The Bayou Lodge 11 br 9 ba for Reunions. REDUCED for 1 Week Left for Summer
About this house rental
Nestled in Lake Martin, this charming house for $2,573 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. Welcome to Bayou Lodge and Guesthouse on beautiful Lake Martin. Call or text the manager for reservation or info-/questions at 334-321-1706. We are excited to offer this quiet, beautiful lake home to a select group of guests. In Alabama, with Lake Martins' new Treasure Lake status, you even have more reasons to 'Indulge and enjoy this Perfect Waterfront Retreat' -- Bayou is designed and furnished for a large gathering in mind : Perfect for family reunions, family vacations, family wedding gatherings, Auburn ballgames, Church groups, gathering with friends., or just about any other reason you want to gather with a large group in the fabulous setting. The 10,000 sf main home has 8 large bedrooms(2 master suites) with 8 private baths, each waterfront with a spectacular view of Lake Martin. A 3 BR 1 BA guesthouse adjoins the main house. The home sits literally on the water. A huge great room (approx. 1000 sf) features classic plank walls and hand scraped hardwood floors and offers panoramic views of the Lake. The large waterfront dining room features a large heart pine dining table for 12 , plus 4 bar stools. The gourmet kitchen has a large island and huge counter space, 2 dishwashers, double oven, microwave, and large frig/freezer. Enjoy the beautiful water views from your kitchen while you gather there with friends and family. There is no other lake martin home with so much to offer. Pure lake house on the # 1 recreational, vacation home, and retirement destination in the USA. For indoor entertainment, the home features a huge game/entertainment room, and various games.(ping pong, or , air hockey) and a big screen TV in the great room, and a dedicated theater room upstairs with big screen TV. The upstairs has 5 large bedrooms, each with ensuite bathrooms. All bedrooms are waterfront, all with wonderful lake views. Each bathroom has tile tub/shower, with custom vanity with granite counter tops, and custom beds made from reclaimed lumber. The upstairs master bath has a double vanity, tub and separate tile shower. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan. There is an upstairs kitchenette with custom cabinets, microwave, refrigerator, and eating area. The upstairs media/TV room is a wonderful room to relax with your favorite movie, TV show. or play video games on your favorite device.(not provided) A wonderful library/reading room upstairs has magnificent lake views. There is a computer nook in the upstairs hallway with desk. There is an upstairs and downstairs laundry room. The outdoor living area is very spacious. The is approximately 2000 sf of decks and covered porches. The dock and pier has room for 3 boats. The property has 380 feet of waterfront with lake wall and shallow water along the shoreline for swimming and wading, and deep water at the dock. We have recently put in a small beach in the water for that sand between your toes feel.The decks are shaded with large trees, and you will enjoy the hummingbirds, ducks and geese, and other birds and critters, while you enjoy the wonderful lake views and serenity. The waterfront faces southeast. Enjoy the wonderful, gentle sunrises and colorful sunsets. Enjoy Stillwaters Golf course just 5 minutes away, boat or canoe over 45,000 acres and 750 miles of shoreline, with Chimney rock just 15 minutes away. Enjoy great fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling in Lake Martins' clear blue/green water. Horseback ride for miles and miles on trails in the Ridge at the Stables at Russell Crossroads. Go antique-ing at the many locations throughout the lake region. Dine at the finest award winning restaurants. Enjoy the sunrises and sunsets, the abundant wildlife, the fall colors, boat and people watch, take long walks along the shoreline, bike and hike the many trails at the foothills of the appalachians, take an airplane ride or even a lesson on a floatplane. Visit Horseshoe Bend National Park, go to chimney rock, play golf at 5 nearby courses including 3 at the Robert Trent Jones trail, fish, ski, tube, wakeboard, swim in the clear water, cook out, read, enjoy one another. Or just do nothing. REST, RELAX, RESTORE, RENEW ! We will be as helpful as we can making this your best vacation ever. This is our home--We look forward to having you as our guests. Our home is for quiet gatherings and quality family time. NOT the place for loud partying. Our home is LIKE NEW inside as renovations were completed in October 2012, after almost a year of remodeling. All rental fees due 60 days prior to arrival. A HELPFUL LIST IS BELOW Lakeside Marine-- boat and wave runner rentals Russell Marine boat rentals Alex City Marine - Fishing guides Stillwaters Golf Niffers at the Lake 29. NOV, 2012 0 COMMENTS By Charles Borden For those of us who live on the shores of Lake Martin, we see, feel, smell, taste and live the majesty of this beautiful lake. One only has to view its beauty and awesomeness from places like the Kowaliga bridge, the Smith Mountain Fire Tower, the lookout at the Cherokee Ridge Alpine Trail head, and Acapulco Rock to know what a treasure we have in this east-central part of Alabama. If you are a golfer, there is nothing more beautiful than the view from the course at Willow Point. If you are a fisherman, there is nothing more satisfying or peaceful than sitting quietly in a calm slough waiting on the big one to bite; or, if you are a skier or wake boarder, there is plenty of large open water on which to practice your skills. We are truly blessed! I recall that it was said in the 1950s and 1960s that Lake Martin was 99.9% pure and free of harmful chemicals. For many of us, Lake Martin is home, where we have raised families, earned livings, enjoyed the recreation that the lake provides and just enjoyed life. For these and many other reasons, we call Lake Martin a treasure. In 2010, Governor Bob Riley signed an executive order designating Lake Martin “A Treasured Alabama Lake.” This designation simply put the stamp of approval on what we already knew. Lake Martin was the first Alabama Lake with this distinction. The TAL designation provides a level of protection for generations to come, but it does not unduly restrict development around the lake. It does require strong environmental considerations in the future.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Lake Martin, AL
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(117 Reviews)
5.0
Our leadership team loves using this space to gather for annual retreat to dream, ideate, and have time for personal reflection. The house is spacious to allow everyone individual space and also space to come together. The home is beautiful and has wonderful views of the lake.
This home would be great for a large family gathering or for team time.
The owners are wonderful to work with and very responsive.
Thank you for your amazing hospitality.
5.0
We loved everything about our stay. The house was spacious and beautifully decorated. Our stay was enhanced by enjoying family time around the fire pit at night. We are already looking forward to our return trip this summer!
5.0
Our family met at Bayou Lodge for Thanksgiving! What a great, big, place to celebrate. This is the perfect place for large groups! We had 17! We enjoyed the lodge and surroundings! Our family pictures turned out great! Loved the entire time there.
5.0
Wonderful weekend with old friends! Great house and amenities. Plenty of parking in side lot. Dock, grill, kayaks and fire pit all added to our experience. Easy check in and out process. I would highly recommend this property for larger group gatherings. Everyone had their own room/bathroom. The square footage and accommodations made our stay very comfortable.
5.0
The property was perfect for our group! The location was amazing; there was so much both inside and for the adults and kids; the house was spacious; and the owners were so welcoming.
10.0
Bayou Lodge was just what our large family needed for a vacation. We ranged from age 9 months to 80 plus. Everyone enjoyed the huge home and wonderful area for all water activities. Perfect location without a lot of boat activity. Would highly recommend Bayou Lodge for everyone. Thank you for sharing your home.
5.0
Bayou Lodge and Lake Martin were everything we had hoped for. The home itself was large enough for everyone to enjoy some space but gave us the opportunity to spend quality time together under one roof. The kitchen was better stocked than any rental I've ever seen. From pots, pans, appliances, casserole dishes and utensils to cabinets full of spices we had everything we needed. And Lake Martin itself was beautiful. We were able to rent a boat at a reasonable price (much better than we have seen in Orange Beach) and loved exploring the Lake. The game room kept us busy at night. I can highly recommend both Bayou Lodge and Lake Martin. Robin was extremely responsive answering my pre-trip questions promptly.
5.0
Bayou Lodge was just what our large family needed for a vacation. We ranged from age 9 months to 80 plus. Everyone enjoyed the huge home and wonderful area for all water activities. Perfect location without a lot of boat activity. Would highly recommend Bayou Lodge for everyone. Thank you for sharing your home.
5.0
Well done as expected.
10.0
This is a great home for families. It is roomy with plenty of bedrooms and living areas. It is beautifully decorated and well stocked with everything you could need. Location is lovely and deck and porch were in use every minute.
5.0
This is a great home for families. It is roomy with plenty of bedrooms and living areas. It is beautifully decorated and well stocked with everything you could need. Location is lovely and deck and porch were in use every minute.
10.0
We stayed here for our family vacation! 24 of us ranging from 6 months to 82 years old. There were 2 kayaks and 1 paddle board provided which the older kids LOVED. There is also a karaoke machine, pool table and ping pong table that they loved in the game room that kept them occupied. The house itself is beautiful and spacious enough that everyone had their own room and bathroom and we did not feel crowded and right on top of each other. The porch/decks are huge and shaded which is where we spent most of our time. We did have a few issues but Robin was very nice quick to respond and was on top of it. The lake itself was breathtaking and the dock/pier had easy access to get in and out. My only suggestion to renters is bring water shoes bc there are some sharp rocks around the pier and bring extra towels for swimming.
Our family loved it here and we made some beautiful memories, we would like to return in the future.
Thank you Robin and Marty for making that happen!
5.0
We stayed here for our family vacation! 24 of us ranging from 6 months to 82 years old. There were 2 kayaks and 1 paddle board provided which the older kids LOVED. There is also a karaoke machine, pool table and ping pong table that they loved in the game room that kept them occupied. The house itself is beautiful and spacious enough that everyone had their own room and bathroom and we did not feel crowded and right on top of each other. The porch/decks are huge and shaded which is where we spent most of our time. We did have a few issues but Robin was very nice quick to respond and was on top of it. The lake itself was breathtaking and the dock/pier had easy access to get in and out. My only suggestion to renters is bring water shoes bc there are some sharp rocks around the pier and bring extra towels for swimming.
Our family loved it here and we made some beautiful memories, we would like to return in the future.
Thank you Robin and Marty for making that happen!
10.0
Bayou Lodge is amazing! Absolutely gorgeous home with ample space for our family of all ages. We especially love the easy access to the dock and swim area, the large porch, the many kitchens and many bedrooms with en-suite baths! We will return. 😊
5.0
Bayou Lodge is amazing! Absolutely gorgeous home with ample space for our family of all ages. We especially love the easy access to the dock and swim area, the large porch, the many kitchens and many bedrooms with en-suite baths! We will return. 😊
5.0
Great property
5.0
This space was completely perfect for the size of our family. Everyone had their own bed/bedroom and bathroom, which is such a plus. The accommodations, amenities, access to the lake was perfect. And let’s not forget the welcome basket that put the icing on the cake. Robin was communicative and quick to answer all questions we had. We’re looking forward to staying again!
10.0
A real fun filled relaxing lake weekend. Family ages 1 to 60+ all enjoyed the easy access to lake for swimming and relaxing on the lake. The fire pit was enjoyed every evening as the sun went down and others played corn hole and croquet! We would highly recommend Bayou Lodge for great fun in the sun and a relaxing get away!!
10.0
We had all of our family in for Auburn graduation. This was the perfect spot to celebrate. So much room to spread out and so many sitting areas to gather and catch up with a beautiful lakefront setting. You can’t go wrong here for a large group. We had a ball and Robin was accessible and quick yo respond with any questions!!
5.0
We had all of our family in for Auburn graduation. This was the perfect spot to celebrate. So much room to spread out and so many sitting areas to gather and catch up with a beautiful lakefront setting. You can’t go wrong here for a large group. We had a ball and Robin was accessible and quick yo respond with any questions!!
5.0
A real fun filled relaxing lake weekend. Family ages 1 to 60+ all enjoyed the easy access to lake for swimming and relaxing on the lake. The fire pit was enjoyed every evening as the sun went down and others played corn hole and croquet! We would highly recommend Bayou Lodge for great fun in the sun and a relaxing get away!!
5.0
Bayou Lodge is so beautiful any time of the year. We absolutely love this place. A couple of times we were unable to stay at the lodge due to being booked up. My family was so disappointed when we had to stay elsewhere. They always bring up Bayou Lodge when planning get a ways.
5.0
Our second time staying here and it did not disappoint. Robin is an amazing host and the house was perfect for our big family. Looking forward to coming back again soon.
5.0
This property was HUGE.. Looking at the pictures you can tell it’s spacious but they don’t do the property justice. We took 20 guys and had enough room for everyone and some.. The activity room, den, and even the kitchen/dining room had enough room that all 20 of us could congregate..House was completely stocked up with everything we needed and check in/check out process were super easy.. The deck could easily fit 40 people, so there ample room for the 24 it’s listed for. Expectations were met beyond belief.. Rooms are massive, multiple fridges for use, plenty of grilling and cooking items... Robin the owner was very quick, helpful and transparent in communicating directions and guidelines for the weekend! Already looking at planning a family trip.
10.0
The house was a great location for a leadership planning retreat. Everyone had adequate space to spread out and have some down time/quiet time and there was ample space for us all to come together for open discussions; around the gathering table and in the living room.
The views of the lake are amazing.
5.0
The house was a great location for a leadership planning retreat. Everyone had adequate space to spread out and have some down time/quiet time and there was ample space for us all to come together for open discussions; around the gathering table and in the living room.
The views of the lake are amazing.
5.0
This home was incredible and extremely accomodating. My wife and I combined families to have a joint Thanksgiving and we could not have been more comfortable. Loved the back deck area, game room and of course living room and dining areas. All bedrooms were great. Ample fridge space for Thanksgiving foods.
10/10 would book again.
5.0
We had the very best stay at Bayou Lodge. The hosts were easy to work with and the property was great! The ease of the location and the lake view were perfect for our crew of 24. We relaxed, enjoyed, and had the best time. Robin was a wonderful host and very easy to communicate with. Thank you for a wonderful trip and letting us stay in your home away from home!
10.0
We had the best time with family. We had a total of 17 people with us. The house was plenty big and had everything we could ever need. The host is wonderful and easy to communicate with. I would recommend this house to everyone
5.0
We had the best time with family. We had a total of 17 people with us. The house was plenty big and had everything we could ever need. The host is wonderful and easy to communicate with. I would recommend this house to everyone
5.0
This property is special. Large enough to fit all the people you love in one place for memory making. We were getting married in the area and needed a big home to house friends and family. This house has everything you need. It’s spacious, well thought out and just stunning. The whole crowd was in awe of the outdoor space and luxurious feel of the home. The game room was a massive hit and guests were always playing pool and table tennis. Amazing and responsive hosts. Our group is already talking about wedding reunions to come and we would love to come here again. Highly highly recommend Bayou Lodge! Thank you so much.
5.0
We had a large party consisting of our youngest newborn to our oldest of 82 years. We had ample room and activities both inside and outside to keep everyone entertained. We had a lovely stay.
10.0
This was our 4th year coming to Lake Martin. We started with a group of 12 and this year we had 20+ ranging from 5 to 85. Bayou Lodge was perfect for our large group. It is beautiful, well stocked and has great spaces for all ages. The only issue we observed was that the back side of the house & deck (where we spent most of our time) needs to be cleaned as there were cobwebs and debris from the trees that needs to be cleaned off.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Bayou Lodge and have already booked for next year!
5.0
This was our 4th year coming to Lake Martin. We started with a group of 12 and this year we had 20+ ranging from 5 to 85. Bayou Lodge was perfect for our large group. It is beautiful, well stocked and has great spaces for all ages. The only issue we observed was that the back side of the house & deck (where we spent most of our time) needs to be cleaned as there were cobwebs and debris from the trees that needs to be cleaned off.
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Bayou Lodge and have already booked for next year!
10.0
Bayou Lodge was so fantastic. Because it was so large, there was a lot of room for every one to spread out. The veranda had a wonderful cross breeze and the deck had a lot of shade. Very comfortable for July. The view is the best. Nothing but trees across the way. The swimming area was perfect for all ages.
5.0
50th anniversary/family reunion
Bayou Lodge was so fantastic. Because it was so large, there was a lot of room for every one to spread out. The veranda had a wonderful cross breeze and the deck had a lot of shade. Very comfortable for July. The view is the best. Nothing but trees across the way. The swimming area was perfect for all ages.
4.0
Great setup for family of 14
It was as we had expected. We had easy access to the dock, which was shaded in the late afternoon! That was a plus. I was a bit disappointed in the cleanliness, especially the kitchen. The only other complaint was the queen bed in upstairs front part of the house was apparently very uncomfortable for our adult son and wife. They ended up swapping with their child. Otherwise, it is a fantastic house for large families.
5.0
Absolutely perfect!
We had a large group - 5 families with ages from 3 -68, it was perfect for all. We brought a ski boat and the boat slips were great! We loved catching turtles and fish and kayaking/paddle boarding and just floating in the lake… as well as the perfect lake for wake boarding/surfing! We booked for next year already and can’t wait to return!
5.0
For the 2nd time in several years we had 4 generations of our family together for 2 weeks. Bayou Lodge makes this possible & pleasant. Everything is good for all ages. We hope to have a 3rd stay in the future.
5.0
Our favorite lake.
For the 2nd time in several years we had 4 generations of our family together for 2 weeks. Bayou Lodge makes this possible & pleasant. Everything is good for all ages. We hope to have a 3rd stay in the future.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lake Martin?
The average price for a rental in Lake Martin is $457 per night. This rental is $2,116 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Bayou Lodge 11 br 9 ba for Reunions. REDUCED for 1 Week Left for Summer. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Bayou Lodge 11 br 9 ba for Reunions. REDUCED for 1 Week Left for Summer pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Bayou Lodge 11 br 9 ba for Reunions. REDUCED for 1 Week Left for Summer?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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