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Wheeler Lake Retreat with private dock

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Beautiful property on 4.5 acres of private space with 6 bedrooms & 6 bathrooms downstairs and two upstairs lofts, perfect for a relaxing getaway at Wheeler Lake. Enjoy your morning coffee on the front porch rocking chairs, bring your boat or rent one at nearby Lucy's Branch just 13min away and make memories on the private dock.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Wheeler Lake Retreat with private dock

Enjoy the best spot on Wheeler Lake! Beaituful property on 4.5 acres of private space. Plenty of space for everyone with 6 bedrooms & 6 bathrooms downstairs and two upstairs lofts. Enjoy your morning coffee on the front porch rocking chairs. Bring your boat or rent one at nearby Lucy’s Branch just 13min away. Make memories on the private dock and see why Wheeler Lake is known as one of the best fishing spots in Alabama. Finish the night grilling out on the gazebo.

Please be aware that the stairs to the two upstairs lofts are very steep and might not be suitable for small children or adults with limited mobility. There are no bathrooms upstairs but there is a full bathroom at the base of each loft stairs.

Guests are welcome to access the entire house, the outdoor areas including the gazebo, and the dock. There is one open boat slips on the dock for guests to use.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Terrace/patio
Enjoy this SPECTACULAR VIEW of Lake Wheeler from our beautiful 4 bedroom home!
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
Enjoy this SPECTACULAR VIEW of Lake Wheeler from our beautiful 4 bedroom home!

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Athens, AL

What's nearby

  • Lucy's Branch Marina - 23 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Limestone County Park - 23 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Elk River Lodge State Park - 26 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Athens State University - 33 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Joe Wheeler State Park - 34 min drive - 17.9 miles

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucy's Branch Marina - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Geezburger - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Brown's Ferry Limestone Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Yesterdays Event Center - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Crispy's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wheeler Lake Retreat with private dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wheeler Lake Retreat with private dock ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wheeler Lake Retreat with private dock ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wheeler Lake Retreat with private dock located?

This family-friendly Athens vacation home is located on a river, steps from Wheeler Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Elk River and Limestone County Park. Elk River Lodge State Park and Lucy's Branch Marina are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Wheeler Lake Retreat with private dock Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Dock is AWESOME and such easy access from the house. The boat closet is well stocked with floaties and chairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorg M.

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

Celebration of Life for brother

Son’s, Brothers, Sister, and family - Celebration of Life. Accommodations were perfect for our family. Beautiful location…..May Flies were terrible on the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

German G.

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

Awesome House

The stay was excellent I would like to go back again, I recommend the house..
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melodie H.

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

Girl's retreat

This is the second stay at this cabin! It is such a great place to gather for a staff or a church group. We definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Perfect end of summer stay for our family

This place is perfect. The kids would swim for hours and the adults relaxed and fished. It was amazing and we will be back next summer .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco H.

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

Perfect getaway

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melodie H.

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

Staff Retreat

We absolutely loved our stay! We had plenty of space and the property is beautiful! Check in and out were so easy. We will definitely book here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric f.

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

Fishing trip

Very nice place, quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kurk P.

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

Nice and big

Property was good and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

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

Easy Breezy Stay on Wheeler Lake

Brought a group to enjoy the weekend. Lots of flexibility with all the rooms. The kitchen was well equipped (better than most). The dock was an easy walk and enjoyable spot for views and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Fall Getaway

Great place to stay! Loved everything about the house. The owner was great to work with…. would respond very quickly to my questions!!! If you get the opportunity, Visit this beautiful place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

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

Breathtaking

The views of lake wheeler were even better than pictured!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

Wonderful place to stay for a large group!!

If you’re looking for a large home with plenty of space, this is it. We met over the weekend for our family Christmas, several families and there was plenty space for everyone. Beautiful lakefront view but also reminds you of being in the mountains. House has everything you need. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raquel H.

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

Family reunion

We Had a wonderful time such a beautiful location plenty of room for everyone. Everything was so green the kids thought it was a jungle. My only suggestion is exterior lawn maintenance grass was overgrown sidewalks and patio areas needed some upkeep. Definitely not a deal breaker we hope to come again. Thank you for having us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

A Joyful Christmas

Our family and I had a great time! The home was fantastic and had plenty of room. It was thoroughly clean and had all the amenities that our family wanted. The host was wonderful and so hospitable. We would certainly stay there again! Thank you for a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful trip

Our group enjoyed our stay in this roomy lake front home. Nina was very prompt and helpful with any questions. The stairs to the lofts are very steep but we did have 3-4 that managed them. It would also be great if there was more lighting in the beautiful great room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy V.

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

The good times gang from South East Louisiana

This lake house is absolutely beautiful and had plenty enough room for our group of 14 adults ! We enjoyed the peaceful scenery from the porch rocking chairs , catching nice big catfish right off the boat dock and gathering in the large open living/dining room space for the many meals we cooked ! The kitchen was well stocked with everything you may need to make a meal except large pots ! Thankfully we brought our own so that was not a problem ! The only recommendation would be to trim the lower branches on the trees for a better view of the water ! We had a great time and would love to stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

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

Wonderful Stay for our Leadership Retreat!!!

This is the 2nd year we've utilized this property for our church leadership/planning retreat. We enjoy the location, tranquility and outdoor spaces this property offers. The dock is great for fishing or just relaxing, and the house itself is wonderful for large groups. We plan to make this an annual stop for our leaders and to even extend it a day longer next year. Excellent communication response from the property manager - always quick to answer questions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renata K.

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

Friend Yearly Trip

We absolutely loved this property: the lake, the location, the house size, the 2 refrigerators, the amount of land that allowed us to set up a bouncy house for the kids and the amount if parking. Relaxing views, especially for sunrise yoga/pilates. The only thing would be the outside spider webs, yes its a wooded lot so nothing much to complain about in those circumstances. Overall, owner was very responsive and it was a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mellissa P.

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

Wonderful retreat in the woods

We loved this place from the drive in to checkout process and everything in between. It's a beautiful setting with all the things we needed to cook and enjoy the cabin. We had 18 women and fit comfortably. The step i stairs are no joke, more like a ladder. Lots of bathrooms! We loved that the living room opened with 4 sets of French doors to the deck facing the lake. The host Nina was quick to answer questions. Overall wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Beautiful Lake House!

This home on Wheeler Lake was just perfect for our getaway for an adults-only birthday weekend! The two refrigerators held everything we brought for the weekend, we loved the sprawling yard, and the separate porch/grilling area was fantastic for cooking and enjoying each others company. Nina was fast to reply with any questions we had. The open living, dining, and kitchen area was large enough for us to all hang out, and the wrap around porch provided beautiful views of the lake and surroundings. We had the best time!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry F.

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

Family Gathering

This property is amazing!! A very private cabin sitting on a large river front lot, which features panoramic views of the Tennessee River. The property features an extremely nice, two-bay covered boat dock, just steps from the cabin. Although we were there to celebrate Christmas with our family, we would love to come back this summer with the boat!!We had a party of 16, adults and teenagers. There was more than enough room, with 6 bedrooms and two seperate lofts for the kids.Communication with the host was met with a response within minutes, which I really appreciate. I would recommend this property, and hope that we return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Family reunion

What a beautiful place to stay! The home was exactly the size we needed. The owners thought of everything. There was a portable crib and high chair for the baby. The bedrooms were perfect. We used the rockers on the porch a lot. There were two refrigerators to hold all of the food. We enjoyed the size of the beautiful kitchen table to play games all day and night. The kids enjoyed the outdoor patio and gazebo. And several fish were caught off the dock!! The only thing that we had to do on our own was find a way to get rid of all the spider webs outside. Also, it was mayfly season. Really those things were beyond the owners’ control.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024