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The Honeycomb Retreat-Get-Away or Get-Together

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The Honeycomb Retreat
From the covered porch
From the street
Master Bedroom 1
Basement Bedroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Grant, AL
  • Guntersville Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Guntersville State Park
  • Guntersville City Harbor
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Honeycomb Retreat-Get-Away or Get-Together

This cozy lake house was built by one of the original German Scientists who came to work in the space program with Werner Von Braun in the 1950's. A group of them built houses in this quiet cove of Lake Guntersville because it reminded them of their mountainous native land. They were known to spend hours working in their beautifully landscaped yards and then gather in the late afternoon to swim or float on rafts and visit with friends and neighbors in the quiet lake setting.

The house is perfect for accommodating a family who enjoys being together and entertaining friends of all ages. It is great for a family gathering because it has many open spaces for gathering inside and outdoors and plenty of comfortable beds. Great private boathouse (built in 2003) and party dock great for swimming, fishing or even star gazing. Features a nice flat yard for kids to play, ideal for backyard football.

The boathouse has two boat slips available plus one jet ski slip. The porch is covered and has an expansive view of the yard and lake. It is well protected even during rainy weather and in fact is very comfortable to sit and watch a storm blow by. The water is eight feet deep at the dock with a gradual slope to the shore making it perfect for swimming.

There is a large comfortable room for gathering around the fireplace in colder months, and a separate room for piling up and watching TV or movies. There is also a downstairs playroom/bunkroom for the kids with a separate TV. This abundance of living spaces make this a comfortable stay no matter your style of relaxation.

Lake Guntersville is world famous for its bass fishing. We have pulled in 5 pound bass right off the dock. Honeycomb is about eight miles west of the town Guntersville, and 20 minutes from Huntsville city limits. A public access boat launch is conveniently
located one mile from the house.

Early check-in/late check-out may be available if reservation schedule allows. Charge for early check-in or late check-out is $75 each.

Bed configuration: Bedroom #one, King-size bed. Bedroom #two, Queen-size bed. Bedroom/sleeping porch #three, two single beds with one single in the living room. Bunkroom/playroom #4, four single beds.

Property manager

Jim Caudle

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kid friendly!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Need prior approval w/ $100 nonrefundable pet fee.
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Grant

Located in Grant, this holiday home is on a lake. Lake Guntersville State Park and Gunter's Landing Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cathedral Caverns State Park and Harmony Park Safari. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Grant, AL

What's nearby

  • Guntersville Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Guntersville City Harbor - 16 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Gunter's Landing Golf Club - 16 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Cathedral Caverns State Park - 25 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Sand Mountain Park - 34 min drive - 39.3 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Budday's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Porky's BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Patrick's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Pizza - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Honeycomb Retreat-Get-Away or Get-Together pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Honeycomb Retreat-Get-Away or Get-Together?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Honeycomb Retreat-Get-Away or Get-Together?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Honeycomb Retreat-Get-Away or Get-Together located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Guntersville Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Yogi Bears Jellystone Park and Lake Jane. Grant Town Hall and Grant Library are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 88 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renee V.

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

Relaxing

Our time at the lake was amazing! Enjoyed Cathedral Caverns and the US Space and Rocket Center. Enjoyed the birds and an albino squirrel in the yard. Thanks for a relaxing, clean place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Nice little getaway

The place was very nice, being on the lake was the perfect place to be. More than plenty enough room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Keith g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing trip

Great Location and Neighborhood. Could really be nice if home had a few upgrades to the furniture. But overall it was a good place to stay and memories were made. We had a hiccup in the beginning but our Host Jim was right on top of it! Thanks again Jim!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Awesome place

Our family had a wonderful time
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimmi

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

Last minute fishing trip

Last minute vacation chose to do a fishing trip on lake guntersville weather was great House was very accommodating Little big for two people sleeps 11 owner was very accommodating use of boathouse was very nice for our boat everything is new in the boathouse one of the boat lifts was not finished yet but still new and very nice other boat lift already had a boat on it garage doors have not been fully operational yet because of being new but did work manually quiet neighborhood besides the dog next door barking All in all very nice quiet weekend on the water and broken egg is a very good place to go to breakfast while you're on the water at City harbor they're bloody Marys are great
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

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

Very Nice Stay!

We enjoyed staying at the lake and loved all the single beds sprinkled around the house! Dogs loved swimming in the lake :) Comfy couches and beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Penny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Location

Enjoyed our stay, the convenience of the boathouse was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect family retreat

Loved this property! It was suitable for lots of people and the basement was great for the pre-teen and teens due to the great noise canceling benefits. The water view is absolutely beautiful and you can swim right off the dock. Would certainly love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loren S.

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

Great Getaway

Nice House, Nice Dock, Level walk from house to lake, It's a convenient location, I enjoyed the stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joe P.

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

Guntersville Lake house

Large house, lots of room. Nice covered porch with ceiling fan that looked at the lake. Dock was in good shape and allowed for much fishing and fun. Owner responded to all communication. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Nice facility

Real nice. Would do again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD H.

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

Fisherman group paradise

Very large although a bit dated needing up grades but perfect for 7 guys w 3 boats. Very large indoors and very comfortable beds. Nice extra fridge in garage was very handy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Weekend Getaway

We met family there and stayed for the weekend. The nice size yard was great for our running kids, everyone enjoyed the lake view. There was plenty of room for all 10 guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenni B.

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

Lake Weekend

Perfect house. Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Charles J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Weekend Getaway

The sofa's needs replacing Back porch not well cleaned or maintain overall stay was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus E.

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

Great Time on the lake

Very nice older house. Great boat dock. Will definitely stay here again. For the people with boats there is plenty of room to park trailers but getting the boat / trailer in the driveway is a little tricky.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Chris B.

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

Guys golf weekend

We had 8 men in town for a golf weekend, good location and slept us comfortably. Used the fire ring and sat in the dock and had a beverage and listened to music.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

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

Fish

A lot of space. This has a camp feel to the property. Like a boys scout sleepover. Not too shiny so don’t worry about messing anything up. My kids caught their first fish here so the price was priceless to see that. God bless y’all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LENA P.

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

Awesome

Me and my children and grandchildren stayed a week. We absolutely loved it plenty of space . Loved sitting on back porch watching sunrise. Kids loved the lake . Probably best vacation we have had since my children have been grown . We usually go to beach but tried something new and we are so glad we did. Thank you for sharing your home with us ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Rob L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Fishing trip

Older house with some questionable wiring and inadequate outside lightning. Driveway is tricky to back a boat in and definitely not enough room for 4 bass boats! It would be fine for a small group.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey K.

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

Great old house

Fun place to stay- The porch (with dartboard) seems nice but it was too cold out to use it. We found plenty of room for our family (although keeping the downstairs bedroom warm was a challenge). We had fun in the kitchen and the great rooms, and trying to guess what part of the the house was built when. The lake views are beautiful, and the neighborhood is nice for walking, with good hiking nearby. All in all, we had a good time!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P., Fort Thomas, KY. USA

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

Great family fishing trip

We were so happy with our rental. The owner responed quickly for the reservation. The house was perfect for us. Great boat house and dock. My husband caught a 6 plus pound bass and a 30 pound catfish! We have been to lake Guntersville 2 times before and the fishing was best this time. We can't wait to come back. We would definitely rent this property again. It was so quiet and the way the yard is you feel like you are the only house around. The home is older but very comfortable. I cooked all of our meals. The kitchen is well equipped. The beds were comfortable. We had a wonderful family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kimberly C.

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

Honeycomb Retreat

No complaints regarding the house. It is old but very unique. Furniture is dated and a bit used. It accommodated all 11 of us just fine with plenty of space. The only disappointing factor was you couldn't really use the boat in the channel for tube pulling, etc. because of all the growth in the water and it being a channel. Couldn't swim off the dock, water was overgrown with vegetation. The fishing was good off the dock however. There is the cutest light tan squirrel (we called him Honey) that frequents the area which was fun to watch and hummingbirds frequented the porch quite often. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tony A.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Burn it down and rebuild!

670 honeycomb road, Grant, Alabama 35747 should be deemed uninhabitable. Photos on listing must be 40 years old not even close to what you will find. Multiple issues, most notably, water damage likely resulting in mold that is damaging to renters health. Additionally, a leaking roof, exposed wiring within a light switch, power outlets not properly mounted, broken light bulb still socketed, beds are uncomfortable basement bedroom is musty and I’m sure mold is somewhere with all the water damage, the kitchen is at least 70 years old along with the bathrooms, the outside has nothing to offer other than a dock on the water everything is run down and I’m sure more I’m not recalling. I’m sure the neighbors would be happy if it burned down. Highly suggesting an investigation be run and injunction preventing further rental until improvements are made. If your planning on renting this place I would suggest finding slums close by you won’t have the lake but your accommodations will be better
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Ed M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jim Caudle

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What makes this property unique

Visit Cathedral Caverns 12 minute drive
Robert Trent Jones Golf Course at Hampton cove 15 minute drive. And great shopping down town Guntersville along with great restaurants.

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