When you a stay at this vacation home in Athens, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Wheeler Lake and Elk River. .This vacation home is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Christopher Park and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Athens Limestone Hospital.
Athens Limestone Hospital - 20 min drive - 11.4 miles
Athens State University - 21 min drive - 12.0 miles
Joe Wheeler State Park - 32 min drive - 20.0 miles
US Space and Rocket Center - 51 min drive - 35.1 miles
Getting around
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Christo's Dairy Delight - 15 min drive
Yesterdays Event Center - 16 min drive
Pizza Parlor - 13 min drive
Hickory Barn BBQ - 13 min drive
Gus - 13 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.
Riverfront Property Newly Renvoated The Sweet Retreat
Private River front property with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Upper balcony access from the master and 2nd bedroom. Outdoor deck with patio furniture, lights, fire pit, grill, and kayaks for your enjoyment. To top it off private dock for you to pull your boat up to or fish right off the dock.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Christian Usery
Languages
English
Property amenities
Beach
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (limited availability)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near the marina
On a lake
On a river
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,600 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
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: 10
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
Property is also known as
River House!!! Athens
River House 15ft From the Water!!!
River House!!! Private vacation home
River House!!! Private vacation home Athens
Riverfront Property Newly Renvoated The Sweet Retreat Reviews
Reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Travis T.
Mar 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Little piece of heaven
That house was amazing. It was just a perfect lakehouse. Very clean and well taken care of.
Travis T.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deb T.
Jul 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The Sweet Retreat is SWEEEET!
We absolutely just loved this place. It was easy to find. I really liked the decor. My husband loved that the air conditioning was so cool and they had a recliner!! The place was super clean and we really enjoyed the deck area and dock too. Overall, it was a great stay. We hope to come back soon for a longer stay
Deb T.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa S.
May 21, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach party
Awesome weekend away with the girls!
Lisa S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Jessica M.
Aug 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay lots of fun.
We enjoyed our stay but the bathroom in the hall way upstairs had no hot water. The shower downstairs was to small. We couldn't even watch tv for the internet kept freezing up.
Jessica M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Aug 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great birthday fun on the water!
We booked kind of last minute for a birthday celebration weekend. We loved it and enjoyed the kayaks! Great communication with Christian too.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Linda T.
Jul 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
House on the water’s edge
The area was very quiet & being right on the water was so relaxing.
Linda T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Crystal D.
Jul 10, 2022
Fun time!
It was real fun to hang and relax. There was a small issue but the owner was real quick to answer and solve the problem! We would love to go back and chill.
Crystal D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Christy W.
Jun 30, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our time on the River!
We enjoyed our time on the River. The owner was very responsive any time we had a question. Loved having the dock right on the River for our boat, jet ski, kayaks & paddle board!
Christy W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Julie B.
Jun 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place on the Lake
This cabin was perfect for my son’s birthday getaway with his friends. They absolutely loved the kayaks.
Julie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Betty A.
May 31, 2022
Great for short family stay!
Great experience, anytime I contacted our host, Christian, he got back with me vey soon. K
Betty A.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Shae H.
Jun 24, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend getaway!
The house was set up perfectly for our stay and it was just feet from the water. The back porch provided a wonderful space to unwind from being on the water all day. Would definitely go back, the owner is super-helpful and always there to answer any questions I had.