In Fort Payne .You'll find Spring Grove Park and Hawkins Spring Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this cabin. Patriots Park and Fort Payne Main Street Historic District are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Alabama Fan Club and Museum - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
Little River Canyon Center - 15 min drive - 5.8 miles
DeSoto State Park - 27 min drive - 8.9 miles
Little River Canyon National Preserve - 43 min drive - 13.2 miles
Getting around
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 94 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Cracker Barrel - 9 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 6 min drive
Santa Fe Cattle Company - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats.
Sleeps 20 comfortably. 8 bedrooms, 4 kings, 4 queens, 1 bunk bed and 1 sleeper sofa, 3 living rooms, 3 dining rooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, 3 laundry rooms. Also a large pavilion with a outdoor kitchen, 2 bathrooms and a game room. Only 10 minutes from down town yet very secluded. There are 3 sections of the lodge. Each section can be rented separately according to your needs. Big Buck is the upstairs section sleeps 10. Sleeping Fawn is the downstairs back sleeps 6 and Running Doe is the downstairs front, sleeps 4. Free WiFi , central heat and air. Call for price 256-996-0611. You can also check us out at greatbucklodge.com or search Greatbucklodge on Facebook.
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
Unit size: 4,300 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99.
Property is also known as
Great Family Vacations Weddings Church Retreats Cabin Fort Payne
Great Family Vacations Weddings Church Retreats Fort Payne
Great Family Vacations Weddings Church Retreats
Great Family Vacations Wedngs
Great for Family Vacations Weddings Church Retreats
Great for Family Vacations Weddings Church Retreats
Great for family vacations weddings Church retreats.
Frequently asked questions
How close is Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. to the airport?
This cabin is 83.1 mi (94-min drive) away from the Huntsville International Airport (HSV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.
Does Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. offer free breakfast?
This cabin does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. ?
No, there is no casino at this cabin.
What time is check-in at Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. ?
Free parking is not available at this cabin.
Does Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. have a pool?
Yes, there's a pool.
Does Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cabin.
How close is Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. to downtown Fort Payne?
This cabin is 2.1 mi away from Fort Payne.
Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 55 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Thomas B., Perdido Beach, USA
Jun 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with great host
I had my family reunion here and we had a great time.
Thomas B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vicki C.
May 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The house is laid out really nicely for an extended family with two two-bedroom family suites downstairs that each have a kitchen and living area, a large master suite, and three additional bedrooms upstairs. The kitchen is well-stocked, though measuring cups and spoons are sparse so you might want to bring some if you plan to cook. There were 17 of us and we had plenty of space. We really enjoyed the pavilion area with wading pool, grill, and fire pit. All in all, it was a great stay.
Vicki C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Leighann H.
May 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded lodge
Had everything we needed and more. Would recommend the place to others.
Leighann H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
DeDe B.
Nov 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay
So beautiful and peaceful. I enjoyed having my coffee in the foyer in the morning.
It was in a very private area with beautiful views.
DeDe B.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
wendy r.
Jan 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay!
We had our wedding and celebrated New Years there. Had more than enough room for all of the family to stay.
wendy r.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Curtis E.
Dec 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing place
This is our 2nd stay. Great facility. Unfortunately our family is outgrowing this place by new marriages of our grandkids.
Curtis E.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy P.
Dec 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
We had a great stay at GBL. It was very clean and had plenty of space to accommodate our large family.
Amy P.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
anna d.
Nov 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Weekend!
This house was wonderful for our group of 17 family members. The outdoor area with the tables and fire pit was perfect for our group. We watched football, played corn hole, and darts. It was the perfect setting to get outside and enjoy the weather. I would love to go back in the summer months and sit in the shallow pool out there as well. it was super clean and well stocked. So easy to book and to communicate with the host. We all loved it and will plan to go again soon.!
anna d.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Summer P.
Oct 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fall break
The pictures don’t do this place justice… it is beyond amazing! We will definitely return!
Summer P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
paul g.
Jul 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Better than advertised!
We had a family reunion, 13 adults, 7 kids under 9yrs old. What a wonderful facility. Plenty of space, the huge pavilion was much better than anticipated. Included bathrooms, a kitchen, a TV and many tables and chairs.The kids loved the wading pool. Adults loved cooking and eating out there in the evening, fans kept the air flowing. Jeff was easy to contact and deal with. Very friendly and accomodating. Parks nearby for hiking. We feel like we lucked out in finding GBL. Price was very reasonable.No hesitation recommending GBL for large groups. Thanks for having us, Jeff.
paul g.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kenny T.
Jun 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacay
Nice place
Kenny T.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jun 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
This was a beautiful property that seemed isolated in the country, but was only about 10 minutes from town. We thoroughly enjoyed our family reunion here and look forward to visiting again!
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Vicki C.
Jun 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family reunion
Our family of 12 stayed here for our annual vacation together and had a wonderful time. We rented the entire lodge, so had way more than enough room. The beds are comfortable and spacious, there were plenty of clean linens, and we had lots of space for visiting and gaming.
The main kitchen was very well stocked with utensils, dishes, and tools (except that we had to steal garbage bags from one of the other kitchens). The pavilion area is wonderful. The kids enjoyed playing in the wading pool and running around outside. There is great hiking at Little River Canyon just 10 minutes away and we found nice restaurants, also very close. All in all, it was a great stay and we plan to return.
Vicki C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle C.
Apr 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
This property was exactly what we needed and more.
Beautiful home with every amenity you could think of.
We had a church ladies retreat with 20 ladies.
It was such a fabulous weekend.
Michelle C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
brian g.
Apr 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home and host
We were in town for a family funeral and were easily able to house friends and family in this amazing house. Jeff’s hospitality was fantastic! And the outdoor patio area was an amazing location for our family reception and reunion. If anything, the house is undersold on VRBO. This is a no-brainer!
brian g.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie S.
Mar 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Just Book it Already!
This place was absolutely perfect for our getaway weekend with friends. It looks great online, but trust me it is even better in person! More than enough space for all 15 of us, and the six couples all had their own rooms. Tons of indoor and outdoor entertaining space. The outdoor pavilion is amazing, with a kitchen, bar, fire pit, and bathrooms that were just as clean and comfortable as the ones inside the house. We were AMAZED! The owner, Jeff, is very kind and hospitable. We felt totally comfortable knowing that he would be there if we needed anything and he was happy to see that we were having a great time at his property. You can tell he puts a lot of time and effort into the property and wants it to be enjoyed by whoever comes to stay. Will definitely be planning another trip here in the future!
Stephanie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brandon A.
Jan 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeds Expectations!!
We brought our staff up for a getaway and was greatly pleased with the accommodations! Plenty of room to spread out but also a great space for being all together. And the outside area is fantastic with plenty of seating & eating areas plus games to play. Great for a large families, gathering of friends, or small staff & spouse retreat. We will be booking again in the future!!
Brandon A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael T.
Jan 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
The property was fantastic for large groups. Well maintained with a great outdoor social area.
Michael T.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Miriam T.
Dec 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in the Mountains
I am so glad we came here for the holiday/ anniversary. We really enjoyed our stay. Jeff the host was super attentive to our needs. His response to our needs was amazing. U won’t regret the stay here #GreatBuckLodge
Miriam T.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rachel H.
Dec 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Vacation
This is by far the best VRBO property I’ve ever stayed at! Most of all, the CLEANEST! That’s the biggest deal to me! You’ll love this cabin, the host was extremely responsive. Thank you so much!
Rachel H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Pam S.
Dec 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
All and all it was a beautiful experience for my family gathering! The cabin was beautifully decorated with Christmas decorations! It was a beautiful cabin! I will certainly and my family will come back again soon!
Pam S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Lindsey G.
Dec 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin, watch out for the stairs
Our large friend group does a weekend at a cabin each year, and this year we decided to try Fort Payne and the Great Buck Lodge. Everything is exactly as described in the listing, and there is plenty of space for large groups. However, if you have small children or elderly people in your party, be advised that the top of the staircase to the main level of the lodge is not protected, and the landing is located in a high-traffic area by a hallway and the fridge in the main kitchen. We had a toddler in our group fall against the removable baby gate and roll all the way down the stairs. He was okay but the experience was traumatic, and we probably won’t be back while we have small children in our group.
Lindsey G.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jay S.
Nov 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Restorative Staff Retreat
We had a wonderful time! The lodge was beautiful and perfect for our staff retreat. We will be back!
Jay S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tanya M.
Sep 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Most incredible stay
I took a group of 7 ladies with me to stay at Great Buck Lodge for our annual “Budget Camp” - to be successful, we needed an abundance of space, strong and reliable wifi and a place to unwind - This fit every single need and more! Jeff was the perfect host, he was, quite literally, only a text away for anything we needed and checked in on us to make sure all of our needs were met. The home itself was incredible! We had plenty of space to work, relax, cook and socialize. The beds were so comfortable I slept better than I have in months, the bathrooms and kitchens both fully stocked and impeccably clean. The outdoor pavilion was truly breathtaking, especially at night! We built a fire the last night as the weather was perfect! I have rented many times before but this was, by FAR, the very best experience! And note - the photos do not do this place justice! It is absolutely gorgeous!! Very highly recommend!
Tanya M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Doris A.
Sep 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Dads Memorial Family Reunion
Great choice! Beautiful home equipped with everything we needed. Peaceful great location, and we loved everything about it. Indoors, outdoors the fresh air. Loved the privacy each family member had.
Jeff was awesome and very helpful from the beginning.
Perfect for my daughter's wedding.