The Little Resort
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
The Little Resort is a privately owned waterfront home on Lake Martin in Alabama, offering a resort-style stay rather than a traditional hotel room. The property includes a main house and a separate guest house, giving groups extra space and privacy on the same lot. Its lakeside setting and multi-building layout make it feel more like a private retreat than a standard rental.
Rooms & Layout
The main home has two bedrooms and a full bathroom on the main level, plus a third bedroom on the second level that overlooks the living room and has its own adjoining full bath. A separate guest house adds further sleeping space, making the property well suited to multi-family or multi-generational groups. A half bath is also accessible directly from outside, convenient for guests coming in from the pool or dock.
Amenities & Recreation
Outdoor living is central here: guests have access to a pool, a large outdoor kitchen, an outdoor grill, and a sizeable bar area equipped with multiple outdoor TVs. The home is smoke-free and includes a full kitchen, washer, cable TV, heating, free Wi-Fi, and free parking, covering both practical needs and entertainment. The waterfront location also allows for easy boat docking, a feature guests have specifically highlighted.
Dining Nearby
While the home itself has a full kitchen and outdoor grill for self-catering, a wide range of restaurants sit within a roughly 5 to 20 kilometer radius. Options include The Camellia Cafe, Miller's on Broadnax, and Mama T's Place a few kilometers out, plus lake-area spots like Niffer's Place Lake Martin, Oskar's Cafe, The Social at Lake Martin, Kowaliga Restaurant, Prime Steakhouse, and Wharf Casual Seafood Alexander City for seafood and American fare.
Location
The Little Resort sits directly on Lake Martin, giving guests private waterfront access and boat docking. Montgomery Regional Airport and Columbus Airport are both roughly 78-89 kilometers away, making the property reachable by car for regional and out-of-state visitors.
Best for
This property suits larger families, multi-generational groups, or groups of friends who want a private lake house experience with plenty of outdoor space, thanks to its pool, outdoor kitchen and bar, guest house, and boat-dock access. It's also a strong fit for boating enthusiasts and anyone planning a relaxed, self-catered lake getaway rather than a city-based trip.
Travel tips
Guests will need a car, as the property is a standalone lake home roughly 78-89 kilometers from the nearest airports (Montgomery Regional and Columbus). Bringing or renting a boat is worthwhile given the direct lake access and easy docking, and it's worth booking dinner reservations in advance at the more distant lake-area restaurants since several sit 15+ kilometers away. Since the kitchen and outdoor grill are fully equipped, stocking up on groceries early in the stay can save trips into town.
What guests say
Guest feedback consistently praises the outdoor living space, singling out the pool, the ease of boat docking, and the overall lakefront setting on Lake Martin as major highlights. Reviewers describe the home as well-suited to family stays, noting that the space met the needs of their whole group and made for an enjoyable, fun visit. No negative themes appear in the available feedback, and multiple guests expressed interest in returning.
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