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Lakefront retreat, perfect for Alabama or Mississippi State games.

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Exterior
Enjoy a view of the lake and relax by the fire.
Beautiful view from the living room.
Miscellaneous
Golf

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

2 Queen Beds

Common area 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront retreat, perfect for Alabama or Mississippi State games.

Fully renovated 3 bed/2bath home on a private lake sitting on 25 acres in the country! Remodel was professionally designed and has a cool beachfront vibe. Lots of fresh air, open space, deer and other animals. Short drive to either Alabama or Mississippi State sporting events. Super family friendly with enough sleeping capacity for 12. Complete with fun outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, hunting and swinging from the 25 ft tire swing! Has fully functional kitchen and laundry room, has everything you need except the food you want. Home is equipped with wifi and 2 large screen tv’s prefect for streaming your favorites shows. Escape the weekend game crowds in Starkville and Tuscaloosa and relax in this little piece of country paradise!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
Please do not wear owner's personal belongings in master closet. 4-wheeler is not for guests use.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

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Ethelsville, AL

What's nearby

  • Columbus Speedway - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Leigh Mall Shopping Center - 17 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Baptist Memorial Hosptial-Golden Triangle - 18 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Mississippi University for Women - 19 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science - 19 min drive - 23.6 km

Getting around

  • Columbus, MS (GTR-Golden Triangle Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bullets - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪China House - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront retreat, perfect for Alabama or Mississippi State games. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront retreat, perfect for Alabama or Mississippi State games.?

As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront retreat, perfect for Alabama or Mississippi State games. on 21 May 2026 start from NZ$337, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lakefront retreat, perfect for Alabama or Mississippi State games.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront retreat, perfect for Alabama or Mississippi State games.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront retreat, perfect for Alabama or Mississippi State games.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront retreat, perfect for Alabama or Mississippi State games. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Columbus Speedway and within 12 miles (20 km) of Lake Lowndes State Park and Baptist Memorial Hosptial-Golden Triangle. Leigh Mall Shopping Center is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed home in a rural area. Plenty of room for the family to gather. Well stocked kitchen for family meals. Close enough to Columbus Air Force Base without being in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was very nice. Wish the boys could have fished but the pond was too low. Overall, It was a great weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an incredible stay for our family. The location is super convenient and yet surrounded by great outdoors. The property is very clean and well stocked for your stay. Melissa is very responsive if there's any need. We left feeling so thankful we could enjoy our time!
Stayed 56 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very thing was great! We had a small issue with one bed and the owner sent someone over promptly to fix it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana R.

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

Beautiful property, very relaxing!

Beautiful property, very relaxing! We had everything we needed! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great stay

The location and house were great. Pond was fun. Highly recommend
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

beaubellan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family stayed here for a nearby wedding. Perfect spot. Roomy with large kitchen area- we brought in all of our own food. Very clean. Host very responsive when needed. Not much in the area, a dollar general down the street for emergency items. Gas not too far either but would have to drive for anything else. Our wedding venue was about 20 mins away. Worked well
Lovely seating area right out front. Beautiful as the leaves change
Pond out front
Took a Nice little walk around the pond
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

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

Wonderful place!

We have stayed here multiple times and will stay again hopefully!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Very comfortable

We had a wonderful stay; inviting seating, beds were comfortable, very clean; we all enjoyed our stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilmer B.

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

Great stay!

Overall, we loved the property. It was immaculately clean and wonderfully decorated. It had all the comforts of home. Truly a great find
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

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

Great Stay

We had a large group from college complete with six kids, and the property was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

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

Ethelsville, AL

The home was beautiful & very clean! We had everything we needed, and the space was very welcoming & cozy! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara N.

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

Best VRBO ever!

This lovely home is just as advertised. Exceptionally clean, quiet, secluded in the countryside. Kitchen stocked with virtually anything you could want. Close to Columbus where there are plenty of eating/shopping opportunities. Highly recommend Zachary’s for a great lunch/dinner. Wish we could’ve stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

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

Awesome stay!

We had a wonderful time! Everything was great, inside and outside!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Southern Hideaway

We absolutely love this property. It has become our home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

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

Wonderful time!

This was our second time to stay here and it was just as awesome as the first time! And we will surely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Ethelsville Home

We stayed here with family for a cousins reunion. The property was so nice. It is fully updated and very well equipped. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Callie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

We loved our stay just couldn’t contact our host via the VRBO messaging system.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a short trip with family. It’s half way between us and 1 of our daughters. It was a good little get away. The weather didn’t cooperate much, but we did enjoy our time. I definitely would go again. We go to Bama games from Dallas every once in a while, so this would be convenient. The Alabama coffee mug in the cabinet was a nice surprise! RTR!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latoya L.

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

Lovely

Enjoyed the clean, country, modernized stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh A.

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

Convenient location with fully updated inside

The house was only 30 minutes from the Mississippi State football game we were in town for and offered a lot of space for a reasonable price. We appreciated the comfortable, clean, updated furnishings, kitchen, and bathrooms. We would love to return here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Quaint & Quiet

This house was everything we were looking for from the pond out front to the beautifully decorated home itself. It is definitely on the list for future stays.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

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

Ideal place for large families

Stayed here two nights for our daughter’s graduation in Starkville. Family enjoyed fishing and just being outdoors…house is big and spacious. Decor is nice and had a very homey feel to the house. Would definitely stay here again if need arose!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Country Retreat

The outstanding home is located in a calm, secluded, country setting. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

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

Great little getaway

The house was great. Very quiet and clean. We were close to family and the host was quick to help with a reservation mix-up that was completely on me. I would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Smith

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This property was originally purchased by my grandparents years ago and was a total of 47 acres. My grandparents house sits next door where my dad and step mom now live. My aunt and her husband built this house and my husband and I purchased it and the 25 acres from her in 2021. We fully renovated the house top to bottom and frequently come back to visit our family and enjoy this little piece of country paradise.

Why they chose this property

This house is private with a beautiful lakefront view. Our kids enjoy fishing, swimming in the lake, hiking through the forest and swinging from the 25ft tire swing. There is so much open space for kids to be kids and even a batting cage for your baseball/softball players. At night you will enjoy the firepit and the beautiful starlight sky. The house is 10 min from downtown Columbus, MS and many shops, restaurants and golf courses. Golden Triangle Airport is only 20 min away so it is super easy to travel in and out of. The house is a perfect spot to stay if you are wanting to catch an Alabama or Mississippi State game as we are only a short 45 min drive to Tuscaloosa and 25 min drive to Starkville. This is a perfect spot for parents or families that want to avoid the crowds and craziness but still go to the games.

What makes this property unique

Since my dad lives next door he is available for anything you might need, and he is the nicest guy you will ever meet.

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