Title: Peaceful Cabin Home-Minutes from Guntersville City Harbor and Boat Launches Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Peaceful Cabin Home-Minutes from Guntersville City Harbor and Boat Launches Holiday home in Guntersville ## Photo gallery for Peaceful Cabin Home-Minutes from Guntersville City Harbor and Boat Launches ![Smart TV - Peaceful Cabin Home-Minutes from Guntersville City Harbor and Boat Launches (Guntersville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908200/107908109/w2047h1364x1y1-e77716e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop - Peaceful Cabin Home-Minutes from Guntersville City Harbor and Boat Launches (Guntersville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908200/107908109/w1023h682x1y1-f01502ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop - Peaceful Cabin Home-Minutes from Guntersville City Harbor and Boat Launches (Guntersville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908200/107908109/w1023h682x1y1-ae69dbec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Peaceful Cabin Home-Minutes from Guntersville City Harbor and Boat Launches (Guntersville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908200/107908109/w2047h1364x1y1-0e4b0bfa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Peaceful Cabin Home-Minutes from Guntersville City Harbor and Boat Launches (Guntersville)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107910000/107908200/107908109/w2048h1364x0y1-9a4232c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a peaceful retreat with family or friends at this home, where you can unwind in the spacious yard. Enjoy updated furnishings, stream your favorite shows on the smart TV with WiFi, and take advantage of a two-space carport for boats. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning £172 includes taxes & fees 2 Feb - 3 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Peaceful Cabin Home-Minutes from Guntersville City Harbor and Boat Launches Come enjoy a getaway with your family or fisherman friends in our peaceful and quite area home with lots of yard. Updated furnishings with WIFI and a new smart TV where you can login in with your subscription to live stream your favorite shows. A two-space carport with boat battery hookups. Keurig w/ coffee pods, sweeteners and cream. Bathroom amenities shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Minutes from the most popular boat launches, City Harbor, Downtown Guntersville and other attractions. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Food and drink - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48380000/48372700/48372646/f6ba7268.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### QUIET PRIVATE BLUFF TOP HIDEAWAY, CLOSE TO EVERYTHING Guntersville - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 53 reviews £234 includes taxes & fees 2 Feb - 3 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=48372646&PinnedHotelID=48372646&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111820000/111819300/111819261/47b7e562.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Guntersville Getaway w/ Shared Boat Dock! 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No pets. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events 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 This property accepts cash 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Guntersville is home to this holiday home. Gunter's Landing Golf Club and Guntersville City Harbor 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. [Visit our Guntersville travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Guntersville.dx8239) [View more Holiday homes in Guntersville](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Guntersville-Private-Holiday-Homes.d8239-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.41863,-86.29942&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ogbqEjjvmO%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40S%40Q%40Q%40SBQ%40Q%40SBSBQBQBQBQDQBQDQDQBQDQDQFODQFODOFQFOFOFQFOFMHQHMFOHMHOHMHOHKHMJMHMJMHKLMHKJKJKLKJKJKJILIJKLILIJILILGLGLILELINELGLGLENELENELENCLCNENCLCNANCNALCN%3FNCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%3FNBL%40NBN%40NBLBNDNBLBNDLDNDLDLDLFNFLFLFLDLHLFLFLHLHJHLHLJJHLHJJJJJJJJJJJJJLJJHLJLHLHLHJJNHNHLFLHNFLHPFLFPFNHNDNFPFNDNFPDPDNDPDPBPDPDPBPBPBPBPBPBRBR%40P%40P%40RBP%3FP%40R%40P%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FRAR%3FPARAP%3FRCPARAPAPCPCRCPCPCRCPCPEPENCREPENEPEPGNENGPGNEPINGNGNGNINGNILGNILILKNILILILKLIJKLKJKJKLKJKJKHKJMJKHMHMJKFMJMFMHMFMFMFMFMFODMFMDMDODMDODMDOBOBMDO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOAOAMAOCOAOCMAOEOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMEMGMEOGMGMGMGMGMIMGKKMGMKKIMIKKKKKIMKKKKMIKMKIMKKIMKMIMIMIOIKIOIOGMIOIOGOGOGOGOGQGOEQGOEOGQEQEOCQESEOCQEQCQCSCQCQCQASAQCQASAQASAQ%3FSAQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ajl19s3v8JXBeCLbNyB_c39PCJU=) Guntersville, AL ### What's nearby - Lake Jane 7 min drive \- 2.6 miles - Marshall County Park 10 min drive \- 5.2 miles - Yogi Bears Jellystone Park 10 min drive \- 3.9 miles - Gunter's Landing Golf Club 11 min drive \- 4.8 miles - Guntersville City Harbor 12 min drive \- 6.9 miles ### Getting around - Birmingham International Airport (BHM) 100 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 13 min drive - Wendy's 13 min drive - Levi's On The Lake 11 min drive - Taco Bell 13 min drive - Fire By The Lake 16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Peaceful Cabin Home-Minutes from Guntersville City Harbor and Boat Launches pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful Cabin Home-Minutes from Guntersville City Harbor and Boat Launches? ### What time is check-in at Peaceful Cabin Home-Minutes from Guntersville City Harbor and Boat Launches? ### What time is check-out at Peaceful Cabin Home-Minutes from Guntersville City Harbor and Boat Launches? ### Where is Peaceful Cabin Home-Minutes from Guntersville City Harbor and Boat Launches located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Peaceful Cabin Home-Minutes from Guntersville City Harbor and Boat Launches Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### jason h. 30 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Quiet, clean, very responsive. Great place to stay. ##### jason h. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki G. 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Guntersville getaway The home was everything we needed for our week in Guntersville. Great that it was not overdone with knickknacks and decor. The bed was comfy. Owners were easy to work with. ##### Vicki G. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elisabeth S. 4 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean home in safe neighborhood My family stayed here while visiting my aunt who lives in Guntersville. We especially loved that it was clean, was without stairs (making it accessible for my elderly mother), bunk bed for my toddler son, family gathering areas such as porch, safe yard for the family to play in, living room and kitchen but also gave everyone their own space. Will stay here again! ##### Elisabeth S. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason O. 27 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful This place is nice and quiet and was a great stay! ##### Jason O. Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony R. 27 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place!! Convenient location, nice quiet neighborhood and home was cozy and inviting!! Will recommend this rental to anyone looking to stay in Guntersville, Alabama. Will definitely look at this rental first if I come back again!! ##### Anthony R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela W M. 1 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Iron Bowl weekend Our stay at this cabin was amazing. It was like home away from home. Nice warm homie like feeling. All the advantages of hotel in home environment. Would love to stay again, much longer. ##### Angela W M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### johnny w. 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great will holler at you next time for sure ##### johnny w. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alicia C. 30 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Integrity is a rare attribute these days Phenomenal hosts. Excellent communication, prompt response(s). They were very thoughtful as well as considerate. Cute and cozy house, surrounded by an abundance of nature, for a very reasonable price. Will ABSOLUTELY return at our earliest convenience. ##### Alicia C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy M. 29 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Home was very nice ##### Tammy M. 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