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Southern Backroad Retreats (The Pool House)

Holiday home in Goshen with private pool and kitchen

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Property grounds
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Goshen, AL
  • Place, Troy University
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Pioneer Museum of Alabama
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Butter and Egg Adventures
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Living Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Southern Backroad Retreats (The Pool House)

The Pool House is nestled a mile from the Conecuh River in Goshen, Alabama. It comprises a country comfort escape paired with city convenience. This Pool House hosts one private bedroom with king bed and additional sleeping accommodations in the great room area with pool table and plenty of entertainment space. A beautiful view of the expansive countryside can be enjoyed while grilling near the porch. This awesome space is only a 15min drive from Troy (231), a 22 min drive from 331 in Luverne, and a 50 min drive from Montgomery.

The Pool House is a quaint one bedroom escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is actually the guest house for Covey Point Lodge. Three steps led you to the front door. Inside you will find a great place to relax, watch your favorite TV show on Dish, enjoy free WiFi, or delight in a game of pool. All while drinking a refreshing glass of filtered well water. In the kitchen you will find the cabinets stocked with most of your cooking utensils. Both the microwave and refrigerator are new. Any laundry needs can be taken care of in the full size washing machine and dryer located in the full bath. The back door opens up to a majestic view of the pool with a privates fence. Steps lead down to the poolside. There you can enjoy a rejuvenating dip in the pool, show off your diving skills from the diving board, or relax in one of the six lounge chairs alongside the pool. If outdoor activities appeal, a boys and girls pitching mound and basketball goal are available across the yard. After having all the outdoor fun you can stand wash off in the outdoor shower before grilling. Need extra sleeping to accommodate more guest rent Covey Point Lodge! The main house next door to The Pool House (April - September)
If you are lucky to visit The Pool House at Covey Point Lodge during October through March be sure to contact us about booking a quail, pheasant, deer, turkey, & hog hunts (during the appropriate season).
This spot of paradise is not far from Downtown Troy, AL. Local points of interest include Troy University which hosts seasonal sporting events, As well as, Troy Parks & Recreational Center. It hosts manicured walking trails and softball and baseball fields. Enjoy a quite stay off the beaten path at the pool house if you are in town for a ballgame or any other activity in Troy. Only approximately 12 miles outside of Troy , The Pool House at Covey Point Lodge would be an excellent location to stay. You can enjoy the activities of the city and return to the relaxation of the country.



NO PETS OR ANIMALS ALLOWED OF ANY KIND ON THE PROPERTY!!

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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Covey Point offers a cozy space for 12 w/ a game room & an outdoor living area!
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  • Parking available
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Covey Point offers a cozy space for 12 w/ a game room & an outdoor living area!

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
NO PETS OR ANIMALS ALLOWED OF ANY KIND!!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is permitted
No Glass by pool area or back porch. Swim at your own risk. Children of ALL ages must be monitored in pool area at ALL times!
Visitors count as additional guest. There is a $10 per night per person for each additional guest/visitor over 2 guest.
There is a $15 extra vehicle fee if you have more than two vehicles. Please note a trailer counts as one vehicle.

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

Goshen

Located in Goshen, this holiday home is in a rural area. Johnson Center for the Arts and Pioneer Museum of Alabama are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Luverne Golf Club and Butter and Egg Adventures. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Trojan Arena or Veterans Memorial Stadium. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Goshen, AL

What's nearby

  • Johnson Center for the Arts - 34 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Troy University - 35 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Pioneer Museum of Alabama - 36 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Veterans Memorial Stadium - 37 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Butter and Egg Adventures - 42 min drive - 32.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Barn Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Eagles Nest & Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Glenwood Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Goshen Diner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Farmers Field Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Backroad Retreats (The Pool House) have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Southern Backroad Retreats (The Pool House) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Backroad Retreats (The Pool House)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Backroad Retreats (The Pool House)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southern Backroad Retreats (The Pool House) located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 16 miles (25 km) of Pike County Confederate Monument, Douglas Park and Johnson Center for the Arts. Murphree Park and Troy University are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 147 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Great stay!

Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie V.

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

Great Place!!

Loved everything about this property!! We enjoyed our time at the Pool House, everything was clean and the pool was amazing! We will definitely be planning a trip to stay here again because it’s the perfect getaway!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rebeccah s.

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

Beautiful area

We enjoyed our stay very much. Upon arrival the pool was green and dirty but they were very prompt to send someone out. It took until our last day for the pool to clear but it didn't ruin oour stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Hidden little gem

Very nice, clean place to stay. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shawna B.

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

Wonderful Stay - wonderful home

This is the most charming little house that has been furnished and remodeled beautifully. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is the cutest house and I can’t wait to stay there again. It will be a perfect weekend getaway for me and my husband to stay while visiting our daughter in college.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgar S.

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

Perfect place to stay

My wife totally enjoyed the experience the room was very clean management was excellent and we shall be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rodney R.

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

Great Place

Cute home. Great location for the events we needed to attend. The owner was terrific to work with. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Great escape

Was a great weekend get away will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Little slice of heaven

Loved our very peaceful stay in the country. We went to the Old Barn for dinner Saturday night. The food was fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

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

one night stay

everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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

Paradise

The pool house is amazing. We loved our stay and look forward to our next trip to paradise. Michelle is a wonderful with excellent communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kris H.

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

Quick weekend stay

Loved the house. Visiting Alabama to watch baseball with my daughter. Was perfect for me while she was staying with her boyfriend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Awesome

Everything and everyone was wonderful! Hope to see you all again! It was a great first time VRBO experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

VICKI G.

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

Beautiful Country Property

This property was a wonderful surprise!!! The home was just the right size for the two of us. The home is in the country but only a short drive into town. It was great sitting out on the back porch swing and enjoying the swimming pool. The internet was fast when we needed to work and the home was in a great area between Greenville and Dothan as we were playing the Robert Trent Jones golf courses. I highly recommend this property and we would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

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

Weekend getaway

My girlfriend, and I had a wonderfully relaxing time. Everything was better than described! We will definitely be coming back when the weather is a little warmer, to fully enjoy the pool. It was just a bit too chilly this weekend to get in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Robin W.

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

Peaceful retreat

The property and house were wonderful. The minimum to stay there is available. I was charged extra for the kids, but wasn't provided extras like coffee, towels, etc. The property manager did respond immediately when we had trouble finding key code at late check-in and helped us navigate a booking mistake. We will definitely stay again. I was more frustrated with the VRBO app than the actual property owner. It is incredibly cumbersome use in comparison to other apps.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia W.

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

Pool House

My daughter and I stayed the weekend at the Pool House. We loved it. It had everything we needed. Just far enough away from town to not feel isolated. I liked the privacy fence because there was quite a bit of traffic in back of the property the first day. But we would have liked to have had a view of the beautiful surroundings. Guess you cant have it both ways. But we'd definitely stay there again. Even the couch bed was compy! And Michelle was very thoughtful and quick to respond with any info we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hair dryer did not work cuesticks need tips front door lock door needs fixed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was absolutely perfect. Bed is very comfortable, the pool is pristine. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Pool House was exactly what my husband and I needed for a little getaway. It was very clean. I particularly appreciated all the instructions and information about the area. Small details like the labels on the light switches are so helpful and make a difference. Loved hanging out around the pool and on the porch. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

PoeticJus J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Stay. Beyond satisfaction. I will be booking again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Clary L.

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

It was ok

We were looking for a quiet getaway for our family of 4...There is a clear rule of NO glass by the pool. Someone clearly couldnt help themselves and my husband, 1 of my children, and myself ended up with glass in our feet. There is a farm workshop directly behind the pool where there is constant noise from the workers and their music. They also found it necessary to fire a gun and blow a bird to bits in front of my children. I have PTSD and it sent me into a panic attack. The place was mostly clean. Walls need a good scrub down. The wiring needs replaced/repaired. The fan in the bathroom is a bit noisy and sounds like its going to fall off the ceiling.Michelle was very nice and responded very quickly to my texts. The pool itself was very clean and enjoyable. Due to the glass and unexpected gunfire i have to give this place a 2-3/5. We will not be returning because of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry C.

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

Perfect Oasis

The house, deck, & pool were a perfect place for us to get off the road and relax. The peace and quiet of the property are wonderful and there’s even a great restaurant just around the corner. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Taylor

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I am a young professional that worked in education for 17 years before deciding to take a different path. Southern hospitality has been ingrained in me from an early age and I just knew I would enjoy making guests happy and comfortable while they were visiting. So in June I began a new company called Southern Backroad Retreats. Southern Backroad Retreats began with only The Pool House and now I also rent the bottom floor (3 bedroom and full kitchen) of my in-laws home.
The Pool House which was home to David, my husband, and our two older children. We had an old farmhouse located where the main house sits now. One night while I was cooking supper David sold the farmhouse to a neighbor to be moved. David and I, along with our crew, built the Pool House at night and on the weekends. This after hours build turned into home for four years. We got pregnant with our third child and knew the one bedroom escape would not hold us all. That is when David built me the house of my dreams next door to The Pool House. Since then our kids have used The Pool House to entertain friends and the entire family enjoys curling up in front of a rolling fire!
Today, my husband David and I manage our businesses Taylor Construction & Roofing & Southern Backroad Retreats. Time that isn't spent working we spend watching our children play ball or enjoying a leisure drive on the mule around the countryside. David and I hope you enjoy the country as much as we do!
God Bless,
Michelle & David Taylor

Why they chose this property

This is a private home that includes a private fenced in full sized pool out back and a pool table inside for your enjoyment! You are only a 15 minute drive to Troy which has everything you need! Don't miss out on this great value!
It can be rented along with Covey Point Lodge for more sleeping accommodations!

What makes this property unique

This is a private home that includes a private fenced in full sized pool out back and a pool table inside for your enjoyment!
It can be rented along with Covey Point Lodge for more sleeping accommodations!

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