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A remote cabin with Forests, Creeks, Cheaha! Price reduced for winter and spring

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a front view of the cabin taken by a wonderful guest!
Historic Waldo Covered Bridge in the Front Yard.  photo by Beth Stewart
Country Kitchen Makes You Feel at Home
step inside the living room with plenty of seating for gathering and visiting
Master bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Talladega, AL
  • Talladega Walk of Fame / Davey Allison Memorial Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Talladega College
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Talladega Superspeedway
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Anniston, AL (ANB-Anniston Municipal)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A remote cabin with Forests, Creeks, Cheaha! Price reduced for winter and spring

Need a place to unwind and relax? No other houses are in sight of the Waldo cabin. You can take a relaxing few days away from the crowds and worries of our current world situations. Spend some time in the country for a few days and reconnect with family, friends and nature!

Triple Creek Farm is on the banks of Talladega Creek overlooking the historic Waldo Covered Bridge and old grist mill. Gold used to be mined in the local area and many modern day prospectors come from far and wide to pan Talladega Creek for gold. The farm is 20 acres of oaks, dogwoods, pines and wildflowers surrounded by the Talladega National Forest, with no neighbors in sight! It is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians at the base of Cheaha Mountain.

You may want to spend your days fishing or tubing the creek or exploring the incredible spring display of wildflowers such as trillium, wild geranium and red buckeye. Perhaps you would enjoy mountain biking the miles of Talladega National Forest roads or the Chief Ladiga Rail Trial near by. Love hiking and backpacking, the Pinhoti Trail, the longest trail in Alabama, is just 2 miles away. Maybe you are a road biker and want to climb from Waldo up to the highest point in Alabama, Mt Cheaha. You can ride your bike out of the Triple Creek Farm drive way and do this.

Just a few miles away is Majestic Caverns Park, where you can explore a deep underground cave, and spend the day enjoying their many family fun activities.

Waldo is just outside the Talladega city limits. Talladega is home to the historic Ritz Theater and the annual April in Talladega pilgrimage of homes. So much fun to choose from... but, perhaps you just look forward to relaxing on the big front screened porch watching birds at the feeder and the lazy creek roll by.

Then, of course, if you are a Nascar fan... Waldo is just down the road (about 20 miles) from the Talladega Superspeedway! Planning to come to Dega to drive a race car on the fastest track in all the land? After a fast paced day of racing, come stay in the country and relax!

There is a full kitchen, but if you'd rather not cook, hop in the car and run to Talladega, 6 miles or Oxford, 20 miles, for a selections of restaurants, shops and movie theaters.

Feel free to contact Maggie for more information. She spent over 20 years exploring the mountains on foot, by bike and on horseback! You will find maps of the area and lots of information on things to do, when you arrive at the cabin.

Keywords: Cottage, Farmhouse, Waldo, Covered Bridge, Cabin, Cheaha, Pinhoti Trail,Trail, Chief Ladiga Rail to Trail, Caverns, Talladega, Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega Race Track

Property manager

Maggie Johnston
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
We charge an additional $50 cleaning fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside no cigarette butts be left behind

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Talladega

Located in Talladega, this cabin is on the waterfront. Talladega National Forest and Coldwater Mountain Doug Ghee Nature Preserve and Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park and International Motorsports Hall of Fame. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Talladega Superspeedway or Talladega Gran Prix Raceway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
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Talladega, AL

What's nearby

  • Talladega Walk of Fame / Davey Allison Memorial Park - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Talladega College - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Top Trails OHV Park - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park - 29 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Talladega Superspeedway - 34 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Stampede Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Golden Eagle Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A remote cabin with Forests, Creeks, Cheaha! Price reduced for winter and spring pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A remote cabin with Forests, Creeks, Cheaha! Price reduced for winter and spring?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A remote cabin with Forests, Creeks, Cheaha! Price reduced for winter and spring?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A remote cabin with Forests, Creeks, Cheaha! Price reduced for winter and spring located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Talladega National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Heritage Hall and Talladega Walk of Fame / Davey Allison Memorial Park. Pines Park and Talladega College are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 231 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 231 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joel C.

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

Waldo Cabin

The Waldo Cabin was perfect for my stay in the area. I enjoyed the many decks around the home and the walking trails to the creek. I highly recommend this home rental as it is convenient to everything while you're enjoying your own quiet and secluded retreat surrounded by the beauty of nature and Talladega Creek.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunni M.

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

Camping experience in the Alabama woods

Great in the woods of Alabama experience for the family. Campfire, snores, outdoor/indoor games, River within walking distance, a cool old covered bridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristina h.

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

Thanksgiving

Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

A walk in the woods

I was looking for a retreat, in nature and close to good hiking, and this was perfect. There is a long, lovely walk on the property down to Talladega Creek, and it's also just a few minutes from the Pinhoti. The cabin itself was comfortable and cozy warm, even when temps fell to the teens. Maggie was conscientiously helpful and gracious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bette R.

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

Great place to get away

We love this lovely home nestled on 30 acres.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

Comfort in nature

This property exceeded my and my husband’s expectations. We were looking for a secluded place near the forest, and Maggie’s cabin was perfect. From the moment I booked the reservation, Maggie was a communicative and welcoming hostess.Although it was just the two of us, we enjoyed having the space to spread out around the house.The kitchen was ready for preparing meals, and each room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham G.

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

Great get away?!

Great far away with nice water to get in!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

robin s.

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

Cabin

Great location for the Talladega 500. Host was always in touch and very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a nice place tucked away from the city. The area is beautiful. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend. We will def stay again when we are visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Relaxing

My husband, pup and I totally enjoyed this stay. We loved the walks, history, and listening to nature. Maggie was wonderful, thank you Maggie! Hope to come again ;)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joey W.

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

Great place with privacy

We had a wonderful stay! Everything was clean and comfortable! Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase H.

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

Very Peaceful

This property was so nice. The inside is well maintained and very functional if you want to cook they have most anything you would need. The outside is beautiful. Up on a hill with trees throughout and a screened in porch. Maggie was responsive and helpful throughout.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi M.

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

Great Place to Stay

Maggie is a wonderful host communication is great. We love staying here for the privacy and seclusion. We have stayed here several times and will again soon. Great for families, Maggie has everything you need in a vacation home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

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

Cozy Talladega Cabin

This comfortable house in the woods is clean and has everything you need. Great place to relax. It's close to Talladega National Forest, Cheaha State Park and Talladega race track. The owner was helpful with directions and easy to reach. My family and I enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen j.

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

Our Family Favorite

This the second time staying here. The Host is amazing and communicates very well so we know what to expect The area is beautiful and private. Guaranteed to exceed your expectations
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

Excellent Stay!

Wonderful,quiet area to get away to !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bette R.

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

Home away from

Qualìtty time with adult sons.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia M.

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

Relaxing Beautiful Stay

This was the most relaxing stay. Beautiful Property. We will be back again!! Ms Maggie is so helpful, and will help you any way she can. You won’t be disappointed!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ben C.

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

NICE

Cozy and fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

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

Enjoyed Our Getaway

The location was perfect for a few days of hiking in Talladega Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relaxing Get a Way

Perfect trip to disconnect from work and reconnect with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location!

Beautiful country. Don’t miss this spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sabra K.

Beautiful fall weekend

We had an amazing weekend at the Waldo Cabin. The property is gorgeous and our pups loved hiking and swimming in the river. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G., St. Petersburg, USA

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

Great stay in Waldo!

Our family had an amazing stay in this Waldo property! Very comfortable home with everything we needed to cook and grill our meals. Plenty of blankets for chilly mornings. We loved the back porch with the view of the woods and saw some beautiful birds! Cheaha State Park and several hiking trails are a close drive away. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Amazing as always!

We love this special cabin and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Maggie Johnston

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Maggie is the Dean of Education at Camp McDowell. She manages the McDowell Environmental Center and Farm School, as well as Magnolia Nature Preschool.
Mark recently retired from 26 years as the Executive Director of Camp McDowell, near Jasper, Alabama. He is now a full-time carpenter, buying, renovating and flipping amazing houses.
They are proud of the work they do to protect and educate people about the natural world around us.

Why they chose this property

Maggie lived at the Triple Creek Farm in Waldo for over 16 years while teaching science at the Alabama School for the Deaf. She raised goats, horses, chickens and bees. There is still a beautiful garden spot near the covered bridge being managed by a thoughtful neighbor. Maggie still loves this place!

What makes this property unique

There is nothing quite like communing with nature in a beautiful place near a moving stream. Even if you are visiting for a special event like the Talladega Race or to do day hiking along the Pinhoti Trail, you will find it valuable to spend some quiet time just sitting on the porch and listening to nature!

Languages:

English

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