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Magnolia Lake House-family friendly, close to UofA, and gorgeous lake views!

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A wooden swing set overlooking a lake with trees and grassy areas.
A bedroom with a bed, ceiling fan, window with curtains, and a view of the outside.
A spacious living room with a wooden dining table, blue sofas, and a large flat-screen TV.
A dining area with a wooden table set with placemats and a coffee pot.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a large island.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Northport, AL
  • Place, Northwood Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Northwood Lake Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Jeannine Holden Walking Trail Park
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

3 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

3 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Northport

Located in Northport, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Kentuck Museum and Northport Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Children's Hands-On Museum and Dinah Washington Cultural Arts Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Van de Graaff Arboretum & Historic Bridge Park, or check out an event or a game at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Jet skiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
Map
Northport, AL

What's nearby

  • Northwood Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Northwood Lake Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jeannine Holden Walking Trail Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Alabama - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium - 10 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bama Barbecue & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jake’s Juke Joint - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnolia Lake House-family friendly, close to UofA, and gorgeous lake views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Magnolia Lake House-family friendly, close to UofA, and gorgeous lake views!?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magnolia Lake House-family friendly, close to UofA, and gorgeous lake views! on 4 Nov 2026 start from AU$2,457, 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.

How much is parking at Magnolia Lake House-family friendly, close to UofA, and gorgeous lake views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Magnolia Lake House-family friendly, close to UofA, and gorgeous lake views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnolia Lake House-family friendly, close to UofA, and gorgeous lake views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magnolia Lake House-family friendly, close to UofA, and gorgeous lake views! located?

This family-friendly Northport holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Northwood Lake and Northwood Lake Park. Northwood Crossings and Northport Corners are also within 2 miles (3 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. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Very close to campus and all the fun things in t-town, but also feels secluded on the lake for lots of quality family time. The house had everything we need for cooking and felt like home. We had a great stay for our daughter’s graduation weekend from bama!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you! We are so glad you had a great stay! We hope you come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay! Location was great- not too far from campus. Beautiful views. Very good communication. Only issue was washing machine did not work for us
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2026
Thank you! We are so glad you had a great stay! We hope you come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very easy to work with and responsive with questions before, during and at the end of the stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2025
Thank you! We are so glad you had a great stay! We hope you come back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was excellent. they house was perfect for our needs. It was well stocked with all necessities. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot close to campus

Our family stayed here for a gymnastics and basketball weekend. Great place on a nice lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar 2025
Thank you! We are so glad you had a great stay! We hope you come back again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Staff Retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great property for a large group.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great large group home! Kids loved the lake. Easy drive to UA for the game. Host was easy to work with and quickly responded to all messages.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2025
Thank you! We are so glad you had a great stay! We hope you come back again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house, very comfortable. There was an ant problem when we arrived but the host responded very quickly after hours to help solve the problem within the hour. Appreciated the quick response from the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2026
Glad to know we could help out with remediating those ants! This house does get treated regularly, but with all the rain recently it does happen that ants can get in. We hoppe to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property, great location!

Newly renovated property on a quaint lake. Great communication was excellent. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Graduation Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great Place for Large Family attending UA Events.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 Star Stay!!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were in town for a baseball tournament with 9 kids and 3 families. This home allowed us to spread out and not be on top of each other. Plenty of beds and being on the lake was great for fishing and entertaining the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Stay!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was very nice and quiet! The lake was beautiful!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Highly Recommend!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful vacation at Magnolia Lake House! The host answered our few minor questions very quickly and genuinely cared about our stay and our travels. There were four outdoor areas that were perfect for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful setting. The home was immaculate and beautifully decorated. Many unique touches to the home by the host that made the experience very special (I learned a lot about AL football!)....
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Weekend on the Lake

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect location for game day weekend! Can’t wait to return again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lakehouse rental for Family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family really enjoyed staying in this newly renovated house on the lake! Bedrooms were spacious and comfortable - bathrooms and kitchens were newly renovated and overall house was beautifully decorated. We enjoyed playing cards on the deck and sitting outside for morning coffee - Bunk rooms were fabulous and allowed for kids to convene and watch movies together. Large TV in living room allowed for great game day viewing! Kitchen was fully stocked - great towels, bedding and amenities provided excellent comfort
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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