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Retreat on Roxie - Welcome Home!

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Welcome to the peace and comfort of this home!
Curl up with a good book, watch a movie or play a board game in the living area.
Create wonderful meals and precious memories in this fully equipped kitchen.
Retreat to the master bedroom with luxurious bedding.
Float off to sleep in this comfy king size bed.
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
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  • Kitchen
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Free WiFi
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  • Outdoor space
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Explore the area

Map
Florence, AL
  • Popular LocationUniversity of North Alabama7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlackberry Trail Golf Course8 min drive
  • Popular LocationNorth Alabama Medical Center9 min drive
  • AirportMuscle Shoals, AL (MSL-Northwest Alabama Regional)15 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Helen Keller Room

1 King Bed

Sam Phillips Room

1 King Bed

W.C. Handy Room

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Retreat on Roxie - Welcome Home!

Please be aware that the owners live in the separate basement apartment and share the driveway and outdoor spaces with guests. Therefore, the Retreat on Roxie is not suitable for parties or events.

Summary:
This private, three bedroom home is yours to enjoy! It is located in a safe, family-oriented neighborhood just a few miles from downtown Florence. It is the perfect place for couples, families, business travelers, sports enthusiasts, solo adventurers, music fans and friends!

The Space:
You will feel at home the moment you arrive! There is ample parking in the driveway - plenty of room for multiple cars, a boat or RV. When you enter the private keyless front door, you immediately begin to relax in this spacious home.

It features a large, well-equipped kitchen with dining table, stainless steel appliances and a bar area. There are three comfortable bedrooms with luxurious, organic cotton linens – two king bedrooms and one bedroom designed for kids with two queen beds. All bedrooms feature deluxe memory foam mattresses and have blackout curtains for your sleeping comfort. If infants or toddlers are in your family, please be aware there are three steps that lead to the bedroom area. A baby gate is provided if needed.

There is one bathroom that features a full size tub with shower and plenty of plush towels! The living area offers a great place to watch a movie or read a good book. The home features ceiling fans throughout.

Entertainment options include books, magazines, board games, high speed wireless internet, Smart TVs with login capabilities for Hulu and Netflix, cable television with premium channels, art supplies, and a vintage Nintendo 64 system with games. The basement laundry area is available upon request, and there is a work desk for your business needs.

Your safety is very important to us. That commitment to safety begins before you arrive. All touch surfaces, such as door knobs, countertops, bathroom area, light switches and remotes, will be cleaned with a disinfectant prior to your arrival. All linens are washed in high temperature water with a sanitizing rinse agent. In addition, the property is equipped with a smoke detector, first aid kit, carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguisher. On the check-in date, you will be issued a private, keyless entry code, which will be unique to you. For insurance purposes, we do require a copy of a government issued ID of at least one person staying on property. That information can be sent anytime before arrival.

Guest Access:
The home and neighborhood playground are yours to enjoy. If you would like to swim in the gorgeous community pool, there is a $5 per person, per day guest fee and the hosts will need to be notified in advance to provide escort since the pool is a members only, private club.

Interaction with Guests:
We respect your privacy. If you have any needs or requests, please let us know immediately. We want your stay to be as enjoyable as possible. If you have any questions, we are just a text or phone call away.

Other Things to Note:
For safety and security reasons, bookings are for the listed number of guests ONLY. Arrangements for any additional visitors must be made in advance. Please enter the correct number of guests in your booking so that we may ensure an adequate supply of snacks, drinks, and linens are also provided.

The garage is not included in the rental.

Concierge services, such as grocery shopping or meal preparation, are available at an extra cost and with advanced notice.

Smoking is not allowed on property.

The Neighborhood:
The home is located in a very safe neighborhood with immaculate lawns and southern charm. It’s perfect for going for a run at sunrise or watching the kids catch fireflies into the night. On hot summer days, the community pool is just one block away - open Memorial Day to Labor Day. The kids will love the neighborhood playground!

It’s a short drive or a 15 minute walk to the neighborhood bar & grill, Lil Capone’s. Enjoy a cocktail, a great meal, and listen to local bands perform most weekends. If Mexican food is your preference, Fiesta Mexicana is right next door. If you plan to stay in and use the gourmet kitchen, then stop by the Farmer’s Market just minutes away for summer fruits and vegetables. Don’t forget to visit the shops and restaurants of downtown Florence or enjoy the water sports available on the Tennessee River. They are just a short 10 minute drive.

Getting Around:
The best way to get around in Florence, Alabama is by car. Ample parking is available at almost all locations. Uber, Lyft, and taxi services are also available.

Property manager

Lora Morrow
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Property has three steps leading to bedroom area.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1. Parties and events are prohibited. Additional guests are allowed with prior approval.
2. Guests shall hereby hold harmless the owner and/or hosts against any and all claims of personal injury or property damage or loss arising from use.

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

Florence

This holiday home is located in Florence. Larimore Home and Pope's Tavern Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Blackberry Trail Golf Course and Nature Trails Trailhead. Children's Museum of the Shoals and Muscle Shoals Sound Studios are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Florence, AL

What's nearby

  • Larimore Home - 4 min drive
  • University of North Alabama - 7 min drive
  • Blackberry Trail Golf Course - 8 min drive
  • North Alabama Medical Center - 9 min drive
  • Renaissance Tower - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Muscle Shoals, AL (MSL-Northwest Alabama Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Jack's - CLOSED FOR REMODEL REOPNING FEB. 2021 - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat on Roxie - Welcome Home! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Retreat on Roxie - Welcome Home!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreat on Roxie - Welcome Home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retreat on Roxie - Welcome Home! located?

Situated in Florence, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Larimore Home, Deibert Park and Children's Museum of the Shoals. University of North Alabama and Regency Square Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Pickwick High School Tournament
Comfortable, clean and convenient to Lake Pickwick. Definitely would stay again for the next tournament. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay
A cleanly, peaceful retreat for our visit to Florence and Muscle Shoals. We made most of our meals, and the kitchen was sufficiently stocked. The snacks and beverages provided were indeed a nice addition. Our only disappointment was that we were only allowed six people in the home at any time, and had to make other arrangements for a place to visit with other family from Alabama. So that is something to keep in mind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G., Tillamook, OR

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant
Loved that our rental was prestocked with drinks and snacks. Very quiet neighborhood. Always love no barking dogs. Close to everything we needed. Very comfortable inside. All amenities included. Plenty of parking and room inside. Just a very pleasant spot. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable House in a Quiet Neighborhood
We stayed two nights here and loved it. The house was exactly as listed and had tons of room. There were also drinks in the fridge and snacks on the counter. They also had a binder with information about the town, like restaurants and stores. It was very easy to communicate with the owners. I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julie A.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We never stayed at this house.
We never stayed at this house because the owner double booked two families at the same time and we found that out after we had traveled 4 hours to get there. I had called to see why we haven’t received our code for our door and I was told we didn’t have any reservations and I told the owner yes we did because I had my confirmation emails, text messages and was charged back in April for the reservation. I also got text messages and emails up to the day of arrival from VRBO. Thank God we found another place to stay after hours of searching and panicking trying to find a somewhere. All I can say is apparently someone is not very organized.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

The Hibbards

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect get away
The property was perfect for our 3 night stay. Close to town and the university. We appreciated the snacks and drinks when we arrived. The neighborhood is quiet. The beds were comfortable and we had plenty of room to spread out. Our hosts communicated responded quickly to any questions. We'd recommend Retreat on Roxie!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela & Dennis V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay if you are in the Florence area.
Clean and comfortable with great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Ideal Weekend Getaway
Five stars for this property. The Most Host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

carolyn e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home for a family visit
A Plus
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shanon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay at Retreat on Roxie
We absolutely loved our stay at the Retreat on Roxie. It was super clean and beautifully decorated. Lora was great to work with. She had thought of everything to make our stay so comfortable. I highly recommend this cute house!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and very clean place
We really enjoyed our stay! It was very peaceful and quiet which accounted for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leupold Visit
Lora, Everything was very nice for our stay. We enjoyed the home. It was a much better option to a hotel. Thank you for your hospitality. We will keep you in mind for our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for fishermen
Great property for people fishing Pickwick. Very clean, great host, high quality beds and ample boat parking with outlets for charging. About 14 minutes to McFarland Park so super convenient for tournament anglers. Close to restaurants, Walmart and gas stations. Priced very well and very safe neighborhood. Highly recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacque H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect “landing spot”
We came to Florence for a wedding, but with small children (4 under 10), we didn’t want to make the drive back home afterwards since it would mean a very late night for them. So, we opted to stay in town overnight and I’m so glad I thought to check vrbo instead of cramming into a hotel room. This property was lovely and relaxing. I wish we could have stayed longer. A professional aside from my husband (an assistant fire chief) it would be good to add smoke detectors to every room. He didn’t check for one, but if there is no fire extinguisher in the kitchen, adding one would be great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property and location
The Retreat on Roxie is a fantastic house to stay in while in Florence. Lora and Billy have done a great job providing anything that you might need. The beds have great mattresses and are supper comfy. The house is clean and well maintained. Lora and Billy had snacks and drinks in the house which my kids thought were awesome. Being from Florence the location of the house in Forrest Hills is great to be able to get where we need to go quickly. We will be staying at the Retreat on Roxie for our future stays back to visit our family in Florence.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, safe neighborhood for home base
We enjoyed our stay. It was convenient to town and a great home base for exploring the area. The bed was comfy and everything was clean and in good repair. The hosts were exceptionally responsive and replied right away the two times we needed them. A pleasant and pleasurable long weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paige H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
First off beautiful home, spacious, peaceful. Really felt at home. The hosts are amazing Mrs. Lora is very sweet. Everything was everything in the description. I would recommend anyone to this specific home . I promise you will love it I know I fell in love with their place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alvin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable
Very Easy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed quiet weekend
This quiet neighborhood was perfect for us. The response from our hose was very prompt and I was surprised to find juice and beverages and snacks there. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook for ourselves and the beds were so comfortable I got an excellent 2 nights of sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Britton L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place!
We loved our time here. The home was clean and comfortable. So many little thoughtful touches! Thanks so much!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Don E., Four Oaks, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean quiet and comfortable
Very nice house to spend some quality time with our grandchildren
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house, perfect location
Beautiful, clean, wonderful host.

10/10 Excellent

Bill D., Branson

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FISHING TRIP
This is a fabulous property for short or extended stay. Owner/manager is friendly, kind and accommodating. I felt like I made new friends. The area has everything you need. It’s a great location. Safe and comfortable. I highly recommend this property to anyone who wants great people, great area and great accommodations. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris C., New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AT THE RETREAT ON ROXIE
One expects a property to look like the photo shown on the website. One expects clean towels in the bathroom. One does not expect a refrigerator stocked with milk, orange juice, apple juice and yogurts. What a nice surprise. The basket of muffins and other snacks was also appreciated. We had four adults staying in the three bedrooms. We were a little concerned that the one bathroom would not accommodate all four guests , including 3 grown women, but the size and the layout of all the rooms made for a pleasant long weekend stay. We plan to make the Retreat On Roxie our " GO TO LOCATION" when visiting relatives in Florence, Alabama.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
The home was clean and just as pictured; with an abundance of food, drinks, towels, and toiletries. The beds were comfortable and clean too. I have stayed in many vacation rentals and we’ve never had this kind of service above and beyond what we expected. Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Lora Morrow

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Hi, I’m Lora!

My husband Billy and I are both originally from Florence, Alabama and we are so excited you are thinking about visiting our area!

A little about us –
We have been married for 36 years and have two beautiful daughters, two wonderful son-in-laws, and two loving granddogs. Both of our girls are grown and live a few hours away, but we are fortunate enough that we get to see them often. We live in the separate basement apartment and rent out the private home upstairs. We are both retired and available anytime for repairs, questions, or just a helping hand. We are laid back people who know how to respect someone’s privacy, but we also enjoy good conversation while grilling the perfect steak and drinking a cold beer.

Hope you decide to check out the great things our hometown has to offer!

Why they chose this property

This house is my childhood home, and I am so excited to return as a retiree. It's an example of life coming full circle!

What makes this property unique

The area is an upscale, middle class neighborhood. It's only minutes from downtown shopping, dining and entertainment!

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English

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