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The Boathouse by the Creek

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A wooden cabin with a deck overlooking a stream in a forest.
A kitchen with a sink, countertop, and window.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of a forested area.
A rustic wooden building adjacent to a stream in a forested area.
A riverside cabin with a wooden deck and string lights, surrounded by dense forest.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Collinwood, TN
  • Place, Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, David Crockett State Park
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, University of North Alabama
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Collinwood

With a stay at this vacation home in Collinwood, you'll be 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Wayne Medical Center and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from St. Cecilia Catholic Church. .This vacation home is 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area and 22.3 mi (35.8 km) from Rotary Park.

What's nearby

  • Laurel Hill Wildlife Management Area - 32 min drive - 24.3 miles
  • David Crockett State Park - 39 min drive - 32.4 miles
  • South Central Correctional Facility - 48 min drive - 38.0 miles
  • University of North Alabama - 52 min drive - 44.1 miles
  • Wilson Lake - 54 min drive - 45.3 miles

Getting around

  • Muscle Shoals, AL (MSL-Northwest Alabama Regional) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chad's Family Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Dragonfly - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Big John's Barbeque Shack - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪El Guadalajara - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Melvin - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Boathouse by the Creek

The Boathouse is a perfect place to recapture some peace in a hectic world. We have hosted thousands of guests over four years on other platforms and have a five-star rating. Our guests have enjoyed the lovely setting of this romantic spot in nature. Many return several times a year. It’s a great place to get away for a breath of fresh air and relax. Sit by the year-round creek and enjoy the soothing sounds of water meandering its way beneath the lush green trees as the sunlight peeks through the branches and dances on the water. Take a creek walk to the waterfall and up to the surrounding ridges, and enjoy the beauty of nature on a relaxing adventure. Don’t forget to ask us about the nearby swimming hole, or bring your four-wheelers or ATV and cruise the hundreds of miles of dirt backroads. You can even schedule a massage to help you unwind while you are here.

The Space
A tiny home with French doors that open to a large covered back deck overlooking the year-round creek. The deck features a gas grill, an outdoor sink and granite counter, a table with chairs, a bar-height ledge with four stools, and a huge chalkboard with chalk to leave a message or just doodle. The deck also has sliding gates. You can leave them open or close them while relaxing with your morning coffee and not worry about your small children or fur babies wandering off. We also provide several long leads if needed for the puppers. Next to the deck are the “Hillbilly Hot Tub” and outdoor shower, with an endless supply of hot water. Take a long, relaxing bubble bath under the stars and twinkle lights while listening to the rushing water, and ask Alexa to play your favorite relaxing music! Or hang out in the hammock and enjoy the one-of-a-kind view!

We do have an outdoor composting toilet in a modern setting. It is sanitized after each guest. There is no indoor toilet. Come be adventurous with us! There are stairs leading down to the creek, where the fire pit is located. There is also a small table and chairs, with a water mister for hot summer days. Most guests enjoy putting their chairs in the creek, letting the water rush over their feet. There are hundreds of feet of string lights hanging along the creek, illuminating the flowing water at night. The view is simply breathtaking!

Inside is a full kitchen, complete with everything you need to cook away from home, including a stove/oven, full-size refrigerator/freezer, microwave, toaster, blender, kitchen utensils, knife set, silverware, plates, glasses, coffee cups, wine glasses, Keurig and mini coffee station and spices. We having amazing tasting spring water, or you can use the Berkey water filter if you desire. We do have plastic cups and plates for the kiddos!

Fall into comfort on our inviting queen-size bed and enjoy viewing your favorite shows on a wall mounted 65 inch Roku Smart TV. There is also an indoor shower with a private dressing area. We supply shampoo and conditioner, as well as body wash. We also supply towels and washcloths. Cozy up on the full-size couch with one of our super-soft throw blankets! A sound machine and Alexa are located next to the bed, along with USB outlets for charging your devices.

The Boathouse also features a loft area with two twin beds and a large dining table that seats six. Whether you bring the whole family, come for a romantic getaway or want to get away to enjoy solitude by yourself, it’s the perfect setting to relax, recharge and find peace.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 4 pets total (up to 999 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.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Please wash and put away dishes. Please make sure they are clean for the next guests. You may leave the linens on the bed.
You may leave the trash. We will take care of it. ; )
Please leave the AC or the Heater on when you leave depending on the time of year.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Smoking on deck only. Please dispose of cigarette butts properly.
No food or drinks in loft. No arts and crafts on bed or loft.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
4 total (up to 999 lbs per pet)
Note from host: House trained pets always welcome! $10 per 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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

The Boathouse by the Creek Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Our host was very gracious, the tiny house was adorable, and the scenery was breathtaking! We made many memories with the pups in a very short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Last year, we stayed in The Shanty by the Creek, but this year we needed a bit more room and decided to book The Boathouse. Once again, we were not disappointed. The Boathouse has an even better view then The Shanty, though it was very beautiful and unique in its own right. I can highly recommend either place, just depending on your needs. I love sitting outside on the deck in the morning and drinking my coffee, listening to the water and watching the wildlife. The inside is so cozy and you have pretty much everything you need. The composting toilet is unique, for me anyway, but after two stays now, it's just business as usual. One of our favorite features is the outdoor shower and endless hot water - pure heaven! Driving back to the cabin at night and seeing all of the outdoor lights is such a beautiful and unique experience. You won't regret booking this quaint little spot deep in the woods. Todd and Jennifer are awesome hosts and anything you need, just send a message and they respond promptly!
This was the waterfall after a rain the night before - so beautiful!
The creek looks more like a small river after it rains.
So beautiful at night with all of the lights.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026