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View from the upper deck
Dock and boathouse
Azaleas in Spring at Robinson's Roost
Sofa in open living room
View of open living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedroomsSleeps 14288.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Scottsboro, AL
  • Place, Goose Pond Colony Golf Course
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Unclaimed Baggage Center
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Downstairs Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Entry Level Bedroom overlooking the river

1 Queen Bed

Entry Level Front Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Downstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

TOTAL RENOVATION: On Main Channel: Bass Fishing & Family Fun: Kayaks, canoe

REOPENING SPRING 2026! Robinson's Roost is undergoing a total renovation! We hope you will enjoy our new look.

Robinson's Roost is located in northeast Alabama on Guntersville Lake, on the Main Channel of the Tennessee River. It is approximately 1.5-2 miles south of Goosepond Colony Resort by boat, in the North Sauty area, just north of Mink Creek. Goosepond Marina hosts multiple bass fishing tournaments and is available for refueling while boating. Boat rental is available at Lakeshore Watercraft Rental located at 2300 County Park Road, Scottsboro. LSWR is under new management and is offering quality equipment.

Robinson's Roost offers:
1) ~3000/sf with password protected WIFI
2) 5 bedrooms/2 baths
3) Open living area with fully stocked kitchen
4) 65in HDTV and DVD player
5) Dining area with 55in HDTV, 2 tables seating 12-16
6) Large sun porch with 2 sofas and several chairs, 1 pub table and 4 chairs, a 50in HDTV and DVD player
7) 5 Bedrooms with 8 beds, sleeping 14:
Bedroom 1: 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 2: 1 Queen bed
Bedroom 3: 1 King
Bedroom 4: 2 Queen beds
Bedroom 5: 2 Queen beds
Sheets and towels are all 100% cotton and are washed with bleach.
8) Large TRAEGER PELLET GRILL (bring your wood pellets, available at Home Depot) plus a small park-style CHARCOAL grill

Boathouse:
1) 1 Boat slip
2) 1 Adult kayak
3) 1 Adult canoe
4) 3 Youth kayaks
5) Floats
6) Folding chairs
7) Garage doors that can be raised to open up the dock area
8) Electric outlets for recharging

Dock:
1) Ladders into the water
2) Two roof extensions providing shade
3) Wooden swing
4) Stationary seating
5) Room to dock boats

Nearest Public Boat Launch:
Mink Creek Boat Launch has recently been renovated and is ready for use. To find other nearby launch sites visit www.outdooralabama.com/freshwater-boating-access

Parking at Robinson’s Roost:
There is parking for up to 5 trucks with trailers with NO street parking available. Ask for specifics when requesting your reservation.

Nearby Boat Rental:
Lakeshore Watercraft Rentals and Store (256) 609-2847 https://www.facebook.com/lakeshorewatercraft/

The water level is controlled by TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) but generally fluctuates between 6-7 feet deep at the end of the pier.

Guntersville Lake is known for freshwater sports fishing, especially largemouth bass. Kids from 3-103 enjoy fishing from the dock and are often quite successful. Any given day's catch might include largemouth bass, bream, catfish, crappie or even alligator gar!

Come! Explore Alabama, the beautiful!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Two high chairs are available upon request.
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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, no smoking.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Scottsboro

Located in Scottsboro, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge and Cathedral Caverns State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center and Guntersville Museum and Cultural Center. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Scottsboro, AL

What's nearby

  • Goose Pond Colony Golf Course - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Burns Reservation - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Scottsboro-Jackson Heritage Center - 18 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Unclaimed Baggage Center - 19 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Captain D's - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is TOTAL RENOVATION: On Main Channel: Bass Fishing & Family Fun: Kayaks, canoe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at TOTAL RENOVATION: On Main Channel: Bass Fishing & Family Fun: Kayaks, canoe?

As of 25 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at TOTAL RENOVATION: On Main Channel: Bass Fishing & Family Fun: Kayaks, canoe on 2 August 2026 start from NZ$555, 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 TOTAL RENOVATION: On Main Channel: Bass Fishing & Family Fun: Kayaks, canoe?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is TOTAL RENOVATION: On Main Channel: Bass Fishing & Family Fun: Kayaks, canoe located?

This family-friendly Scottsboro holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Guntersville Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge and Goose Pond Colony Golf Course. Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center and Unclaimed Baggage Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clark S.

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

Great Property!

Very nice lake property, great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clark S.

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

Robinson's Roost

Great property, great location, great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 November 2023
You are great guests! Thanks for choosing Robinson's Roost--and come back any time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

mark s.

That was a really nice place

We were impressed by the comadations that we had we really injoyed the stay and I would highly recommend this this place to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you for your review! I'm so glad you enjoyed Robinson's Roost! Remember us the next time you are ready to visit Lake Guntersville :).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna B.

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

Great location

Nice getaway! Property manager great to work with!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

wonderful place

great place to stay - wish we had more time than 3 days. the home was clean, beds were awesome. owner was very easy to work with and would rent again!!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Just what I like to hear! I hope Robinson's Roost is first on your list the next time you and your family are looking for a get-away! Thanks for choosing RR!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Wonderful getaway location.

We have stayed at Robinson’s Roost several times and are always so pleased with EVERYTHING. The owner is prompt in responding to us and the property is awesome. The kitchen is amply supplied and there is plenty of room to spread out and enjoy. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan C.

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

Nice place to breath

Very nice place to enjoy fresh air and beautiful view of the lake. We stayed with friends and visited around that was a very good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Amazing Family Thanksgiving

The house was perfect for our family to get together and have a wonderful Thanksgiving. The beds were all very comfortable. The porch was perfect for hanging out and playing games with the kids while others watched football in the living room. The kitchen was ideal. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 December 2024
I’m so pleased you enjoyed celebrating Thanksgiving at Robinson’s Roost and that it suited your family’s needs :-). My parents built it with family and friends in mind—and it has been the setting for so many happy holidays ❤️. Come back anytime to make more memories at the lake!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Perfect for our extended family.

Lovely home, beautiful views, lots of room, loved being able to fish and to spread out. It was the perfect place for our family trip. Everyone (from 2 to 70) had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Sharon, I love sharing my home with others and it warms my heart to hear such nice comments! I'm glad your family enjoyed Robinson's Roost!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwain H.

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

Fishing Group

Perfect spot for the Bass Fisherman and his friends. Great boat parking and plenty of beds. We will try and book here every time we come back to Guntersville.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey M.

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

Spring break

Great family time - couldn’t have been better
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 March 2023
Jeffrey, I’m so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Robinson’s Roost! We love sharing our little corner of paradise with others. As we say, “Y’all come back now, ya’ hear?”
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert b.

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

Excellent Property

This is our 2nd time to stay here. The host is so easy and helpful and the property is as advertised. Even many upgrades since our last stay. Great parking, plenty of great beds, easy walk to the dock, etc. A++++.!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane B.

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

Great Location for a quick getaway

This location is great for fishing and water activities during the season. We had a girls weekend in the fall and drove to Guntersville to shop and for dinner. It was a little to isolated for our purposes but would be good for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Just amazing!

What a beautiful place and Carolyn was so helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
I'm so glad you enjoyed my home!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

We had a high school BASS club and adult sponsors (10 students and 5 adults) stay at Robin's Roost.

We enjoyed sleeping at the home. Everything was in order, clean, and nice. We would definitely stay hear again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
I'm so glad you found Robinson's Roost. Your kids were well-behaved and they are welcome any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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

Relaxing Lakefront Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Robinson's Roost! Plenty of room for us all to spread out. The bedrooms are spacious & comfy. The bathrooms are large. The kitchen had everything we needed. The neighborhood is quiet and the house felt very private. We especially enjoyed the sunroom and the outside spaces. We'd love to stay again when we're in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Curtis B.

Great Place

We had the luck of spending a week at Robinsons Roost. Perfect for our two families. House was great and what a view!!! Thanks to Carolynn!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
I'm so glad you enjoyed Robinson's Roost! You'll have to return to see the outdoor updates taking place. Join us on facebook (www.facebook.com/robinsonsroost ) to follow the construction. And did I tell you that returning guests receive a discount?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri E.

We loved staying at Robinson’s Roost!

This was our 2nd time our group stayed at Robinson’s Roost. We loved it! It’s so roomy and so nice. Loved the view of Lake Guntersville. Carol is super sweet and easy to work with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Thank you for your kind words and come back any time! Robinson's Roost has been the setting for many wonderful get-togethers. I'm glad your group enjoyed your visit here as well :-). Come back the next time you are ready to enjoy Guntersville Lake!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget T.

Relaxing getaway

I can’t even begin to thank Carolyn for our amazing stay! All of our expectations were exceeded from day 1! I will definitely be returning here in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Oh, I am so pleased that you had a good visit to Guntersville Lake and Robinson's Roost! I love sharing my home with others. Come back any time :).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip L.

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

Great location!

Have been coming to Guntersville for several years for an annual fishing trip. The host is great and this is a great house for us. We plan to use it again in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janice P.

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

Family fishing

House was spacious but very dated.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

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

Relaxing

Grands, Children and Grandchildren. We greatly enjoyed this place. Beautiful view, fishing, kayaking, plenty of room to enjoy company. This place was very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was great for preparing meals. The beds were comfortable. Awesome place. We plan to return for a longer stay and maybe rent a boat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
I am SO glad you enjoyed your stay at Robinson's Roost and am looking forward to seeing you again! We have a local business that rents boats but be sure to contact them early!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

A Great Place to Gather!

A Getaway, with Every thing you can think of. Enjoyable, Exciting, Excellent , wish it was never Ending. Thanks for the Experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
I am SO glad my home suited your group! I hope you come back to enjoy Guntersville Lake during the warmer months, too :). It's always a great place to be!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Lots of room, with a great view of the lake

Enjoyed our stay, plenty of room for cooking and lounging to watch NCAA tournament . Liked the list of local restaurants - we like the BBQ places House is nice and clean, had everything we needed - large fridge was great. Fishing / The Weather - Gotta work on that!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2020
I'm so glad Robinson's Roost suited your group's needs--except for the weather! It got exciting, didn't it? I am so grateful to have the basement bedrooms for safety retreats during our Alabama "weather events"! Come back any time!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah W.

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

Lane vacation

We enjoyed the home. It has a beautiful and comfortable enclosed sitting area attached to the home that we enjoyed. The weather didn’t cooperate as much as we would have liked, however we still had a good time. The host was helpful and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2023
I’m so glad you enjoyed your time at the lake but unfortunately the weather doesn’t always cooperate, does it? Hopefully the next time you visit Guntersville Lake it will be blue skies and sunny days!

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn Robinson

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Things I love:
I love being a mom and grandmom. I enjoy reading as long as it isn't too dry or too gory and I like to learn along the way. Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett introduced me to historic aspects of European architecture, entertaining all the while, whereas Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (1918-1956) made me think: “Bless you prison, bless you for being in my life. For there, lying upon the rotting prison straw, I came to realize that the object of life is not prosperity as we are made to believe, but the maturity of the human soul.” The Gulag Archipelago

I love sharing my home with others. My parents built Robinson's Roost in 1976, quickly establishing an "open door policy" with family and friends. Robinson's Roost became a safe haven from the throes of life, a place to rest, recover, recuperate. I get great satisfaction when guests comment on the sense of peace and restoration they experience during a visit to The Roost.

Things I've done:
I've had the opportunity to travel a bit, witnessing citizens in other countries who survive under seemingly impossible circumstances, as we in the US are letting slip away the very blessings, hopes and dreams for which the rest of the world longs. Each country and each people group has its strengths and frailties. A choice to embrace differences in one another makes life for us all easier, exemplifying "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you."

My professional life had several iterations but all revolved around face to face contact with others. I have worked in the healthcare field, sales, the financial and software industries. Surprisingly, I am finding that this phase of my life is the most personally satisfying!

There are few things I can't live without, although I admit I do like creature comforts. Four things I prefer having in my life include easy access to fresh potable water, kind words, supportive family and friends of integrity, and the Good Book.

Oh--and I love to laugh.

Why they chose this property

Robinson's Roost was built in 1976 by my dad, who, from his youth spent his leisure hours fishing the Tennessee River (according to my grandmother, he fished during non-leisure hours too :). His love of fishing brought him and Mother back to the river, now Guntersville Lake, to build Robinson's Roost and to retire to the river.

Our family spent many lazy summer days playing in the water and sun. We began swimming after breakfast, ate a lazy lunch on the dock, then swam and played until suppertime! Daddy was always ready to pilot the boat to take us waterskiing and he ensured that we had a good go of it throughout the day. He reveled in our abilities as future Cypress Garden stars (hmm, none of us achieved THAT goal!).

Mother and Daddy established an open door policy, providing a safe haven for friends and family to visit, with an open invitation to stay as long as possible. All who turned up on their doorstep were welcomed guests. In fact, one Christmas holiday Mother and Daddy entertained 20 people as overnight guests for over a week! We had a grand time and still reminisce over the events of that week. My parents truly believed, 'The more, the merrier!'

The wonder and fascination of the river continues here at Robinson's Roost.

Come. Make memories here!

What makes this property unique

Robinson's Roost is located on a winding road through a wooded area, perfect for taking your morning walk (approximately one mile to the large stone entrance). You just might spy some of our four-footed residents such as white-tail deer, raccoons, rabbits and maybe a fox or two. Stay alert! At night an albino skunk family may be found wandering around the neighborhood!

If you are a bird watcher, keep your peepers open. Perhaps you'll spy our national bird, the bald eagle, or perhaps a bluebird, wren, pileated woodpecker (of Woody Woodpecker fame--huge!), tufted titmouse, chickadee, hummingbird, downy woodpecker, red-headed woodpecker, yellowhammer (woodpecker that is the Alabama state bird) or another specimen altogether. During the summer, look to the sky and keep your ears sharp. Maybe you'll hear an osprey whistling high above the river long before you see him. The ospreys nest in the trees surrounding Robinson's Roost. Around July 25 the adults circle overhead, calling to their nestlings, coaxing them to join them in the sky. It is an exciting day when the osprey fledglings take flight!

For the fishermen, Robinson's Roost is conveniently located near GoosePond Colony & Marina, the location of multiple fishing tournaments annually.

Day trips abound: Cathedral Caverns, Little River Canyon, Desoto State Park, Guntersville State Park, the Walls of Jericho, Bucks Pocket... the opportunities for outdoor adventures are never far from Robinson's Roost!

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