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Riverfront Property Newly Renvoated The Sweet Retreat

Athens vacation home with kitchen

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
Dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Athens, AL
  • Place, The Orion Amphitheater
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, US Space and Rocket Center
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Alabama-Huntsville
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Athens

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Wheeler Lake and Elk River. Christopher Park and Athens Limestone Hospital are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • MidCity Huntsville - 51 min drive - 64.7 km
  • The Orion Amphitheater - 51 min drive - 65.0 km
  • Bridge Street Town Centre - 52 min drive - 80.2 km
  • US Space and Rocket Center - 52 min drive - 81.2 km
  • University of Alabama-Huntsville - 55 min drive - 68.1 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mike’s Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪New Cut Minimart - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Christos Dairy Delight - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Crispy's - ‬15 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.

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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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
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
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: 10. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

River House!!! Athens
River House 15ft From the Water!!!
River House!!! Private vacation home
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Riverfront Property Newly Renvoated The Sweet Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet neighborhood with a wonderful view of the lake. Great for fishing and relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect hang out spot

This riverside getaway was a perfect backdrop for my engagement party! We had some friends over and there was plenty to do! The neighborhood is quieter, so keep that in mind when booking. There are some pretty dramatic stairs, so be aware of that from an accessibility standpoint, but we didn’t have any issues. We loved our stay, and Christian was so communicative. We may have to come back at some point.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candi R.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 Stars - Perfect Family Getaway on the River!

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful riverfront property! From the moment we arrived, it was clear this home was designed with relaxation and family fun in mind. The location is peaceful and scenic, with the river literally in the backyard. We especially loved the complimentary kayaks—paddling along the calm water was a highlight for both the adults and the kids.Inside, the home was spotless, cozy, and well-stocked with everything we needed. The game selection was fantastic, with board games and outdoor activities that kept everyone entertained. The fire pit was the perfect place to wind down in the evening—roasting marshmallows under thebeautiful night sky. It’s rare to find a place that truly works for all ages, but this one hit the mark. Whether you’re looking for adventure on the water or just quality time with your loved ones, this VRBO is a gem. We’re already planning our return trip!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tara a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

This was a great place to stay on the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Curtis H., Trinity Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness

Came up short on expectation

Overall the location and property is Beautiul. I would love to own this property LOL. Nice location on the water, house is not huge but is more than adequate for a couples retreat. The bed was comfortable and kitchen was nice. The bad parts, the dishwasher leaked, the fridge while cold started leaking too. The upstairs shower in master shower head needs to be replaced or cleaned and its way to low. Im only 5'11. I went to the guest bathroom to shower and the water never got hot. Warm but not hot. The outside porch had way too many spider webs for .our liking so we spent a lot of time cleaning so we felt ok sitting. The wifi is almost non existent vut it was a getaway weekend for us. It would have been nice to see tv at night when the bugs came back out but Overall, the location of the cabin made it bearable. I would rent again if some items were taken care of. Hopefully they will adress the cleaning outside before rental and replace the dishwasher. I washed by hand after that to prevent any water damage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little piece of heaven

That house was amazing. It was just a perfect lakehouse. Very clean and well taken care of.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb T.

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach party

Awesome weekend away with the girls!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica M.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

House on the water’s edge

The area was very quiet & being right on the water was so relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Crystal D.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy W.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Betty A.

Great for short family stay!

Great experience, anytime I contacted our host, Christian, he got back with me vey soon. K
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shae H.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021