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Rustic Mountain Lakefront Cottage

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Beach
Terrace/patio
Interior
Interior
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rustic Mountain Lakefront Cottage

Get away from it all at our rustic mountain lake front cottage on Pine Island Circle. Spacious, wooded and VERY private lot, long circular driveway great for lots of parking and stone path from house to water and a large boat dock. Renovated and updated bathroom. Large boat dock for lounge chairs, tying up three to four boats (with electrical outlet to charge batteries). GREAT fishing spot on Pine Island where many fishing tournaments have been won!
WIFI and Cable TV.
Large wooden deck with built-in seating and 15 foot long picnic table. Adjoining patio has charcoal grill, picnic table and fire pit. We are at the center of a quiet bay which opens into the main channel of Guntersville Lake. Easy access to nearby public launches on either side of property 2 miles away including Waterfront Bay Grocery, Tackle and Launch 2 miles down the street. We are located off Highway 79 between Guntersville and Scottsboro.

Property manager

Joyce Bishop

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Mud or food found in beds affect deposit.

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Rustic Mountain Lakefront
Rustic Mountain Lakefront Cottage Cottage
Rustic Mountain Lakefront Cottage Scottsboro
Rustic Mountain Lakefront Cottage Cottage Scottsboro

About the neighborhood

Map
Scottsboro, AL

What's nearby

  • Guntersville Lake - 3 min walk
  • Guntersville City Harbor - 16 min drive
  • Goose Pond Colony Golf Course - 20 min drive
  • Cathedral Caverns State Park - 23 min drive
  • Lake Guntersville State Park - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Budday's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Porky's BBQ - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Patrick's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Pizza - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Mountain Lakefront Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Mountain Lakefront Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Mountain Lakefront Cottage ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Mountain Lakefront Cottage located?

Situated in Scottsboro, this ski cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Guntersville Lake and Tennessee River. Gunter's Landing Golf Club and Guntersville City Harbor are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Rustic Mountain Lakefront Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 204 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Letha C., Panama City, FL, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful and beautiful location on the lake
We enjoyed our stay. The wooded lot blocks The views of other homes so you can enjoy just looking at the lake and some privacy. The cottage was very clean, stocked with everything needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Unknown R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The rustic lake house.
Rustic is an appropriate descriptor. And it was accurately described in the listing. It would be helpful if the light switches were labeled. I was unable to get the lights on in the driveway. The one statement in the listing that I disagree with is the statement that it is handicap accessible. I disagree. The front entry is sloped toward the door and there is no handrail. Also the broken tiles at the entrance to the kitchen offer awkward footing. And the threshold between the kitchen and the living room would definitely be a tripping hazard for a person with mobility issues. Also check-in time is listed at 4:00 and yet the cleaning lady was still there until nearly 4:40.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
The house was comfortable and felt like home , the host was wonderful and response really quickly !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

david h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great fishing trip
Great property. Older home but neat and comfortable. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great short stay
We only stayed 2 nights for a fishing trip, but we loved it! It is an older cabin, but was very clean and comfortable. Easy access and adequate parking for our boat. The owner was easy very responsive and informative. We will definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taris D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even Helene couldn't ruin our fun
Our 3rd stay here. Had a great time, caught some really nice bass. Had to cut our fishing short when Hurricane Helene dumped rain and blew like crazy. But that did give us the opportunity to go to Cathedral Caverns State Park. Lost power for a little over an hour, the owners were great keeping in touch. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Third time's a charm!
Third time staying here and hopefully not our last. Good center lake spot in a quiet bay. Everything as shown and water pressure in shower is like a massage after a long day fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness
As Advertised
Rustic as advertised. Easy walk to the dock. Our dogs loved the property. Everything worked correctly. Thanks for the heads up about the Keurig, we took our Mr. Coffee. No problem. Some bowls suitable for cereal or oatmeal would have been nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tammy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin
It was fine for a weekend stay. We weren't there a whole lot. Spent most of our time out exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quiet, rustic getaway, near to all that the Guntersville region has to offer.
We traveled down for a few days with our elderly dog, to begin her bucket list: rented pontoon boat for a water-loving canine. The lake house was accommodating and the lot safe for walking around. Bear in mind that this is an old house with many years on her, in the middle of the woods, and expectations should match that. The friendly host has cheery rustic signage, clean linens, comfortable, well-worn furniture, a proper table for meals inside and two picnic benches outside. Elli (pup) enjoyed basking in the sunlight on the pier while we took the river view in, and sitting with her humans on the patio. I in turn noted all the native plants that survive the dry terrain — it would be lovely to see all the clematis in bloom during the springtime. (I’m a gardener, so I always look around.) Muscadine was ripe and birds feeding from it while we were there. If bringing kids, watch for the loons to dip and sunning turtles to climb up onto a log and then slide back into the water. When you’re chilling, it’s the little things… Be prepared for a few hours, intermittently, of mosquito swarm…in full force and then gone again. Water, woodland; again to be expected. Also late night/early morn, woodland insects will be a’flurry. The road into the residential area is one lane with many soft shoulders, so drive slowly, considerately and be aware of the custom to pull to the side if you can depending on the area you are in (and who can do what). You’ll get there…on lake time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devon N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Had a great weekend getaway, was right on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dennis H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
worst vacay ever
run down and abandon looking. Inside had rat droppings in cookware,silverware ,dishes, kitchen towels. Bathroom had live mice, nest in closet. trash had been thrown in bathcloset, including dirty tissue. soap dish in bath was all caked over with old soap. used soap in med cabinet in bath. closet in bedroom had previous laundry , sheets,towels,linens throwed in the floor. no room left in closet to put shoes. deck boards on the water loose and scary. No hammock or swing as picture showed, outside chairs had missing cushions, we left early than the time we paid for. Nasty place and no response from owner. i wish i could include the pictures i took so other visitors could see before they spend their hard earned money!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Piece of Heaven
Had an amazing stay! If you are looking for a quiet escape…this is it! Thanks so much for the amazing trip and new memories made!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dana D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very Disappointing
It was explained that this was an older cabin by the lake so we did not get our expectations up but what was not said is that it was very poorly maintained. There are safety hazards that you should be made aware of. Outside the door a tree that is very rotten at the base leans on the main power lines into the house. When it falls and it will, it will go through the roof and into one of the bedrooms. If in that room when that happens someone will get hurt badly. Another issue is a very soft floor at the fridge that a person could potentially fall through. Missing window panes in the french doors. The dock and pier was another hazard. I could go on and on. We did not feel very safe in this house. We will not return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasha A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allyson M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for a getaway!
Beautiful views, easy access to lake and shopping, quiet and peaceful. Perfect for a quiet weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake getaway
Lot was beautiful with many trees so that there was plenty of shade on the patio. Loved seeing an Eagle, heron, and other birds during the stay. Home was rustic but clean. Enjoyed my time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
My perfect slice of heaven
I've stayed a lot of places in this area never anywhere that was so comfortable and felt so much like home. its not fancy so if that's what your looking for look on but if you want a private get away to fish off the pier and just hang out grill and have a fire in the fire pit at night then you found it I didn't want to leave and booked an extra night it was well lite at night all around the house and so quite we never saw another soul close enough if you want to get out but far enough away you don't know it. would like some lighting on the pier to night fish but other than that I can not think of one negative thing to say this will be my go to from now on if it's available and for the price no way you will beat it I thank them so much for sharing this with every one and caught tons of fish right off the pier. I will be back for sure as soon as I can
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakefront fishing
Had great time fishing with the family. Nice location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Go stay at the Rustic Mountain Lakefront Cottage
My husband and I absolutely loved our stay at the Rustic Mountain Lakefront Cottage.The location was perfect and we had an awesome view from inside of the cottage and the outside. Very clean and down home. Loved the decorations. The only thing I did not like was that we couldn't stay longer. The Bishop's were real nice and friendly. If i had a question or couldn't figure something out they were quick to respond and willing to help. I would definitely recommend staying here. We will be renting from the Bishop's in the future. Thank you guys so much for everything. Amy Fetters
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darrel R., Tennessee

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible
This property is run down. Although the owner refunded what she could vrbo still hasn't refunded their portion.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Carl O.

retired
trees down beside the cottage, doors won't shut, grass needs cut, stick holding the sliding door closed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Trisha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Overall it was a good trip. Would have liked the outside property to have grass cut and a bit cleaner. Inside was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024