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Gorgeous Lake Home at Wheeler Reservoir Athens AL

Gorgeous Lake Home at Wheeler Reservoir Athens AL

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Property grounds
Snow and ski sports

Overview of Gorgeous Lake Home at Wheeler Reservoir Athens AL

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Athens, AL
  • Popular LocationWheeler Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationJoe Wheeler State Park35 min drive
  • Popular LocationPoint Mallard Park56 min drive
  • AirportHuntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)56 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
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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. Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives and Courtland Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pond Spring and The Old State Bank. U.G. White Mercantile and Parham's Civil War Relics and Memorabilia are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Athens, AL

What's nearby

  • Wheeler Lake - 1 min walk
  • Athens State University - 32 min drive
  • Joe Wheeler State Park - 35 min drive
  • Point Mallard Park - 56 min drive
  • US Space and Rocket Center - 62 min drive

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lucy's Branch Marina - 35 min drive
  • Geez Burger - 29 min drive
  • 72 Roadhouse - 27 min drive
  • Mr Crite's Bar-B-Q - 32 min drive
  • Hickory Barn BBQ - 24 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 the riverfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Wheeler Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Rogersville Park and Graceland Park. Christopher Park and Joe Wheeler State Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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!

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