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Bettie’s Lake Cottage on Wilson Lake.

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A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a green armchair, a beige sofa, and a wooden coffee table.
A wooden dining area with a brick wall, a window with shutters, and a table with chairs.
A two-story house with a deck, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden beams, a bookshelf, and comfortable seating.
A wooden dock with steps leading into a lake surrounded by dense greenery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Wilson Lake
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Place, Wilson Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of North Alabama
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, McFarland Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muscle Shoals, AL (MSL-Northwest Alabama Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Small Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bath

Soap · Toilet

Upstairs Bath

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

Spaces

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

About this property

Bettie’s Lake Cottage on Wilson Lake.

Cozy house on Wilson Lake just outside Muscle Shoals with spacious deck for outdoor dining. Mid-century house set in hillside surrounded by mature trees. Perfect getaway for those seeking a place to relax and enjoy the quiet surroundings. Large dock with 110v electrical, lights and covered boat slip for fishing or ski boat. No beach or shallow water entry or exit; swim ladder access only. Large dock and deep water access to main lake accommodates larger boats up to 35 ft. Public boat ramp 1.5 miles by water. Gas dock and pontoon boat rental available 1 mi away at Steenson Hollow Marina. Paved county roads with light traffic provide opportunities for walks or biking. Minutes to shopping, biking and hiking trails, restaurants, music venues, and RTJ golf course. Dog friendly with $50 fee; sorry no other pets due to allergies.
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House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 1:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Inappropriate for toddlers. Deep water swim only.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 999 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please be mindful of neighbor's free range dogs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
For checkout, please empty trash in large green cans next to well house, leave dishes clean, secure door with combo lock and return keys to where you found them. No need to strip beds. Thank you!
In the summer months, please leave the AC (snowflake symbol) set to 78F on the upstairs and downstairs split units and turn off the window unit in the small bedroom.
In the winter months, please leave the heat (sun symbol) set to 68F on the upstairs and downstairs split units to keep pipes from freezing. Please leave the window unit in the small bedroom is off.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Swimming is at your own risk. We do everything possible to keep the swimming area free of debris but they do drift in. Check area before swimming.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2868112
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Muscle Shoals

Located in Muscle Shoals, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Veterans Memorial Museum and Shoals Community Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts and Muscle Shoals Sound Studios. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tom Braly Stadium or Flowers Hall. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cave exploring.
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Muscle Shoals, AL

What's nearby

  • Wilson Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of North Alabama - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • McFarland Park - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Shoals Golf Club - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Joe Wheeler State Park - 26 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

  • Muscle Shoals, AL (MSL-Northwest Alabama Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River Road Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bettie’s Lake Cottage on Wilson Lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Bettie’s Lake Cottage on Wilson Lake.?

As of Sep 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bettie’s Lake Cottage on Wilson Lake. on Oct 5, 2026 start from $224, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bettie’s Lake Cottage on Wilson Lake.?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Bettie’s Lake Cottage on Wilson Lake.?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Bettie’s Lake Cottage on Wilson Lake. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Wilson Lake and Tennessee River. Pickwick Lake and Nature Trails Trailhead are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place the host is amazing and perfect getaway!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is fantastic the host is beyond exceptional and a great stay, highly recommend if you want peace and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quaint home in an incredible location on the Tennessee River. 10 minutes to Florence and all the towns around Muscle Shoals. Great place to stay for the Shoalsfest.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house felt like home! Everything we needed was there for us. Our fur babies enjoyed playing outside chasing squirrels. We will definitely recommend this cottage to our friends.
A little fishing at the dock
Lazy time after playing hard
Nap time
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We had a wonderful time in Florence and Muscle Shoals. The property suits its name and is definitely a cottage. It is a place captured in time with very little updates. If you are a vintage sort of person, this place is for you! It comes with the weathering of time and the style of Grandma. The smell, although nostalgic, is prominent. The silverware might be original as well as all the books on the shelves and dishware in the cabinets. Communication with Troy and check-in was simple. There are plenty of towels, wash cloths, bedding and fans. Everything you need... The hill to the water is VERY steep. The neighbors have dogs who come into your yard and the squirrels visit every morning. The driveway is insanely steep and even for an SUV, not easily navigable. The door to the guest bedroom would stick and I couldn't get out without my husband pulling open the door for me. Water pressure was good, AC was cold, and everything was clean, just really old and worn. The bed in the guest room is a stack of mattresses and should probably be the next upgrade. Location was off the beaten path with easy access (15min and hills) to everything - so secluded and peaceful but in this case, it wasn't a place we wanted to write home about or invite people back to. It served its purpose for our family, but we'll probably invest a bit more in our accommodations for our next trip. Thank you, Troy for letting us stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice setting

A really fun location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What an awesome place

This place was everything we wanted in a weekend get away. We got to fish, swim and use their canoe. It is beautiful out there and very quiet and cozy. I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and peaceful

This house was everything we needed. Beautiful view, swimming and fishing.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting

Amazing location. Very beautiful setting. right on the water with nice boat dock with power. House was very nice also.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A visit to Grandma’s House

We loved our stay at Bettie’s Lake House! It was like a visit to my grandparents house growing up! It was clean and comfortable, and the location was perfect! The host was very helpful and prepared!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden Gem!

Pictures don’t do this listing justice! We loved spending time on the back patio, listening to the birds and watching ducks and turtles floating along the water. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great communication!!

Had a great time very quiet place !! Will do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Away From Home

This was our second stay, and it exceeded expectations again! Troy is very easy to communicate with and very accommodating. The house is clean, well maintained, and stocked with anything you may need. We will be back for round 3 for sure!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Getaway right on the water!

Property was nestled back in a secluded cove. It was very private and had everything we needed for our stay. I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking to just get away! Thank you for hosting us. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint lake house on quiet street

We had a wonderful experience at Bettie’s Cottage. It was on a quiet street with a great view of the river. Rafi was a super responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
See photos and captions!A picture is worth 1000 words!
Friendly local gray squirrel made the morning coffee a tender event. That’s why we came here. That’s what we came here to do!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bettie’s lake cottage

Nostalgia through the roof! Reminiscent of my childhood and absolutely loved the lake! I would not change a thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

Perfect get away. Boat shed was down the hill from the house. Easy access for fishing in Wilson Lake. The house felt like being at a family home. Peaceful and relaxing location. Would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good place for fishing!

We enjoyed our stay at the house. The only thing was I did noticed that the place doesn’t get cleaned often when it comes to the kitchen and the coffee had mold in it so we didn’t use. Instead we boiled water for coffee. Overall, the place was very comfy and relaxing. We do plan on being back soon 😊 maybe for a longer trip
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 8, 2024
We apologize for the problem with the coffee maker. The issue was calcium deposits from the well water and the coffee maker has now been de-scaled. Kitchen will be spotless next time you visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient, Peaceful Oasis

We were in town for a family event and the schedule was changing. The host went above and beyond to accommodate us. We let the kids have the upstairs and we slept peacefully on the foldout sofa downstairs. The location was near all we needed but it still felt secluded, private and peaceful. Coffee on the back deck, looking out over the river, was a true highlight. We hope to come back again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Stayable

Parking area is super steep. Water pressure is horrible. Home was decently equipped with supplies. Was not cleaned the best. Beautiful views from the patio. Super quiet but not very far from anything. 2.5/5
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cottage

We were here to fish for a few days. This home gave us a covered boat slip with electric and direct access to lake. It was a very quiet area. The home decor reminds me very much of my home where I grew up which I did not mind. The home was clean with new carpet and flooring. The air conditioners worked well and you could adjust them for the rooms you were in. It had all the basic amenities that we needed. The only item that could be improved on would be the water pressure. For parking we launched the boat, then came back and backed the truck with empty boat trailer in the driveway. The driveway is steep so we placed blocks underneath the tires to make sure it didn’t roll downhill. There is an option to park vehicle with trailer on the shoulder at top of drive if not comfortable with driveway slope which is what we did prior to launching boat. Overall we had a good few days!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time at the cottage. There was plenty of room for our party and my mom's two small dogs. We loved being right on the water and my son's favorite part of the stay was fishing right off the dock. We loved the esthetic of the cottage and we will definitely stay again if we plan on being in the area again. Everything was clean and we had all the basic supplies we needed. It was also only a 15 minute drive to any stores/shopping/restaurants. We loved the area as well. The downtown area was really neat. It was perfect for feeling like we were away from the hustle and bustle of life, but close enough to stores if we needed anything. The host was quick to respond if we had a question or needed anything. All around great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host communicated timely, perfect for pets and great place to stay on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Troy W. Bradley

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This is the house where I grew up and is full of fond memories. We like to share it with others so they can make their own memories of Wilson Lake.

Why they chose this property

This house is in a quiet peaceful neighborhood surrounded by trees. It’s a great place to play and relax.

What makes this property unique

The property that the house sits on has been in my family for three generations. My mom, Bettie, designed the house and it was custom built for her 29th birthday. She spent the next 45 years there with my dad. We’ve kept it as original as possible with modern updates where needed. It’s where we like to relax and we are happy to share it with you.

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