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Quiet Lake Front Home on Sugar Creek/Elk River

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The views from the screened in back porch are beautiful.
Exterior
From April 15 until Sept. 5 the water is lowered by TVA for flood control. Ther
From April 15 until Sept. 5 the water is lowered by TVA for flood control.
Kayaks available for renters.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Athens, AL
  • Wheeler Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Athens State University
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Joe Wheeler State Park
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Quiet Lake Front Home on Sugar Creek/Elk River

This house is a 2 bed room, 2 bath house located at the mouth of Sugar Creek on Elk River. The house has all the modern amenities required for a comfortable stay. There is a screened in porch overlooking the water. The living room has large windows that allow a beautiful view of the water in comfort. Directv is provided on a large 55" TV. There are also kayaks, paddles and life vests available at no additional charge. The lake is suitable for swimming and Bass, Catfish, Crappie and other game fish are available in the lake.

Property manager

Mark Blakely
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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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 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

About the area

Athens

Located in Athens, this holiday home is 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 Wheeler Lake. 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 - 0.0 km
  • Athens State University - 26 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Big Spring Park - 26 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Joe Wheeler State Park - 40 min drive - 39.5 km
  • US Space and Rocket Center - 59 min drive - 66.5 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Christo's Dairy Delight - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Yesterdays Event Center - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Parlor - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Barn BBQ - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gus - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet Lake Front Home on Sugar Creek/Elk River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet Lake Front Home on Sugar Creek/Elk River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet Lake Front Home on Sugar Creek/Elk River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet Lake Front Home on Sugar Creek/Elk River located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps away from Wheeler Lake and Elk River. Christopher Park and Athens Limestone Hospital are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very comfortable and relaxing. Will definitely keep this location on our vacation list!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

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

Stay on the lake

Beautiful property on the lake. Great view. Good place to fish or just relax and enjoy the view
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great! Everything was spotless! Beautiful view and peaceful surrondings! Mark has been the best host! Will definitely be back soon! Had the best time fishing off the dock and just enjoying God's beauty! Geat communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

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

Great quiet location

The house was perfect for our family. It was clean and had a good view. We enjoyed watching osprey hunt and saw a bald eagle fly by a well as a host of other birds. Mark was very responsive to any questions and the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

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

Great place to stay and fish

Had everything i needed at the cabin. It was a very beautiful place. Nice beds
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and my son enjoyed our stay very much, my son and I spent a lot of time on the dock fishing and the kayaks were used a lot, we traveled around sightseeing and only spent the mornings and late afternoons at the property but we really enjoyed the location, and of course the fishing and kayaking, my son also spent a lot of time swimming in the river, the house was comfortable and my son who is 15, really liked the upstairs bedroom, the house had a great layout and it would have been very easy to get used to the idea of staying another week but my wife and I had to get back to work, we will definitely keep that place in mind should we plan to stay in that area again, Mr. Mark was a very gracious host and was available anytime I had questions
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

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

Quick stay

We stayed here for the weekend because our daughter was getting married in Elkmont. Beautiful property. I bet it’s really amazing in summer months. Host was very nice and accommodating. Would def stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Awesome stay

Everything was wonderful!!! We will definitely be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

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

Girls trip

House was great, beautiful location, spacious and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin T., PONTOTOC

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

Perfect getaway

This place was perfect! Extremely clean, beautiful area with easy access to the water! Owner was extremely helpful! Will definitely book again when in the area!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee W.

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

Loving nature

Absolutely enjoyed our time with the water and nature that surrounded us. Great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Location was great. Quiet, great view

1st time renting like this and it was easy and great experience. When back in AL we will look up this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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

Great property on the lake!!

The property was a great fix for us. Great view of the lake. We will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

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

Awesome stay!

House was wonderful with amazing views! Lots of wildlife, upon walking into house, looking out on lake an eagle welcomed us! Had a great time kayaking, making smores around fire pit! Great trip, thanks Mark!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

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

Amazing Stay & Home!

Absolutely amazing home and couldn't be more pleased with not only the view but also the host. Check-in was easy and they made sure we were perfectly comfortable throughout our stay! If we're back in the area there is no place else we'd stay! If I could rate more than 5* I would!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

Elementary school girl's weekend

Super nice. Clean, totally efficient with amenities. family friendly w' games and kayacks, grilling and a fantastic water front view. Great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hunter M.

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

Fall Break Getaway

I just want to start out by saying that the pictures of this property don’t do it any justice. This was such a beautiful place to enjoy fall break with our children. It is so quiet and the people you do see are friendly. The property itself is something you would dream of for vacation. It is a little far from everything so if you are looking for that then this is the place for you! We enjoyed every bit of what was offered. We will definitely book again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Demetra C.

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

Peaceful Home on the Lake

We very much enjoyed our stay. The home was clean and had most everything we needed. Although we needed just one more bed for our group, we still had comfortable sleeping on the couch. The morning sunset was beautiful. We also thank Mark for stopping by to check in on us, and to let us know if we needed anything. The binder in the house with all information about the home and the area was also very helpful. Thank you, we hope we can visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

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

Rural Alabama get away

This VRBO was wonderful! It was so clean, and i am super picky. It was one of the most, if not the most serene/peacful places i have ever stayed. It's a little out of the wat, but that's the point. I would recommend this place to anyone, especially one who is looking for a restful, peaceful escape. The only suggestion I would give, and this isnt to the Host, just grab whatever groceries you think you are going to want/need on the way. It's a bit of a drive to a grocery store if you check in first if you have had a long drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil V.

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

What a view!

Peaceful tree lined street. Opened the door to the cabin to be greeted by a fantastic view of the water. Boat launch nearby so we could dock the boat for the weekend. Spacious cabin, super clean, comfortable beds, had everything we needed for a wonderful stay from a washer/dryer, fire pit and grill. Enjoyed morning coffee on the screened in porch listening to the birds. Our host Mark greeted us upon arrival. Very communicative too. Would highly recommend this property. The only regret, we didn’t bring our fishing gear. Next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Perfect!

Everything was awesome and amazing! Nice, quiet and relaxing! The house was spotless and had plenty of space for all of us. We kayaked, fished a little and really enjoyed the view. Mark was easy to work with and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

darla l.

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

Paradise

A very quiet and peaceful place to stay. House was very clean and had every thing you need for your stay. The view from the screened porch was amazing. The owner very easy to deal with and checked on us to make sure we had every thing we needed for our stay. Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Lovely home!

The house is lovely but the screened porch looking over the river really sets this house apart from most rentals. We enjoyed our stay and recommend this house. We hope to return to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard & Shellie S.

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

Beautiful waterfront cottage.

Beautiful views of the river from almost every window!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

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

Beautiful in Every Way

When my daughter and son-in-law moved, taking my grandchildren 15 hours away by car, this Sweetie (what my grandchildren call me) was distraught. We decided the only way we were going to get together this summer was to meet halfway, which, lucky for us, ended up being Athens, Alabama. This property looked like it would suit our needs and it ended up being perfect. The house was clean and had everything we needed and more. The furniture was comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals. The dock and kayaks made it possible to completely enjoy the lake. The swimmers, fishermen, and bird watchers were all equally happy. On top of that, Mark was a fantastic host. And to any Alabama natives reading this, we were blown away by the beauty of your state. We'll be back to Alabama and to this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark Blakely

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My wife (Anita) and I recently retired and have started offering our water properties for vacation rentals. This provides us with some additional requirement income and also the opportunity to meet some wonderful people. We started with a house on Sugar Creek that we had owned for several years and rented it when our family was not using the property. Then we purchased a small fishing cabin from some friends just down the street and remodeled it for vacation rental. We purchased this property in 2018, that sits next door to our original house.

Why they chose this property

This house is a very comfortable house on a quiet street and a quiet stretch of water.

In addition to the swimming, kayaking and fishing, there are various birds, including Egrets, Herrings, Bald Eagles and various kinds of ducks.

What makes this property unique

Things to do:

Marbut's Bend Accessible Trail http://www.visitathensal.com/marbut-bend.html 7 miles from the property.

Richard Martin Trail https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alabama/richard-martin-trail 13 miles from the property.

Joe Wheeler State Park https://www.alapark.com/parks/joe-wheeler-state-park
Golf course, boat rental, swimming beach area, hiking trails, disc golf course and event facilities. 15 miles

Rogersville, AL Splash Park 13 miles

Swan Creek Greenway National Recreation Trail https://www.americantrails.org/resources/swan-creek-greenway-national-recreation-trail-athens-alabama 14 miles from the property.

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center https://www.fws.gov/refuge/wheeler/ 40 miles

The Red Caboose Restaurant https://theredcaboosecafe.us 14 miles

Chevre https://www.bellechevre.com 14 miles

US Space & Rocket Center https://www.rocketcenter.com 43 miles

Huntsville Botanical Garden http://hsvbg.org 36 miles

The Early Works Family of Museums http://hsvbg.org 40 miles

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