[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Bama Lakeside Retreat-Pools, Lake, Child & adult fun! Special Summer Rates! Lakefront vacation home with a fitness center and an indoor pool ![Indoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34520600/34520555/fb9a23f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34520600/34520555/48a18d74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34520600/34520555/49722a1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34520600/34520555/f05522eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34520600/34520555/284612d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Bama Lakeside Retreat, a family-owned haven near the stadium. With a pool table, air hockey table, and indoor swimming pool in the Bama Game Room, there's fun for everyone. The home also features an outdoor pool with slide and kayaks on the lake right outside your door. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 287500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Parking available - Fireplace - Pool - Dryer ## 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. ### Bama Lakeside Retreat-Pools, Lake, Child & adult fun! Special Summer Rates! Welcome to the Bama Lakeside Retreat! We are family-owned & operated and we are open year-round! Book the home for Alabama football games, family reunions, corporate retreats and more! \*\*Please Read Prior to Booking: If you plan to have more than 15 people, there will be an additional charge of $50 per person per night after the booking comes through.\*\* Bama Lakeside Retreat features 6 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, accommodating between 13 to 15 guests, with the possibility of sleeping up to 28 for an additional charge. For larger groups, extra beds can be provided, and the office area can be converted into a sleeping space. Located just 10 miles south of the stadium, this home is the perfect escape from the chaos of everyday life! Our amenities make it the ideal lodging in Tuscaloosa for vacations or family gatherings. The home includes the Bama Game Room, offering fun for the entire family! Here, you'll find a pool table, air hockey table, assorted toys and games, and an indoor swimming pool. Additionally, there is a large outdoor pool, a fire pit swing area, kayaks, boats, and much more! The Bedrooms: Most bedrooms come equipped with mini-fridge in or near the bedroom & a microwave. All bedrooms have smart TVs. Master Suite (main level): 1 King Bed 3 Optional Twin XL Beds Optional Lakeside Office (main level): 2 Optional TwinXL Beds Bama Guest Quarters (lower level): 1 King Bed 2 TwinXL Beds in Loft 2 Optional Flip Sofas Arabian Nights Suite (upper level): 1 King Bed 1 Twin Window-Seat Bed 1 Optional TwinXL Bed Cozy Cottage Suite (upper level) 1 Queen Bed 1 Optional TwinXL Bed Bama Suite (upper level) 1 King Bed 1 Optional TwinXL Bed Sunshine Suite (upper level) 1 King Bed 1 Optional Flip Sofa 1 OptionalTwinXL Bed The kitchen is fully equipped for fixing meals - featuring large pots and pans, plenty of serving dishes and utensils for large groups, and a well-stocked spice cabinet. You’ll also find a French door-style refrigerator, an extra chest freezer, and a stand-alone ice maker. The outdoor space at Bama Lakeside Retreat is the highlight of the property! In addition to the beautiful outdoor pool and slide, there’s a playground complete with a triple twist slide, rope climbing wall and traditional rock climbing wall. A spacious seating area with swings and a fire pit enhances the outdoor experience, and the lake is conveniently located right in the backyard, complete with a dock with kayaks. There is no swimming allowed in the lake. \*Parking:\* The property allows parking for up to 12 vehicles, pending written permission from Bama Vacation Rentals Management. \*Please Read Prior to Booking: \*Be sure to enter the correct number of people to receive an accurate quote/price. Pricing varies based on the number of people. If you plan to have more than 15 people, there will be an additional charge of $50 per person per night after the booking comes through.\* \*There are exterior security cameras located at the front and back of the property. This includes the exterior and interior pool area only. These devices may not be tampered with, covered, or unplugged by guests.\* \*All reservations made within 2 weeks of date of arrival are subject to require in person Government Issued ID verification.\* \*Optional Twin XL beds are NOT made up unless requested payment is made. It is not set up unless requested VIA our sleeping arrangement form, upon booking.\* \*A maximum of 2 pets are allowed with a pet fee of $100 per pet, per stay, plus tax. If you have additional pets, you must receive permission in writing from management and pay additional pet fees.\* \*Please be aware that upon booking, you will be required to sign Bama Vacation Rentals Rules forms and photo ID verification directly with our property management company texting system called AKIA.\* \*For stays that are longer than 2 weeks, you will be charged an additional cleaning fee. All properties are required to be cleaned and inspected every other week.\* STR license: \[#117452\] ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Indoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 5.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Boat - Golf - Gym - Heated pool - Kayak - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 7,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96250000/96243600/96243582/c8a63f05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Magnolia Lake House-family friendly, close to UofA, and gorgeous lake views! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 2828-211839 House ## 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%7C33.08391%2C-87.54179&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6gLcvZ-hFfOliD1FndQiI_QX6Y0=) Tuscaloosa, AL #### What's nearby - Shelton State Community College - 9 min drive - 6.7 km - Tuscaloosa River Walk - 17 min drive - 19.8 km - Tuscaloosa Amphitheater - 17 min drive - 20.1 km - University of Alabama - 18 min drive - 19.7 km - Bryant-Denny Stadium - 18 min drive - 19.7 km #### Getting around - Tuscaloosa Station - 14 min drive - Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 73 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬10 min drive - ‪Waffle House - ‬8 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Broadway Pizzeria South - ‬13 min drive - ‪La Gran Fiesta - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Bama Lakeside Retreat-Pools, Lake, Child & adult fun! Special Summer Rates! have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Bama Lakeside Retreat-Pools, Lake, Child & adult fun! Special Summer Rates! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Bama Lakeside Retreat-Pools, Lake, Child & adult fun! Special Summer Rates!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Bama Lakeside Retreat-Pools, Lake, Child & adult fun! Special Summer Rates!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Bama Lakeside Retreat-Pools, Lake, Child & adult fun! Special Summer Rates! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Black Warrior River, Shelton State Community College, and Generations Primary Care. Alabama Fire College and Moundville Archaeological Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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