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Affordable Lakefront Home. Nearby Guntersville Welcome Snowbirds Reduced Rates

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Relax on the front porch
Grill out on the front porch and listen to the birds sing
Come on in
Have a meal in the cozy dining area
New dining furniture 2023

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Gorham's Bluff
  • Place, Goose Pond Colony Golf Course
  • Place, Unclaimed Baggage Center

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Affordable Lakefront Home. Nearby Guntersville Welcome Snowbirds Reduced Rates

If you're looking for a getaway to go fishing, hunting, kayaking or just to relax, then welcome to Papas Dream lakehouse in Stevenson Alabama. It has room for up to 6 with two bedrooms with full size beds, two bedrooms with twin beds, 2 bathrooms, kitchen with gas stove and microwave, dining room, two screened in porches that overlook the water. Our home is right on the water and a 30 second drive from nearest boat dock. If you're kayaking you can put in behind the house, Our back yard is TVA owned property. Any maintenance along the bank is TVA responsibility. There is a front and back porch. Grill out and watch the sunset then relax in the outdoor patio in front of the fire pit. Three Wall unit air conditioners and three gas wall heaters. Currently, streaming is available through Fubo. Hughesnet is only internet available in our area, it can be slow. We're constantly working to update this home to make it what we envision it to be. This home started out as a much older mobile home, previous owners added onto it for years. It's rustic, but it's comfortable and cozy. It needs some repairs and updates and we are working on all, it’s a slow process unless you win the lottery😀. Feel free to contact me with any specific questions. Please note that our neighbors are permanent residents and have dogs that roam free and often visit the property so if you plan on bringing a pet of your own be mindful of this. And please be respectful of the neighbors late at night. This is greatly appreciated.
Please read details in photos. Once you turn off of highway 117 it’ll take about 10 minutes to arrive at our place. You’ll also go past Coon Gulf-Glawson. Nearest grocery stores are about 15 minutes away along with places to eat. Mud creek bbq is about 30 minutes away. Russell cave national monument is in Bridgeport just a short drive out. Unclaimed baggage center close by in Scottsboro Alabama. Fishing in south coon is top notch but if you wish to fish In Guntersville its about 40 minute boat ride. We are connected to the Guntersville lake. Please see our maps.
Please note:
No parties inside or out
No smoking in the house.
ONLY pets that are house trained ( pet fee required)
Check in and check out procedures will be messaged through VRBO the nights before
Understand cleaning fees are necessary to keep supplies and maintenance between guests.
Property has quarterly servicing through cooks pest control. Lawn service is bi-weekly.
Remember you’re in the woods so there will be critters around like bugs, mosquitoes, spiders, mice and snakes. Always be careful outside. We work hard to prevent any getting inside but it’s still possible to happen.


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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
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: limit 3 total
Permision must be given with deposit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking must be done outside or the large screened
If you are bringing a pet, please only bring housetrained pets. If the house has a pet urine odor after a stay you may be billed extra cleaning fee
Please do not leave dirty dishes in the sink.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stevenson

Located in Stevenson, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Bridgeport Depot Museum and Scottsboro-Jackson Heritage Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Dogwood Hills Golf Resort & Gardens and Goose Pond Colony Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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stevenson, AL

What's nearby

  • Dogwood Hills Golf Resort & Gardens - 39 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Scottsboro-Jackson Heritage Center - 52 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Unclaimed Baggage Center - 54 min drive - 55.1 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mudcreek BBQ - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Mud Creek Fishing Camp Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Mud Creek - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪The Talon - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Evening Shade Ranch - ‬45 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Affordable Lakefront Home. Nearby Guntersville Welcome Snowbirds Reduced Rates pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Affordable Lakefront Home. Nearby Guntersville Welcome Snowbirds Reduced Rates?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Affordable Lakefront Home. Nearby Guntersville Welcome Snowbirds Reduced Rates?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Affordable Lakefront Home. Nearby Guntersville Welcome Snowbirds Reduced Rates located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Guntersville Lake and within 20 miles (32 km) of Dogwood Hills Golf Resort & Gardens and Tennessee River. Bridgeport Depot Museum and Russell Cave National Monument are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 165 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandie P.

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

Lake Stay

We did exactly what we wanted to do Nothing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron E.

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

Eat sleep fish

Awesome place to stay while fishing
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet J., United States

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

Girls Trip

Lovely property, on the water. Plenty of comfortable rooms. Owner responded quickly to inquiries. The 5 of us agreed that our stay was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Erin H.

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

Beautiful scenery

Our family stayed for the weekend. It was a beautiful view of the water. Kids loved playing outside. It was so peaceful. Road is really long to get to it but it was worth the drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

janice l., Murfreesboro, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great girls trip location

This was our 3rd visit to this house. Love the upgrades going on. Always a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelbie S.

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

Birthday getaway

This lake house was exactly what we wanted to celebrate my fiance's birthday. We brought our dogs and they had such a blast playing frisbee in the huge backyard and swimming in the lake! Everything was clean and easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Fred R.

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

got a new coffee pot that was a plus great access to the ramp

the front bed room down the hall that bed is painful must be from the 1970s
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin P.

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

Duck hunters cabin

Location would be perfect for duck hunters. Not exactly ideal for our fishing trip. Very little parking for boat and truck.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Enjoyed our stay. Loved sitting on screened in deck at night and listening to all of natures sounds and looking at the beautiful lake. There was Lots of room and enjoyed the pretty decor throughout the house. I've stayed in lots of fancy new condos and houses, but I prefer a place with a little character and this place was perfect. Amy was wonderful and we appreciate her quick response to all of our questions and needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed a place to stay for a weekend of duck hunting and this fit the bill perfectly! It was comfortable with plenty of room and was literally about 100 yards to a boat ramp. Host was great and it had everything we needed. 4 beds, 2 baths, washer and dryer, full kitchen, nice living room with a big tv, and even a nice screened in porch to relax in. We will definitely be coming back next season. Beats staying in a hotel and was the same price. I would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Karen p.

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

Lake Cottage

The cottage is as described. The view from the lot is beautiful. The owner has added many cute touches to the place. It is as described as a work in progress. The bathrooms and bedrooms were adequate. Neighbors in the area were pleasant. The kitchen and living room needed cleaned.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robin P., Saint Marys, GA

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

Peaceful get away

Cons: The area is rather crowded with homes as it is lake front. Owner is in the process of renovating the property and you can see it will be really nice. Pros: There is enough parking for at least 3 cars if you have a group. There is plenty of space in the living room for everyone to gather to watch sports or talk. There are 2 screened in areas to sit and watch the sunset or drink coffee listening to the sounds of nature. A large outdoor area which is concrete with a big smoker charcoal grill and chairs to sit by a camp fire. We would definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

James J.

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

Good value and met our key issue

Key to us selecting this property was a pet friendly neighborhood with lots of options to walk and exercise our dogs. This location was exceptional for that. It borders TVA property with miles of open access with many locations we had to ourselves. The people of Raccoon Creek are very friendly, fun, welcoming and helpful. Most have dogs that are friendly. Being close to the boat ramp with access to the entire Tennessee River and lake Guntersville is a real plus. The house was comfortable, spacious, safe, and stocked with needed items. The area had lots of things to do within a reasonable distance for the person who wants to get out and explore. Restaurants and grocery stores are close by as is ACE hardware and Tractor Supply. Our favorite restaurants are 50 Taters in Scottsboro, Tates BBQ in Scottsboro. Mud Creek BBQ in Hollywood. Paynes in Scottsboro. Hollywood Pizza in Stevenson has excellent pizza but service is poor so call-in and take out your order. Dogwood Golf Course is 20 minutes away and a nice track. Goose Pond in Scottsboro has two courses which are fun to play but more expensive. Amy, the owner is very welcoming, responsive, and caring.
Stayed 89 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa B.

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

Unsafe

We actually walked in and walked right back out called the host and requested money back took some pics of the place and left. I never compline and have traveled a lot. Ceiling str falling with water spots. Host said they had a prolonged leak and replaced roof two years. Doors stick going to the outside with big cracks at the bottom. Wires to some plug are inside the wall exposed very musty smell. Grounds very unkept and overgrown. No blinds on bedroom windows with crack on the one I took pics of. I have sent my concerns to VRBO. SORYY SO LONG BUT THUS PLACE IS UNSAFE AND SHOULD NOT BE ON THE SITE TO BOOK!!!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chad E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very eclectic cabin that has had several additions over the years. If your not expecting a lot it has its charm, and for the price, not a bad place to get away. It is a bit away from everything but the owner gave us great info on local restaurants and such. It is and older home so some things are a bit dated, but nice to be near the lake and large yard and patio for entertaining.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonya P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
The screened in porch had spider webs all over the inside had not been swept even a birds nest was inside the screened in porch! Front porch unkept also , mirror in main bedroom not cleaned. Living room carpet not vacuumed, kitchen floor was sticky not mopped , I'm a cleaner myself on my job andi would of been fired if I left a place this unkept
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location. Kids enjoyed the outside area. They had lots of room to play. They loved the stuff cat in the table. Internet worked well. The gas stove was great. We enjoyed our week.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was quiet with beautiful lake view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Amazing views

We enjoyed the lake house. I had many nice outdoor spaces and Great Lake views.
Backyard
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

R. P.

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

Quiet get away

A work in progress. 4 bedrooms with comfortable beds. The twin in the pink room is really only suitable for a child due to the mattress is thin. Beautiful view. Plenty of seating in the living room. Nice patio for a camp fire
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonna P.

Liked: Communication

Christmas cabin 2024

We enjoyed our stay. Short getaway before the holidays
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

michelle c.

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

Not happy

Not clean when went to cook had to wash dishes because they were greasy cob webs everywhere did not feel safe with lock on bedroom door not being secured no door going to bathroom in master bath see through curtains no blinds toilets didn't flush right we booked for two nights stayed one took the loss of money and came home a day y
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

amy g.

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

Peaceful and clean

This place had everything we needed. Owner was very responsive. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

melanie s.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Disappointed

Let me put myself out there first. Yes, we did arrive early. Check in was at 2 and we got to go in around 12:20. We waited in the car with the air on because my dog was in the car and the host was cleaning the house. She said I was rude for sitting in the driveway for 45 minutes waiting on her to finish. Her husband came outside to stand the satellite dish back up, it was lying on the ground. When we went inside the T.V. screen said it was updating so we unpacked and went to eat. 2 hours later we come back to see the satellite dish back on the ground and the T.V. wouldn't work. The owners stated they would not be coming back so we communicated via text. They said to set the T.V. up with ROKU. We followed their instructions and it still wouldn't work. It would've been nice to watch some in the evenings after dark. Also when I was preparing brunch Sat. morning I found that some of the cookware and utensils weren't washed very well. Outside of that we had a 3 day mini vacay, going to The Caverns in TN for a concert in the cave. Great show.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Family respite

Sweet time with the fam
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by amy thomas

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My husband and I have been married for 26 years and we have two boys. My husband works as a manager and bi-vocational pastor. I am a stay at home Mom and a consultant for Gold Canyon candles.

Why they chose this property

My inlaws lived in South Coon for many years before my father in law passed away in 2009. We had to sell their home on five acres to move my mother in law closer to us. This home gave us an opportunity to get back in South 'Coon for a getaway ourselves and to hopefully provide for our boys futures.

What makes this property unique

beautiful water view with convenience at a affordable price

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