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Mins to Oakwood U! Pool House- American Retreat

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Comfy bedding with fluffy pillows.
Cozy spot for family dinners
Cozy master bedroom
Double sink vanity
Going to living room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Huntsville, Alabama
  • Oakwood University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Orion Amphitheater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • US Space and Rocket Center
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Mins to Oakwood U! Pool House- American Retreat

Summary:
The American Retreat provides an ideal respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Our perfect 5 bedroom, 3 Bathroom larger unit of a two unit home sleeps 16 people! With a large yard and sparkling pool, we hope you find time to enjoy the great outdoors! Further, there are 3 seating locations outside to enjoy the neighborhood. Inside, you can enjoy our 50-inch Roku TV with endless entertainment options.

The Space:
**We hope you find time to enjoy the above-ground pool in the backyard! It is shared with the other home on the property, and is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.**

As you walk from the driveway to the entrance, you will reach the patio. There is a bench and two chairs out front, as well as a small table with a barbecue grill. To your left, you will reach the rear entrance of the house that has a digital lock, type in the 4 digit code and door will open.

Once in the house, there is a queen bedroom on your left complete with 2 luggage racks, 2 end tables, and 2 USB lamps. Past the queen bedroom is a bedroom with a trundle bed with 1 full-bed and 1 twin-bed, 1 end table, 1 USB lamp, and 2 luggage racks.

To the right, you will reach the washer and dryer as well as a futon, 1 end table, and 1 lamp.

To the far right, you will find a short hallway. On the first left down the hallway, there is a bathroom with a full shower and tub. On the first right down the hallway, you will enter the dining room which has a six seater table with six chairs as well as an additional 2 chairs that you can utilize. Straight down the hallway, you reach the kitchen. In the kitchen, there is a Dishwasher, Fridge, Blender, Coffee Pot, Microwave, Stove and all items you will need to make your favorite dish (including an additional 2 seater table for your morning coffee).

Next we Enter a fork in the road.
To the Left:
Is the secondary entrance for this location.
To the Right:
Is the Living Room:
Which has a sectional couch, with 2 End Table, 2 Lamps, 2 accent Chairs, 50 Inch Roku TV, and an additional 4 seater table for those who like to watch the game at the table.
Straight ahead:
will lead you to a staircase:
As you ascend Staircase:
To your Left:
Bathroom#2:
Which is a full bathroom with Tub/Shower.
Straight ahead:
Will take you to the Patriot Room aka Bedroom #3 and my favorite
Which has 1 Bunk Bed, 1 Full Bed, 1 End Table, 1, Usb Lamp, & 3 Luggage Racks.
To your Right:
Will lead you to ManKind Hallway Aka Moon landing zone.
Moon Landing Zone:
To your Left:
Is Bedroom#4:
Which has 1 Queen Bed, 2 End Tables, 2 Usb Lamps, 2 Luggage Racks.
As you continue your Walk for ManKind.
Straight ahead:
You reach the King Room aka BedRoom#5:
King Room:
They say always leave the best for last, so in staying true to this, we give you the King Room.
Which has 1 King Bed, 2 End Tables, 2 Luggage Racks, 2 Usb Lamps.
This room also hosts:
Huge Walkin Closet and It’s own full bathroom with Tub/Shower.

NOTE: we have weekly maintenance and cleaning performed on our pool. The pool services do not take long and will not disrupt your stay. We will need access to the yard/pool area if you stay with us on service day. Thanks for understanding!

Guest Access:
Parking: House has a private driveway for parking which is marked unit A

Guest Access: You can use the rear door as the Main Access. You will have full and private access to the larger A unit of the property, with a shared yard and shared driveway.

Prohibited Areas: Unit B parking area which is marked. Also on Unit B side of property, which is on the opposite side of property.

The Neighborhood:
Less than 2 miles to major grocery, restaurants and shopping.

Getting Around:
There are two units on the property. Be sure to access unit A (your unit)! Thank you :-)

Other Things to Note:
We require a signed rental agreement and for guest to be 25 years of age to book.

If you notify us of your intent to cancel prior to the lapse of the free cancellation period, we will return 97% of your payment. The other 3% will already have been collected by the credit card processing company, and we have no way to return that portion of the payment.

We are a pet friendly home. Pets must be crated when they are left unattended in the home. We do not allow pets on furniture or beds, and all waste must be cleaned up from the yard. All pets require a non-refundable pet fee. If there is evidence of pet hair on the furniture, excess hair in the home, stains, or waste found in the yard or home, you will be charged the cost to clean this. In the event that a security deposit is collected, we will retain all or part of the security deposit to cover any costs associated with additional cleaning due to pets.

Interaction with Guests:
We want to provide our guests with maximum privacy and flexibility, so we have check-in and check-out automated. We will call and touch base on the phone, and we can always have someone come and help if you need it, but otherwise, we will leave you and your friends and family to spend time together.

Property manager

Patriot Family Homes

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Huntsville

Huntsville is home to this apartment. Alabama Constitution Village and Weeden House Museum are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Bridge Street Town Centre and MidCity Huntsville. Check out an event or a game at Von Braun Center, and consider making time for US Space and Rocket Center, a top attraction not to be missed.
Map
Huntsville, Alabama

What's nearby

  • Oakwood University - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • The Orion Amphitheater - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Bridge Street Town Centre - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • University of Alabama-Huntsville - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • US Space and Rocket Center - 10 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪88 Buffet - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Mexican Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mins to Oakwood U! Pool House- American Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mins to Oakwood U! Pool House- American Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mins to Oakwood U! Pool House- American Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mins to Oakwood U! Pool House- American Retreat located?

Situated in Huntsville, this apartment building is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Oakwood University and within 3 miles (5 km) of MidCity Huntsville and Westside Center. Topgolf Huntsville and Cummings Research Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 12 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris G.

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

Good place to stay

Good place for big groups
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Amazing!

We had a wonderful stay in this property. The kitchen and common areas are large and accommodated our large family perfectly. Bedrooms are fantastic and beds so comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

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

Beautiful getaway

This is a beautiful property in a very quiet, safe neighborhood. Centrally located to the university and other fun things to do. We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Al S.

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

Al’s Bday

Pictures were a good display of the property. Would definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney Y.

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

Astonished

We loved staying here! So much space for me family and friends. Communication was exceptional! I loved the area! Will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Tan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect house to be QUIET

I was truly pleased with the property, its amenities, location and accommodations with one MAJOR exception, and because of it, I do not recommend renting this location if you cannot be quiet. Yes, I was told that QUIET HOURS are daily from 10pm - 7am. I received a text message that the authorities would be called if we didn't quiet down and observe the quiet hours. Not sure the police would be helpful as the noise was only heard INSIDE of the house. The property is rented out as two units. A full 5 Bed/3 bath upstairs and a basement walkout unit with 3Bed/1 bath. Due to the size of the home, I can understand the concept to make this into two income properties, but it is not properly soundproofed to be rented as two units. I had to convince my grandchildren that the door leading to the basement is padlocked to prevent unlawful entry, but NOTHING could be done to stop them from walking, talking, laughing or jumping down the stairs in the split-level entrance after 10pm. So BEWARE
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Pleasantly Patriotic!

We were thrilled to find such a comfortable property for our family visit to Huntsville! The decorations and amenities reflect the care and pride of the owners. The house is large and easily accommodated our family of 6. The property is quickly accessed from the highway and the location is ideal for access to downtown, the Space center, and Bridge Street Mall. Our stay was only two nights but we would have been happy to stay for a week!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Troy B.

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

Misleading

We did not stay a single night in the home. We arrived thirty minutes after check-in time and the cleaners were still cleaing, so we left and we waited for two hours before we returned. The inside of this property is as advertised. However, the entire lawn, front and back was obviouly neglected and weed infested. The lawn around the pool was weed infested. The planters in front of the home were weed infested. The pool was nonusable. It had a cover on it that was covered with moldy water with a dirty beach ball floating on it. This caused us to question how well keep the inside might be. We chose this property specifically for the pool. Very disapointed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Tara M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice and Quiet Location

The house was spacious and located in a quiet area. However, the house was lacking in several ways: the kitchen was poorly stocked. There were no kitchen towels, pans were old and left over so it was hard to cook. The living room had old furniture that appeared dirty, and the black couch was torn. We noticed roaches the first night and informed the property owners immediately. They sent out an exterminator the next morning, however a more thorough extermination will need to be performed because we continued to see roaches throughout our stay. There is a downstairs unit and the noise from that unit carries right through to the master bedroom which kept us up to 2am one night.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Greg N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Read the fine print

First off, know that this house is shared. It has 2 units. Neither our family or the other folks that stayed there knew it was being shared. We both thought we had the whole place. Second, it advertised sleeping for 16. The bedroom that advertised to have a double bed and two single beds is not accurate. When we arrived and started looking for beds, we called to see where the 2 missing twin beds were located. They asked us to send pics of each bedroom which we did. Crickets. No return call to help us locate these beds. So, 2 of us had to make other arrangements to sleep. Upon bringing this up to the owners, they still maintain those beds are there. They did provide a picture of a trundle under one of the beds, still leaving the space 1 twin bed short of what they advertised. Then, the house that supposedly sleeps 16, had no spoons for eating, no can opener, no dish towels and one partial roll of paper towels. In fairness, they did get those items to us the next morning. The beautiful pool in the pictures was slime green and unusable during our stay. The back yard was overgrown, in desperate need of mowing and trimming. Then there were the neighbors sharing the house. We could hear them yelling at each other into the night. And we got to enjoy their weed smoke coming in the windows, so much so that we had to vacate one of the bedrooms, moving the mattress into the master. Unless you have 14 sleeping in the house and don’t mind sharing the property with strangers, I would pass
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

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

Good But

Property was very nice and was spacious and clean. The kitchen was gorgeous. But the service was lacking, we did not have enough towels, no toilet paper, no bath mat, no garbage bags and no soap only in the master bath. I had go to Walmart and purchase all these things which they offered to reimburse. Front door access didn't work could only enter property from back door. I would stay at this property again but next time I would bring all my supplies or remind them of all the stuff that should be supplied.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Highly recommend

Nice and clean. Perfect rental for a group of guys.
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Patriot Family Homes

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Why they chose this property

As you walk from the driveway to the entrance, you will reach the front patio. There is a bench and two chairs out front, as well as a small table with a barbecue grill. To your left, you will reach the rear entrance of the house that has a digital lock, type in the 4 digit code and door will open.

Once in the house, there is a queen bedroom on your left complete with 2 luggage racks, 2 end tables, and 2 USB lamps. Past the queen bedroom is a bedroom with a trundle bed with 1 full-bed and 1 twin-bed, 1 end table, 1 USB lamp, and 2 luggage racks.

To the right, you will reach the washer and dryer as well as a futon, 1 end table, and 1 lamp.

To the far right, you will find a short hallway. On the first left down the hallway, there is a bathroom with a full shower and tub. On the first right down the hallway, you will enter the dining room which has a six seater table with six chairs as well as an additional 2 chairs that you can utilize. Straight down the hallway, you reach the kitchen. In the kitchen, there is a Dishwasher, Fridge, Blender, Coffee Pot, Microwave, Stove and all items you will need to make your favorite dish (including an additional 2 seater table for your morning coffee).

Next we Enter a fork in the road.
To the Left:
Is the secondary entrance for this location.
To the Right:
Is the Living Room:
Which has a sectional couch, with 2 End Table, 2 Lamps, 2 accent Chairs, 50 Inch Roku TV, and an additional 4 seater table for those who like to watch the game at the table.
Straight ahead:
will lead you to a staircase:
As you ascend Staircase:
To your Left:
Bathroom#2:
Which is a full bathroom with Tub/Shower.
Straight ahead:
Will take you to the Patriot Room aka Bedroom #3 and my favorite
Which has 1 Bunk Bed, 1 Full Bed, 1 End Table, 1, Usb Lamp, & 3 Luggage Racks.
To your Right:
Will lead you to ManKind Hallway Aka Moon landing zone.
Moon Landing Zone:
To your Left:
Is Bedroom#4:
Which has 1 Queen Bed, 2 End Tables, 2

What makes this property unique

The American Retreat provides an ideal respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Our perfect 5 bedroom, 3 Bathroom vacation location sleeps 15 people! With a picturesque size open field in the back of the home, you can enjoy throwing the pigskin or playing out in the yard. Further, there are 3 seating locations outside to enjoy the neighborhood. Inside, you can enjoy our 50-inch Roku TV with endless entertainment options.

Languages:

English