Family friendly, Lake Martin getaway.....Close to Auburn!!!
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
This is a waterfront vacation home located in The Woods of Longleaf, a neighborhood in Dadeville, Alabama, right on the shore of Lake Martin. The house sits in a secluded slough off the main waterway, with the patio just 20 steps from the water's edge, and it comfortably sleeps up to 14 guests. It's positioned as a family-friendly getaway that is also only about 32 miles from the Auburn campus, making it a popular football weekend option.
Rooms & Layout
The home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 separate den spaces, and 3 full bathrooms, giving groups multiple living areas to spread out. The kitchen provides seating for 6 at the table plus 2 more at the bar, and is equipped with standard cooking amenities. Air conditioning, a smoke-free interior, cable TV, and an ironing board are included for everyday comfort.
Outdoor Amenities & Recreation
Outdoor living is a highlight here: a wrap-around deck includes a picnic table for 4, porch swings, and a hammock, plus an outdoor grill for cooking. The private dock features a diving board, a boat lift, and a floating jet ski dock, and there's a fire pit in the yard for evening gatherings. Guests can also explore Lake Martin and nearby Uncle Bob's Island, or head to the Ridge Marina and Lakewinds Golf Course, with Stillwaters golf course about 15 minutes away.
Dining & Location
Several restaurants sit within a roughly 6 to 13 kilometer radius, including Prime Steakhouse, Fanny's, Oskar's Cafe, Niffer's Place Lake Martin, The Social at Lake Martin, and Kowaliga Restaurant, most reachable within a 10-15 minute drive. Montgomery Regional Airport and Columbus Airport are both within about an hour's drive, offering air travel options for visiting guests.
Best for
This home suits large multigenerational families and groups planning a lake vacation, thanks to its 4 bedrooms, 2 den spaces, and sleeping capacity for 14 across multiple living areas. It's also well suited to Auburn football weekend groups given the roughly 32-mile drive to campus, and to anyone wanting direct water access via the private dock, diving board, and boat lift.
Travel tips
Plan to drive, as the property is a standalone lake home reached most conveniently by car, with Montgomery Regional Airport and Columbus Airport both roughly 70-90 km away. Book restaurant reservations ahead during peak lake season, since popular spots like Prime Steakhouse and Kowaliga Restaurant are a 10-15 minute drive away. If visiting for an Auburn football weekend, allow time for the drive to campus and expect the area to be busier.
What guests say
Guests consistently praised how homey and lived-in the property felt rather than a sterile rental, along with the ample space provided by three separate living areas. The dock amenities, including the diving board, floating lily pad, floating dock, and easy water-entry stairs, were repeatedly highlighted as favorites, especially for children. Reviewers traveling in large multigenerational groups, from infants to seniors, reported that everyone found comfortable space to enjoy the stay. The host was also frequently mentioned as responsive and helpful throughout the visit. No recurring negative themes were noted in the available excerpts.
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