The CaroBama Whiskey Tango Hotel
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
The CaroBama Whiskey Tango Hotel is a lakefront cabin-style home on the shore of Lake Martin, on the Auburn side of the lake within a small wooded community. The property spans four bedrooms and 2.5 baths across two levels, with two separate entertainment areas, making it well suited to larger groups and multi-family gatherings. Its standout feature is direct lake access with a private dock, putting boating and jet skiing right at guests' doorstep.
Rooms & Layout
The top level opens into a combined kitchen, dining, and living space anchored by a large stone fireplace, alongside a King primary bedroom with ensuite bath, a laundry room, and a half bath. Downstairs holds two Queen bedrooms and a bunk room with two sets of bunks, a full bath, plus a second entertainment area featuring a Queen sofa sleeper and kitchenette/bar. This lower level walks out directly to the porch, backyard, and dock, and can accommodate additional rollaway beds for larger groups.
Amenities & Recreation
The home is equipped with a full kitchen, microwave, oven/stove, washer, air conditioning and heating, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, and free parking, along with a balcony and patio for enjoying the lake views. Outdoor recreation is a major draw: four kayaks, floats, cornhole boards, an outdoor grill, a large cooler, and a newly added lakeside fire pit are all available to guests, alongside board games and puzzles for indoor downtime. Families traveling with infants will find a high chair and pack-and-play on hand, and a crib is also available.
Dining & Nearby Restaurants
While the home has a fully equipped kitchen for cooking in, several restaurants sit within a short drive, including Prime Steakhouse (about 6.6km), Niffer's Place Lake Martin and The Social at Lake Martin (both roughly 7.3km), Oskar's Cafe (about 8km), and Red Hill Kitchen (about 8.4km). Kowaliga Restaurant and Fanny's are also reachable within about 10-11km for additional American dining options.
Location & Access
CaroBama sits in a small wooded community about 30 minutes from Auburn, directly on Lake Martin's shoreline. The nearest airports are Montgomery Regional Airport (about 68km) and Columbus Airport (about 89km), making a rental car the practical way to reach and get around the property.
Best for
This property is best suited to families and groups seeking a lakeside vacation home, thanks to its four bedrooms, bunk room, two living areas, and infant gear like a crib, high chair, and pack-and-play. It also appeals strongly to boating and water-sports enthusiasts given the private dock, kayaks, and floats, and to groups who want self-catered stays with a full kitchen and kitchenette bar. Weekly-stay discounts make it attractive for longer lake getaways rather than single-night visits.
Travel tips
Plan to arrive by car, as the property is roughly 30 minutes from Auburn and the closest airports (Montgomery Regional and Columbus) are both over an hour's drive away. Bring your own boat or jet ski to make full use of the private dock, or rely on the provided kayaks and floats for lake days. Since the kitchen is fully equipped, consider stocking up on groceries en route, though several restaurants within roughly 7-16km offer dining alternatives.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the stunning lake views, the spacious and well-thought-out layout for families, and the tasteful decor throughout the home. The included extras, particularly the kayaks and board games, are frequently highlighted as adding significant value and enjoyment to stays. The one recurring critique is a lack of in-room storage, specifically the absence of dressers, leaving closets as the only place to unpack clothing. Overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with multiple reviewers stating they would return.
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