Title: Looking for a remote location? The country life? Forests, Creeks, and Sipsey! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Looking for a remote location? The country life? Forests, Creeks, and Sipsey! Waterfront cottage with kitchen and balcony ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144400/33144382/8c1df12e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/f0de0cd8-38e9-4b92-a0d0-88b03648fd35-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1280) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144400/33144382/w800h599x0y1-0c335c03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144400/33144382/d6102011.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33150000/33144400/33144382/ea9da01c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled on 600 acres of scenic woods and wildflowers, River Art cabin offers a serene escape from the world. Relax in the gazebo overlooking Clear Creek, explore miles of hiking trails in Bankhead National Forest, or unwind with a glass of wine on your private deck. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Looking for a remote location? The country life? Forests, Creeks, and Sipsey! Need a quiet place to unwind and relax? You can take a relaxing few days away from the crowds and worries of our current world situations. This farm is 600 acres of oaks, dogwoods, pines and wildflowers surrounded by the Bankhead National Forest! You can truly disconnect for a few days… No Internet, and no cable TV. We have a TV and DVD player, as well as a collection of good books, for entertainment, but the true entertainment is going for a walk to the creek and our Secret Beach! Or sitting on the gazebo with a glass of wine!  Why do we call it the River Art Cabin? It sits on a bluff overlooking Clear Creek, the 'River' part. It was constructed by an artist named Art Fowler, whose original art still hangs throughout the cabin. Amazing! You may want to spend your days fishing or tubing the creek or exploring the incredible canyons of the Sipsey Wilderness just a few miles away. Perhaps you would enjoy mountain biking the miles of Bankhead National Forest roads nearby. Love hiking and backpacking, the Sipsey has many miles of hiking trails. Love to hunt? Check out the Bankhead National Forest! You can drive just a few miles and hunt on National Forest land. Enjoy birdwatching? What about a night with no street lights for perfect stargazing? This is the place for you! There is a charcoal grill for the grill master in the family. BYOC… bring your own charcoal! There is a full kitchen, but if you'd rather not cook, hop in the car and run to Double Springs for a home cooked Italian meal at the Sapore Grill! or go to Jasper, just a few miles further to the south and select from delicious Mexican to brewpub treats. There are two bedrooms in the River Art Cabin, the Master bedroom has a king size bed and a private upstairs deck with a sliding glass door. There is a private Master bath also. The second bedroom has twin beds. One of my favorite parts of the place is the Gazebo, a beautiful structure set atop a sandstone bluff overlooking a shoals of Clear Creek about 70 feet below. You can enjoy a sunset with a glass of wine sitting on the gazebo listening to the rippling creek below. Or wake up early and walk down the path to the gazebo with a hot cup of coffee. The gazebo is only a short stroll down a path from the front porch. You can stroll for miles on our dirt roads or walk down the path to Clear Creek and take a dip in the cool waters that are a tributary to Smith Lake. Truly remote. This cottage is at the end of the road... literally! You will drive down a small country road for about 4 miles and when the road ends... you are home! Keywords: Cottage, cabin, gazebo, creek side, tubing, Bankhead National Forest, Sipsey Wilderness Area, birding, Smith Lake, Camp McDowell, hunting, fishing ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Charcoal grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83650000/83646200/83646158/84309072.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Twin Cedars Cabin in the Woods! 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If you haven’t gotten it the day before your departure please ask via text! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: We require an additional $50 pet fee. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Bluff Overlooking Clear Creek Sipsey Wilderness Trails House Bluff Overlooking Clear Creek Sipsey Wilderness Trails On a Bluff Overlooking Clear Creek Sipsey Wilderness Trails! Bluff Overlooking Clear Creek Sipsey Wilderness Trails House Bluff Overlooking Clear Creek Sipsey Wilderness Trails On a Bluff Overlooking Clear Creek Sipsey Wilderness Trails! Bluff Overlooking Clear Creek Sipsey Wilderness Trails On a Bluff Overlooking Clear Creek Sipsey Wilderness Trails! ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.04014%2C-87.37337&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Fhyz-UznH0_iMZ4as-c7BBvVddk=) Double Springs, AL #### What's nearby - Lewis Smith Lake - 26 min drive - 13.2 km - Houston Historic Jail - 48 min drive - 39.6 km - Natural Bridge Park - 53 min drive - 51.0 km - Bankhead National Forest - 55 min drive - 44.6 km - Jasper City Hall - 59 min drive - 49.6 km #### Restaurants - ‪Wal-Win - ‬24 min drive - ‪Walston Bridge Restaurant - ‬18 min drive - Izzy's Deli - ‪Blue Moon Restaurant - ‬26 min drive - ‪Obryan's Family Steakhouse - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Looking for a remote location? The country life? Forests, Creeks, and Sipsey! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Looking for a remote location? The country life? Forests, Creeks, and Sipsey!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Looking for a remote location? The country life? Forests, Creeks, and Sipsey!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Looking for a remote location? The country life? Forests, Creeks, and Sipsey! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Lewis Smith Lake and within 25 mi (40 km) of Houston Historic Jail and Bankhead National Forest. Randolph Trailhead and Gamble Park are also within 25 mi (40 km). ## Have a question? 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