Overall we used this rental property at home base as we attended a music festival in Cullman. It served this purpose appropriately but bottom line is this rental could be amazing with a complete remodel. In its current state, our family will probably not be choosing this location without some of the things below being addressed appropriately.
PROS: Communication and response time was fantastic for any inquiry. Location on the lake and peacefulness of the setting was perfect. Views from the deck is really amazing. Within 15 minutes of grocery stores, restaurants, etc. Beds were good quality and very comfortable, providing great nights sleep. Decently stocked kitchen with most everything needed for cooking.
CONS: The house and entire property is very old and it shows in most every way…so keep your expectations in check for what you are paying. The dock has no way to enjoy the 15 ft water at the end of the dock…only way to access water is from a ladder near the land, meaning you had to walk/swim through a lot of seaweed, etc. (appears the old one is broke and laying in the back yard). The dock and boat house is very old, so LOTS of nail heads way above the wood planks, making it semi dangerous if without some kind of water shoes/sandals. While there is a grill, be sure to make sure propane is also, since it wasn’t for our visit. The screened in porch has multiple huge holes and gaps so not really useful to get away from any bugs or mosquitoes.