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Muscle Shoals Music House

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An aerial view of a hotel with a prominent tower, a large building with a dome, and a swimming pool area.
A kitchen with white cabinetry, a stove, microwave, and a window above the sink.
A restaurant with tables set for dining, a waiter attending to a table, and large windows offering a view of the landscape.
A stone bench in a stone-walled garden with a tree trunk nearby.
A room with two white doors, a wooden dresser with books and a vase, and a red patterned rug.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Pickwick Lake
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Sheffield, AL
  • Place, York Terrace Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Sheffield City Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Muscle Shoals Sound Studios
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muscle Shoals, AL (MSL-Northwest Alabama Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bob Dylan Bedoom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Twin Bed

Stephen Stills Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bob Dylan Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Stephen Stills Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Muscle Shoals Music House

MAIN FLOOR RENTAL — 2,100 SQ FT

This listing is for the main floor only. It includes:

2 bedrooms

2 full bathrooms

Full kitchen

Dining area

Large living room

2,100 sq ft of private living space

If you need additional bedrooms, we can open the walkout basement (2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, full kitchen) for an additional fee. Just ask for pricing.

If you're interested in a longer stay or monthly discount, book a shorter stay and we can discuss options.

A HISTORIC & SECLUDED PROPERTY

This home sits at the end of a quiet neighborhood on a bluff overlooking the Tennessee River and Wilson Dam.

It was once owned by Muscle Shoals Sound Studio and used to house world-famous artists while they recorded.

Artists connected to this home include:
Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Glenn Frey, Bob Seger, Dr. Hook, James Brown, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Carlos Santana, Alabama, Ronnie Milsap, Joe Cocker, Dire Straits, Julian Lennon, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jimmy Buffett, Joan Baez, Jerry Jeff Walker, Helen Reddy, John Prine, Mavis Staples, Levon Helm, Phoebe Snow, Billy Burnette, Lenny LeBlanc, ZZ Hill, Steve Cropper, Will McFarlane, Muscle Shoals Horns, and many more.

CENTRALLY LOCATED IN THE SHOALS

We are in Sheffield, Alabama, just 5 minutes from Muscle Shoals, Florence, and Tuscumbia.

Local highlights include:

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail (two courses nearby)

Wilson Dam — the world’s second-largest locking dam

W.C. Handy Home & Museum and the annual Handy Music Festival (July)

Helen Keller Birthplace and festival (June)

Frank Lloyd Wright–designed Rosenbaum House

Tennessee River — excellent for bass fishing and boating

We are happy to help plan your itinerary and share recommendations.

EXTRA AMENITIES

Our kitchen is stocked with basic items for snacks or quick meals.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Reservation not confirmed till we receive the following: 1. Reason visiting. 2. Where you are coming from. 3. Number of vehicles boats and RV's.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 617343
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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Sheffield

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

What's nearby

  • Tri Cities Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • York Terrace Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sheffield City Hall - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Muscle Shoals Sound Studios - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • University of North Alabama - 7 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cook Out - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stanfield's River Bottom Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Southern Grocery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Muscle Shoals Music House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Muscle Shoals Music House ?

As of Oct 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Muscle Shoals Music House on Jan 4, 2027 start from $251, 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 Muscle Shoals Music House ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Muscle Shoals Music House ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Muscle Shoals Music House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Tennessee River and Pickwick Lake. York Terrace Park and Tri Cities Park are also within 1 mi (2 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. 80 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great view, close to anything and anywhere you need to see or do
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 8, 2026
Great guests. Thanks for the kind words. Clay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sit in the living room and enjoy the massive window and enjoy the river view and imagine all the music and discussions that happened. Or sit outside in the beautiful lawn and enjoy a beautiful sunset. Magical for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2026
Thank you and please come again. Clay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Older house but a very enjoyable stay. View of Tennessee River was outstanding. House is very convenient to attractions, shopping and restaurants. Host was very responsive to questions. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2026
Hi Bobby, Not only is the house older. It is a historic landmark. It has had more famous guests than any house in all the Shoals area. You don't want to miss it. Hope you will come again. Clay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

Excellent place to visit Want to revisit
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf trip

Great place to stay for groups playing RTJ courses.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 29, 2025
Hey Steve, Pleasure having you. You need a good place to rest after playing Fighting Joe. Clay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view.

We had a great time, the views are beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 20, 2025
Hi Melissa, Glad you had a good time. You are welcome back any time. Clay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was not there to ski. Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Property Review

Beautiful, wonderful place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2021
Thanks for your kind comments. Please come back again. Clay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best view in town

So peaceful to wake up looking at that river. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 5, 2024
Thanks, you are welcome back any time. Clay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable experience

We really enjoyed our stay here. It was peaceful and refreshing. Would recommend this property to anyone looking to relax and decompress.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2021
Hi Chuck, It was our pleasure to have you stay with us. Hope you will come again, that is if you don't move here permanently. We would love to have you as a neighbor. Clay Mize Muscle Shoals Music House
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view

Our family, 60-82, loved the view of the Tennessee river, the quiet area, accessibility ( no stairs on main level) and imagining the conversations of the great musicians who stayed here. Great restaurants nearby and Clay is a wonderful host. The house is older but the beds are super comfy and the house is filled with interesting items. We will definitely stay here again when we visit family in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 24, 2025
Glad you enjoyed the stay and you are welcome any time. Clay
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Vacation

Loved it! We will definitely be back!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
We loved having you and hope you will visit again. I should have gotten your autographs for when your song is a hit. Good luck with all your endeavors. Clay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a great time at the Music House.

Location was great! The house was comfortable. We had everything we needed for a long weekend! I plan to make it an annual trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
I loved having you. Look forward to seeing you again next year. Clay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious yet cozy

Great location with a beautiful view. Owner is very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding views!

This property sits above the Tennessee River with incredible views from the living room and the lawn. The location is very convenient to both Fame and Muscle Shoals Studios. It is also xlose to the Wilson Dam Recreation Area. We had no issues with ubers to go iut to eat in the evenings. We had a wonderful visit and wpuld definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 2, 2025
Glad you had a great time. Thanks for taking such good care of the place. You are welcome back any time. Clay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

This was just a wonderful house - exactly as described. Beautiful view of river and spacious, clean, and comfortable accommodations. The host, Clay, was very hospitable and responsive to our questions /needs. Will definitely stay their again. Best rental I’ve ever booked!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 17, 2022
Thank you Mary. We loved having you. Please come stay with us again. Clay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

lake view getaway, close to everything

Peaceful, stress-free couple of days exploring the music history of Muscle Shoals and hiking in the area. The house was a welcome retreat at the end of the day; we watched boats go by, walked in the neighborhood, relaxed. Plan on coming back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 4, 2021
We loved having you. Please come back for a visit. Clay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to relax and enjoy the view!

We spent two nights to enjoy the sights around Muscle Shoals (of course the music studios) but our favorite was the Birthplace of Helen Keller. Great tour of her home and the story of her and Anne Sullivan. The house was extremely quiet and I enjoyed some book reading.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional Experience!!

Exceptional views, home, owner and just a great friendly & peaceful vibe!! Thank you for sharing such a treasure and treat!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 14, 2021
I know you live in Oregon, but you are welcome any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Fantastic view through a large window of the Tennessee river. Nice soft sheets and towels. Compelling photos and prints on walls. Fascinating history of the place. Enjoyed the reading material. Kind host. We’ve stayed here twice. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 15, 2024
Hi Troy, Great having you. Hope you will come again. Clay
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing Getaway

We had such a nice time at this property. Clay was incredibly accommodating and so kind. We had everything we needed during our stay. Clay has gone out of the way to make sure all of the little things are done correctly. We felt right at home while staying here and know where to bring friends to explore this fun and historic area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thank you so much for the kind review. Loved having you and hope you will come back. Cheers! Clay Mize Muscle Shoals Music House
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome View

Spacious and clean property. Had everything we needed. The view was awesome and Clay was great to work with. Caught a ton of fish and made some great memories with my boys. If you need a place to stay this is it! Room for the boat too which was a huge plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Great having you. Come back any time. Clay Mize Muscle Shoals Music House
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The location was great with a wonderful view of the Tennessee River.

I had a great stay in the Muscle Shoals area. There was so much to see and do. This home was the perfect place for me to book since I was very interested in touring the Fame and Muscle Shoals Sound Studios after watching the documentary film. Clay was a great host and very helpful with ideas of things to do. I wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Gretchen, We loved having you and you are always welcome here. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Clay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

This house has everything you will need to recharge your soul. The views are absolutely amazing. I spent the whole time looking at the views. Perfect weekend. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 9, 2024
So glad you enjoyed it. Please come again. Clay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Million Dollar View

We visited the area to tour FAME snd Muscle Shoals Sound Studio. Not only did the house have an amazing view of the river, it was an easy drive to the studios and local restaurants. We enjoyed watching the geese, ducks, osprey and eagle as well as the boats and barges. Additionally, we enjoyed a visit from a beautiful neighborhood cat! The host did a great job of communicating with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Clay Mize

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My roots run deep in the southern soil. My ancestors often found themselves in a fight. They were in the middle of the Revolution, at odds during the civil war and together again for WWI and II. Ty Cobb and Johnny Mize called my great-grandfather Uncle Billy.

My father was born in a log cabin. By age seven I understood the meaning of a long row to hoe. In Alabama, playing football is what you do if you want a girlfriend. I got more education than I knew what to do with, while my real education came after going to work.

In addition to the family farm, I worked as a furniture assembler, lifeguard, paper boy, waiter, cookie salesman, and oil field roustabout. Other names I held along the way are baby brother, friend, teammate, quarterback, Christian, entrepreneur, professor, talk-show host, landlord, writer, and coach. Some paid better than others. Now I do what I please and it pleases me to manage a couple B&B’s, coach tennis and write, though I still have a dream or two I am cogitating.

A few years ago, I turned away from the financial engine that had been good to me. We helped thousands and paid millions to families in need. I wasn’t fully aware of my desire to go in another direction, but I now understand I wanted a greater return on my time and energy. I could only find this by investing in children, building community and sharing important ideas. The remuneration is an other worldly form of compensation.

I am working on a new novel. If you read one of my books and don’t get an idea that is worth 100 times the cost of the book, I will send you a refund. Let me know at Claiborne.mize@gmail.com

Same goes if I speak to your organization.

Why they chose this property

Its all about the music history and the view.

What makes this property unique

The vibe is historic in this house. This is a two star house with a 5 star vibe and view. Even with that said, this property is valued at a million plus dollars.

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