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"THE HIDEOUT AT BUCK ISLAND"- private dock, ample parking, 5 min to City Harbour

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Beautiful view from The Hideout dock taken on 4/30/2024.
Circular driveway has ample parking for multiple vehicles and trailers.
Screened in porch is mostly shaded in the morning and fully shaded in the afternoon.
Porch has a Roku TV
Hydrilla has been cleared within 20 ft of dock on side facing main channel.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Guntersville, AL
  • Guntersville City Harbor
  • Lake Guntersville State Park
  • Gunter's Landing Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master #1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master #2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"THE HIDEOUT AT BUCK ISLAND"- private dock, ample parking, 5 min to City Harbour

NO EVENTS AND NO PARTIES STRICTLY ENFORCED

"The Hideout at Buck Island" is 35 minutes from downtown Huntsville, on the shoreline of Guntersville Lake, in a quiet cove just minutes to the main channel, with a private dock 100 feet from the back door. The home sits on a half-acre gently sloping lot with 180 feet of shoreline. The roomy 2400 square foot home with a screened in porch and a large deck provides ample room for guests to be comfortable with modern conveniences, while enjoying the wildlife that make frequent appearances including Bald Eagles, Osprey and Great Blue Herons.

The "Hideout at Buck Island" has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Two of the bedrooms have adjoining private bathrooms. One of these has a Queen bed, the other one has a Queen bed and two twins. The third bedroom has 2 sets of bunk beds. The third bathroom is in a hallway across from the third bedroom. The home sleeps 10. The two upper bunks have side rails, and have a weight limit of 120 pounds and are not suitable for children under 5 years of age. All beds have memory foam mattresses purchased in 2022. All linens, bedding, and towels were purchased in 2022.

The kitchen is fully equipped to prepare and serve meals for groups of 10. The kitchen is stocked with cookware, bakeware, crock pot, hand mixer, blender, coffee pot, and grilling utensils. The sunroom has a table with seating for six and a second table with seating for four. The attached screened in porch has table seating for four, with an additional four seats. There is outdoor seating on the back deck.

There is a step down in the house. The kitchen, living room and one bedroom are on the same level. The sunroom that runs along the back of the house has a step down. Two of the bedrooms are entered through the sunroom, requiring a step down into the sunroom, and a step up.

The private dock is about 100 feet from the back of the house, and has decking 12 feet by 32 feet with a view towards the main channel. This cove is a favorite of the local fishermen and will be one of your favorite fishing holes too. Guntersville Yacht Club and Marina is across the channel at the mouth of the cove and enforces a strict no wake zone, which limits random boat traffic into the cove.

We also own and manage “SB Hideout,” a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom house that sleeps 7 and is only 300 yards away. Rent both houses to sleep 17.

There is a lot to do at The Hideout: play outdoor games, sit around the firepit, fish from the private dock, kayak in the cove, rent a 23 foot Searay ski boat (driver included). Contact host to make arrangements to rent the ski boat or for questions.

The closest boat launches are minutes away off Highway 431, a public launch just before the Veterans Memorial Bridge going into town and at Alred Marina Ramp. Other nearby boat launches can be found here: https://www.fishing.org/ramps/alabama/guntersville#.

In order to confirm a booking a completed and signed rental agreement is required within 24 hours. The rental agreement requires confirmation of the number of adults and children in the group, agreeing to the house rules, and providing a photo of the driver's license of the person signing the rental agreement. No third party bookings allowed. In no event shall the Rental Property be occupied by more persons than the capacity of the property as stated on the web site or the confirmation letter, without prior approval by Owner. Any visitors (even "day visitors") not included in the group size of your reservation MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL DATE. No fraternities, school, civic, or other non-family groups are allowed unless Owner grants prior approval. Violations of these rules are grounds for expedited eviction with no refund of any kind and loss of the entire $500 security deposit. A damage deposit or damage protection insurance is required.

No smoking and no pets allowed on the property. The home is pet free in order to accommodate guests with pet allergies. Guests on the property are limited to those listed on the rental agreement. No additional overnight guests allowed at any time. Additional day guests require pre-approval. No parties or events allowed. These rules are strictly enforced. Failure to abide by these rules may result in immediate removal from the property and forfeiture of deposit and all monies paid to book the property.

The boathouse and garage are not accessible by guests. Guests have access to the private dock and can tie up a boat. Exterior cameras are installed on the property as part of a security system. Cameras provide surveillance of the driveway, the front door, and the approach to the boathouse from the water.

Guntersville Lake is Alabama's largest lake covering 69,100 acres with 900 miles of shoreline. Guntersville is ranked #2 out of the 100 Best Bass Lakes of the Decade by Bassmaster magazine and is a regular stop on several major tournament tours. Guntersville is also home to three sites on the North Alabama Birding Trail. There are many other activities in the area detailed in the "Things To Do" page including golf, cave tours, ziplining, hiking, and waterfall trails. The "Hideout at Buck Island" is 5 minutes to downtown Guntersville offering a wide variety of dining and shopping opportunities, including City Harbor opening in the Spring of 2022.

Property manager

The Hudsons
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The home is not child proof.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
This is a pet free home.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must sign rental agreement upon bookings
Security deposit will be placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 7 days after stay
Must follow all house rules, no pets, no parties, no smoking

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 500 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Guntersville

Located in Guntersville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lake Guntersville State Park and Gunter's Landing Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cathedral Caverns State Park and Guntersville Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Guntersville, AL

What's nearby

  • Guntersville Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Jane - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Gunter's Landing Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Yogi Bears Jellystone Park - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Buck Island - 6 min drive - 2.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Camino Real - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Top O' The River - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "THE HIDEOUT AT BUCK ISLAND"- private dock, ample parking, 5 min to City Harbour pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "THE HIDEOUT AT BUCK ISLAND"- private dock, ample parking, 5 min to City Harbour?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "THE HIDEOUT AT BUCK ISLAND"- private dock, ample parking, 5 min to City Harbour?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "THE HIDEOUT AT BUCK ISLAND"- private dock, ample parking, 5 min to City Harbour located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Guntersville Lake, Gunter's Landing Golf Club and Lake Jane. Tennessee River and Buck Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd J.

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

Very nice place

In town for a wedding but would have been a great place to take advantage of all the lake had to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timmy S.

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

Excellent

Everything about the stay was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

The hosts were supper helpful and kind!

Had best friends stay with us visiting from Colorado, we did fishing and visiting. Was a great place to do it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Roy L.

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

Yearly fishing trip

The property is in a great location and was very well taken care off. We would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josie G.

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

Great place for Relaxation

Really enjoyed our stay at this house. Very Relaxing. Visit with long-time friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MIKE A.

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

Lake Guntersville

Wonderful property and host. Rented pontoon and was able to dock right behind house to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Family reunion

Wonderful home. Clean and very well equipped. Thank you Pam!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher L.

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

Fishing trip

Property was exactly how listed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES V.

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

Big bass splash fishing tourney

the house was perfect for us. The location is close to everything. I will be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Life friends getaway

We had a wonderful time at this property. It has a very nice and large yard and as we play a lot of games this was great. We do not have a boat, so we did not use the pier. Property was very clean and communication with the owners was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darin W.

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

Great location in the lake

Great location with plenty of room to spend with a group of friends. The 3 bedrooms (with 8 total beds) was perfect for the 8 of us. The owners were great to work with and we really enjoyed the back deck and covered patio. The proximity to Lake Guntersville and Gunters Landing Golf Course was perfect. The house was clean and had everything we needed. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A., Canton GA

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

Perfect family lake house

Great house! Very clean and spacious. Had all the essentials you would need. Perfect for a family. Plenty of sitting areas. It’s located at the end of a cove. There is a lot of vegetation at the dock but you can easily put in your kayaks or other water activities and enjoy the lake. Conveniently located to downtown and several state parks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paula A.

Amazing Stay! Owner was great! Recommend to anyone! Deserving ,pre than **5** Rating!

We planned trip to my home town to visit friends & family. We usually stay in hotel, but I located this property. Couldn't have asked for more perfect place. Owner was so kind. Responded quickly to all questions. (And I had many!). She went above and beyond to meet our needs. Home was beautiful. Beautiful boathouse, view of lake. Large back deck for grilling and plenty seating for my family. Everything was exceptionally clean. More than enough supplies for everyone to eat, relax and enjoy visit. Quiet neighborhood. Secluded but very close to both Guntersville and short drive to Huntsville. I grew up in this area and honestly can say this rental and honor made our visit perfect. Since leaving Alabama in 2015 we visit 2 times a year and this was, without a doubt, the best visit we have had since our move. We owe it all to The HideOut and owner! Thank you so much. Will be a repeat guest on all future visits!

10/10 Excellent

Joan E.

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

Family time

The house is easy to live in, with 3 bedrooms, and 3 baths. The bunk room with 4 bunks is close to a master bedroom so my sons family was together on one side of the house and my husband and I were on the other side of the house in the other master bedroom. There is also a couch/pull out bed in the back room that one of the boys slept on since he and his brother are used to having their own separate rooms. The kitchen was really well stocked with dishes, glassware, silverware, pots and pans, and utensils, and a good size frig. I was most impressed with seeing a lot of new plastic bowls with lids for left overs. That is rare. The property has only a slight slope down to the water. The dock is a short walk from the house. It’s on a quiet cove full of lots of bass. We caught bass from 1/2lb up to 8lbs. and didn’t have to go far away. We really enjoyed sitting on the screened in porch and the back deck while grilling. We appreciate the owners sharing their lovely home with us so we could spend time with our family. It was really nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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

Fishing weekend

It was the perfect spot for keeping the fishing boat and hitting the water
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick K.

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

Great place.

Clean well mantianed house, and grounds. Quite area of lake. Very nice & helpful owners. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley C.

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

Great Getaway

The house was extremely clean. Abundance supply of towels d wash clothes in each bathroom. Beds had very good mattress's that you slept very good. Kitchen was supplied with all the needed cookware home away from home to use. The only problem was the water level was very low and that was no fault of the owner. We have had a very low amount of rain this year causing the water level to be low. Lowest it has been in several years. We plan on going back hopefully next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

The Hideout is a great rental

I can't say enough about how nice of a rental the Hideout was. I felt we had everything we could possibly need or want included in this unit. I don't think I have ever rented and had so many amenities from kitchen to bath included. There is no reason at all to be hesitant in giving this rental a try. We will most likely be back next year and would definitely stay again. The owners were awesome, very responsive, and even let us push back our arrival by a day. The only issue, and it may not be an issue for most, is that I really wanted to fish! The cove is heavily overgrown right now. Every cast brought back gunk that had to be removed from the bait. We lost many a lure and even went to the local Walmart for three new poles after using all our line up! I am sure the fish were wondering what fools were above trying to trick them! The neighbor even let us try their dock, but the problem was just the same with overgrowth. If you are looking to fish from the property, you may want to consider another property, at least at this time.

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

July 4th weekend stay at the Hideout

House and large backyard was perfect for our family of 6 over the holiday weekend. House was clean, spacious, well furnished and well equipped. Good communication with the owner. Access to the dock was a short walk of 50 feet through the flat backyard. The house and dock are tucked back in a quiet cove. While water level at the dock was about 2-3 feet, we had no issue getting our 20ft boat to the dock all weekend. Only bummer was the inability to swim off the dock due to the grass and milfoil that is floating in the lake during this time of year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robbyn S.

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

Awesome Lake Guntersville Getaway!

The house is large with plenty of room to spread out. The yard is expansive with easy access to the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kasie S.

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

Great Lake house

The house was so nice and clean with plenty of room for our family of 6. Communication was A+
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by The Hudsons

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I grew up Madison, AL and my husband grew up in a small town in Iowa. We met in Birmingham during our college years and moved to Fort Worth after college, thirty years ago. We return to North Alabama often and have loved spending time on Lake Guntersville. We have owned and self-managed a vacation rental in Fort Worth and are happy to now own and self-manage a home on the shoreline of Lake Guntersville.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property for many reasons. It is spacious enough for an extended family, with three bedrooms and large common areas, including a living room, sunroom, screened in porch, and deck overlooking the inlet. The quiet inlet provides opportunity for kayaking, bird watching, and simply relaxing. The decking around the boathouse is 32 feet by 12 feet providing ample room to fish or view the beautiful scenery.

What makes this property unique

The Hideout is one of the few vacation rentals with private lake access. Although the boathouse is not available to guests, guests may tie up a personal boat to the dock.

The Hideout is .3 miles from Highway 431, just 35 minutes to Huntsville, and 7 minutes to downtown Guntersville. Although the inlet is quiet and removed from the hustle and bustle of city life, there are many restaurants and grocery stores within 10 minutes. City Harbor is a new retail and restaurant destination just over the bridge into Guntersville and is accessible by land or water.

There are many outdoor activities within 30 minutes, including cave tours, hiking trails, waterfalls, boat rental, ziplining, winery and much more.

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