Enjoy direct access to Lake Wheeler from the dock in a 3br/3ba fully furnished lakefront home. Sleeps 6 adults, all 3 bedrooms have an attached bathroom, and provides a full kitchen, screened back porch, indoor and outdoor dining with a view, outdoor grill, great fishing, swimming. Family friendly (Pack-n-play, high-chair, outlet plugs). Up to 2 dogs (<50 lbs each) allowed for additional pet fee $150/stay. Government issued ID/DL required upon booking. On-site is Lucy's Branch Marina with boat slips, rentals, waterfront barge restaurant with live music Friday-Sundays. High speed internet provided. Joe Wheeler State Park close by. Veteran owned and operated. More info on fb page: Gone Fishin’ Lakehouse Vacation Rental
Property manager
Phillip Evans
Premier Host
Languages
English, German
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours are 10pm-8am. No parties
4 parking spots are provided, parking not allowed anywhere outside the driveway
Pet fee required. Pets are not allowed to be on furniture and must be crated when left alone.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Athens
Located in Athens, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives and Blue & Gray Museum of North Alabama are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include U.G. White Mercantile and Tennessee Valley Pecan Company. Parham's Civil War Relics and Memorabilia and Cook's Natural Science Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Athens, AL
What's nearby
Wheeler Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Lucy's Branch Marina - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Elk River Lodge State Park - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
Rogersville Park - 20 min drive - 13.3 km
Joe Wheeler State Park - 22 min drive - 16.7 km
Getting around
Muscle Shoals, AL (MSL-Northwest Alabama Regional) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Taco Bell - 13 min drive
Pizza Hut - 13 min drive
Lucy's Branch Marina - 14 min walk
Clay's Pizza - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Wheeler waterfront home with panoramic views pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Lake Wheeler waterfront home with panoramic views?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake Wheeler waterfront home with panoramic views?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lake Wheeler waterfront home with panoramic views located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Wheeler Lake and Lucy's Branch Marina. Elk River Lodge State Park is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The place was very nice and beautiful off the lake view. The owners were welcoming and friendly I highly recommend booking their place if you ever need a vacation spot.
We were in town visiting family and loved having this home away from home for our little family. It was perfect in every way. Location, space, and accommodations!
Phillip regularly reached out to ensure we did not need anything to help make stay more enjoyable. Property was as advertised with even greater views of lake then pictures showed in my opinion.
The house was just as pictured. It was very comfortable and the view was amazing! Even though there were houses very close on both sides we never heard or saw anyone. We were able to relax. Drove through beautiful Joe Wheeler Park and saw lots of deer. We also enjoyed visiting Athens and eating there.
Very comfortable home, we enjoyed the view of the lake. The neighborhood was beautiful and everyone was very friendly. The screened porch was great for drinking coffee in the mornings. Would recommend the house and stay here again.
One full week. All was good.
Limited restaurants for a week's stay but the ones we visited were very good - lots of catfish. Best was Sunday at Joe Wheeler State Park Lodge.
The stay was as advertised, excellent stay, bad weather created a situation to arrive earlier then expected. Owner was responsive (within 30 minutes), helpful and considerate.
Would recommend to any traveling as a family.
Very nice house and well maintained property!! Plenty of space for the kids to play and not be crowded or noisy. Screened in porch and back deck offered a fantastic view of the river. Dock was great for swimming off and catching fish!! Beds were very comfortable, kitchen is fully stocked with pots and pans, dishes and utensils. Would highly recommend staying here if ever in the area. Very easy drive to and from Huntsville
It was relaxing and pleasant to stay in this adorable lake house. The view was inspiring and we loved the glass wall that overlooks the lake! The owner went above and beyond by having all the cleaning supplies removed from the house to accommodate my allergies! It helped make my stay much more pleasant!
This is one of several VRBO houses we have rented in the area over the years, and I am happy to say this home is at the top of the list. The home and property was exactly as advertised, and every aspect of the trip was great. The view looking out over Wheeler Lake is spectacular. One thing that stood out to me was the very good comfort level of the furniture. This is an aspect of VRBO homes that I'm picky about, as more often than not the furniture is on the lower-end of the comfort and quality spectrum. Not here, the furniture (and all the furnishings) were great! Everybody in our party would gladly rent this property again in the future.
Jeff H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
christi P.
29 March 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Gorgeous view with amazing back porch!!
This rental is amazing! There are few things that should have been added to the listing like the houses are really, really close to each other, the garage is not included with the rental and you can not keep a boat at the house! Over all this place was amazing! My kids loved the big open floor plan and the beds were pretty good! The big open windows truly have an amazing view while you eat and hang out! The view from the back porch is the main reason to stay and hang out! If we could have stayed longer we would have!
That photo of the windows facing the lake is true to this property, but no photo can do the view full justice. Just a beautiful view of nature all day every day. Well-appointed, clean, and comfortable. Very quiet and peaceful neighborhood only about 10 minutes from grocery and restaurants. Close to some great hiking opportunities. The deck (really decks) and steps down to the dock are remarkable. Many nice little touches of character like the lake map mural. Phillip was in touch, proactive, and quick to respond throughout the process. We had a great stay!
Really nice home and convenient to shopping and restaurants.
The only negative I had was not enough towels. We had to wash them every day and we didn’t go on a vacation to do laundry every day. If we had known that they only gave you 1 towel per person we could have brought our own. Also the trash situation. We pick up after our dogs and the trash pick up would not take them out of the trash can because they were not in a big trash bag.
Beautiful but not intended for elderly or small children
My Favorite part- Beautiful rope lights on entire back deck all the way down the 89 steps 😯 to water, screened in porch & nice window views. We had a great vacation! The marina is so close & great place to rent a boat & our host for the property was 5 star ⭐️ However, if you are truly a die hard fishermen (like our family) It was exhausting climbing all those stairs multiple times a day/night with lots of gear & then come in & climb several more if sleeping upstairs. It is unfortunately not set up for cleaning or cooking a mess of fresh fish either. Maybe My fault for making assumptions with the property named “Gone Fishing”
Ps. bring your own blow dryer & games if rainy weather.
This property was clean and nicely appointed. The Deck and steps needed sweeping, but can understand with all the trees around. The weather didn't cooperate, but we had plenty of indoor activities. All in all, a nice family get-together.
Visiting Rogersville Alabama family from our home in North Carolina was a long trek and we were delighted to find this dream just a few miles from them!
What views!
What quiet!
Not only a good visit but a quiet retreat for my husband and I to enjoy coffee in morning and glass of wine at night!
Very clean and host was accommodating in every way! Lovely lake views and birds to watch. We will visit again!
This is our second time staying at the lake house while our kids were at Space Camp. We loved the view, the peace and quiet, and being able to swim everyday. We also enjoyed renting a pontoon boat from nearby Lucy's Marina. It was a wonderful place to relax!
della h.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Phillip Evans
We (Phillip and Reiga) have 2 young boys and all enjoy using the lake house ourselves when we have time. We own and manage rental of the house ourselves, and live not too far away from the lake house, in Athens, AL.
Why they chose this property
One of the great things about the house is the proximity to everything you need to have a good trip to the lake. There is a full service marina and restaurant on-site and Athens is a short drive away for other restaurants, groceries, and stores. The house also has one of the best lake views around and very excellent fishing.
Languages:
English, German
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