On a Bluff Overlooking Clear Creek, Sipsey Wilderness, Trails!

• Birthday weekend

  Birthday weekend

  • Guest Mindy
  • Date of stay 03/22/13
  • Review Submitted 04/02/13
  Loved the place! Totally secluded feeling and completely comfortable! Loved watching the beautiful lighting through all of the many windows and listening to the storms move through at night. Will definitely go back some day!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Peaceful Romantic Getaway 2/15/13 - 2/18/13

  Peaceful Romantic Getaway 2/15/13 - 2/18/13

  • Guest Veronica and Mark
  • Date of stay 02/15/13
  • Review Submitted 02/21/13
  My husband and I spent a three day weekend at the River Art Cabin in Double Springs. It was just wonderful! It is a beautiful, peaceful area with trees, flowers, trails and of course the gazebo overlooking clear creek. It is very private and remote. We seriously ran all over the property in our pj's without fear of being seen. The house was very clean and well maintained, making our visit nice and comfortable.The owners are super, down to earth people who love the property and are great to work with. We will visit as often as possible <3

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Romantic getaway ........great weekend with my husband

  Romantic getaway ........great weekend with my husband

  • Guest Eric
  • Date of stay 02/08/13
  • Review Submitted 02/15/13
  the place was everything that VBRO said it was and more. We enjoyed the nature walks and the creek. Relaxed on the gaxebo and sat in front of the fireplace. Maggie came down Sunday as we were leaving, she is very nice we loook forward to the next stay 06/28/2013 to 07/05/2013

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Harmonious!

  Harmonious!

  • Guest Steve
  • Date of stay 09/23/12
  • Review Submitted 09/27/12
  I am so impressed with the river art house and the niceness of the owners. I really felt as if I was house sitting for them. The house is stocked with everything a house should have. I love to cook and spent my nights cooking great food with my girlfriend in this great kitchen. During the day we would hike on the property down by the creek or drive a short way to the Bankhead national forest. I could go on about all the hiking and kayaking opportunities 15 minutes away from the river art house. Side note.. BYOB or wine because it is a dry county. My one complaint.. We stayed only two nights.. Next time I want to stay a week!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Beauty, Peace & Quiet FOR REAL!!!

  Beauty, Peace & Quiet FOR REAL!!!

  • Guest Lu & Jim
  • Date of stay 08/26/12
  • Review Submitted 09/20/12
  We wanted a nice "get away" for our 20th anniversary, and this cottage was it! If you are passing through Alabama, don't miss it! Stop & stay for a rest over. If you live in Alabama - put it on your "to do" list for a family weekend/romantic getaway. And you can bring your "fur-baby" family too!! The owners truly project "southern hospitality" and are sincere in wanting your stay to be a wonderful experience. We had to call a couple of times with questions, and they were prompt in answering our calls. On our arrival we got a nice welcome in person with the owner and immediately felt "at home". When you walk inside the cottage, you feel a comfort...and we "felt" that "comfort" even more, as hours past inside the cottage, and then walking over the beautiful property. Eventhough we had no TV "service" (u won't miss it), there is a TV for movies & music Cd's...the whole point is to "enjoy"! Lots of great books too!! We only got to stay 2 nites & it was pretty hot weather, but still - it was great and we did NOT want to leave! Our fur-baby family enjoyed it so much...they were "tuckered-out" even the first day of exploring! The cottage is well kept & clean. We loved the river, secret beach & gazebo for morning coffee. We walked the trails and found little fossils & took lots of pics! We especially loved seeing the pair of "red headed woodpeckers" that kept an eye on us walking the trails & hanging out in their fav old dead trees across the road from the front porch. This place can be a "birdwatchers" dream! And Wow! The "wild" magnolias all around the cottage...never knew they existed, eventhough we have been in Bankhead before! Last, but not least...if you like or love art...wait until you see A.P.'s little private collection of his original art in the cottage - so kindly left inside the cottage for all to enjoy! It was so wonderful to look and get to "touch" his art...a very personal experience that just "topped off" our wonderful stay at the cottage! I hope everyone that reads our review will book a day or two or more with the cottage...you won't regret it & I bet you'll leave with more peace and gratitude than you came with! It's peaceful, beautiful, and an affordable little journey, you don't want to miss! And those who will make that true for you are the owners, who welcome you with hospitality you don't find very often. That being said, and true, if you visit, please be in kind, and respect their beautiful place. We'll be back!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thank you Lou and Jim! YOu were wonderful guests. Thaks for taking great care with our home.

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• River Art House on Clear Creek

  River Art House on Clear Creek

  • Guest Dick
  • Date of stay 03/01/12
  • Review Submitted 03/05/12
  Two couples and a 4-year old child stayed at the cottage for 3 nights and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. It was comfortable without being fancy, the view of the beautiful creek from the gazebo was very nice, and the fireplace and stock of firewood came in handy during the cool evenings. We saw 2 deer in the yard one morning, squirrels, and birds of many types too numerous to count. It's the place to go for silence and meditation. Take a good book, put your feet up, and relax.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Thanks Dick! It was our pleasure to have you visit! So glad you enjoyed the River Art Cabin. And just in case someone forgets their book... there is a huge library of them at the house already.

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• What a find!!

  What a find!!

  • Guest Frank
  • Date of stay 02/17/12
  • Review Submitted 02/25/12
  I was running the Black Warrior 25K trail race in the Bankhead National Forest, and my wife and I decided to make a long getaway weekend out of the event. Our search led us to the River Arts House and it was a wonderful find. We arrived the day before the run and walked the trail along Clear Creek, then spent the rest of the afternoon on the gazebo enjoying the views and the sounds of the creek. The next day, after the race, the weather turned cold with a light rain. It was so nice to sit by the fire and still be able to take in the views from the many windows, glass sliding doors, and decks. The first night we ate at the Sapore Grill (very good) but wanted to cook in the next night. I've never experienced a vacation rental with such quality cutlery, cookware, and every day dishware. No adapting in this kitchen it was a joy to use. My email correspondence with the owner, Maggie, while preparing for this stay, left me with the impression that she intended to be as flexible to our needs as possible with a goal of making our stay a pleasant and memorable one. And it certainly was!!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, people with disabilities, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Romantic Valentine Getaway

  Romantic Valentine Getaway

  • Guest glass addict
  • Date of stay 02/14/12
  • Review Submitted 02/20/12
  I treated my husband to a special Valentine's Day surprise this year....a stay at the River Art House on Clear Creek! Both of us are artists and this retreat served to inspire and refresh our artistic spirits. The photos in the listing cannot do justice to reflect the beauty of the setting of this place. Walking down to the lovely, clear water inspired us to return in the warmer months so that we can experience a dip therein. We highly recommend this cottage for a family vacation, a romantic weekend, or as a chance to enjoy nature at its best.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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• Peace Comes Dropping Slow

  Peace Comes Dropping Slow

  • Guest The Rambling Rector
  • Date of stay 12/12/11
  • Review Submitted 12/21/11
  You may recognize the line above as coming from William Butler Yeats poem "Lake Isle of Innisfree," where that poet describes his ideal of a secluded paradise where his soul and creative powers could flourish unimpeded. River Art House is such a place, whether you've heard of William Butler Yeats or not! My wife Nancy and I found it to be restorative, comfortable, and fun. It is an ideal setting for anyone who wants to be deeply in touch with their natural surroundings, with outstanding scenic views accompanied by the murmur of Clear Creek running through the dramatic gorge that lies just down a short path from the front door. In addition to Irish poetry, this place also reminded me of author Norman Maclean, because "A River Runs Through It," and, having stayed here, you will find yourself "haunted by waters."

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Jon and Nancy, such a beautiful way to describe our cabin! Thanks for staying with us and sharing your feelings for the River Art House here on our review page. And, yes, I too, am haunted by waters! Maggie

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$100 per night
2 night minimum
$75 cleaning fee
We want you to enjoy bringing your pets, but must charge an additional
$50 cleaning fee for pets.
Get 2 bedrooms and a nice home for the cost of a motel room or less!

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.