Summer Haven at Lake Martin 3 Bedroom.3 Full Baths.Beach
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Summer Haven is a spacious three-bedroom, three-full-bath cabin set on a wooded one-acre lot on the south side of Lake Martin near Alexander City, Alabama. The property features over 330 feet of gently sloping white sand beach, clear water, and dramatic rock walls, giving it a private, lakefront-retreat character rather than a typical hotel setting. An open floor plan with a 20' x 35' living and dining area, exposed wood beam ceilings, and a huge screened porch defines the interior.
Rooms
The cabin sleeps guests across three private bedrooms: one with a king bed, one with a queen, and one with two twin beds, each paired with its own private bathroom and views of the lake or surrounding forest. Bed linens and bath towels are provided, and interior finishes include tile and hardwood flooring throughout.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site recreation centers on the water: a private covered fixed dock, a floating pier with stairs, fish-attracting pier lights, and a fish habitat under the pier cater to anglers seeking bass, catfish, striper, or crappie. A fire pit with a cooking grate, a Kamado-style charcoal grill, two porch swings on the pier, and an open-air covered deck round out the outdoor spaces, while indoor comforts include a full kitchen with granite countertops and electric appliances, a dishwasher, washer/dryer, 55-inch HD TV with DISH satellite service, and free Wi-Fi.
Location
Guests are within about ten minutes of Catherine's Market, Kowaliga Restaurant, Anchor Bay Marina, Kowaliga Marina, Fanny Goldmine Diner, and Martin Dam, and Anchor Bay Marina (roughly 2 miles away) is the nearest spot to launch boats or rent pontoons and kayaks. Nearby dining options include The Social at Lake Martin, Kowaliga Restaurant, SpringHouse fine dining, Red Hill Kitchen, and Fanny's, while Montgomery Regional Airport and Columbus Airport are the closest airports. The property sits about 50 miles from Montgomery, 40 miles from Auburn University, 95 miles from Birmingham, and roughly 2.5 hours from Atlanta.
Best for
This property suits multi-generational families and groups of anglers or lake enthusiasts, thanks to its private sandy beach with zero-entry access, covered fishing pier, and three ensuite bedrooms accommodating varied sleeping arrangements. It also appeals to repeat Lake Martin visitors seeking a long-term-feeling home base, given its proximity to marinas, casual dining, and Auburn University for football weekends.
Travel tips
Book well ahead, as reservations are accepted up to 12 months in advance and the property is popular; note that check-in is no earlier than 3:00 pm and check-out no later than 10:30 am with no early/late exceptions due to housekeeping standards. Anchor Bay Marina, about 2 miles away, is the closest place to launch a private boat or rent a pontoon or kayak, and lake water levels drop seasonally starting October 15 and refill by May 1, which affects beach and dock conditions. Bring your own paper goods beyond the starter supplies provided, and plan fishing trips around November for bass and February through May for trophy striped bass.
What guests say
Guest feedback consistently highlights strong value and a great lakefront location, with one long-time visitor of over 45 years praising the property enough to return multiple times. Reviewers also single out the beach as particularly child-friendly, along with the convenient proximity to marinas and good nearby restaurants. Across the available excerpts, no recurring negative themes are mentioned.
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