The Heron House - Lakefront Home

THE HERON HOUSE

*If you are looking to host a large gathering please contact us about renting the adjacent property, which we own, as well. (See Three Gulls, HomeAway listing 4017238). Together they comfortably sleep 11-14 depending on preferences.*

Our waterfront comfortable, completely remodeled home (2019-2020) is family-friendly and available to guests. It's a ranch style house built in 1960 and situated in a family neighborhood in which many homes are vacation/second homes. Most rooms offer a beautiful view of lake. This relaxing, comfortable home sleeps 5 (a king, three twin beds, , a queen-size hanging/swing bed on the porch). Features include a spacious screened in porch with lots of comfortable seating for gatherings and a swing bed.

There's a large multilevel deck which leads to a wooden staircase and on to the lakefront, where the fishing is at its best! We have a fire pit available for bonfires and marshmallow roasting. If you're coming to tournament fish, this home is ideal for both tournament participants as well as their friends and family members who may observe the action on Pickwick Lake from the decks or screened porch.
We are pet-friendly (limit 2 pets) with pets fees applicable ($25 for one, $35 for two pets, payable upon arrival).

NO CHILDREN UNDER AGE 12. EVERYONE 12 AND OLDER IS CONSIDERED AN ADULT AND MUST BE INCLUDED ON RESERVATION.

We also have a small, private pier with boat mooring that may accommodate your boat docking needs. Water levels and conditions fluctuate, so inquire about current conditions if water activities are in your plans. Feel free to bring paddle boards, jet skis, canoes, boats and other water toys.

Our Pickwick Lake home is located just five miles west of the quaint Norman Rockwell-ish town of Tuscumbia, recently ranked among the top ten most charming small towns in Alabama. It's about an hour west of Huntsville/Madison County on one of the most peaceful and lovely sections of the Tennessee River.

PRIDE LANDING LAUNCH RAMP IS LOCATED ABOUT FIVE MILES WEST OF THE HOUSE BY ROAD, AND ABOUT FIVE MINUTES BY BOAT.

Florence Marina/McFarland Park (256)768-1299 is about 23 minutes away by road, 15 minutes by boat. BOAT RENTALS MAY BE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MARINA.

Local fishing on Pickwick, Wilson and Wheeler Lakes is easily accessible. We can recommend fishing guides, as well.

Among LOCAL ATTRACTIONS ARE the popular RATTLESNAKE SALOON, a restaurant in a cave, (recently featured on Food Network), IVY GREEN (the birthplace of Helen Keller) and CANE CREEK CANYON NATURE PRESERVE (featuring "The Most Spectacular View in Alabama," according to Backpacker Magazine), two ROBERT TRENT JONES GOLF COURSES about 15 miles away. The University of North Alabama is about 20 minutes away, in nearby Florence. Be pampered at Willows Day Spa about 5 miles away in Tuscumbia. Also check out THE DISMALS, about 45 minutes south in Phil Campbell, Alabama, in Franklin county.

The lake is beautiful all times of year, although water levels at our pier and conditions do fluctuate seasonally, with water level lowering in the Fall and Winter, and rising to normal levels in the Spring through Summer. The serene, lovely location, along with spectacular birding opportunities make this home perfect for a get away.

Contact us with any questions you many have.

We ask that you follow our checklist for picking up the house before departing.

Check in after 3 pm, unless other arrangements have been made with owner.
Check out 11:00am, unless other arrangements have been made.

Children under age 12 are not allowed for safety reasons. The house is located directly on the lake with no barrier between the house and lake.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING CHILDREN UNDER AGE 12.

There are two bedrooms, the master with a king bed and private porch access and another with two twin beds that can be combined to a king upon request. There is an additional twin bed, as well as a swinging bed on the porch that welcomes nappers.

Sleeps 5.

There is one shared bathroom, but there is an additional outside shower with hot water, great for those coming in from a day on the river. There's also a large vanity with sink and mirror in common area.

There is a power hookup for boats and we welcome fisherman and trailers. The Pride Landing boat launch ramp is just 5 minutes down the road.