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Gorgeous Lake Home at Wheeler Reservoir Athens AL

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Terrace/patio
Snow and ski sports

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Athens, AL
  • Wheeler Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Elk River Lodge State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Joe Wheeler State Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Apartment 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Apartment 2

1 Queen Bed

Main 2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

Upstairs Loft

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Guest Apartment

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Main Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Gorgeous Lake Home at Wheeler Reservoir Athens AL

Welcome to Lakeside Escape! If you are looking for relaxation, quality time with family or a perfect fishing location this is the place! Lakeside Escape is located by the Wheeler reservoir also known as Elk River.

This 3 story home with 6 beds, is located less than an hour's drive from Madison/Huntsville and surrounding areas. Get ready to enjoy the fresh country air!

Fully stocked with all the amenities you need, WiFi, fully equipped kitchen, board games and picturesque lake views.
The space
Welcome to Lakeside Escape! If you are looking for romance, relaxation, quality time with family, or a peaceful fishing location, Lakeside Escape is the perfect place! Lakeside Escape is located by the Wheeler Lake reservoir also known as Elk River. The lovely drive to the property is a dead end so no unnecessary traffic, except for the deer sightings!!

Lakeside Escape is a 2,700 sq ft. three (3) story lakeside home where you can escape from the city. Located less than an hour's drive from Madison/Huntsville and surrounding areas you will feel as if you are far, far away. Get ready to enjoy the fresh country air!

Fully stocked with all the amenities you need. Lakeside Escape has plenty of space featuring a total of four (4) bedrooms. Two (2) bedrooms in the private access apartment on the bottom level feature queen beds with each room having an in-room ¼ bath and a shared full bath. The main floor features a spacious primary bedroom with (1) king bed and private bath as well as access to the wrap-around deck with lake views and a (1) bedroom with a queen bed with access to a full bath. The third floor loft features two (2) additional queen beds and a quaint sitting area. The home comfortably sleeps 12 adults.

During your stay you can cook a meal in the fully-equipped kitchen, bring out a number of board games, giant Jenga, or corn hole we provide for day or night family fun. Lakeside Escape features a large wrap-around deck providing plenty of room to enjoy picturesque lake views.

Just steps from the front door walk to the community boat launch and picnic area. Bring your toys and enjoy water access for kayaks, paddle boards, canoes, and fishing. Bring your boat as Lakeside Escape comes complete with covered boat parking. A yoga mat, bicycle or a favorite book come in handy as well as binoculars for some amazing bird watching along the waterfront. Don’t forget the barbecue on the patio!

Lakeside Escape is ready for you and your family for an enjoyable and memorable vacation. We hope you make Lakeside Escape your second favorite home!
Guest access
There is plenty of space for parking. We offer additional boat parking with a separate driveway specifically for parking your boats. There is one covered boat parking area at the top of the property. If more than one boat, we allow you to use the boat driveway to park on the grass near the existing covered boat area at top of property. Please do not block the boat driveway.

For those with physical disabilities, we have a side entrance you can drive your can to on the side of the property to access the house. That entry has just a few steps and you enter the main portion of the house.
Other things to note
Lakeside Escape has a special book that contains information about the surrounding area. Details include where to shop for gas, additional boat launch, supplies, even a cafe perfect for those picnic and boat outings.

Property manager

Dawn R Marx

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Athens

Located in Athens, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Crutcher Shopping Center and Athens Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Elk River Lodge State Park and Joe Wheeler State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Athens, AL

What's nearby

  • Wheeler Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Elk River Lodge State Park - 28 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Joe Wheeler State Park - 35 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Lucy's Branch Marina - 35 min drive - 27.9 km
  • US Space and Rocket Center - 62 min drive - 61.7 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucy's Branch Marina - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Geez Burger - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Barn BBQ - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Gus - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Mr Crite's Bar-B-Q - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Lake Home at Wheeler Reservoir Athens AL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Lake Home at Wheeler Reservoir Athens AL?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Lake Home at Wheeler Reservoir Athens AL?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Lake Home at Wheeler Reservoir Athens AL located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Wheeler Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Elk River Lodge State Park and Rogersville Park. Graceland Park and Heritage Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

quiet and clean

This home was perfect for our family! Lots of beds and bathrooms, super clean, well-stocked kitchen, quiet neighborhood. It's very secluded and about 45 minutes from Huntsville, but worth the drive!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie A.

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

Wonderful Place

This is a wonderful place to take family and friends for special occasions or just to relax and get away from everyday life stresses!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

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

Beautiful Lake House

This house is located in a beautiful area with views of the lake. Perfect house for our family. Very easy check in and check out process. The home had everything we needed. Owner was a great host! Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Great

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilda M.

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

Dads 80th Birthday with Family

The house was perfect for the family to celebrate my Dads 80th Birthday. We has a separate area for the kids downstairs and everything we needed was provided. We Gadd a wonderful view of Elk River. The wrap around porch allowed shat for my parents to view the rest of the family playing in the huge yard. The most comfortable beds. My Mom is very picky and she loved the beds. We had a great time! Can’t wait to do it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

doug c.

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

Lake House Fun

Excellent place to stay. The hostess was easy to work with and fast to respond to messages. Would definitely stay again and recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay around Athens Alabama.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis M.

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

Perfect for a fishing trip

Excellent accommodations, 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila A.

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

Awesome place!

You can check all the boxes with this one! We really enjoyed our stay. The home was very clean and had everything we were looking for. The host was super nice and very accommodating. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan B.

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

Lakeside D&D

My friends and I picked this location as a middle ground to meet up with everyone that has moved away. We used this weekend to play a lot of dungeons and dragons in person. The dining table is the perfect table for board games.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIANE H.

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

Great house!

Easy to find. Nice quiet neighborhood. Not much traffic so great for taking a walk/run. View of lake is beautiful. Enjoyed sitting on porch with lake view. House was perfect. The kitchen had most everything you would need. Even extra paper towels, dishwasher pods and trash bags. Bathroom also had extras. Bar soap, hand soap. Had a group of 5, plenty of towels. Oh and thanks for having laundry detergent/dryer sheets. Also there was Charcoal and lighter fluid for grill. Beds were comfy. Once the house cooled down from 80 degrees we were able to keep it cool! Check out was at 11. That gave us time for one more breakfast together. Would definitely stay here again. Host was so quick to respond. Thank you, we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ericka S.

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

Best VRBO we've stayed at!

Amazing home. Outstanding view. Plenty of thoughtful extras throughout. Comfy beds. Clean. Spacious. Comfortable. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug V.

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

Very clean and plenty of nice sleeping accommodations.

Well taken care of and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Erica A., HUNTSVILLE

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

Great Place to Relax and plenty of room!

The house is huge and beautiful. Right across from a lake! We enjoyed our three day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

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

AMAZING

Great locations, spacious lovely home
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ahmod J.

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

Clean clean clean

I rented this house with my friends on a fishing trip. Our wives and kids decided to come alone.. The house was more than we could ever ask for ever asked for it was very clean With plenty of room. Dawn was easy to communicate with. We really enjoy ourselves and will definitely rent this house again if we return to Wheeler lake.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Great location and excellent house and host

Great location and excellent house and host. Plenty of room - very responsive host to all my emails. Would definitely stay again. Friendly neighbors all around too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dawn R Marx

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This is our family lake home that our family uses all season long.
Come enjoy our gorgeous home and relax.
Please respect our wonderful home!