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Authentic Retreat w/ Private Dock on Coosa River!

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Nestled in Shelby, this inviting cabin offers a peaceful escape with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. Relax on the screened porch with a lovely view of the Coosa River or enjoy boating trips from the private dock. Additional amenities include an outdoor fire pit near pier (wood provided), gas grill, flat-screen TV w/ Amazon Fire Stick and wood-burning fireplace.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8212 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Authentic Retreat w/ Private Dock on Coosa River!

Get away from the noise of the city and escape to this riverside retreat in Shelby! With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a screened porch with a lovely view of the Coosa River, this vacation rental will meet all your needs and more. Explore the area with boating trips from the private dock, hiking excursions through Oak Mountain State Park, vineyard and winery tours, or a journey into the depths of Desoto Caverns! Endless adventure awaits at this inviting cabin.

-- THE PROPERTY --

2,284 Sq Ft | Coosa River Access On-Site | Screened Porch w/ River View

Bedroom 1: Full Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Twin Daybeds | Loft: Full Bed | Additional Sleeping: Cot

OUTDOOR LIVING: 2 docking piers, fire pit near pier (wood provided), gas grill, dining table, beach chairs
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV w/ Amazon Fire Stick, wood-burning fireplace, dining table, ceiling fans, walk-in closet, cathedral ceiling
KITCHEN: Microwave, dishwasher, air fryer, drip coffee maker, blender, toaster oven, Crock-Pot, dishware/flatware, complimentary spices
GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, linens/towels, central heating & air conditioning, cleaning essentials, built in 1965
SUITABILITY: 2 steps required for access, bedroom & bathroom on the first floor, complimentary toiletries & paper products not provided
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), RV/trailer parking available, additional street parking (first-come, first-served)

-- THE LOCATION --

THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Coosa River Access (on-site), Okomo Campground and Boat Launch (1.5 miles), Beeswax Creek Park (7.4 miles), Magnolia Meadows Golf Course (9.7 miles), Oak Mountain State Park (36.8 miles), Peavine Falls (40.8 miles)
FAMILY ATTRACTIONS: Harrison Museum-G Washington (10.5 miles), Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum (17.7 miles), Old Baker Farm (21.0 miles), The American Village (23.0 miles), Desoto Caverns (27.6 miles)
WINERIES: Lewis Lakes Vineyards (12.3 miles), Ozan Winery & YH Distillery (16.0 miles), Morgan Creek Vineyards (21.3 miles), Hidden Meadow Vineyard & Winery (22.1 miles), Corbin Farms Winery (22.6 miles)
LOCAL FOOD: VJ's Restaurant (3.4 miles), Shelby Sandwich Shop (5.6 miles), The Point Grill & Bar (7.9 miles), Tin Top Bar-B-Que 2 (10.3 miles), Fat Johnny's Comfort & Soul (10.3 miles), The Local Kitchen & Ale (10.9 miles), The Pizza Star (11.0 miles), PITA Meditteranean Street Food (11.2 miles)
NEARBY TOWNS: Columbiana (10.3 miles), Calera (17.6 miles), Clanton (23.2 miles), Birmingham (49.9 miles), Montgomery (60.7 miles)
AIRPORT: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (55.2 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires 2 steps to access and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: Complimentary toiletries and paper products are not provided at this property. It is recommended that guests bring their own
- NOTE: This property was built in 1965 and has a rustic feel. Although the property has been cleaned for guests there may be a spider web or two

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,284 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 and a first aid kit
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic Retreat w/ Private Dock on Coosa River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Authentic Retreat w/ Private Dock on Coosa River!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Authentic Retreat w/ Private Dock on Coosa River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic Retreat w/ Private Dock on Coosa River!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Authentic Retreat w/ Private Dock on Coosa River! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2 mi (3.1 km) from Lay Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Beeswax Creek Park and Shelby County Historic Museum. Columbiana City Park and Museum of George Washington are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 20 reviews

6.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

CelestieA. wz

4th of July trip

We loved the rustic feel of the home and the unique decorations throughout the home.Beautiful front porch overlooking the river.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Awesome house!

This is the perfect get-away place. I wish I brought a boat. The lake, the fire pit, the grounds THE HOUSE....were all awesome. We'll come back. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

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

Chill Family Vacation Vibe

It's a beautiful, secluded place that has everything we were looking for in a vacation spot. Even though it rained most of the weekend, it didn't dampen our stay. The privacy and ease of access to the fishing and swimming area gave us peace of mind and we were able to relax and have a good time. As an added bonus, we went looking around and found some amazing historical sites that we had no idea was there. Everyone had a wonderful weekend and we all want to come back to this cabin again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin on the lake is rustic, with older furnishings, but warm and inviting which is exactly what we were looking for. Loved our visit with friends. I hope to go back one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

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

Nice getaway

A good place for a little get away. Loved the big porch with a nice view of the water.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Weekend Getaway

Cabin in rural Alabama was perfect for our trip. The scenery leading up to the cabin and the property was beautiful. Reminded me of my grandpas hunting cabin growing up. It was everything we needed for our trip and would love to visit again. Love the uniqueness of the cabin and how peaceful the area was. The river and shoreline was picturesque.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Joshua Cortez

DONT RESERVE HERE

So I am currently staying here for a work trip for three weeks and this place is outdated!! The owners of the house DO NOT ANSWER their phones it’s flea invested and roaches and it’s not worth the price! They need to clean it immediately!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Cynthia A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

House

House was not clean - spider webs and wasps throughout. Kitchen cabinets were dirty. Door knobs didn’t work. Boards on deck need replacing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jimmy C.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Do Not Recommend

From the pictures on the website, we were excited about the property specifically the screened in porch, location and access to the lake. Upon arrival, we immediately noticed spiders and ants inside the house. The house also had a damp, musky smell. The screened in porch had most of the screen missing with holes in the screen that was still attached. The back door from the house to the porch required much effort to open and close with a sign saying not to turn the knob because it might lock. The knob was antiquated, loose and felt like it would pull off every time you used it. The grounds of the property had many "antique" items such as old tires, rims, kitchen appliances, etc. laying around in the yard. There was also a nice crop of poison ivy growing all around the property. The pier was weathered with several old, loose boards but nice. The pier also had a two-boat storage area, but it was not available for guests. As the evening progressed, it became evident of a significant bug infestation... German Cockroaches. The later it got, the more they came out. Due to the unsanitary conditions, we packed up and checked into a hotel for our 10-day VACATION ON THE LAKE.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sheneka S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Very underwhelming and a pest control problem

When I saw this property online, I absolutely fell in love with it. From the pictures, I thought it was absolutely stunning and would be perfect for my family! However, I was quite disappointed when we got there. The home was perfect for my family size and the lake was amazing… That’s the only positives we had. There were bugs and spiders everywhere inside the home, both alive and dead. There was also a terrible ant problem in the kitchen. The property owner warned me that I may see a few dead critters around because pest control had just come out to spray, but it didn’t seem that way. It actually seemed like the home had been sitting for quite sometime without anyone having cleaned or visited it. The home had an extremely stale smell to it. It was so bad that we literally had to spray Lysol and febreeze everywhere and air the home out. The linens and towels were clean, but the bathrooms had old cleaning liquid in them. There was old food in the refrigerator and freezer and the refrigerators were rusted. We were not even comfortable cooking in the kitchen or using the appliances and dishes that were there. All in all, our family trip was nice due to our time on the lake at the dock and relaxing on the porch (which we did actually love). But the pictures give off a much different feel than how dated the property actually is.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin M.

Liked: Check-in, communication

nice

old school house pretty neat the pictures on line miss lead a little bit but i would got back we were there headed to nascar so didnt plan on fishing but looks like a great place for that and hanging out on lake
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great River Retreat

Exactly as expected - a lovely house on the Coosa with gorgeous views and lots of areas to gather and enjoy great company. Excellent visit, would stay again.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

David

Do Not Recommend Until Property is Cleaned Up

From the pictures on the website, we were excited about the property specifically the screened in porch, location, and access to the lake. Upon arrival, we immediately noticed spiders and ants inside the house. The house also had a damp, musky smell. The screened in porch had most of the screen missing with holes in the screen that was still attached. The back door from the house to the porch required much effort to open and close with a sign saying not to turn the knob because it might lock. The knob was antiquated, loose and felt like it would pull off every time you used it. The grounds of the property had many "antique" items such as old tires, rims, kitchen appliances, etc. laying around in the yard. There was also a nice crop of poison ivy growing all around the property. The pier was weathered with several old, loose boards but nice. The pier also had a two-boat storage area, but it was not available for guests. As the evening progressed, it became evident of a significant bug infestation... German Cockroaches. The later it got, the more they came out. Due to the unsanitary conditions, we packed up and checked into a hotel for our 10-day VACATION ON THE LAKE. We are currently working with Evolve to get our money refunded.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Diane T.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Do NOT recommend this rental!

We were not at all satisfied with our stay. The home was filled with bugs, as two other reviews have mentioned. When I read the reviews I dismissed them thinking that the authors of the reviews were likely exaggerating, but I was wrong. The home had ants, cockroaches and many other bugs, both dead and alive, in nearly every room. There were also cobwebs and spiders in every single room. We brought homemade pastries and set them on the counter in a covered container in the kitchen and came back to black ants covering the entire container and all of the pastries. It was absolutely disgusting. Upon arrival, we discovered that one of the windows was broken and there was shattered glass on the window sill and floor. We informed the owner who agreed to come the next day to fix the window only to tell us later that she could no longer come to fix it. The house looked as though an elderly couple had just recently lived there. There were personal items everywhere. What was most disturbing was the fact that they left multiple urns in the home, two of which were on the dressers in the master bedroom. The home was advertised to sleep 12, but it was way too small for 12 people to comfortably reside in. There were only 2 bathrooms and the owner even informed me 30 minutes before my arrival that the showers only worked properly if they were not run at the same time. The tub in the master bathroom filled up nearly full every time someone tried to take a shower in it. The house was extremely unpleasant to stay in, and I honestly can't believe the owners thought that it would be okay to charge someone over $450 a night to stay there. After contacting VRBO and explaining the situation, they only suggested that we contact the owners directly for a partial refund and did not offer to step in and resolve the issue on our behalf. The entire total for the two night stay with all the taxes and fees was over $1,350 for a place that was bug-invested, was not truly suitable for 12 guests and was filled with personal items including urns. I do not at all recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jaye B P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Team retreat

We booked the cabin for a team retreat. The team had a great time together. However, cabin needs a little decluttering of trinkets and the appliance need an upgrade. The water access was very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Lots of potential

The lake was gorgeous and the fishing was great. We had everything we needed for a great vacation. It was a very quiet area. The beds were super comfortable and there was more than enough room for our family of 6. We enjoyed using the kayaks and swimming and fishing from the docks. Owners were super responsive and very helpful. The only reason I left a 3 star review was there were a lot of bugs inside house. When we arrived the kitchen window was open just a crack and that was enough for a lot of gnats and other bugs to come in. The house could use a few repairs, like replacing missing screens on the porch.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Harrison

A Pleasant Getaway

This cozy cabin provided a wonderful place for 10 friends to bond and spend valuable time together. We enjoyed swimming, kayaking, and being outside in general. The property was large, somewhat secluded, and felt very safe. The owner was Always prompt whenever I had a question or request. Getting back to me via text or phone-call almost sometimes immediately. Overall it was a weekend that I hated to see end, and I would highly recommend the location to anyone else contemplating a Coosa River stay. Thank you so much!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Great Trip

Our review for our weekend stay was awesome, we had a blast. The home was well stocked, we provided our own foods an drink. The large table on porch was a cool place to eat an fellowship. There was plenty of bedding throughout. The large back porch was perfect as it rained on Sat., we played corn hole an didn’t miss a lick. Two docks made for fishing without being crowded. As far as we-fi why would you want it, we didn’t go to look at our phones. Uncertain as to why such negative comments, the pictures are accurate.no need for white tablecloths an fine China. Place was clean we had a blast, an would recommend it to anyone.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rich Lane

Stay

The stay was excellent, we had so much fun. Would recommend to anyone looking for a laid back relaxing time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025