The Log Knest - Tallassee, Alabama

Steve H.

We found this cabin on VRBO and vacationed here twice, so far.  Incredibly nice owners and a beautiful house.  It's not right on the lake, but up on a hill above the owners' house.  But that shouldn't be and hasn't been a problem.  There's an included six-passenger golf cart to ride down the hill and back up (and I guess to ride anywhere else, although there's really nowhere else to go within golf cart range).

The house itself is more than a cabin.  It is three levels of wood-walled beauty, inside and out.  The main floor has a remote-controlled gas fireplace, a smallish TV and sound system, and several recliners.  There is a dinette table with seating for maybe 8 and a kitchen with an island.  The main bedroom is here, with no en suite bathroom...you have to leave the master bedroom to pee.  But it is a large bedroom with east- and south facing windows.  The lake is to the north.  Outside, towards the lake, there's a protected wooden deck with a bench and a very large patio table and chairs.  A screen door leads out to the gas grill and front porch.

Heading up, there is a loft with two twin-sized beds hanging from chains.  I never slept in these, incredibly.  There's a desk area at the top of the stairs, overlooking the main level and a small balcony that looks south.  Nothing too exciting here.

There's a stairwell on the main level down to the lower level that begins right outside of the door to the main level bathroom and bedroom.  I was never drunk enough to accidentally tumble down it, but beware this navigational hazard.  And if you are taller than maybe 6'0" (I'm 6'4" and had to duck quite a bit), you need to proceed with caution, as the 90-degree turn to the left halfway down has a low clearance.

The downstairs has a large common area, with a couch, big TV, gaming console, and a kitchenette with fridge.  There's also a bathroom with a cool glass block shower.  A bedroom with double bunk beds has a utility room with a washer and dryer...these come in handy if you'll be here for more than a couple of days.

Head outside on the bottom level and you'll find a pleasant area with a fire pit (and supplied and seasoned wood), a wooden deck with a picnic table, which is covered by the wooden deck of the main floor.  A concrete walk curves around and up to the parking area and main floor porch.

The main floor porch has some comfy, rustic, wooden rocking chairs that are ideal for sitting in, drinking coffee, and appreciating a quiet morning.  This is also how you enter the cabin when you get here.

Overall, our two stays here were great.  We'll be back, at some point.  If you are looking to visit the area, check it out.

[I took about a hundred pictures of this place and uploaded them previously, but I deleted them afterwards and they no longer show up.  Sorry!]

Candice C.

This is by far the best place to stay on Lake Martin. It has it's own private boat launch and dock which is a plus and hard to find with other rentals. The 2 story dock is great, with a radio system so you can listen while you play! The owner Ms. Gail is fantastic and her sweet Java (black lab) loves to play with the kids. Her house, both of them are beautiful and breathtaking! We will definitely be going back soon! Thank you Ms. Gail for making us all feel like family! Also the cabin is not right on the water (but can be seen through the trees) behind the owners home, at first I didn't think I would like that but it was fine. They have a 6- 7 passenger golf cart that was perfect for coming and going and was easier than we thought. Also the cabin has a gas grill for cooking out which we did every night we was there. There is a Walmart about 20 minutes away from cabin so that was nice. Again a great place to stay with families, it slept all 7 of us perfectly!

robert R.

We had 6 in our party. The place is really nice inside and out. Everything is as advertised. Mrs. Knef checked with us a couple of times making sure we didn't need anything. Mrs. Knef was very nice and helpful. This place is highly recommended in my book really enjoyed it.

Darrell B.

It would be absolutely excellent if you had a website, and a phone number on Google Maps to be able to reach you

mn R.

Nicely being remodeled

Tammy J.

Candido C.

L. R. R.