Gorgeous Lake Home at Wheeler Reservoir Athens AL | House in Athens

10.0 (19 Reviews) |   5 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  12 Guests
Athens House | Gorgeous Lake Home at Wheeler Reservoir Athens AL

5 Bedroom House in Athens

Welcome to Lakeside Escape! If you are looking for relaxation, quality time with family or a perfect fishing location this is the place! Lakeside Escape is located by the Wheeler reservoir also known as Elk River.
This 3 story home with 6 beds, is located less than an hour's drive from Madison/Huntsville and surrounding areas. Get ready to enjoy the fresh country air!
Fully stocked with all the amenities you need, WiFi, fully equipped kitchen, board games and picturesque lake views.
The space
Welcome to Lakeside Escape! If you are looking for romance, relaxation, quality time with family, or a peaceful fishing location, Lakeside Escape is the perfect place! Lakeside Escape is located by the Wheeler Lake reservoir also known as Elk River. The lovely drive to the property is a dead end so no unnecessary traffic, except for the deer sightings!!
Lakeside Escape is a 2,700 sq ft. three (3) story lakeside home where you can escape from the city. Located less than an hour's drive from Madison/Huntsville and surrounding areas you will feel as if you are far, far away. Get ready to enjoy the fresh country air!
Fully stocked with all the amenities you need. Lakeside Escape has plenty of space featuring a total of four (4) bedrooms. Two (2) bedrooms in the private access apartment on the bottom level feature queen beds with each room having an in-room ¼ bath and a shared full bath. The main floor features a spacious primary bedroom with (1) king bed and private bath as well as access to the wrap-around deck with lake views and a (1) bedroom with a queen bed with access to a full bath. The third floor loft features two (2) additional queen beds and a quaint sitting area. The home comfortably sleeps 12 adults.
During your stay you can cook a meal in the fully-equipped kitchen, bring out a number of board games, giant Jenga, or corn hole we provide for day or night family fun. Lakeside Escape features a large wrap-around deck providing plenty of room to enjoy picturesque lake views.
Just steps from the front door walk to the community boat launch and picnic area. Bring your toys and enjoy water access for kayaks, paddle boards, canoes, and fishing. Bring your boat as Lakeside Escape comes complete with covered boat parking. A yoga mat, bicycle or a favorite book come in handy as well as binoculars for some amazing bird watching along the waterfront. Don’t forget the barbecue on the patio!
Lakeside Escape is ready for you and your family for an enjoyable and memorable vacation. We hope you make Lakeside Escape your second favorite home!
Guest access
There is plenty of space for parking. We offer additional boat parking with a separate driveway specifically for parking your boats. There is one covered boat parking area at the top of the property. If more than one boat, we allow you to use the boat driveway to park on the grass near the existing covered boat area at top of property. Please do not block the boat driveway.
For those with physical disabilities, we have a side entrance you can drive your can to on the side of the property to access the house. That entry has just a few steps and you enter the main portion of the house.
Other things to note
Lakeside Escape has a special book that contains information about the surrounding area. Details include where to shop for gas, additional boat launch, supplies, even a cafe perfect for those picnic and boat outings.

Gorgeous Lake Home at Wheeler Reservoir Athens AL is located in Athens. Gorgeous Lake Home at Wheeler Reservoir Athens AL provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Air Conditioner, View, among other amenities. This House features Kitchen, Air Conditioner, View, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Gorgeous Lake Home at Wheeler Reservoir Athens AL has 5 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Athens has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Athens, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
Bedroom
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
Entertainment
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
General
  • Unit size: 2700 sq ft (251 sq m)
  • In a rural location
  • On the river
  • On the lake
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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

Reviews

Elizabeth M.
Mar 6, 2025 01:42:35 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: This home was perfect for our family! Lots of beds and bathrooms, super clean, well-stocked kitchen, quiet neighborhood. It's very secluded and about 45 minutes from Huntsville, but worth the drive!
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