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Wheeler Lake Retreat with private dock

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Athens

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A modern pier with a covered seating area and a bench, extending over calm water.
A spacious living room with a high wooden ceiling, a chandelier, a fireplace, and large windows.
A waterfront pavilion with a bench, overlooking a calm lake with a sunset in the background.
A wooden gazebo with a metal roof, surrounded by trees and a paved path.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Athens, AL
  • Place, Lucy's Branch Marina
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Elk River Lodge State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Joe Wheeler State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Athens

On river.Stay at this Athens vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Wheeler Lake and 9 miles (15 km) of Elk River. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Lucy's Branch Marina and Limestone County Park.
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What's nearby

  • Lucy's Branch Marina - 17 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Limestone County Park - 17 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Elk River Lodge State Park - 21 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Athens State University - 26 min drive - 19.6 miles
  • Joe Wheeler State Park - 28 min drive - 18.8 miles

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucy's Branch Marina - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mobile IT Commons - Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Nash's Barbecue - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪Catfish Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬18 min drive

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.

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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
  • 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Wheeler Lake Retreat with private dock to the airport?

This vacation home is 31.8 mi (40-min drive) away from the Huntsville International Airport (HSV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Wheeler Lake Retreat with private dock have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Wheeler Lake Retreat with private dock to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi from Mallard Creek Beach.

Does Wheeler Lake Retreat with private dock offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Wheeler Lake Retreat with private dock ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Wheeler Lake Retreat with private dock ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Wheeler Lake Retreat with private dock have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Wheeler Lake Retreat with private dock have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Wheeler Lake Retreat with private dock to downtown Athens?

This vacation home is 10.9 mi away from Athens.

Wheeler Lake Retreat with private dock Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place for large group
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a great stay! Everything was so nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hank M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful and well maintained and equipped
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelby J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures do not do it justice! The home and property are beautiful! It was the perfect weekend get away. Very well maintained and absolutely perfect. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect accommodation for our family. It was so spacious and the home had so many things to accommodate us, baby high chair, pack and play was added bonus we didn’t know about.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing and there was so much room for me and my family. There were eighteen of us and we all fit comfortably. Everything was stocked really well. I have never rented a place where so much was provided. The kitchen was completely stocked! We had a blast and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was more than equipped with everything. Was great having 2 large refrigerators. Dock area was super along with the gazebo area. Would highly recommend for a large group or family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francisco H.

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

Perfect getaway

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

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