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The Cottage At Meadowbrook

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 101000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cullman, AL
  • Place, Larkwood Falls
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Ave Maria Grotto
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Cullman County Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Master King Room

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cottage At Meadowbrook

I have 216 reviews on Airbnb with a 4.89 stars out of 5 rating.

Halfway between (1hr.) Huntsville and (1 hr.) Birmingham, about 13 minutes off the Interstate and from the city of Cullman, you'll find a beautiful, winding drive through the woods, leading to a quiet cottage located on a farm, where you can relax and unwind from it all.

Private, tucked away in the woods, yet convenient to town, Guest have the cottage all to themselves

1000 Square Feet, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 Queen Beds & 1 King Bed, Living Room/Dining Room, Full Kitchen with Oven/Stove, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Refrigerator & dish washer

Washer and Dryer

Several air mattresses available with electric air pump

Small Walking Trail, Beautiful lane for walking, Animals to see.

10 acre farm surrounded by woods with horses, guinea fowl, rabbits, cats and dogs. Small walking trail and/or lane to walk down. Plenty of wonderful local restaurants within 10-13 minutes drive, as well as national chain restaurants.

Fabulous disc golf course at a nearby park.

And Cullman's Warehouse District has some wonderful boutiques and cafes, absolutely worthy of your perusal!

We are here to make your stay at our Cottage relaxing and memorable. We are glad to interact with our guests as much or as little as they desire or assist them in finding their way around our area or in finding needed grocery stores, restaurants or key destinations stops.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
No loud noise after 10:00 PM central time
No house or block parties
Reservation must include correct number of guests staying at the cottage

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cullman

Located in Cullman, this cottage is in a rural area. Clarkson Covered Bridge and Old Somerville Courthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Funzone and WildWater Cullman. Sportsman Lake Park and Spring Valley Beach are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cullman, AL

What's nearby

  • Larkwood Falls - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 13 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Sacred Heart of Jesus Church - 14 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Cullman County Museum - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Sportsman Lake Park - 16 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alamitos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Brindley Mt. BBQ Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brandin Iron Steakhouse Fairview - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage At Meadowbrook pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cottage At Meadowbrook?

As of 7 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cottage At Meadowbrook on 28 Feb 2026 start from £117.18, 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 at The Cottage At Meadowbrook?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage At Meadowbrook?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage At Meadowbrook?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage At Meadowbrook located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Chesley Oaks Golf Course, Larkwood Falls and Ave Maria Grotto. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and Cullman County Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

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

Loved this cottage

I had a great time. Perfect location and wonderful family running it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina M.

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

Great Place

The property was very nice and the owners were more than accommodating and very hospitable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Great little house

This was the perfect place for us to stay on our way back home from the beach. It was easy to find and a great price for the amount of space we had.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Cottage

A peaceful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Randell W.

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

Getaway

Great Place if you are looking for a little break from the at race.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Comfortable

Great stop for a break in travel as we headed to Fort Morgan. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory & Cesilie H.

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

Perfectly suited for our needs

Perfectly suited for our needs. The kitchen had everything we needed and our boys loved the dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Family Gathering

This was a perfect size house for the 3 of us, and enough room for family to come visit!! It’s off the beaten path, so it’s very private & quiet! Check in & check out were very easy because communication was spot on with the contact. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcela S.

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

Beautiful cottage

The cottage itself was lovely and comfortable, very clean and well stocked. The surrounding property was beautiful, so lush and green and full of life, we found wild raspberries and the trees were huge. Overall a wonderful experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Cullman hideaway

We enjoyed the seclusion and quiet atmosphere. The accommodations were comfortable. My wife really enjoyed calling the horses and petting them. The location was perfect for our needs. Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya J., Northeast Mississippi

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

Perfect Place

Quiet, clean, and comfortable! Those words stand out in our minds. The host was great and easy to communicate with. He was very helpful during our stay. We plan to stay again whenever we are in the area. We highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa D.

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

Siblings

Stayed one night, on our way to the beach. Great location, about 15 minutes from the highway. The owner was extremely responsive to questions and the house was cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne J.

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

Nice.

It was the right size for our family. House was pretty clean. No neighbors really to worry about. Seen horses and goats.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauree J.

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

Farmhouse

We stayed in John's cottage located on his farm while we were in town for a wedding. It was very quiet and peaceful! John was very helpful and friendly! He provided me with very clear and detailed instructions to get to the property. I loved that it was tucked away in the woods! The farm animals were within walking distance, and so cute! Thank you for a very enjoyable stay and experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony N.

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

Serene

This was an amazing stay for the girls and I as we attending a wedding party in town. It was a fast 15 minute drive to the ceremony and you are only minutes away from stores and restaurants. It was quiet and secluded which was much needed after the 14 hour drive. The hosts were awesome also! We introduced ourselves and my little one noticed the animals and we were introduced to them. Would highly recommend for a quick getaway or for a moment’s stay! Thanks again for having us John!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana V.

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

Five Stars for the Friendliest Host and his dogs!

My family came for my wedding and stayed at the cottage. It was perfect! Cash the big dog was the sweetest giant. House was clean and perfect for our guests. They loved the woods and waking up to see the horses.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

James J.

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

Good location for visiting Catholic sites

This is a great location for anyone Looking for a place to stay near the Ave Maria grotto and the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament. There were enough room for us to put a full sized blow-up mattress in the room with the king size mattress for our children. We have two boys 14 and 13, and two girls 9 and 7. The beds were clean and the extra bedding was clean and neatly folded. My youngest daughter also enjoyed being able to see the horses. The owner stayed in close contact with us. The floors could use a little work but for a one night stay we didn’t mind. With the size of our family and age we could have used an extra bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Will return

This was such a great peaceful spot. The house of clean, well organized and well stocked of home essentials. The dogs were the best greeters, they were so sweet and made the stay feel very safe. Bonus of kittens and horses to pet ❤️ Owners were very nice and kept good communication whenever I contacted them during the visit. Definitely a place to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laverne W.

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

Quiet retreat

Dogs on property were adorable. Location was perfect, quiet as I expected. Bugs were bad so spraying would be good idea. Overall nice experience. The guy that runs the place is super nice!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dannelle S.

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

Family Visit

My daughter lives nearby and was looking to stay close to her for our visit. The property was 15mins from her house! Very clean and comfortable. Couldn’t have asked for more!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becca C.

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

A perfect little country cottage!

I really enjoyed my stay at Meadowbrook cottage. It's set back in the woods at the end of a quiet dirt road. The neighbors and property owners are attentive and gracious. Great communication! We had a storm that knocked the power out, shortly after that happened I received a message from John letting me know that he had reported the outage to the power company. Ii appreciated that and felt good knowing that I wasn't just alone out there. My cell service was spotty at the property, however there is wireless internet which took care of that problem. The smart TV was a real blessing on the rainy days! Everything else was fully functional and well stocked, or comfortable. Thanks again for everything!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Hidden Retreat and Horses!

The Cottage at Meadowbrook was a perfect retreat for our family as we visited Catholic pilgrim sites in the area. It's hidden down a little gravel road and the home had just enough space for our family of 7. We started our visit in Hanceville, spending an afternoon at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament and then went to morning Mass at the lovely and less known Christ the King Monastery just 5 minutes from the cottage. We also were just 10 minutes away from the very impressive Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman. In-between our outings, we had a great time at the cottage! The beautiful horses came right to the fence line in the front yard of the cottage and the owners were terrific in showing us around and telling us about the farm. John was an excellent host and communicator. Kitchen and bathroom were well-stocked and we were able to prepare meals with ease....beds were comfortable and we slept great! We look forward to returning soon to do it all again...maybe a yearly retreat?
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Eric S.

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

Secluded Gem

Our stay was great. The host was super friendly, helpful and went out of his way to make sure our stay was great. Great place for a family of five looking for privacy and true country living. The kids loved the horses and dogs!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan S., Cullman, Alabama

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

Great communications!

I was not able to see this property personally but the wedding guests that I rented for were very happy with the this cottage! They said the beds were comfortable and they had all they needed. The air mattress for their daughter was already blown up awaiting her. This was especially helpful since we had a late night that night! Thanks to John and his family for a warm welcome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S., Arnoldsville, GA, USA

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

In town for a wedding

We didn’t actually spend much time in the cottage but the time we were there was perfect for our needs. Clean property with comfortable beds. The property owners live very close and our daughters loved getting to know their dogs!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by John Ballenger

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I love living on our farm, in the country, with my big family, near a small town.

Why they chose this property

Everyone that stays with us, says there is a real feeling of "peace" on the cottage and property. You get to stay in your own private place in the country, yet you are near enough to town, to experience all it has to offer if you so choose. It truly is the best of both worlds.

What makes this property unique

You get an entire cottage, privately set in the woods on our farm all to yourself.

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