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Bama Lakeside Retreat-Pools, Lake, Child & adult fun! Special Summer Rates!

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Poolside - The pool has the option to be heated during the chillier months. There is also a slide for extra fun!
View of the Backyard - Bama Lakeside Retreat has a beautiful outdoor space including a heated pool.
Back of House
Front Entrance
Front Entrance

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 28696.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • Shelton State Community College
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • University of Alabama
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (TCL-Tuscaloosa Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

Bedroom 1

+1
2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Other Space 1

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bama Lakeside Retreat-Pools, Lake, Child & adult fun! Special Summer Rates!

Welcome to the Bama Lakeside Retreat! We are family-owned & operated and we are open year-round! Book the home for Alabama football games, family reunions, corporate retreats and more!

**Please Read Prior to Booking: If you plan to have more than 15 people, there will be an additional charge of $50 per person per night after the booking comes through.**

Bama Lakeside Retreat features 6 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, accommodating between 13 to 15 guests, with the possibility of sleeping up to 28 for an additional charge. For larger groups, extra beds can be provided, and the office area can be converted into a sleeping space. Located just 10 miles south of the stadium, this home is the perfect escape from the chaos of everyday life! Our amenities make it the ideal lodging in Tuscaloosa for vacations or family gatherings. The home includes the Bama Game Room, offering fun for the entire family! Here, you'll find a pool table, air hockey table, assorted toys and games, and an indoor swimming pool. Additionally, there is a large outdoor pool, a fire pit swing area, kayaks, boats, and much more!

The Bedrooms: Most bedrooms come equipped with mini-fridge in or near the bedroom & a microwave. All bedrooms have smart TVs.

Master Suite (main level):
1 King Bed
3 Optional Twin XL Beds

Optional Lakeside Office (main level):
2 Optional TwinXL Beds

Bama Guest Quarters (lower level):
1 King Bed
2 TwinXL Beds in Loft
2 Optional Flip Sofas

Arabian Nights Suite (upper level):
1 King Bed
1 Twin Window-Seat Bed
1 Optional TwinXL Bed

Cozy Cottage Suite (upper level)
1 Queen Bed
1 Optional TwinXL Bed

Bama Suite (upper level)
1 King Bed
1 Optional TwinXL Bed

Sunshine Suite (upper level)
1 King Bed
1 Optional Flip Sofa
1 OptionalTwinXL Bed

The kitchen is fully equipped for fixing meals - featuring large pots and pans, plenty of serving dishes and utensils for large groups, and a well-stocked spice cabinet. You’ll also find a French door-style refrigerator, an extra chest freezer, and a stand-alone ice maker.

The outdoor space at Bama Lakeside Retreat is the highlight of the property! In addition to the beautiful outdoor pool and slide, there’s a playground complete with a triple twist slide, rope climbing wall and traditional rock climbing wall. A spacious seating area with swings and a fire pit enhances the outdoor experience, and the lake is conveniently located right in the backyard, complete with a dock with kayaks. There is no swimming allowed in the lake.

*Parking:*
The property allows parking for up to 12 vehicles, pending written permission from Bama Vacation Rentals Management.
*Please Read Prior to Booking:

*Be sure to enter the correct number of people to receive an accurate quote/price. Pricing varies based on the number of people.
If you plan to have more than 15 people, there will be an additional charge of $50 per person per night after the booking comes through.*

*There are exterior security cameras located at the front and back of the property. This includes the exterior and interior pool area only. These devices may not be tampered with, covered, or unplugged by guests.*

*All reservations made within 2 weeks of date of arrival are subject to require in person Government Issued ID verification.*

*Optional Twin XL beds are NOT made up unless requested payment is made. It is not set up unless requested VIA our sleeping arrangement form, upon booking.*

*A maximum of 2 pets are allowed with a pet fee of $100 per pet, per stay, plus tax. If you have additional pets, you must receive permission in writing from management and pay additional pet fees.*

*Please be aware that upon booking, you will be required to sign Bama Vacation Rentals Rules forms and photo ID verification directly with our property management company texting system called AKIA.*

*For stays that are longer than 2 weeks, you will be charged an additional cleaning fee. All properties are required to be cleaned and inspected every other week.*

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Property manager

Bama Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Tuscaloosa

Located in Tuscaloosa, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bryant-Denny Stadium and Moundville Archaeological Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Druid City Brewing Company and Bowlero Tuscaloosa. R&R Cigars and Paul W. Bryant Museum are also worth visiting. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama

What's nearby

  • Shelton State Community College - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Tuscaloosa Amphitheater - 15 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Tuscaloosa River Walk - 16 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium - 16 min drive - 17.1 km
  • University of Alabama - 16 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 14 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Buddys Food Mart #3 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bama Lakeside Retreat-Pools, Lake, Child & adult fun! Special Summer Rates! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Bama Lakeside Retreat-Pools, Lake, Child & adult fun! Special Summer Rates! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bama Lakeside Retreat-Pools, Lake, Child & adult fun! Special Summer Rates!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bama Lakeside Retreat-Pools, Lake, Child & adult fun! Special Summer Rates!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bama Lakeside Retreat-Pools, Lake, Child & adult fun! Special Summer Rates! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Shelton State Community College, Generations Primary Care and Moundville Archaeological Park. University of Alabama and Moundville Archaeological Site are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 67 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay!

Such a perfect place for great family time together! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Homcoming Gameday weekend

We had a great stay for our visit to UA for Homecoming. The house was very clean and the property manager was very helpful with any questions and needs we had.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We will be coming back!

I chose this property for a corporate meeting for my sales team of 11 people. It was everything we could have hoped for in a property. This place is my number one pick in the state for my meetings from now on.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family crew

This place was awesome. All the children enjoyed it so very much. The owners responded to my text and even came out to check the pool. We had a great time and enjoyed it so very much.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

We stayed over graduation weekend. Drive to campus was only 18 minutes. The house is beautiful and very spacious. Pool is great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shari M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

We stayed for about a week, and can’t say enough good things about it. The house and host over exceeded our expectations. Very helpful and attentive host, pool was cleaned and chemical levels checked regularly. They let us know before coming by to do so. House has every amenity you’ll need. No need to bring anything, they have it all! You will be happy you booked this gorgeous and spacious home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brendan G.

1st Timer

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was great. The location was perfect especially since we needed the room. The pool and lake gave the kids a day to relax and unwind. Gave the parents the opportunity to hang with their kids,; swim and bbq. The rule book is a bit overwhelming. I’m hoping the owners & mgmt felt we left it the way we found it.
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen H.

It was fantastic

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was as advertised and more. These pictures in the advertisements did not do the place justice. It was phenomenal. It was my personal 10th vacation rental with family and friends. It was my bar best.
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10/10 Excellent

THOMAS M.

Everything and More

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The willingness of the host to answer questions leading up to and during the stay made everything run so smooth. The house is spotless, the amenities are great, and I highly recommend paying for the pool to be heated during colder months. It was absolutely perfect.
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10/10 Excellent

gary f.

Bama/ ATM Football game

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was great ! Perfect location, and plenty of room for 13 people. The owners were very accommodating and and responsive if we needed anything. Will use them again in the future !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

beth k.

Best Vacation Rental By Far!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have rented over a dozen different properties over the years and this one was the BEST. Staff was extremely helpful with booking, and swearing questions very promptly and very kind and attentive. I typically pack a bin of my “must haves” for food prep and did not need to bring any of them. This house fleas fully equipped and then some! We had 14 people, our 4 daughters and their spouses and 4 granddaughters. There was plenty of room for everyone. Ending each evening down by the lake on the swings roasting s’mores was a highlight as well as the huge pool with plenty of umbrellas for shade. We will be back!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Heith P.

A++ Home and Host

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent Host and home. Will definitely be using them again
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8/10 Good

Rhonda B.

Family Foorball Weekend gathering

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 16 enjoyed the property. We all had some private space and a large space to gather as a family. The home is situated on a small lake with lovely views from the property. The home was well appointed with many many items to help make a short stay have the conveniences of home. It is about 25 minutes in traffic to downtown Tuscaloosa and the U of A. We were so lucky to have the weather on our side so we could enjoy the pool, small kayaks and the outside play area. There were toys for the outdoor pool that they heated for us for a small fee and pool and air hockey tables inside.The manager/owner responded promptly to our requests when we had issues and questions. We all felt that the rules and consequences were excessive and made us uncomfortable , but, the manager explained that the City of Tuscaloosa has placed many restrictions on short term rentals. Overall, it was a fun weekend with many memorable moments with the grandchildren snd our adult children and their spouses.
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2/10 Terrible

Ben P.

STAY AWAY

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awful - her contract doesn’t make sense, but you have to sign it. You’ll have to name all guests and tell her where they plan to sleep, then you’ll have to agree to excessive policies that threaten extra charges, ensure multiple signs in the home that threaten extra charges while you’re there. She’ll send unannounced strangers into the home where your children are playing and have her husband stop by daily to “check on the pool” and police your activity. People like this shouldn’t rent out their homes.
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

Huge house with everything you need

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family including 7 kids and 7 adults had a wonderful time. The pool is everything you could need for a summer trip. The house has everything you could possibly need including the most well equipped kitchen and space for everyone to spread out.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Northeast TN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time at its BEST!

We chose this property because it was able to accommodate our large family of 20+. The home is spacious enough to give everyone their own room/bathroom and provides areas for everyone to gather as well. The kitchen is fully stocked with any equipment you need to cook. We fixed every meal together and enjoyed family meals as a group. Each room has its own coffee maker, mini fridge, and snacks. Absolutely perfectly designed. There are tons of games, a pool table, air hockey, amazing outdoor space and equipment for s’mores around the fire pit or fishing off the dock! Communication with the host is flawless and they were always quick to answer any questions or concerns. If you’re looking for a wonderful place in this area, don’t hesitate! Thank you for being the hostess with the mostess :) - The Hay Family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kurt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

It was a fantastic property that accommodate a large party people, very good social setting we really enjoyed it
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

Wonderful property with everything you could possibly need. Perfect for large family vacations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

My entire party enjoyed our stay. The house and the pool were lovely. The owners were very nice. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family getaway!

Everything you need to entertain multiple generations♥️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Setting

Would be great for children
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Family Getaway

The Bama Lakeside Retreat is just as advertised! It is a beautiful house on a beautiful property managed expertly by husband and wife, Marc and Kim. The communication throughout the whole process was superb. We had 19 in our family group of three generations and everyone had a great time swimming in the pool, enjoying the swings around the fire pit, fishing off the dock, and taking a jaunt around the lake in the boat and kayak. It was a wonderful vacation home! A few notes for future renters: The kitchen is stocked with any pan/utensil/small appliance that you could possibly want! There are plenty of wonderful plush beach/swim towels for the pool. There are plenty of floats and toys for the pool. The property is listed as not handicapped accessible, but there are only a few steps to get into the main level of the house, and the master suite (Lakeside Suite) is on the main level along with the master bath that does have a hand rail for the toilet. (This was helpful for my mother-in-law that uses a cane.) There are mini fridges in all of the other suites except for the master suite. The Lakeside Suite is the only suite on the main level. The Bama Guest Quarters is in the lower level (along with game room and exit to pool). The other 4 suites are located on the upper level. The Cozy Cottage Suites share a bathroom that is connected to A and also opens to the hallway for access from Cozy Cottage B. There is also an outdoor staircase leading from the main level to the pool area. My mother-in-law can't do stairs very well, but she was able to join us down by the lake by walking along the side yard (with assistance) instead of the stairs. Thanks Kim and Marc for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place

We have used Bama B&B for years and every time they go above and beyond. This rental was superb! Coffee in every room. Snacks and sodas as well. The place is fully stocked with everything you would need to prepare a Thanksgiving Meal for 15! Beautiful grounds and surrounding area for runs/walks. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Outstanding in every way

We could not be happier with our decision to stay at this beautiful lake house again (our second time!). The home has plenty of cozy bedrooms and great gathering space. We had our Thanksgiving holiday at the lake house and it was just perfect in every way. Kim and her staff were a pleasure to deal with. I would highly recommend this property and hope I get the chance to stay in this amazing home again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole O.

Great house and can accommodate a large group! The property manager is very responsive and friendly

Convenient location, clean, and well appointed. We will be back when we visit our daughter who is in college at the University.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Bama Vacation Rentals

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We built this, our dream house, after losing our other home to a tornado in 2000, and a 2nd home to a fire in 2006. We're both retired school teachers that have embarked on a new career path! We have a 200 year old B&B located just 2 blocks from the stadium, and we manage over 50 game-day rental properties all across town. We love to entertain, and we often host visitors in our home. Some of our former guests include Hurricane Katrina victims, and other visitors from all over the world, including the University of Alabama's Foreign Language Department. Our children are older now, so we decided as a family to try something new - making our home into a special retreat for other families! Roll Tide!

Why they chose this property

We built our home in this lovely location in south Tuscaloosa because of the quiet beauty of the lake, and its close proximity to town. We thought about building on Lake Tuscaloosa, but it's so far away from everything! We also wanted a quiet lake instead of one that sounded like the interstate! Our lake does not allow motor boats, so instead you only hear the sounds of nature all around you! Swimming is not allowed in the lake, but we have a huge pool to enjoy instead!

What makes this property unique

We have a fully stocked lake and the fishing gear to go with it! You can fish from the pier, use the paddle boat, row boat, or one of the kayaks. We also have a great outdoor heated swimming pool, an indoor exercise pool, pool table, air hockey table, 2 spoiled cats, and much more.

** Please be aware that this house used to be a Bed and Breakfast. You will see some old reviews indicating that. We are no longer a Bed and Breakfast, but a whole house rental.**

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