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Perfect lake front cottage! Now with stairs to the water!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Pickwick Lake
  • Place, University of North Alabama
  • Place, Pickwick Landing State Park
  • Airport, Muscle Shoals, AL (MSL-Northwest Alabama Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Master suite

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Perfect lake front cottage! Now with stairs to the water!

Nestled on a private mountain top overlooking Pickwick lake. This cottage was recently completely remodeled and offers the most relaxing stay. This property has beautiful lake views and its secluded spot on the lake, right across from bear creek, will be the perfect lake getaway for a couple or a small family. We have just added stairs down to the water! We also added a dock and a gazebo with amazing views.
There are two public boat ramps conveniently located 5 minutes ( less than a mile ) from property.




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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
A pet fee will be charged per pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please take the trash to the street. There should be a grey trash container there by the road that belongs to the property.
Have a safe trip home!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
This property accepts cash
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6
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

About the area

Waterloo

Located in Waterloo, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tennessee River and Pickwick Lake, while The Apron Museum and Old Tishomingo County Courthouse Museum are cultural highlights.
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Waterloo, AL

What's nearby

  • Pickwick Lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pickwick Landing State Park - 53 min drive - 39.8 km

Getting around

  • Muscle Shoals, AL (MSL-Northwest Alabama Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eastport Marina Grill - ‬80 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Waterloo Market & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Riverwalk Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lakeview Market - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect lake front cottage! Now with stairs to the water! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Perfect lake front cottage! Now with stairs to the water! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect lake front cottage! Now with stairs to the water! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect lake front cottage! Now with stairs to the water! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Tennessee River and Pickwick Lake. Burton Branch State Recreation Area and Seven Mile Island Wildlife Management Area are also within 25 miles (40 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. 98 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 111 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaeay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Great, small place for a week.

Great place for 2 to spend a week to relax, fish, cruise the river/lake.
Sunrise looking east
Sunrise, looking west.
Sunrise looking east.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace A.

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

Amazing view

The view alone is worth the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lidia M.

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

Wonderful, comfortable place

We really enjoyed staying here. It had everything we needed, clean, comfortable and relaxing. We enjoyed the outdoor space as well. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer b.

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

Relaxing Holiday Break

We enjoyed our stay the property was very clean, and the views were amazing. This was just what we needed following the busy holiday season. The property owner was very responsive when I messaged her and that was greatly appreciated.We look forward to staying there again during the summer to utilize the river access.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

frank w.

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

Great place

Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna M.

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

Getaway

Property is beautiful! Very quaint hideaway. Mrs. Vivieane is a wonderful host and very accommodating. Quick response time on all my questions. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

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

Great couple's getaway

This property is a quaint “a” frame house with a beautiful view of the TN river. It’s perfect for a weekend getaway for a couple or anyone who just wants to escape and be alone. Highly recommended!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

We enjoyed our stay very much - was a beautiful view of River and very relaxing.

All was great! Plan on going back ASAP 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute and cozy. Beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin b.

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

Perfect cozy little cottage

Beautifully decorated, comfortable place to stay with excellent views! The owners are awesome and were very attentive to our needs! Michele B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Lorna M., Quinton USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Views

Excellent views!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amber M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice fishing weekend

The hosts answered immediately, previous review stated not the place for you if you don't care for spiders, that's 100% true. For house cleaning fee, hoped for a little better housekeeping but overall, worth the trip and money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie, Florence, AL United States

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

Wife

Very clean property I really enjoyed the swing they had outside beautiful view and the beds were extremely comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige E.

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

Beautiful Views

The view of Pickwick Lake is absolute perfection, especially sunrise. The rental was exactly as described. Clean. We had an issue checking in with the code box. I contacted the owner and she sent someone over immediately. We were in within 20 minutes. Very pleased with our stay! We will stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Waterloo cabin

This was our first experience with VRBO, and we were very pleased. The cabin was perfect for us two, and our small family gathering. The stairs to the water were a bit more than we expected, but there is a small deck halfway up perfect for a quick rest. The website gave us the wrong address initially, which set us back a bit, but with some prompt communication with the host, it was remedied and we were on our way. Definitely worth it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Beautiful cabin

Cabin was excellent. Great boat ramps within couple miles. Be aware the county is a dry county and not much close. The local gas station is closed Monday. Restaurants and stores are about 20 min drive so store up before heading out. Very peaceful and secluded cabin however.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda G., Nashville, TN

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

Memory Lane

The property was great and the owners were so kind and responsive to my inquiries. If the second bedroom is required, people with difficulty on stairs should take note. We managed fine [over 70 and healthy] Property is very private and not in the hustle and bustle of a nearby town. Our trip was to bring my 98 year old father to see his old camping and fishing grounds at Pickwick Dam. He had a wonderful visit. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

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

Great Weekend

This is a great property! We enjoyed so many things about it....the view, the location, the peace & quiet, the coziness--it was all amazing! My husband took the boat and we spent mornings and evenings fishing. It was so quick and easy to get to the boat ramp. We also enjoyed just sitting on the patio and relaxing while watching the river. Had some good steaks and hot dogs from the grill and picked up a quick meal from the nearby cafe. One afternoon, we took a drive into Tennesse to see the Shilo Battleground and found Hagy's Catfish Hotel nearby for some great food! Viviane was super nice and easy to work with. We could not ask for a better stay and hope we can come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

April B.

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

Great spot with great views!

We had a great time! We loved the location and the views! The property was exactly as described. we also read the reviews before booking so we knew about what to expect… if you missed some reviews you may want to know it is secluded (perfect!) away from town (perfect!) you may want to grab your groceries etc before getting there! Also - note there is no closet space (kind of a bummer) and you are the dish washer (which is also fine with me!) the only thing that wasn’t great for us is that we came for fishing … with our boat. Just know - it is not a good place for a boat. There is no turn around area once you enter the drive way so we backed down the drive way with the boat every time. But it worked out and the boat ramp is extremely close! Overall it was fantastic. Small and cozy cabin and I loved the stairs going to the water!! We stayed 4 nights and would have loved to stay longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ray W.

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

A big disappointment

The online pictures were deceptive. Bed looked to be a king but was only a double. There were gnats on the walls, floor, and bed in the upper bedroom. Our son had to sleep on the sleeper sofa. The kitchen had no measuring spoons or cups. There was no dishwasher or washer and dryer. Also the steps down to the water were very steep, uneven, and overgrown with weeds. There were no blinds on the windows next to the pullout sofa so the morning glare woke my son. We won't be staying here again and it was very disappointing to know we had to pay the high rental fee for what we received.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was fanatastic! We enjoyed the serene small town and enjoyed visiting Florence near by. Waterloo is a small quiet town, so be prepared to entertain yourself with movies and games as well as evening talks as you gaze out across the moonlit Tennessee River. Enjoy coffee to a beautiful sunrise! Lots of nature trails near by. Be prepared with groceries because stores are nearly 30 minutes one way. The host makes checking in easy and responds if you message. The cottage is clean and exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

matt l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. The dock came in handy for swinging in for lunch while on the water all day. Close to a nice boat ramp as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Experience

The accommodations were wonderful. The property was clean and extremely nice with very thoughtful amenities. The view is spectacular, especially at sunset and the whole place is such a peaceful setting. Cell service is great, but WiFi is also available. There are plenty of places to sit and enjoy the deck by the water. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Excellent

Cute cozy A frame cabin. Beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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