We went to ReTreet Resort for a few days, thinking it’d be a nice getaway, but it ended up being the reset we didn’t even know we needed.
We stayed four days at ReTreet Resort in Scottsboro Alabama, and the second we got onto the property my whole brain just exhaled. It’s a 40 acre, completely dog friendly, super quiet, intentionally decorated little world tucked into the woods.
We stayed at the Island Breeze, which is a two bedroom Moana inspired cabin and it was so cozy! Two bedrooms, a full kitchen that had literally everything we needed, a den and two patios with a really peaceful view of Lake Guntersville.
The king bed in the master was enormous, Huckleberry loved not having to fight for room to sprawl out and the second bedroom had queen sized bunk beds, which was way nicer than I expected a “second bedroom” to be in a cabin.
But the patios were where we lived! The main patio had a fire table and comfy seating area and directly below was the outdoor shower and hot tub.
A cold front had just moved in when we checked in. In fact, that morning there were snow flurries so the hot tub ended up being our favorite spot. We used it constantly. Afternoon soak in the hot tub? Yes. Evening with the crickets chirping? Also yes. “We should probably get out soon” two hours later … still yes.
Huckleberry had the time of his life. They had a complimentary dog bed and a little bowl set for him, which was such a sweet touch. He explored every corner of the cabin and then immediately acted like he owned the entire mountain. He has never seen stairs but in a matter of minutes he was running up and down them just for fun!
Now the ATV situation. So, when you check in, they don’t let you take your car up to the cabins. They hand you the keys to your own ATV and you drive that around for the entire stay. Sounds fun, right? And it was. They actually gave us a little driving test before we got the ATV, and I’m not kidding we looked at each other like, “Well this might be where our trip ends.”
Picture us trying to drive up the mountain for the first time. The top had stunning views and definitely made the ride worth it but going uphill felt like climbing Everest and going downhill? That was a whole separate emotional journey. There was one point where we looked at each other like, “Is this how we go out?” But by day two we finally got the hang of it. Honestly, it made for great laughs and it was very much a us problem, “not the vehicle” problem.
One of my favorite things about ReTreet is how many little communal spaces they have scattered around the property. There’s a treehouse, fire pits, a small store, a Star Dome and even a dog park. But everything still feels quiet and spread out, so you can be as social or as tucked away as you want. The whole environment just has this steady, peaceful energy. It’s the kind of place where your phone naturally ends up face down on the table for hours.
There’s a spa on site, Leaf & Stone Spa. They also have a Nordic cycle and I got way too into the sauna part of it. It was such a nice way to slow down at the end of the day even after we’d basically cooked ourselves in the hot tub already.
One thing that made the trip extra fun was that three other content creators happened to be staying in the same row of cabins as us! I’ve never had that happen before. We all got in a group text, followed each other and it was this funny little mini community for a few days. We ended up saying hi to a couple of them and they were genuinely so sweet. It made the whole experience feel even more relaxed and friendly.
We didn’t leave the property once. All four days we stayed right there, just enjoying everything they had on site. Between the views, the quiet, the amenities and how easy everything felt, there wasn’t really a reason to leave.
By the time we checked out we were genuinely so rested. It was one of those trips where you didn’t realize how much you needed a break until you were in the middle of it. Going down the mountain the last time with our ATV all packed up was bitter sweet!
If you’re looking for a relaxing, soul recharging escape, plan a stay at ReTreet! Choose from a two bedroom cabin, tiny house, glamping tent or treehouse! They even gave me a special discount code I can share so you can experience the stay too! Use code KTERRY5
We loved it. Truly. If you want somewhere peaceful, dog friendly and all around calming, ReTreet is such a good choice!
