Bama Lakeside Retreat-Pools, Lake, Fire-pit, Child & adult fun!

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
$1 avg/night
Bed 6

Bed

Bath 5

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 28

Max Sleeps

Welcome to the Bama Lakeside Retreat! We are family-owned & operated and we are open year-round! Book the home for Alabama football games, family reunions, corporate retreats and more!

**Please Read Prior to Booking: If you plan to have more than 15 people, there will be an additional charge of $50 per person per night after the booking comes through, plus tax/fees.**

Bama Lakeside Retreat features 6 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, accommodating between 13 to 15 guests, with thepossibility of sleeping up to 28 for an additional charge. For larger groups, extra beds can be provided, and the office area can be converted into a sleeping space. Located just 10 miles south of the stadium, this home is the perfect escape from the chaos of everyday life! Our amenities make it the ideal lodging in Tuscaloosa for vacations or family gatherings. The home includes the Bama Game Room, offering fun for the entire family! Here, you'll find a pool table, air hockey table, assorted toys and games, and an indoor swimming pool. Additionally, there is a large outdoor pool, a fire pit swing area, kayaks, boats, and much more!

The Bedrooms: Most bedrooms come equipped with mini-fridge in or near the bedroom & a microwave. All bedrooms have smart TVs.

Master Suite (main level):
1 King Bed
3 Optional Twin XL Beds

Optional Lakeside Office (main level):
2 Optional TwinXL Beds

Bama Guest Quarters (lower level):
1 King Bed
2 TwinXL Beds in Loft
2 Optional Flip Sofas

Arabian Nights Suite (upper level):
1 King Bed
1 Twin Window-Seat Bed
1 Optional TwinXL Bed

Cozy Cottage Suite (upper level)
1 Queen Bed
1 Optional TwinXL Bed

Bama Suite (upper level)
1 King Bed
1 Optional TwinXL Bed

Sunshine Suite (upper level)
1 King Bed
1 Optional Flip Sofa
2 Optional TwinXL Bed

The kitchen is fully equipped for fixing meals - featuring large pots and pans, plenty of serving dishes and utensils for large groups, and a well-stocked spice cabinet. You’ll also find a French door-style refrigerator, an extra chest freezer, and a stand-alone ice maker. There is a whole house generator onsite which means you will always have power!

The outdoor space at Bama Lakeside Retreat is the highlight of the property! In addition to the beautiful outdoor pool and slide, there’s a playground complete with a triple twist slide, rope climbing wall and traditional rock climbing wall. A spacious seating area with swings and a fire pit enhances the outdoor experience, and the lake is conveniently located right in the backyard, complete with a dock with kayaks. There is no swimming allowed in the lake.

*Parking:*
The property allows parking for up to 8 vehicles. You can have 4 more pending written permission from Bama Vacation Rentals Management.

*Please Read Prior to Booking:
*The indoor and/or outdoor pool is unable to be heated during the months of May-September. During other months, only 1 pool can be heated at one time, for an additional fee. The indoor pool is not available for use May-September, due to the amount of humidity it allows into the house.

*Check-in time is 4:00pm CST, unless prior written permission has been granted by management. Early check-ins are available upon request, pending availability. There’s a $50 charge per hour, plus tax/fees. Please note, we are unable to confirm an early check-in until 24-48 hours prior to arrival as the property is still open for booking.*

*Be sure to enter the correct number of people to receive an accurate quote/price. Pricing varies based on the number of people. If you plan to have more than 15 people, there will be an additional charge of $50 per person per night after the booking comes through.*

*Please be aware that upon booking, you will be required to sign the Bama Vacation Rentals forms and submit photo ID verification directly with our property management company. Please note, guests must be 25 years of age or older to book. Forms are sent through our texting system called AKIA. This will also be the primary platform used for communication.*

*There are exterior security cameras located at the front and back of the property. This includes the exterior and interior pool area only. These devices may not be tampered with, covered, or unplugged by guests.*

*All reservations made within 2 weeks of date of arrival are subject to require in person Government Issued ID verification.*

*Optional Twin XL beds are NOT made up unless requested payment is made. It is not set up unless requested VIA our sleeping arrangement form, upon booking.*

*A maximum of 2 pets are allowed with a pet fee of $100 per pet, per stay, plus tax. If you have additional pets, you must receive permission in writing from management and pay additional pet fees.*

*For stays that are longer than 2 weeks, you will be charged an additional cleaning fee. All properties are required to be cleaned and inspected every other week.*

STR license: [#117452]

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    6 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 7500 Sq Ft (697 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Indoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    5.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Center Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Rafting Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Video Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 28

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Robert Y.

    Submitted Dec 16, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 2025

    Was beautifully decorated for Christmas and well equipped

  • Michael H.

    Submitted Nov 18, 2025

    Stayed Nov 13, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our 21-person group had a perfect experience at the Bama Lakeside Retreat. Excellent service from Bama B&B Rentals, great communication, beautiful house with multiple bedrooms, well-equipped kitchen, easy drive to and from Tuscaloosa on a game weekend. Great outdoor spaces. No negatives at all. Highly recommend this spot.

  • Christopher F.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is beautiful! The kayaks were so fun, the pool is very nice. Everything is fool proof with instructions written everywhere. The hosts are very responsive and friendly.

  • Scott M.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    The house was amazing, our large group was very comfortable and had an awesome stay!

  • Trudy K.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Upon arriving the first impression is a wow, and then you immediately notice how every nook and cranny is so clean. There was never a bored moment, even for our teenagers, The pool, slide, fishing dock, kayaks, paddle boat, games, pool table, air hockey, books, piano, and large yard were used by all. The kitchen is stocked to the max with pots, pans, and every other kitchen gadget you can think of. The supply of beach towels was impressive and most useful. We had a wonderful time!

  • Clay W.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 3, 2025

    Beautiful house with space for everyone. Great communication from the host! Fun for the whole family!

  • Gail A.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    This beautiful facility was perfect for us, the grandparents, our children and their spouses and our 7 grandchildren. It was very well appointed and everyone particularly enjoyed the beautiful lake view and the pool. It was a wonderful place for us all to be together!

  • Brenda K.

    Submitted May 5, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Bama Lakeside Retreat is an amazing home for family gatherings are other group get-togethers. We were there for a UA graduation celebration and has plenty of room for our extended family to join us. The kitchen and main living area were fully equipped to meet any need or desire, and every single bedroom was wonderfully furnished and included individual coffee makers and snack bowls with some also including a small fridge. The pool was great for the kids, and they especially enjoyed the slide from the upstairs master bedroom deck into the back yard. The view into the lake from the top screened in porch or from the wonderful back yard swings was beautiful. We all enjoyed the game room and shooting a little pool as well. The storytelling throughout the home made me feel connected to the owners. And speaking of the owners, they were so very kind and so very connected and responsive throughout our pre-visit planning and during our stay. A wonderful experience all the way around!

  • Beth M.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    Such a perfect place for great family time together! We will be back!

  • Brendan G.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was great. The location was perfect especially since we needed the room. The pool and lake gave the kids a day to relax and unwind. Gave the parents the opportunity to hang with their kids,; swim and bbq. The rule book is a bit overwhelming. I’m hoping the owners & mgmt felt we left it the way we found it.

  • Mary Ellen H.

    Submitted May 22, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was as advertised and more. These pictures in the advertisements did not do the place justice. It was phenomenal. It was my personal 10th vacation rental with family and friends. It was my bar best.

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Includes taxes and fees
$1,673+
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