Big Isle
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Big Isle is a two-story, 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom lakefront vacation home in Dadeville, near Alexander City, built to comfortably sleep 12 guests. With two separate living spaces spread across its two levels, the home is designed for large groups and multi-family gatherings on Lake Martin. Lake views are visible from nearly every room, and the property includes a private dock where two boats can be tied up.
Rooms & Layout
The lower level features a formal dining room seating six, a primary king suite with an ensuite bathroom offering a standing shower, soaking tub, and two vanity areas, plus a living room and screened porch. Upstairs holds a den with a queen sleeper sofa and sun deck access, a queen bedroom, a twin bedroom, a twin/full bunkroom, and a double bedroom with an adjacent sunroom, along with two full bathrooms and a half bath. A second-floor great room includes a kitchenette with sink, refrigerator, and microwave, plus barstools and another dining table.
Kitchen & Dining
The main kitchen on the lower level is fully equipped for group cooking, including a crockpot, Keurig/coffee pot combo, griddle, roaster, standing mixer, and toaster, alongside a standard oven/stove and microwave. Guests can dine in the formal dining room, the upstairs dining table, or enjoy breakfast in the lower living area or on the screened porch.
Amenities & Recreation
Big Isle offers air conditioning and heating, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a washer, an ironing board, and a crib, making it functional for extended stays. Outdoor living space includes a balcony, patio, screened porch, and sun deck, while the private dock supports lake activities like boating.
Location
The home sits on Lake Martin in Dadeville, close to Martin's @Lake Martin, 34 Market, and Holiday Shores Grocery for dining and convenience shopping. An expansive driveway and carport provide ample parking for guests traveling by car.
Best for
Big Isle is best suited for large families or multi-generational groups and friend gatherings seeking a lakefront home base, given its 5 bedrooms, two living spaces, and capacity to sleep 12. It's also a strong fit for boating enthusiasts thanks to the private dock that accommodates two boats, and for groups who want to cook together using the fully stocked kitchen and kitchenette.
Travel tips
Guests should download the Alabama Power Shoreline app to monitor Lake Martin's water levels, since fluctuations can occur even at full pool, and be aware that winter pool draw-down typically begins October 15th if fall extension requirements are met. There's an expansive driveway and carport, so arriving by car is easy, and nearby stops like 34 Market and Holiday Shores Grocery are convenient for last-minute supplies. Quiet hours run from 10 pm to 8 am, so plan evening activities accordingly.
What guests say
Guest feedback for Big Isle has been uniformly positive, reflected in its perfect 5-star rating, though the limited number of reviews means broad themes are hard to pinpoint. Available impressions suggest satisfaction with the overall stay experience at this lakefront home. No recurring complaints or negative themes are documented among the reviews.
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