Cabin

Faye's Retreat

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, DeSoto State Park
  • Place, Little River Canyon Center
  • Place, Little River Canyon National Preserve

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Faye's Retreat

Private cabin that sits extremely close to Little River Canyon at only 3 miles. While sitting only 4.7 miles away from DeSoto State Park making this cabin right in the middle of the areas most popular must see destinations. This cabin has two separate bedrooms and each has a queen sized bed . One upstairs and one downstairs. A custom very unique walk in shower. Very comfy living room area with a fire place and many overhead lighting options for the perfect mood. The upstairs sitting area is perfect for the morning coffee drinker or book reading while staring out the large open windows. The rear porch is the favorite for anyone who visits. Its extremely private, has a large hot tub, a nice sitting area or you can explore the wilderness right outside the back door. The cabin will make you feel as your all by yourself yet your less than 8 minutes to town. We also have great phone and internet service. The kids and adults both will enjoy the moments around the unique fire pit, It offers huge oversized boulders that many friends can sit around for late night fun and marsh mellows. The cabin is completely surrounded by thick trees and sits on a dense private wooded 5 acre lot. We also keep a charcoal grill at the back porch for those that like to grill out. We are about a 17 minute drive to Weiss lake, or a 10 minute drive to Fort Payne water reservoir and within 20 minutes Dekalb County Lake. So bring those kayaks and boats along with you for some great fishing.

We are very communicative and will happily guide you to the areas best attractions whether it be Restaurants, Fishing, Hiking, Malls and so on. We love to help.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 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
Absolutely no pets of any kind allowed in or out.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Absolutely no pets or animals of any kind allowed inside or outside. We are sorry for this inconvenience and will be very strict on this policy.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fort Payne

Located in Fort Payne, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Little River Canyon National Preserve and DeSoto State Park, while Fort Payne Depot Museum and Dekalb Theatre are cultural highlights. Dekalb County VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds and Dekalb VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fort Payne, AL

What's nearby

  • Little River Canyon Center - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Fort Payne Depot Museum - 10 min drive - 7.4 km
  • DeKalb County Library - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Little River Canyon National Preserve - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Alabama Fan Club and Museum - 13 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burrito Jalisco #1 - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Faye's Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Faye's Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Faye's Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Faye's Retreat located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Dekalb County VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dekalb VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds and Hawkins Spring Park. Alabama Music Park and Patriots Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and the architecture of the building.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property and the cabin was so much more than we expected. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great Place

Enjoyed the cabin and the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Donna M.

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

getaway

It was clean and very peaceful. Just wish it had a swing lol other than that it was just about perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlys A.

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

Lovely quiet.

We enjoyed our week of quiet found the cabin to be comfortable and supplied with everything that we needed. Close to town , state park, scenic drive to Mentone.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney G.

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

Winter Vacation

We had a wonderful stay at the cabin. The cabin was set back from the main road which provided a beautiful view. The beds were comfortable, the hot tub was perfect, and the campfire area was a fun addition as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Great little cabin!

Host was fast in replying to questions, check in was easy. Cabin was very clean and had all the basics we needed for a short stay. Our 8 year old loved the hot tub. It was close to where we wanted to visit but still felt quiet and secluded. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Faye’s Retreat!!!!!!

The cabin was easy to find. Private, peaceful, and very clean. The manager was very easy to contact. I would recommend any couples that want a peaceful place to stay. This would be the one. Five stars!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect quick trip

We made the 2 hour drive from our hometown to Ft Payne for a short little getaway with our ten year old son and his best friend. The two boys had the time of their life kicking a soccer ball around, hanging out by the fire, chilling in the hot tub, and sleeping in the loft area. Ft Payne is gorgeous. This cabin was so clean, well kept, and so cozy. I definitely recommend checking it out!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

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

Faye’s Retreat

We had a wonderful stay at this cozy cabin. The location was perfect—peaceful and somewhat secluded, yet just a short drive to town. The cabin was spotless and very well-maintained, which we greatly appreciated.One of the highlights was the relaxing hot tub, a perfect way to unwind. We also loved the thoughtful touch of having the Christmas tree up and beautifully decorated—it made the space feel extra festive and welcoming.The provided bathroom toiletries were a pleasant surprise—they smelled amazing and left my hair feeling so soft!Overall, this cabin offered the perfect combination of comfort, cleanliness, and convenience. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway in Fort Payne.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Faye’s retreat. Area is quiet but there are some neighbors closer than I expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it so much! We will definitely be back next year! We wanna book it during Christmas to it was an amazing time thank yall!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elleonore B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing, that's why we were there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Faye’s Retreat was an excellent place for a quite relaxing getaway! The host, Matt was awesome. He kept us informed up to the day of our stay and responded quickly to every question. We loved the place so much, my husband said he wished we could just live there. The place was cozy, sitting on the front porch or the back porch was so peaceful, the hot tub was relaxing and the view of the surrounding woods was beautiful. Everything about Faye’s Retreat was amazing and we highly recommend to everyone that needs a quiet, peaceful and relaxing retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful! Great location close to town and the Little River Falls. Nicely decorated. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Cabin in the woods-Close to Toen

The cabin was beautiful & well maintained. Quiet farm area between two State Parks but close to town. Hot tub & grill or cook in a full kitchen. Relax & enjoy the view. Host veey easy to communicate with, checkin & out super easy. Rustic and luxurious at the same time
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryson W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as it was on the site. We have stayed at Fayes retreat twice now and we love it. It is quite and very relaxing, it is close to attractions and resterants. Matt is a wonderful host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

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

50th Birthday getaway

Took my husband here for his 50th birthday, the property is absolutely amazing and an excellent place to stay. Nice, cleans and secluded! Will definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

Very relaxing and comfortable

Everything you need is provided. We will return
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Cabin was nice and clean. It’s hard to beat the Little River Canyon area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin in the woods! We felt nice and secluded but also close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

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

Awesome!!

The peace and tranquility along with the seclusion was absolutely wonderful!! I will definitely recommend and show pictures to my co- workers!! It was first class!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Malaka J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Review

The stay was okay. The peacefulness was great, however the waterfall that was in the ad was not as close as we thought. The bathroom water pressure in the face bowl is very low. The water doesn’t stay hot longer enough in shower. The tv in living room seems to have a broken speaker because it’s hard to hear the shows when watching. The tv in the bathroom asks for a code to download an app which is not available to the guests.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Desoto trip

Loved the cabin! Clean and cute with a nice hit tub, shower, comfy beds. The owner had wood ready for the fire pit and the property was week kept and close to Desoto and Little River Canyon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Matt Hamilton

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