due to the musty smell, we could not sleep there. I had to concoct a bed out of comforters because my son's allergies would not tolerate the downstairs. We attempted to use the sleeper sofa in the living room, but the bed's frame appeared to be broken on one side, and the mattress would have been very uncomfortable anyways. In addition, the couch needs to be replaced. It was worn out and had no support left. **The online listing was accurate except for the mustiness and the couch's comfort.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Lovely touches throughout

We had a quick 2 night stay with my husband and I and my 80+ year old parents. The house was very clean with lovely decor and so many small thoughtful touches. It is a nice flat lot and on a lovely street for walking as well. My only note is to be aware that there are 2 large steps into the main living area (with the pretty lake view). We would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great experience

Nice place to stay. We were only there for the weekend, but we enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

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

Out of town for work

Great property very nice and comfortable beds nice showers
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil M.

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

Wonderful

Very nice
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

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

Wonderful place for family to gather

Home was perfect for family getaway. The kitchen had all cookware for cooking family meals, comfortable beds, bathrooms are roomy with great water pressure. You can tell the owner has put a lot of thought into the guests comfort and it is in the lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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

Peaceful stay

The house is a wonderful place to relax and unwind. It’s close enough to the main part of the lake for easy access, but if you want to just use the kayaks to paddle around the inlet that’s easy enough. Grocery stores are within 15 minutes and carry all you need. Both showers are amazing as far as water pressure and temperature go, and the larger of the two with the rainfall head and multiple jets is an experience anyone who stays here should definitely try. We had a blast here and will definitely keep it in mind for our next escape. The hosts were great with communication as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

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

Fishing trip

Perfect place! Exactly what we needed for our group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

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

Had a good time

Had plenty of room
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Zach W.

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

KeepinitReel

Beautiful views. Had a blast with the kayaks. Good vibes all around. Thank you for the hospitality. The lake house was very homey.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Awesome place to stay

Everything was as advertised. The house felt like home. With out a doubt, the best rental experience I have ever had!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kaitlyn c.

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

Lovely Lakehouse

We enjoyed our stay. very clean and cozy home and the owners were very responsive and easy to talk to!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

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

Amazing

The house was perfect. Having the boat house to keep the boat onsite was awesome. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Berkley A.

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

Enjoyed our Stay

Nice home with many nice updates. Comfortable beds and furniture, well appointed kitchen and in a nice neighborhood close to restaurants and shopping. Host were responsive and a pleasure to deal with. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINE L., Pennsylvania

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

Visiting family and relaxing stay

The property was perfect. The house is beautiful. Well equipped with EVERYTHING you need. Owners are awesome. We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Landon C.

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

Bass Fishin

Had a great time! House very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Nice place

House is roomier than it appears from the outside. Nice addition and remodeling has been done in portions of the house. Furnishings were great. Nice neighborhood. Little too far off the water than I like but its not too bad....just be ready to carry everything to the dock and back 100 yards or so. Very shallow and grassy end of the lake so it made fishing tough off the dock and in the cove.That may be a seasonal issue. We really enjoyed our stay though and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our stay here. Accommodations suited our family well.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Dave D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice place.Would have liked more direct description re: location on the lake and boathouse useabilty

*Condensed because of character limits* The house was clean and well stocked. Ben and Lela were responsive and accommodating. A few things I feel were described somewhat “gray”, however. A) The lake is 2x farther away from back of the house then the picture of the backyard shows. B) The boat ramp listed as "at the entrance of the neighborhood" is over a mile away. Eel grass is taking over the lake. If you launch at that ramp, your trailer will be covered in it. And you'll boat in a lake full of it. Not the owners fault, but it should be mentioned. C) The house is located on a very shallow part of the lake far away from 10-15ft or more depth. I have put our boat in slips/lifts with 4ft depth. This would have worked, but getting to the main part of the lake isn't possible because of surrounding depths. Because of this we couldn't use the boathouse, which is the main attraction of the listing and the reason we booked. In Ben’s defense he sent a message prior regarding lake depth. However, I feel in an effort to retain my rental, his message was worded carefully. It wasn't clear that our only option to enjoy the lake was to trailer our boat 15-20 mins away. As such, I was disappointed upon arriving and felt misled. The listing isn't blatantly dishonest, it’s just skewed too much on the positive. It shouldn't be necessary for the renter to read between the lines or deep into prior reviews. Accurate, clear, honest descriptions should be used to avoid disappointments.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B., Chattanooga

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

Hubby's 65th birthday get-together

At first glance, the house looks small. But looks are deceiving! The kitchen is huge and well laid out and the table can accommodate 8 adults easily. The owners have thought of everything from dishwasher pods, coffee, filters, cream sugar to washer pods and even gray washcloths for washing off make up. There were plenty of white towels for bathing and even blue towels for the lake. All the light switches, knobs, etc were well marked so it made it easy without guessing what turned on what! We had 4 couples and everyone had plenty of room. The main bedroom had a half bath and the other 2 bedrooms upstairs had plenty of room with a really nice hall bath and newly renovated shower. There was a huge half bath and tub/shower room off the kitchen and laundry room. The shower had a rainfall shower, regular showerhead and there were body jets. I found it complicated to use somewhat the first time, but once I figured it out - it was great! Downstairs had 4 twin beds that worked well for one couple. The only downfall to the downstairs was there wasn't a bathroom, so they had to come upstairs during the night when necessary. The extra frig in the basement came in SO handy for overflow. There is plenty of seating and tables on the back deck and patio. Even a firepit with plenty of wood, although it was too hot to use. We loved the house and we all talked about coming back again, but in the fall when we could enjoy the outdoor area more. Thank you Ben and Lela!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Nice place with a lake view!

Great place! Lots of room with a view of the lake. We enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Teresa J.

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

Tell me you don’t want to rent your place without telling me you don’t want to rent your place

Host forgot to give us access code, forgot to put out kayaks we paid $100 to rent, chairs on dock were busted, no railings on inside steps, which were steep, not to code steps. Many, Many instructions in ALL CAPS about not using certain towels, and washing other certain towels, taking out inside trash cans (which had no liners in them) and taking outside cans to curb on trash day. Hosts left out fishing poles but then gave guilt trip instructions on how they were “their” ( italics bold) kid’s personal belongings, ie don’t use. So, seeing how hosts were so particular, wanted to clean up after my fam, no cleaning supplies at all in house, not even dish soap or paper towels. We thought we were rented a lake house not asking someone to use their lake house and paying them. However, great showers. And VRBO won’t let me give them no or one star.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

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

Had a blast!

We truly had a blast! This property had everything to make us feel at home. The kitchen was was perfect for family dinners, the dock had gorgeous sunset views & the boat lift was a perfect fit for our bass boat. Ben and Lela were amazing hosts, very responsive & made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back for another family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Best communication

Great property owners. Clean and a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ben and Lela Boggess

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I am an Electrical Engineer working in Huntsville, AL. Lela is a homemaker that home schools our three children.

Why they chose this property

We wanted to be able to enjoy the lake and love the water. We love the privacy and location.

What makes this property unique

We love the view of the lake and being able to have and use the boathouse. We love the lake lifestyle!
We like to Kayak around the point to Browns Creek. It has an unofficial bird sanctuary that offers close viewing of many bird species.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests