Holiday rentals in Altoona

12. Historic " Turret House" established in 1937

Whether for a night, a weekend or a small intimate gathering, we’ve got you covered. “Turret House” is a beautiful 1935 charmer nestled in a gorgeous, walkable hometown where sidewalks meander to historic downtown. With restaurants, shopping, boutiques, spas & nature adventures all centrally located, you’ll love staying at this spacious, peaceful home. Filled with beautiful decor, unique locally sourced items, a fully stocked kitchen & even a game room, you’ll love just a weekend here at “home.”

Luxury tiny cottage with deck hammock and hot tub!

Welcome to the beautiful Highland Cottages at Lake Guntersville! Each cottage has a built-in King bed with memory foam mattress, a kitchenette with a coffee maker, tea kettle, dishes, glasses, and cutlery, and even a small refrigerator. Pamper yourself at the beautiful vanity with all the items needed to make you look and feel your best. Included are a hair dryer, makeup mirror, complimentary soaps and lotions, and the softest towels we could find. The deck and hot tub complete the experience!

The Flying Carpet Moroccan Treehouse Luxury Exotic

You'll love this unique and romantic escape. Feel like your at a palace in India right here in Alabama! We like to call it “The Taj Mahal of the South”!! We have incorporated key features to give you the ultimate experience of being somewhere exotic, such as Morocco or India, w/o leaving the USA. We offer special packages to add to your stay that will enhance your experience over the top. This is a one of a kind place! Alladin themed, complete with our very own Genie Lamp! Lots more details!!!

The Ponderosa -A cozy, country farmhouse.

Get away from it all while experiencing the beauty of North Alabama at this comfy, cozy, remote farm house. Sip coffee on a large screened in porch that faces the serene landscape. The home is a short drive from kayaking, hiking, & waterfalls. This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house with full kitchen, washer & dryer is only 20 minutes from the beautiful Lake Guntersville. Plenty of room for parking trucks, trailers, boats, ATVS & more. $150 pet fee - must include pet(s) in your reservation details.

Secluded Cabin on Private Lake

Our beautiful, rustic, custom built cabin sits on the edge of a large private lake. Sip morning coffee on the large wrap around porch and watch the morning fog roll off the turquoise water. With four bedrooms, two baths, and enough bedspace to sleep ten comfortably, this home away from home is perfect for large families looking to unwind and reconnect with nature. The only home on a gated large parcel of private land, this cabin truly is a one of a kind opportunity to get away from it all.

Cabin on the River

Are you looking for a different type of vacation experience besides the beach and the mountains? Why not vacation (or weekend getaway) on the river?!? Covered Bridge Properties proudly offers this 1 bedroom cabin. Relax on the porch, take a nap in the daybed swing; while the kids walk down the path to the river to fish! Bring your pole! There are several local restaurants with a 15 minute drive from the cabin, Top Hat BBQ & El Molino Mexican Restaurant. We are only 15 minutes from 165.

Tiny Haven on Big Canoe Creek

Tiny Haven is a cozy tiny home nestled on our beautiful rustic farm overlooking Big Canoe Creek. Listen to the ripples of the creek while you enjoy your morning coffee on the beautiful deck. Enjoy exploring the property, play with some adorable and cuddly goats, and relax in nature with a hike through the woods or nearby at Big Canoe Creek Nature Preserve (only 2 miles away). This 422 acre preserve features miles of hiking, horseback riding trails, mountain bike trails, kayaking and more.

Clovers Cabin

Clover's cabin is a very cozy little place on Straight Mountain on a very curvy road. Update: We now have WIFI. Beautiful view in the winter, you can see for miles. Lots of tree coverage in the summer, which brings privacy. It sits about 200 feet from our home. A nice quiet place other than the animal noises. You can hike right out the back door. Please read entire guest manual under INFO FOR GUESTS, POST-BOOKING DETAILS. Give Code word to confirm it was read. Thank you

Coyote’s Cabin Treehouse W/Private Hot Tub

Coyote’s Cabin Treehouse is 224 sq ft that sits up high on a bluff with Scarham creek below. Hot tub sits overlooking the creek. There’s no TV or WIFI. We only offer the noise of nature. Please note: this is a smoke free ( including marijuana) , pet free and no children allowed. Please respect our home. If you must smoke, please do so outside and away from the door and bring a butt can with you. I always offer discount stays on my excellent guest at any of my stays

Hummingbird Hideaway: Cozy Cabin with a Big Porch

Drink your coffee on the wide wrap around porch and watch the hummingbirds fly by as you experience the southernmost part of the Appalachian mountain range. We are located on a sixteen acre campground and retreat center in the Locust Fork River Watershed, two miles from Mardis Mill Waterfall, four miles from King’s Bend Overlook park, and fifteen miles from Palisades Park. Our grounds include sandstone glades, a cleared meadow, and restoration forests.

The Winners Circle Retreat

Come and relax at Winner's Circle-a fully renovated home at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac with a split arrangement of 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, spacious common areas stocked with games and books, and a patio with gas grill and outdoor seating for your enjoyment. The large back yard provides plenty of outdoor space. The home is located just 4 minutes from the west entrance of the Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater and 15 minutes from Lake Guntersville.

Hobbit House at Nomad’s Land *Enchanted Getaway*

Nestled in the community gardens of Nomad’s Land is an earthen hobbit house, with a living roof and a bottle wall that lets in glorious colored sunlight. Our hobbit house is constructed from raw wood beams taken from local woods and non-traditional building styles. Snuggle into the queen size canopy bed and enjoy a retreat into the Shire. Brew a fresh cup of coffee and enjoy the morning bird song, chicken a in the nearby garden and sounds of nature.