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8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 204300 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available

Explore the area

Fort Payne, AL

Alabama Fan Club and Museum
‪6 min drive‬
Little River Canyon Center
‪15 min drive‬
DeSoto State Park
‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

About this property

Sleeps 20 comfortably. 8 bedrooms, 4 kings, 4 queens, 1 bunk bed and 1 sleeper sofa, 3 living rooms, 3 dining rooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, 3 laundry rooms. Also a large pavilion with a outdoor kitchen, 2 bathrooms and a game room. Only 10 minutes from down town yet very secluded. There are 3 sections of the lodge. Each section can be rented separately according to your needs. Big Buck is the upstairs section sleeps 10. Sleeping Fawn is the downstairs back sleeps 6 and Running Doe is the downstairs front, sleeps 4. Free WiFi , central heat and air. Call for price 256-996-0611. You can also check us out at greatbucklodge.com or search Greatbucklodge on Facebook.

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Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fort Payne

Fort Payne is home to this cabin. Fort Payne Main Street Historic District and Fort Payne Boom Town Historic District are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at DeSoto State Park and Spring Grove Park. Alabama Fan Club and Museum and Dekalb VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.

Fort Payne, AL

What's nearby

Fort Payne Depot Museum - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Alabama Fan Club and Museum - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Little River Canyon Center - 15 min drive - 9.3 km
DeSoto State Park - 27 min drive - 14.4 km
Little River Canyon National Preserve - 43 min drive - 21.3 km

Getting around

Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Cracker Barrel - ‬9 min drive
‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
‪Santa Fe Cattle Company - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great for family vacations, weddings, And Church retreats. located?

Situated in Fort Payne, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Spring Grove Park, Hawkins Spring Park and Patriots Park. Fort Payne Main Street Historic District and Dekalb Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Leighann H.

27 May 2025

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

Secluded lodge

Had everything we needed and more. Would recommend the place to others.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeDe B.

10 Nov 2024

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

Relaxing Stay

So beautiful and peaceful. I enjoyed having my coffee in the foyer in the morning. It was in a very private area with beautiful views.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

wendy r.

5 Jan 2024

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

Amazing stay!

We had our wedding and celebrated New Years there. Had more than enough room for all of the family to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

23 Jul 2020

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

great location

Beautiful cabin in a convenient location. Great for families.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kenny T.

29 Jun 2023

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

Family vacay

Nice place

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

23 Dec 2023

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

Family Christmas

We had a great stay at GBL. It was very clean and had plenty of space to accommodate our large family.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francisco H.

30 Jan 2022

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

Amazing

Beautiful place to vacation

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

2 Jan 2023

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

Great house!

The property was fantastic for large groups. Well maintained with a great outdoor social area.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curtis E.

30 Dec 2023

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

Great relaxing place

This is our 2nd stay. Great facility. Unfortunately our family is outgrowing this place by new marriages of our grandkids.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Jun 2023

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

Hidden Gem

This was a beautiful property that seemed isolated in the country, but was only about 10 minutes from town. We thoroughly enjoyed our family reunion here and look forward to visiting again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Summer P.

13 Oct 2023

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

Fall break

The pictures don’t do this place justice… it is beyond amazing! We will definitely return!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

23 Dec 2022

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Wonderful!

All and all it was a beautiful experience for my family gathering! The cabin was beautifully decorated with Christmas decorations! It was a beautiful cabin! I will certainly and my family will come back again soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon A.

9 Jan 2023

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

Exceeds Expectations!!

We brought our staff up for a getaway and was greatly pleased with the accommodations! Plenty of room to spread out but also a great space for being all together. And the outside area is fantastic with plenty of seating & eating areas plus games to play. Great for a large families, gathering of friends, or small staff & spouse retreat. We will be booking again in the future!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

16 Apr 2023

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Wonderful

This property was exactly what we needed and more. Beautiful home with every amenity you could think of. We had a church ladies retreat with 20 ladies. It was such a fabulous weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian g.

5 Apr 2023

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

Amazing home and host

We were in town for a family funeral and were easily able to house friends and family in this amazing house. Jeff’s hospitality was fantastic! And the outdoor patio area was an amazing location for our family reception and reunion. If anything, the house is undersold on VRBO. This is a no-brainer!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

25 Jul 2022

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

Great Buck Lodge

Our group had a great time at the Great Buck Lodge over a long weekend. Honestly the in-person experience was better than the initial pictures presented. We had plenty of space and enjoyed the extras such as the on-site grills, fireplace, etc. Additionally, our group loved having an outdoor kitchen close to the grill for easy dinner prep, etc. Pleasantly surprised!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

23 Dec 2022

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

Christmas Vacation

This is by far the best VRBO property I’ve ever stayed at! Most of all, the CLEANEST! That’s the biggest deal to me! You’ll love this cabin, the host was extremely responsive. Thank you so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

anna d.

19 Nov 2023

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

Family Weekend!

This house was wonderful for our group of 17 family members. The outdoor area with the tables and fire pit was perfect for our group. We watched football, played corn hole, and darts. It was the perfect setting to get outside and enjoy the weather. I would love to go back in the summer months and sit in the shallow pool out there as well. it was super clean and well stocked. So easy to book and to communicate with the host. We all loved it and will plan to go again soon.!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

11 Jun 2023

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

Fantastic family reunion

Our family of 12 stayed here for our annual vacation together and had a wonderful time. We rented the entire lodge, so had way more than enough room. The beds are comfortable and spacious, there were plenty of clean linens, and we had lots of space for visiting and gaming. The main kitchen was very well stocked with utensils, dishes, and tools (except that we had to steal garbage bags from one of the other kitchens). The pavilion area is wonderful. The kids enjoyed playing in the wading pool and running around outside. There is great hiking at Little River Canyon just 10 minutes away and we found nice restaurants, also very close. All in all, it was a great stay and we plan to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul g.

14 Jul 2023

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

Better than advertised!

We had a family reunion, 13 adults, 7 kids under 9yrs old. What a wonderful facility. Plenty of space, the huge pavilion was much better than anticipated. Included bathrooms, a kitchen, a TV and many tables and chairs.The kids loved the wading pool. Adults loved cooking and eating out there in the evening, fans kept the air flowing. Jeff was easy to contact and deal with. Very friendly and accomodating. Parks nearby for hiking. We feel like we lucked out in finding GBL. Price was very reasonable.No hesitation recommending GBL for large groups. Thanks for having us, Jeff.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

29 Mar 2023

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

Just Book it Already!

This place was absolutely perfect for our getaway weekend with friends. It looks great online, but trust me it is even better in person! More than enough space for all 15 of us, and the six couples all had their own rooms. Tons of indoor and outdoor entertaining space. The outdoor pavilion is amazing, with a kitchen, bar, fire pit, and bathrooms that were just as clean and comfortable as the ones inside the house. We were AMAZED! The owner, Jeff, is very kind and hospitable. We felt totally comfortable knowing that he would be there if we needed anything and he was happy to see that we were having a great time at his property. You can tell he puts a lot of time and effort into the property and wants it to be enjoyed by whoever comes to stay. Will definitely be planning another trip here in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

31 May 2025

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

Family vacation

The house is laid out really nicely for an extended family with two two-bedroom family suites downstairs that each have a kitchen and living area, a large master suite, and three additional bedrooms upstairs. The kitchen is well-stocked, though measuring cups and spoons are sparse so you might want to bring some if you plan to cook. There were 17 of us and we had plenty of space. We really enjoyed the pavilion area with wading pool, grill, and fire pit. All in all, it was a great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam T.

26 Dec 2022

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

Christmas in the Mountains

I am so glad we came here for the holiday/ anniversary. We really enjoyed our stay. Jeff the host was super attentive to our needs. His response to our needs was amazing. U won’t regret the stay here #GreatBuckLodge

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsey G.

19 Dec 2022

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

Great cabin, watch out for the stairs

Our large friend group does a weekend at a cabin each year, and this year we decided to try Fort Payne and the Great Buck Lodge. Everything is exactly as described in the listing, and there is plenty of space for large groups. However, if you have small children or elderly people in your party, be advised that the top of the staircase to the main level of the lodge is not protected, and the landing is located in a high-traffic area by a hallway and the fridge in the main kitchen. We had a toddler in our group fall against the removable baby gate and roll all the way down the stairs. He was okay but the experience was traumatic, and we probably won’t be back while we have small children in our group.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

15 Nov 2022

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

Restorative Staff Retreat

We had a wonderful time! The lodge was beautiful and perfect for our staff retreat. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

About this property