Overlook Sleeps 9 :)
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About this property
PROVIDING BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE TENNESSEE RIVER BELOW...Imagine having morning coffee or enjoying a relaxing evening from the covered deck while savoring the VIEW atop Sand Mtn! This newly remodeled and professionally decorated rustic d...
Location
Located in Section, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. Goose Pond Colony Golf Course and Eagle's Nest Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center and Alabama Fan Club and Museum. Dekalb VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds and Dekalb County VFW Agricultural Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.
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TV
Microwave
Hair Dryer
Garden
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9.9
Exceptional
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What guests think
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Across the reviews for Overlook Sleeps 9 :), travelers consistently praise the stunning river and mountain views, stylish decor, and comfortable beds, while noting the property sits very close to a busy road that causes noticeable traffic noise.
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Across the reviews for Overlook Sleeps 9 :), travelers consistently praise the stunning river and mountain views, stylish decor, and comfortable beds, while noting the property sits very close to a busy road that causes noticeable traffic noise.
Many guests found the home spacious, well furnished, and appreciated the wraparound porch and ample parking, though a few mentioned a narrow driveway and minimal starter supplies. Cleanliness feedback is mixed: several describe the house as clean or immaculate, while others reported dust, dirty cabinet interiors, and a grimy shared tub. Hosts receive frequent praise for quick, helpful communication and proactive support during issues like a brief area power outage. Overall, expect a comfortable, well managed base that favors convenience over seclusion.
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Facilities
Guests mention a wraparound porch and deck, ample parking with an easy circle drive, and generally well equipped kitchens, though starter supplies can be minimal and the driveway is narrow with drop offs.
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Chris S.
Apr 6, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Very clean and open. The view looking over the Tennessee river was spectacular! The sunsets were equally amazing. Easy drive to Scottsboro, Guntersville or Huntsville. Good kitchen & baths. The bed was very comfortable too.. We will be back!!
Very clean and open. The view looking over the Tennessee river was spectacular! The sunsets were equally amazing. Easy drive to Scottsboro, Guntersville or Huntsville. Good kitchen & baths. The bed was very comfortable too.. We will be back!!
10
Dee P.
Feb 28, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
We really enjoyed our girls trip .There was plenty of room for our group of seven.It is a little noisy due to road traffic at night but the location is super easy to find.
We really enjoyed our girls trip .There was plenty of room for our group of seven.It is a little noisy due to road traffic at night but the location is super easy to find.
10
Judy K.
Jun 12, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Stay was fantastic. Only complaint is the trip hazard going into the kitchen.
Stay was fantastic. Only complaint is the trip hazard going into the kitchen.
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Leslie H.
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The home was clean and had all items in the bathroom and kitchen that we needed. Even though it was cloudy the night we stayed, the view was still beautiful! The property manager was quick to respond to my questions when booking. The road noise was a bit more than we are used to, but we knew it would be based on the location. Great place!
The home was clean and had all items in the bathroom and kitchen that we needed. Even though it was cloudy the night we stayed, the view was still beautiful! The property manager was quick to respond to my questions when booking. The road noise was a bit more than we are used to, but we knew it would be based on the location. Great place!
8
Lesley
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The view was SO beautiful and very well kept. You won’t regret looking at the river from the deck. As people have mentioned, the traffic from the road can be a lot, but if you have a sound machine and good earplugs you should be fine. We enjoyed our time here and do not miss the farmers market up the road. The most beautiful produce I have ever seen.
The view was SO beautiful and very well kept. You won’t regret looking at the river from the deck. As people have mentioned, the traffic from the road can be a lot, but if you have a sound machine and good earplugs you should be fine. We enjoyed our time here and do not miss the farmers market up the road. The most beautiful produce I have ever seen.
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Randy W.
Oct 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Overall, it was great for what we needed with just the right amount of beds and bathrooms. The view is perfect! The furnishings were up to date and beautiful. The only drawback is the road noise, which can't be helped, but with a good brown noise machine, fan or cell phone set to brown noise nearby, it does calm the traffic sound good enough. It was clean, and we had all we needed.
Overall, it was great for what we needed with just the right amount of beds and bathrooms. The view is perfect! The furnishings were up to date and beautiful. The only drawback is the road noise, which can't be helped, but with a good brown noise machine, fan or cell phone set to brown noise nearby, it does calm the traffic sound good enough. It was clean, and we had all we needed.
10
Shu R.
Sep 25, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Positives:Absolutely beautiful view, easy entry into home, nice circle drive making exit of property safe and easy, very well decorated with not too much or to little with calming feel to it, the most comfortable master bed that I have stayed in with a vacation rental, wonderful wrap around porch and gorgeous natural lighting in living area, close to Scottsboro and convenient drive to most anywhere.Things to consider:You can hear road noise, be careful getting out of vehicle as drive is narrow with drop offs, master bathroom is a "step up into" scenario, kitchen is adequate but not gourmet, minimal supplies plan run to restock supplies like paper towels, soap, etc..after 1st day or so, driveway is narrow and easy to miss on such a busy road if coming in at night.Negatives:None to speak of.
Positives:Absolutely beautiful view, easy entry into home, nice circle drive making exit of property safe and easy, very well decorated with not too much or to little with calming feel to it, the most comfortable master bed that I have stayed in with a vacation rental, wonderful wrap around porch and gorgeous natural lighting in living area, close to Scottsboro and convenient drive to most anywhere.Things to consider:You can hear road noise, be careful getting out of vehicle as drive is narrow with drop offs, master bathroom is a "step up into" scenario, kitchen is adequate but not gourmet, minimal supplies plan run to restock supplies like paper towels, soap, etc..after 1st day or so, driveway is narrow and easy to miss on such a busy road if coming in at night.Negatives:None to speak of.
10
Carley L.
Mar 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Communication was quick and easy! The view is amazing!!! Plenty of parking for everyone! We spent a lot of time of the front porch look at the view! The house is very cozy and has everything you would need!
Communication was quick and easy! The view is amazing!!! Plenty of parking for everyone! We spent a lot of time of the front porch look at the view! The house is very cozy and has everything you would need!
10
Kelsi W.
Mar 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This property was absolutely amazing! It was immaculate, with the most beautiful decor we have seen in a rental property!! Everything that you could need to enjoy your stay is there. The hosts were responsive and friendly. If you are looking for peace, serenity, and quiet this is definitely your spot. The view from the porch is breath taking. Doordash only offers a small selection of food to be delivered, and most of the pizza places do not deliver to the address. But the nearest locations are only a 9 to 10 minute drive if you don't mind hopping in the car. The property is located directly off of the main road so there is a lot of traffic, you typically do not hear this once you are inside watching television or busy doing other things. There are so many wonderful things we could say about this visit. But to sum it up fantastic is the word that comes to mind. Thank you for hosting us!
This property was absolutely amazing! It was immaculate, with the most beautiful decor we have seen in a rental property!! Everything that you could need to enjoy your stay is there. The hosts were responsive and friendly. If you are looking for peace, serenity, and quiet this is definitely your spot. The view from the porch is breath taking. Doordash only offers a small selection of food to be delivered, and most of the pizza places do not deliver to the address. But the nearest locations are only a 9 to 10 minute drive if you don't mind hopping in the car. The property is located directly off of the main road so there is a lot of traffic, you typically do not hear this once you are inside watching television or busy doing other things. There are so many wonderful things we could say about this visit. But to sum it up fantastic is the word that comes to mind. Thank you for hosting us!
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Cleanliness
Feedback is mixed: many say the home is very clean or immaculate, but others reported dust and hair on floors, dirty cabinet interiors, and a grimy shared tub with spiders.
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Chris S.
Apr 6, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Very clean and open. The view looking over the Tennessee river was spectacular! The sunsets were equally amazing. Easy drive to Scottsboro, Guntersville or Huntsville. Good kitchen & baths. The bed was very comfortable too.. We will be back!!
Very clean and open. The view looking over the Tennessee river was spectacular! The sunsets were equally amazing. Easy drive to Scottsboro, Guntersville or Huntsville. Good kitchen & baths. The bed was very comfortable too.. We will be back!!
10
Christy C.
May 30, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This place was great to stay at, it is super cute! The property managers had great communication. Only issue is there are no closets in the rental. They do have drawers but no closets to hang formal attire. I do think the cleaning company needs to be changed. There are only 2 bathrooms and we all just used the master bath. The shared bathroom tub is very dirty and had spiders/spider webs in it. We were so busy with a wedding we didn't even report it to the property management team to get cleaned up. I have no doubt they would have gotten it clean if I would have complained about it. They are fantastic! I would stay here again, beautiful view!
This place was great to stay at, it is super cute! The property managers had great communication. Only issue is there are no closets in the rental. They do have drawers but no closets to hang formal attire. I do think the cleaning company needs to be changed. There are only 2 bathrooms and we all just used the master bath. The shared bathroom tub is very dirty and had spiders/spider webs in it. We were so busy with a wedding we didn't even report it to the property management team to get cleaned up. I have no doubt they would have gotten it clean if I would have complained about it. They are fantastic! I would stay here again, beautiful view!
10
Leslie H.
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The home was clean and had all items in the bathroom and kitchen that we needed. Even though it was cloudy the night we stayed, the view was still beautiful! The property manager was quick to respond to my questions when booking. The road noise was a bit more than we are used to, but we knew it would be based on the location. Great place!
The home was clean and had all items in the bathroom and kitchen that we needed. Even though it was cloudy the night we stayed, the view was still beautiful! The property manager was quick to respond to my questions when booking. The road noise was a bit more than we are used to, but we knew it would be based on the location. Great place!
8
Jennifer M.
Apr 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We didn't realize that when they say located right off of the highway, they meant RIGHT off the highway. Like 12 ft. We went for a quiet weekend retreat with co-workers (church staff) and had to shift gears once we arrived. The cabin is beautiful and clean, and the view is incredible. Just know it's on a very busy highway making sleep difficult at night. I recommend bringing earplugs and just knowing ahead of time that there will be road noise. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend the cabin, just not for a silent retreat :-)
We didn't realize that when they say located right off of the highway, they meant RIGHT off the highway. Like 12 ft. We went for a quiet weekend retreat with co-workers (church staff) and had to shift gears once we arrived. The cabin is beautiful and clean, and the view is incredible. Just know it's on a very busy highway making sleep difficult at night. I recommend bringing earplugs and just knowing ahead of time that there will be road noise. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend the cabin, just not for a silent retreat :-)
8
Randy W.
Oct 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Overall, it was great for what we needed with just the right amount of beds and bathrooms. The view is perfect! The furnishings were up to date and beautiful. The only drawback is the road noise, which can't be helped, but with a good brown noise machine, fan or cell phone set to brown noise nearby, it does calm the traffic sound good enough. It was clean, and we had all we needed.
Overall, it was great for what we needed with just the right amount of beds and bathrooms. The view is perfect! The furnishings were up to date and beautiful. The only drawback is the road noise, which can't be helped, but with a good brown noise machine, fan or cell phone set to brown noise nearby, it does calm the traffic sound good enough. It was clean, and we had all we needed.
10
Kelsi W.
Mar 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This property was absolutely amazing! It was immaculate, with the most beautiful decor we have seen in a rental property!! Everything that you could need to enjoy your stay is there. The hosts were responsive and friendly. If you are looking for peace, serenity, and quiet this is definitely your spot. The view from the porch is breath taking. Doordash only offers a small selection of food to be delivered, and most of the pizza places do not deliver to the address. But the nearest locations are only a 9 to 10 minute drive if you don't mind hopping in the car. The property is located directly off of the main road so there is a lot of traffic, you typically do not hear this once you are inside watching television or busy doing other things. There are so many wonderful things we could say about this visit. But to sum it up fantastic is the word that comes to mind. Thank you for hosting us!
This property was absolutely amazing! It was immaculate, with the most beautiful decor we have seen in a rental property!! Everything that you could need to enjoy your stay is there. The hosts were responsive and friendly. If you are looking for peace, serenity, and quiet this is definitely your spot. The view from the porch is breath taking. Doordash only offers a small selection of food to be delivered, and most of the pizza places do not deliver to the address. But the nearest locations are only a 9 to 10 minute drive if you don't mind hopping in the car. The property is located directly off of the main road so there is a lot of traffic, you typically do not hear this once you are inside watching television or busy doing other things. There are so many wonderful things we could say about this visit. But to sum it up fantastic is the word that comes to mind. Thank you for hosting us!
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Cheryl D.
Nov 3, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The non stick in pots and pans were almost gone. Lots of hair and dust on floors and in pot storage. Inside of kitchen cabinets were very dirty. No closets in the house or suitcase holders. The beds were good and the living and dining room was nice.
The non stick in pots and pans were almost gone. Lots of hair and dust on floors and in pot storage. Inside of kitchen cabinets were very dirty. No closets in the house or suitcase holders. The beds were good and the living and dining room was nice.
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Rooms
Rooms are spacious and attractively furnished with very comfortable beds and standout views; however, traffic noise from the adjacent highway is common, there are no closets, and some guests wished for an additional bathroom.
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Chris S.
Apr 6, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Very clean and open. The view looking over the Tennessee river was spectacular! The sunsets were equally amazing. Easy drive to Scottsboro, Guntersville or Huntsville. Good kitchen & baths. The bed was very comfortable too.. We will be back!!
Very clean and open. The view looking over the Tennessee river was spectacular! The sunsets were equally amazing. Easy drive to Scottsboro, Guntersville or Huntsville. Good kitchen & baths. The bed was very comfortable too.. We will be back!!
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Ricky M.
Feb 12, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We enjoyed our weekend! However the House was too close to the road. Front bedroom got the road traffic all night. There was no bathroom upstairs that has three half beds. House needs another bathroom.
We enjoyed our weekend! However the House was too close to the road. Front bedroom got the road traffic all night. There was no bathroom upstairs that has three half beds. House needs another bathroom.
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Allison M.
Mar 30, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We so enjoyed our trip to The Overlook for our spring break. The view was amazing and the house was beautifully decorated. The house was well-stocked and the sheets/mattresses were so comfortable. Is it next to a busy road? Yes, but it wasn’t bothersome at all. The sweet kitty visitor (we called her Mama Penelope since there will be babies VERY soon) was an added bonus. She was super friendly and we just loved her. We can’t say enough good things about this house and were so sad to leave. We hope to have the opportunity to stay again soon!
We so enjoyed our trip to The Overlook for our spring break. The view was amazing and the house was beautifully decorated. The house was well-stocked and the sheets/mattresses were so comfortable. Is it next to a busy road? Yes, but it wasn’t bothersome at all. The sweet kitty visitor (we called her Mama Penelope since there will be babies VERY soon) was an added bonus. She was super friendly and we just loved her. We can’t say enough good things about this house and were so sad to leave. We hope to have the opportunity to stay again soon!
10
Linda L.
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The cabin is so roomy and the view is amazing!
The cabin is so roomy and the view is amazing!
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Christy C.
May 30, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
This place was great to stay at, it is super cute! The property managers had great communication. Only issue is there are no closets in the rental. They do have drawers but no closets to hang formal attire. I do think the cleaning company needs to be changed. There are only 2 bathrooms and we all just used the master bath. The shared bathroom tub is very dirty and had spiders/spider webs in it. We were so busy with a wedding we didn't even report it to the property management team to get cleaned up. I have no doubt they would have gotten it clean if I would have complained about it. They are fantastic! I would stay here again, beautiful view!
This place was great to stay at, it is super cute! The property managers had great communication. Only issue is there are no closets in the rental. They do have drawers but no closets to hang formal attire. I do think the cleaning company needs to be changed. There are only 2 bathrooms and we all just used the master bath. The shared bathroom tub is very dirty and had spiders/spider webs in it. We were so busy with a wedding we didn't even report it to the property management team to get cleaned up. I have no doubt they would have gotten it clean if I would have complained about it. They are fantastic! I would stay here again, beautiful view!
10
Celil B.
Nov 26, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
It had a great view. It is very close to highway. It is not noticeable during the day but at night it is noticeable.
It had a great view. It is very close to highway. It is not noticeable during the day but at night it is noticeable.
10
Joseph B.
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Nice place, good views, a little noisy
Nice place, good views, a little noisy
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Randy W.
Oct 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Overall, it was great for what we needed with just the right amount of beds and bathrooms. The view is perfect! The furnishings were up to date and beautiful. The only drawback is the road noise, which can't be helped, but with a good brown noise machine, fan or cell phone set to brown noise nearby, it does calm the traffic sound good enough. It was clean, and we had all we needed.
Overall, it was great for what we needed with just the right amount of beds and bathrooms. The view is perfect! The furnishings were up to date and beautiful. The only drawback is the road noise, which can't be helped, but with a good brown noise machine, fan or cell phone set to brown noise nearby, it does calm the traffic sound good enough. It was clean, and we had all we needed.
10
Shu R.
Sep 25, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Positives:Absolutely beautiful view, easy entry into home, nice circle drive making exit of property safe and easy, very well decorated with not too much or to little with calming feel to it, the most comfortable master bed that I have stayed in with a vacation rental, wonderful wrap around porch and gorgeous natural lighting in living area, close to Scottsboro and convenient drive to most anywhere.Things to consider:You can hear road noise, be careful getting out of vehicle as drive is narrow with drop offs, master bathroom is a "step up into" scenario, kitchen is adequate but not gourmet, minimal supplies plan run to restock supplies like paper towels, soap, etc..after 1st day or so, driveway is narrow and easy to miss on such a busy road if coming in at night.Negatives:None to speak of.
Positives:Absolutely beautiful view, easy entry into home, nice circle drive making exit of property safe and easy, very well decorated with not too much or to little with calming feel to it, the most comfortable master bed that I have stayed in with a vacation rental, wonderful wrap around porch and gorgeous natural lighting in living area, close to Scottsboro and convenient drive to most anywhere.Things to consider:You can hear road noise, be careful getting out of vehicle as drive is narrow with drop offs, master bathroom is a "step up into" scenario, kitchen is adequate but not gourmet, minimal supplies plan run to restock supplies like paper towels, soap, etc..after 1st day or so, driveway is narrow and easy to miss on such a busy road if coming in at night.Negatives:None to speak of.
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Robert H.
Dec 30, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice property, very comfortable. On a busy road but it isn't really that noticeable. Well appointed and comfortable furnishings. Would highly recommend.
Very nice property, very comfortable. On a busy road but it isn't really that noticeable. Well appointed and comfortable furnishings. Would highly recommend.
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Service
Service is widely praised for quick, clear communication and helpful, proactive support, including swift responses during an area power outage and efforts to keep guests comfortable during extreme cold.
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Joshua & Jessica A.
Dec 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We were very impressed with the cabin. The views were amazing! We're looking forward to staying here again in the future!
We were very impressed with the cabin. The views were amazing! We're looking forward to staying here again in the future!
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Leslie H.
Apr 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The home was clean and had all items in the bathroom and kitchen that we needed. Even though it was cloudy the night we stayed, the view was still beautiful! The property manager was quick to respond to my questions when booking. The road noise was a bit more than we are used to, but we knew it would be based on the location. Great place!
The home was clean and had all items in the bathroom and kitchen that we needed. Even though it was cloudy the night we stayed, the view was still beautiful! The property manager was quick to respond to my questions when booking. The road noise was a bit more than we are used to, but we knew it would be based on the location. Great place!
10
Michelle B.
Sep 21, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We loved the house and it was perfect for our stay. Our daughter got married at Infinity Event Venue about 5 miles away. Perfectly decorated and the view was amazing! Rental company was responsive and accommodating!
We loved the house and it was perfect for our stay. Our daughter got married at Infinity Event Venue about 5 miles away. Perfectly decorated and the view was amazing! Rental company was responsive and accommodating!
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Christine T.
Jun 6, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
First time staying in Alabama. We rent vacation houses many times per year and I can say our stay here was wonderful. It is close to the road, there is definitely road noise, but it didn't matter, the house and the view made you forget the noise. The bed was beyond comfortable! We lost power one night (the entire area, not a house issue). I messaged the host and received a response within minutes (at 9:30 pm). She called the power company and it was back on within 30 minutes. We also requested an extra night stay, which we were so glad we did. I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay!!
First time staying in Alabama. We rent vacation houses many times per year and I can say our stay here was wonderful. It is close to the road, there is definitely road noise, but it didn't matter, the house and the view made you forget the noise. The bed was beyond comfortable! We lost power one night (the entire area, not a house issue). I messaged the host and received a response within minutes (at 9:30 pm). She called the power company and it was back on within 30 minutes. We also requested an extra night stay, which we were so glad we did. I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay!!
10
Carley L.
Mar 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Communication was quick and easy! The view is amazing!!! Plenty of parking for everyone! We spent a lot of time of the front porch look at the view! The house is very cozy and has everything you would need!
Communication was quick and easy! The view is amazing!!! Plenty of parking for everyone! We spent a lot of time of the front porch look at the view! The house is very cozy and has everything you would need!
10
Kelsi W.
Mar 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This property was absolutely amazing! It was immaculate, with the most beautiful decor we have seen in a rental property!! Everything that you could need to enjoy your stay is there. The hosts were responsive and friendly. If you are looking for peace, serenity, and quiet this is definitely your spot. The view from the porch is breath taking. Doordash only offers a small selection of food to be delivered, and most of the pizza places do not deliver to the address. But the nearest locations are only a 9 to 10 minute drive if you don't mind hopping in the car. The property is located directly off of the main road so there is a lot of traffic, you typically do not hear this once you are inside watching television or busy doing other things. There are so many wonderful things we could say about this visit. But to sum it up fantastic is the word that comes to mind. Thank you for hosting us!
This property was absolutely amazing! It was immaculate, with the most beautiful decor we have seen in a rental property!! Everything that you could need to enjoy your stay is there. The hosts were responsive and friendly. If you are looking for peace, serenity, and quiet this is definitely your spot. The view from the porch is breath taking. Doordash only offers a small selection of food to be delivered, and most of the pizza places do not deliver to the address. But the nearest locations are only a 9 to 10 minute drive if you don't mind hopping in the car. The property is located directly off of the main road so there is a lot of traffic, you typically do not hear this once you are inside watching television or busy doing other things. There are so many wonderful things we could say about this visit. But to sum it up fantastic is the word that comes to mind. Thank you for hosting us!
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Tony A.
Jan 9, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
We had such a great stay. The views are amazing and the house is great too. The host was amazing and even though it was one of the coldest winters in a very long time, they were able to get several space heaters set up and made sure we were comfortable. I couldn't recommend them enough. We definitely look forward to staying here in the future.
We had such a great stay. The views are amazing and the house is great too. The host was amazing and even though it was one of the coldest winters in a very long time, they were able to get several space heaters set up and made sure we were comfortable. I couldn't recommend them enough. We definitely look forward to staying here in the future.
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Location
Scenic setting overlooking the river and convenient access to Scottsboro, Guntersville, and nearby wedding venues, but the house sits directly off a busy road and traffic noise is noticeable, especially at night.
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Chris S.
Apr 6, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Very clean and open. The view looking over the Tennessee river was spectacular! The sunsets were equally amazing. Easy drive to Scottsboro, Guntersville or Huntsville. Good kitchen & baths. The bed was very comfortable too.. We will be back!!
Very clean and open. The view looking over the Tennessee river was spectacular! The sunsets were equally amazing. Easy drive to Scottsboro, Guntersville or Huntsville. Good kitchen & baths. The bed was very comfortable too.. We will be back!!
10
Dee P.
Feb 28, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
We really enjoyed our girls trip .There was plenty of room for our group of seven.It is a little noisy due to road traffic at night but the location is super easy to find.
We really enjoyed our girls trip .There was plenty of room for our group of seven.It is a little noisy due to road traffic at night but the location is super easy to find.
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Celil B.
Nov 26, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
It had a great view. It is very close to highway. It is not noticeable during the day but at night it is noticeable.
It had a great view. It is very close to highway. It is not noticeable during the day but at night it is noticeable.
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Kische E.
Oct 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This cabin was perfect for my family and my brother and his wife. Plenty of space for six adults. We went to a wedding at Infinity Event Venue and it was only about a 15 minute drive!! Would highly recommend this cabin!!
This cabin was perfect for my family and my brother and his wife. Plenty of space for six adults. We went to a wedding at Infinity Event Venue and it was only about a 15 minute drive!! Would highly recommend this cabin!!
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Dp P.
Nov 30, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
We stayed here because it was close to the wedding venue. Kinda the Same beautiful view as the wedding but looks down the river instead. Still magnificent view! Loved staying here with my family.
We stayed here because it was close to the wedding venue. Kinda the Same beautiful view as the wedding but looks down the river instead. Still magnificent view! Loved staying here with my family.
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Michelle B.
Sep 21, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We loved the house and it was perfect for our stay. Our daughter got married at Infinity Event Venue about 5 miles away. Perfectly decorated and the view was amazing! Rental company was responsive and accommodating!
We loved the house and it was perfect for our stay. Our daughter got married at Infinity Event Venue about 5 miles away. Perfectly decorated and the view was amazing! Rental company was responsive and accommodating!
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Christine T.
Jun 6, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
First time staying in Alabama. We rent vacation houses many times per year and I can say our stay here was wonderful. It is close to the road, there is definitely road noise, but it didn't matter, the house and the view made you forget the noise. The bed was beyond comfortable! We lost power one night (the entire area, not a house issue). I messaged the host and received a response within minutes (at 9:30 pm). She called the power company and it was back on within 30 minutes. We also requested an extra night stay, which we were so glad we did. I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay!!
First time staying in Alabama. We rent vacation houses many times per year and I can say our stay here was wonderful. It is close to the road, there is definitely road noise, but it didn't matter, the house and the view made you forget the noise. The bed was beyond comfortable! We lost power one night (the entire area, not a house issue). I messaged the host and received a response within minutes (at 9:30 pm). She called the power company and it was back on within 30 minutes. We also requested an extra night stay, which we were so glad we did. I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay!!
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Jennifer M.
Apr 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We didn't realize that when they say located right off of the highway, they meant RIGHT off the highway. Like 12 ft. We went for a quiet weekend retreat with co-workers (church staff) and had to shift gears once we arrived. The cabin is beautiful and clean, and the view is incredible. Just know it's on a very busy highway making sleep difficult at night. I recommend bringing earplugs and just knowing ahead of time that there will be road noise. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend the cabin, just not for a silent retreat :-)
We didn't realize that when they say located right off of the highway, they meant RIGHT off the highway. Like 12 ft. We went for a quiet weekend retreat with co-workers (church staff) and had to shift gears once we arrived. The cabin is beautiful and clean, and the view is incredible. Just know it's on a very busy highway making sleep difficult at night. I recommend bringing earplugs and just knowing ahead of time that there will be road noise. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend the cabin, just not for a silent retreat :-)
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Shu R.
Sep 25, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Positives:Absolutely beautiful view, easy entry into home, nice circle drive making exit of property safe and easy, very well decorated with not too much or to little with calming feel to it, the most comfortable master bed that I have stayed in with a vacation rental, wonderful wrap around porch and gorgeous natural lighting in living area, close to Scottsboro and convenient drive to most anywhere.Things to consider:You can hear road noise, be careful getting out of vehicle as drive is narrow with drop offs, master bathroom is a "step up into" scenario, kitchen is adequate but not gourmet, minimal supplies plan run to restock supplies like paper towels, soap, etc..after 1st day or so, driveway is narrow and easy to miss on such a busy road if coming in at night.Negatives:None to speak of.
Positives:Absolutely beautiful view, easy entry into home, nice circle drive making exit of property safe and easy, very well decorated with not too much or to little with calming feel to it, the most comfortable master bed that I have stayed in with a vacation rental, wonderful wrap around porch and gorgeous natural lighting in living area, close to Scottsboro and convenient drive to most anywhere.Things to consider:You can hear road noise, be careful getting out of vehicle as drive is narrow with drop offs, master bathroom is a "step up into" scenario, kitchen is adequate but not gourmet, minimal supplies plan run to restock supplies like paper towels, soap, etc..after 1st day or so, driveway is narrow and easy to miss on such a busy road if coming in at night.Negatives:None to speak of.
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Robert H.
Dec 30, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Very nice property, very comfortable. On a busy road but it isn't really that noticeable. Well appointed and comfortable furnishings. Would highly recommend.
Very nice property, very comfortable. On a busy road but it isn't really that noticeable. Well appointed and comfortable furnishings. Would highly recommend.
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Jill B.
Jun 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The view was beyond amazing. The house was decorated very cute and farmhouse style. It was just my husband and I for a quick getaway. It was convenient to places to eat too. Only down-side at all is that there was highway noise but with all of the other pluses, those far outweighed the other. I would certainly recommend this place and even come back again.
The view was beyond amazing. The house was decorated very cute and farmhouse style. It was just my husband and I for a quick getaway. It was convenient to places to eat too. Only down-side at all is that there was highway noise but with all of the other pluses, those far outweighed the other. I would certainly recommend this place and even come back again.
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Lesley
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The view was SO beautiful and very well kept. You won’t regret looking at the river from the deck. As people have mentioned, the traffic from the road can be a lot, but if you have a sound machine and good earplugs you should be fine. We enjoyed our time here and do not miss the farmers market up the road. The most beautiful produce I have ever seen.
The view was SO beautiful and very well kept. You won’t regret looking at the river from the deck. As people have mentioned, the traffic from the road can be a lot, but if you have a sound machine and good earplugs you should be fine. We enjoyed our time here and do not miss the farmers market up the road. The most beautiful produce I have ever seen.
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Kelsi W.
Mar 13, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This property was absolutely amazing! It was immaculate, with the most beautiful decor we have seen in a rental property!! Everything that you could need to enjoy your stay is there. The hosts were responsive and friendly. If you are looking for peace, serenity, and quiet this is definitely your spot. The view from the porch is breath taking. Doordash only offers a small selection of food to be delivered, and most of the pizza places do not deliver to the address. But the nearest locations are only a 9 to 10 minute drive if you don't mind hopping in the car. The property is located directly off of the main road so there is a lot of traffic, you typically do not hear this once you are inside watching television or busy doing other things. There are so many wonderful things we could say about this visit. But to sum it up fantastic is the word that comes to mind. Thank you for hosting us!
This property was absolutely amazing! It was immaculate, with the most beautiful decor we have seen in a rental property!! Everything that you could need to enjoy your stay is there. The hosts were responsive and friendly. If you are looking for peace, serenity, and quiet this is definitely your spot. The view from the porch is breath taking. Doordash only offers a small selection of food to be delivered, and most of the pizza places do not deliver to the address. But the nearest locations are only a 9 to 10 minute drive if you don't mind hopping in the car. The property is located directly off of the main road so there is a lot of traffic, you typically do not hear this once you are inside watching television or busy doing other things. There are so many wonderful things we could say about this visit. But to sum it up fantastic is the word that comes to mind. Thank you for hosting us!
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Amira K.
May 25, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The home itself was beautiful and I truly enjoyed my trip overall. This was my first time booking with VRBO. During my stay, I did encounter some bugs inside the home and had an issue with the lock not properly locking. The host was very responsive and mentioned she would have addressed things immediately had I called. Personally, I was on vacation and didn’t want to spend my trip troubleshooting issues away from work.I do want to acknowledge that the host handled the situation professionally. She apologized, refunded the cleaning fee, and explained that pest control had recently serviced the property. She also stated she would personally go back through the home and inspect everything herself. The apology and accountability meant more to me than the refund itself.I believe the cleaning crew may have simply needed to do a more thorough walkthrough before guest arrival. Despite the issues, I appreciated the host’s responsiveness and willingness to make things right, and I still enjoyed my overall experience.
The home itself was beautiful and I truly enjoyed my trip overall. This was my first time booking with VRBO. During my stay, I did encounter some bugs inside the home and had an issue with the lock not properly locking. The host was very responsive and mentioned she would have addressed things immediately had I called. Personally, I was on vacation and didn’t want to spend my trip troubleshooting issues away from work.I do want to acknowledge that the host handled the situation professionally. She apologized, refunded the cleaning fee, and explained that pest control had recently serviced the property. She also stated she would personally go back through the home and inspect everything herself. The apology and accountability meant more to me than the refund itself.I believe the cleaning crew may have simply needed to do a more thorough walkthrough before guest arrival. Despite the issues, I appreciated the host’s responsiveness and willingness to make things right, and I still enjoyed my overall experience.
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tina m.
Jan 18, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Very welcoming host & great view
Very welcoming host & great view
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Crystal J.
Jan 5, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The view of this home is absolutely amazing. On one side of the house, however, on the other side, there is a trailer park and this house is within 6-8 feet of the busy road. It was hard to sleep and made the stay less than relaxing. U can get the view from the park up the road. And the kitchen is very under stocked. Very few pans that are in any condition to cook with. Most had the non stick peeling off and I would not use them. Very few utensils, towels, cups, etc. it’s a house that says it sleeps 9 people so I would think the dishes would also need to accommodate that many. Also, the house was not cleaned very well, there wad a bandaid on the floor under the towel rack in one of the bathrooms and lots of dust everywhere.
The view of this home is absolutely amazing. On one side of the house, however, on the other side, there is a trailer park and this house is within 6-8 feet of the busy road. It was hard to sleep and made the stay less than relaxing. U can get the view from the park up the road. And the kitchen is very under stocked. Very few pans that are in any condition to cook with. Most had the non stick peeling off and I would not use them. Very few utensils, towels, cups, etc. it’s a house that says it sleeps 9 people so I would think the dishes would also need to accommodate that many. Also, the house was not cleaned very well, there wad a bandaid on the floor under the towel rack in one of the bathrooms and lots of dust everywhere.
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Pam V.
Nov 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The view was absolutely beautiful, and the host had decorated for Christmas.
The view was absolutely beautiful, and the host had decorated for Christmas.
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Cheryl D.
Nov 3, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The non stick in pots and pans were almost gone. Lots of hair and dust on floors and in pot storage. Inside of kitchen cabinets were very dirty. No closets in the house or suitcase holders. The beds were good and the living and dining room was nice.
The non stick in pots and pans were almost gone. Lots of hair and dust on floors and in pot storage. Inside of kitchen cabinets were very dirty. No closets in the house or suitcase holders. The beds were good and the living and dining room was nice.
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FAQs about Overlook Sleeps 9 :)
Is parking available at the property?
Parking is available, with plenty of boat parking provided.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are not allowed at this property, including service animals.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out options are not specified.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Section, Alabama, in the mountains and on a lake, with nearby attractions including Goose Pond Colony Golf Course and Scottsboro Boys Museum.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are permitted at the property, with ages 0-17 allowed to stay for free.
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