After being a 5 star, Premier VRBO Owner for 17 years with our previous Lake Tuscaloosa property--we moved closer to Campus. Our new vacation home is only about 5 miles from Campus. Starfall Lake Retreat is a gorgeous, newly remodeled top to bottom, inside and out, gem of a property located in beautiful Northwood Lake--just minutes from Campus, in a beautiful and serene neighborhood. The spacious 4 Bedroom floor plan has two king bedrooms and two queen bedrooms, plus twin over full bunk beds in the huge Studio/4th bedroom which has its own kitchenette. Three beautiful bathrooms will make your stay enjoyable--for 8-10 guests. The twin over full beds are rated for adults, but are located in the studio, along with the King bed, kitchenette, ensuite bath, etc., so are perfect for the kids. Counting the bunk beds, we can sleep 8-10 guests.

Newly remodeled, with quality fixtures and furnishings throughout, the main level bedrooms are a king bedroom with ensuite bath, plus two queen bedrooms that share a hall bath. The studio level has a King bed, plus a twin over full bunk--in addition to a kitchenette with a full size refrigerator, a gorgeous ensuite bath, a game table, and a huge walk in closet. This light filled space is definitely a family favorite!

Entering this impressive home through the ground level front door brings you to a large open foyer, with a few steps up to the main level, and a few steps down to the lower level walk out garage and Studio level. This is a functional and unique, raised ranch floor plan which is open and bright, and filled with natural light and views of the private, woodsy, yard from every window. Entering through the oversized two car garage brings you into the Studio level. This favorite Studio has a King bed, plus a twin over full bunk for the kids--and its own kitchenette. The Studio level is just a few steps down from the main front entry. The main living level is just a few steps up from the entry. This main level includes three more bedrooms, (one king, 2 queen), two more beautifully remodeled bathrooms, and the open living space, including large open living space, a chef's kitchen opening to an entertainer's deck, a breakfast nook, and a dining room where memories will be made. This is a brand new listing with a longtime Premier VRBO Owner, in a premium location, just 5 miles from campus. You can enjoy jogging or walking through the quiet streets around the lake, and in the summer, our home is conveniently just 4 houses from the community pool and tennis.

Altogether, we have a total of 4 bedrooms (one is the huge studio) plus 3 beautiful bathrooms. The two king bedrooms, plus two queen bedrooms, along with the twin/full bunk beds in the studio, allow us to welcome a maximum of 8-10 guests. (4 luxury beds, + a twin over full bunk with memory foam mattresses, in the Studio. We are just steps to the community pool, tennis court, and ball field--as well as just around the corner from the launch area of the private 69 acre Northwood lake. Best of all, we're just minutes to campus and downtown Tuscaloosa, with all the fun--and the best restaurants!

Located on a private lot in a popular, semi rural family neighborhood, Starfall Lake Retreat is newly remodeled, with gorgeous finishes and fixtures throughout. Invite your friends & family for a fun lake retreat vacation, game day weekends, or make our home your vacation home when you come to visit your Alabama student. If you'd like to explore nearby Lake Tuscaloosa, check out Pier43, where you can rent a pontoon boat and cruise around, or pull a tube on Lake Tuscaloosa. Boats can be reserved ahead of your visit. Check out Pier 43 on Lake Tuscaloosa for details. You'll also love booking a couples football trip, or a time to visit your student, while enjoying this super convenient location and impressive home. There's a large shopping center with a Publix and fast food, located just outside of our Northwood Lake community.

Our private tree shaded backyard, with deck, and ground level fire pit area just invites lingering over dinner with a little music, great conversation, chirping crickets, the hooting of our resident owl, and lots of memory making. The fire pit area includes a propane fire pit with sparkling glass, as well as a wood fire pit for s'mores. A propane Weber grill on the kitchen deck is super convenient to serving dinner in the spacious dining room--where more memories are sure to be made over great conversation or fun games. Everything in the kitchen is brand new and ready for your fun times! Our oversized 2 car garage is available to you, along with plenty of parking along the driveway. There is room to turn around when exiting the property. You will have the entire home, including the oversized garage for your use during your stay.

Our location at Northwood Lake is very popular, due to its easy accessibility to campus with the best bars and restaurants--and you'll absolutely love this location for football week-ends, or visiting your student at college--and of course, graduation--which always books early in Tuscaloosa. Great accommodations for a family vacation retreat--come enjoy the easy living! Plenty of room for family and friends to spread out, or hang out together. Families will love coming from afar, and enjoying a staycation together. Bama parents will enjoy this beautiful and spacious home to entertain your student and their friends. We invite you to make this your home away from home!

We love our vacation home, as I grew up in Tuscaloosa, and live in California now. We love to share it with others, and hope you'll love it as much as we do!

Comments from guests of our previous lake house:

"Lake home perfection
Beautiful home! Our family stayed here for a game weekend and it was perfect. Bonnie was amazing to work with too."
"Awesome Labor Day
Stayed over Labor Day weekend and had a great time. The property contact was very helpful and responded quickly. Can’t wait to stay again!" "Great Place! The house was great and the host was really helpful and responsive. Hopefully, it'll be available next year!"

Our standard rates are set using dynamic pricing software, which are determined by local supply and demand. Please inquire with your specific dates to get the correct quote for your booking. Different dates will likely show different rates. Please note that your booking is confirmed after payment and signed rental agreement have been completed. Trip insurance is available, and always recommended at time of booking. CFAR is Cancel for Any Reason insurance, and will give you peace of mind, because we do enforce our cancellation policies.

Wonderful restaurants are nearby in downtown Tuscaloosa, if you get tired of cooking out! Bama parents love a comfortable place to stay when they come to visit their student, and there's room for extended family to come, too! We are located in a quiet, family neighborhood, and don't allow house parties, because we respect our neighbors. We have tried to provide everything you could need for your getaway vacation--and just as our guests have always loved their time at our previous lake house over the 17 years, we know our newly renovated Starfall Lake Retreat will be just as loved! Our wonderful housekeeper as well as our super handyman live just minutes away, should you need anything at all.

The neighborhood is very quiet at night, and we respect quiet hours from 9 pm to 9 am. Normal music is fine, but no amplified music or parties are allowed. This is a non-smoking property--inside and out. We enjoy the night sounds and the stars, while visiting on the deck, or around the fire pit, late into the night. The DR table is super fun for family game nights, too! Starfall Lake Retreat has Ring exterior floodlight cams for your peace of mind.

Please NOTE: Because our neighborhood is rural and quiet, please drive slowly, as children and pets live in the neighborhood--and you may see deer crossing the roads at night.

Sorry, we don't allow pets--we want to respect the guests who are allergic. We include lots of info and recommendations for local favorites in our welcome info--as it's our hope that you'll enjoy a wonderful vacation, & love Starfall Lake Retreat as much as our family does--so please let us know if you have any questions.

We invite you to plan a vacation at Starfall Lake Retreat in Northwood Lake, and make magical memories with your family--while being only minutes from campus. You may want to come year after year, and we'll always welcome you back! Families are finding a lake retreat to be the perfect gathering spot for the whole family. Large, spacious, and serene, with lots of room to spread out--we cater to families and couples who will appreciate our quality finished vacation home and love making memories as we do. The backyard is woodsy and private, with a cozy propane, as well as a wood burning fire pit area. Because we cater to quality guests, we never micromanage. We allow self check in with our electronic lock, and have a local housekeeper, and handyman just minutes away--if you should need anything at all.

Until confirmed, rates are subject to change, and dates remain open for other bookings. After the booking payment process is completed, please finalize & confirm your reservation by electronically signing the rental agreement. Please let me know if you have any questions, or need any referrals for your time in Tuscaloosa. [email protected]

NOTE: During booking you'll have the opportunity to add CFAR (Cancel for any reason) travel insurance to your booking. This will protect you should you need to cancel last minute--and we highly recommend it. It is great peace of mind, should your plans change--as we do honor our cancellation policy.

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