The Peaceful Retreat Near Birmingham

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A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a metal roof, surrounded by lush greenery.
A wooden deck with a rocking chair and a bench, overlooking a green landscape.
A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a sofa, a table with a lamp, and a bookshelf.
A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a wooden fence and lush greenery.
A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a chimney, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Chelsea, AL
  • Place, Oak Mountain State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Airwalk Trampoline Arena
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, The Village at Lee Branch
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Chelsea

Located in Chelsea, this cabin is on a lake. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit The Summit and Riverchase Galleria. Travelling with kids? Consider Pelham Civic Complex and Alabama Wildlife Center. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Map
Chelsea, AL

What's nearby

  • Oak Mountain State Park - 7 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Airwalk Trampoline Arena - 8 min drive - 12.3 km
  • The Village at Lee Branch - 8 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Cahaba River - 13 min drive - 19.2 km
  • The Summit - 15 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham Station - 24 min drive
  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Station 31 Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Saisaki - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Good Ole Boys BBQ - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Peaceful Retreat Near Birmingham have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Peaceful Retreat Near Birmingham pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Peaceful Retreat Near Birmingham?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Peaceful Retreat Near Birmingham?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Peaceful Retreat Near Birmingham?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Peaceful Retreat Near Birmingham located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Oak Mountain State Park, The Village at Lee Branch and Airwalk Trampoline Arena. The Summit and Macallan Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 226 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay, great hosts, very accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay in this charming cabin! It is close to many shopping and dining options but truly is a peaceful retreat. We enjoyed the grounds and all of the little personal touches throughout the cabin. Would absolutely recommend to friends and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint cottage on a quiet lake; a perfect get-away, yet convenient to shopping, etc. David and his wife were great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful, relaxing and peaceful. We will definitely stay there again if we are in that area. Everything is labeled, there are fresh flowers everywhere, there was milk and orange juice, cereal, poptarts and apples.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the quaint & cozy cabin. Sweet touches such as fresh flowers, chocolate kisses & filtered water. Short distance to Oak Mountain with hiking & waterfalls. Great experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Well labled home inside to understand switches, clear directions, maps of nearby activities, stuff to do on property, breakfast items stocked, activities for inside cabin, and great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unexpected delight. Charming, clean and comfortable. I could relax - from reading on the porch to watching the day go by - to excellent sleeping in the cabin.Also great location for a quick drive to Birmingham or Oak Mountain State Park. David and Tracy are the real deal - just good hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2026
We blush, and are grateful. All we hope for.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely lovely stay at the Peaceful Retreat cabin. VERY clean & nice decor. The hosts were VERY accommodating & quick to respond. The view of the lake from the front porch swing was calming. We wanted to stay longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow. What a treat! We really enjoyed our stay and my son did not want to leave. We can’t wait to come back. The simplicity adds to the charm and character of this cabin. The pond and property grounds are stunning. David, thank you for allowing us to stay it was a pleasure meeting you! Hopefully we will see you again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an awesome place to getaway from the hustle and bustle but still close to everything! David and Tracie were amazing hosts, they made us feel welcome and were there to answer any questions we had as well as suggestions for places to eat and visit while we were there. The pond with a pier was perfect for Apollo and I in the mornings. Such a great place to relax and reflect on the many blessing of life. I would 100% recommend this little gem to anyone looking to enjoy some R&R. 🧘
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2026
Thank you so much Kathy! I was recently on a call with some hosting platform representative who suggested we raise our rates. We haven't raised our rates since we began 10 years ago this month. We host because we enjoy hosting. The rep said that amounts to 1% of any hosts he's talked to. If we didn't charge anything we couldn't host, but we don't charge so we can enrich ourselves. What enriches us is meeting outstanding guests like Kathy and her husband. I guess that's odd, but we live our lives, and our lives don't live us. All are welcome here, and appreciated. We're glad that comes across.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Retreat

Great stay at a great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy, peaceful. And beautifully rustic
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful and comfortable! The host was terrific and all amenities were great. There were sweet touches in every room. We will definitely stay again. If you like being disconnected from TV then this is your place. Very convenient to eating places and Oak Mountain State Park.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter getaway

Had a relaxingng and peaceful easter weekend getaway at the very cozy and beautiful meadow lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country retreat

Very enjoyable stay in the country
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely. Clean, tidy, landscaping beautiful.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cabin

It was just lovely. Enjoyed the stay and will definitely recommend to anyone. Looking forward to the next stay💞
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place and Location

Property was just as stated on listing. Clean, easy to access, great communication with owner, and location was beautiful. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little cabin was so cozy. We never left the whole two days we were there. Mr David even greeted us on arrival and text us during our stay to see if we needed anything even had breakfast items for us. We will be returning for our next anniversary.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will definitely book again, great relaxation and peaceful! Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Little Cabin

Location is great! David is very kind and was always ready to help if needed, he lives on the same property where the little cabin is.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

We stayed at this wonderful cabin while visiting oak mountain. It was a wonderful and peaceful stay! There were even fresh little flowers around the cabin which was a nice touch. The hosts were amazing and very attentive! Would love to come visit again sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

peaceful time away

We loved the quite and peaceful little cabin. The host's were wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin in the woods

David was very helpful, lot of information and very kind. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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