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3B 2B Elk River home Why stay in a hotel when you can have a home? Work & Play

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Athens, AL
  • Place, Athens State University
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Athens Shopping Center
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Elk River Lodge State Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Guest Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

3B 2B Elk River home Why stay in a hotel when you can have a home? Work & Play

When you step into this home, you will feel the stress of life fall away. There is something about River Life that just slows things down. You will Relax, Renew and make Memories! Be sure to bring your fishing gear. 2 Kayaks and 2 life jackets will be provided. You can bring your canoes.
No matter which season you choose, there will always be some sort of wildlife for your enjoyment. In the spring you may see families of geese with their new little ones, and if you are lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of wood ducks with their babies. These are more difficult to see because they are much more skittish. Be sure to bring your Binoculars!!!
In the summer the river comes alive with bait fish schooling and bass chasing them. Bring your Fishing Gear!!!
The white egrets will be seen along with blue herons. Since you’re staying across from Bald Eagle Holler, you may see eagles!! Google the Call the eagles make, and this will help you identify them. The young eagles will not have a white head and are more difficult to identify.
In the fall the bluffs will be showing off their beautiful colors! We have resident geese that stay all winter, maybe they prefer our company instead of the Cold North???
In the late fall and early winter, flocks of American white pelicans arrive. These are the second largest bird in the U.S. As they fly over the water they look like a string of pearls. You may even hear the loud rushing sound as they corral a large school of bait fish and watch the feeding frenzy begin. These pelicans are not vocal so they sound you will hear are their wings. It’s really amazing!
No matter the time of your visit, we hope you will experience the sights and the joy of living on the Elk River!
Fully Stock Kitchen
Sprawling Backyard
2 Kayaks with Life Jackets and Paddles
Screened in Porch great for Morning coffee and late night winding down from the day on the water.
In September TVA begins lowering the water in Wheeler Lake which affects our water levels until Spring. There is a Boat ramp about 2 miles from the house and the channel will take you to Wheeler Lake. .

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Under request
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Start a load of sheet linens
Put all dirty towels in tub or shower
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Must be quiet and respectful to the neighbors and surroundings.
No excessive drinking or partying.
Must be respectful of property lines.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3995740vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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. Crutcher Shopping Center and Athens Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Elk River Lodge State Park and Joe Wheeler State Park.
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Athens, AL

What's nearby

  • Athens State University - 26 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Big Spring Park - 26 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Athens Shopping Center - 26 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Elk River Lodge State Park - 26 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Joe Wheeler State Park - 31 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucy's Branch Marina - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Mike’s Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Geezburger - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪New Cut Minimart - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Crite's Bar-b-que - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3B 2B Elk River home Why stay in a hotel when you can have a home? Work & Play pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at 3B 2B Elk River home Why stay in a hotel when you can have a home? Work & Play ?

As of 16 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3B 2B Elk River home Why stay in a hotel when you can have a home? Work & Play on 21 June 2026 start from NZ$332, 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 3B 2B Elk River home Why stay in a hotel when you can have a home? Work & Play ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3B 2B Elk River home Why stay in a hotel when you can have a home? Work & Play ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3B 2B Elk River home Why stay in a hotel when you can have a home? Work & Play ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3B 2B Elk River home Why stay in a hotel when you can have a home? Work & Play located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Wheeler Lake and Elk River. Rogersville Park and Graceland Park are also within 16 miles (25 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. 35 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Comfortable and peaceful setting- definitely want to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
We look forward to having you come again!!
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10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very very clean. Will stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
We look forward to you coming again! Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property and really did not need anything while we were there. It was perfect for us and our adult children to each have a room.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our family of 4 plus our fur baby! The home was super clean and everything was provided as listed. The beds and other furniture were very comfortable. The screened in porch, big back yard and dock made for such a fun trip. We enjoyed fishing, kayaking and watching all the wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. You were great guests and hope you will come again. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aubree S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at your beautiful and peaceful home. The property had great views and the house was cozy, clean and well equipped. We were blessed to visit and hope to come back in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean cottage. Quiet and peaceful. Everything up to date and working properly. We will definitely come back and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a nice place. It was clean, quite and peaceful. The host was quick to respond to any questions. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2026
Thank you for your review and we hope you will visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

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

Great Stay!

House and host were amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2025
Thank you and we hope you'll visit again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, very comfortable and clean. Hosts were wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, spacious, well kept home in a beautiful setting. Amenities were more than expected and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. If we were ever in the area we would definitely try to book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 November 2025
We are so glad you were happy with our home. Look forward to you coming again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice. Beautiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodore B.

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

Great place

Clean, cool, comfortableStayed here over the 4th, visiting a family local to the area. Spent most of our time on the water (2nd creek / dam area). Great base for our trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thank you for leaving us a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay We hope you will visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxana B.

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

Great place to stay,

Was able to have family and Great Granddaughter over Saturday for Birthday parties.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay and was able to spend time with your family. Thank you for staying at our home and we hope you will be able to come again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house right on the water with large back yard
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALEXIS C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely awesome property! Absolutely awesome communication! Will definitely return
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2025
We look forward to having you visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I enjoyed staying at this home. My daughter said she really wanted to take home the furniture in the living room. The guest bathroom shower is really nice. Overall we had a wonderful stay
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2025
I'm glad you had a good stay and I'm glad your daughter liked out furniture. We hope you will come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Nice riverside stay

House is as pictured and described. Was a great launching point to explore the area. Comfortable and relaxing home. Thanks for a good stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Glad you enjoyed the area and our home! Hope you'll come again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was lovely. Very clean. Nice respite away from the cities around Huntsville. We enjoyed peaceful walks and the river view was beautiful. Communication with the host was easy and the checkout instructions were very simple and easy to walk out.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and organized.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

Famliy vacation

Great
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken & Kathy M.

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

Peaceful and beautiful

Our favorite stay by far. The house was on a beautiful setting of the elk river. Every comfort of home We really enjoyed the screened in porch where we could sit and watch the river and the ducks and geese. It was a very peaceful and restful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. The wild life is always a plus!! Thank you for leaving a review and we hope you will come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Absolutely Relaxing and Pristine

Enjoyed every aspect of this stay. House was very spacious with plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
We are so glad you liked our home. You were a wonderful guest and very clean!!! Thank you for taking care of our home! Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorri S.

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

Great river getaway

Very clean, home owners were very helpful and responsive. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking to relax and enjoy a little slice of heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2025
Thank you for leaving us a review!! We would love to have you visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Great stay on the river

We had a wonderful stay. The river was peaceful, and the pelicans flying in were beautiful to see. The home was clean and decorated nice. The beds comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2024
I'm so glad you got to see the pelicans!! That is such an awesome sight! Thank you again for choosing our home. Hope you will visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection! Everything you could need for a week away. Neighborhood was great. Loved the backyard. Great kitchen. Beds were good. Had a wonderful time and will be staying again next time we visit our family again. Perk for us was its central location to all the family we were visiting. Would not change a thing. Much better than staying in a hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

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We are from Athens, AL and we also live on the Elk River. We bought this home so we could share our love of the water with others. There is something about being on the water that just calms the Soul!! We go out on the water as often as possible. My husband fishes a lot! And I watch the wild life, sunrises and sunsets!!
Our goal is to make our home comfortable and enjoyable. We hope you will enjoy your stay at our cottage on the The Elk!

Why they chose this property

This home has access and beautiful views of the river. You can fish from the bank of the river or you can tie your boat up to the sea wall after a day of exploring the River and sloughs nearby. Fish are waiting to be caught. You may choose to go kayaking or maybe you just want to sit outside, relax and get some sun!! TVA controls the water levels on the Elk River. In September the water levels drop considerably and we only have views. In the Spring the water levels return to normal. However, TVA can drop water levels at anytime.

What makes this property unique

We have tried to provide everything you will need to make your stay comfortable, from mattresses that are comfortable to a full stocked kitchen!

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