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Country living at its finest

Relax around a roaring fire while watching your favorite show on an Ultra HD TV or enjoy delicious meals from our catering service.

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Step into the charming Caldwell house, a 1939 original newly updated with modern comforts. Located just outside Tuscaloosa, this family-friendly retreat offers WiFi, a full kitchen or catering options for meals that fit your needs. Unwind by the wood-burning fireplace in the living room featuring an Ultra HD 4K TV and digital surround sound.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

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AL, Fosters

What's nearby

  • Tuscaloosa which includes a park and a river or creek
    Tuscaloosa River Walk
    15 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Tuscaloosa which includes heritage architecture, chateau or palace and flowers
    University of Alabama
    16 min drive - 28.5 km
  • To the right of the Walk of Champions while approaching the visitor center and front entrance of Bryant-Denny Stadium, the storied coaches quietly remind us that success is not a matter of luck, but rather the culmination of years of dedication and determination.
    Bryant-Denny Stadium
    16 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Black Warrior River
    5 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Stillman College
    14 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Subway
    3 min drive
  • Robertsons's BBQ
    9 min drive
  • El Patron Mexican Grill
    3 min drive
  • Robertson Country Store
    10 min drive
  • Crossroads Cafe
    3 min drive

About this property

Country living at its finest

Property highlights
Country living at its finest provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Outdoor furniture, books, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Country living at its finest include comforts such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Decks/patios, kitchens, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Things to do

  • Books

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
99 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

Property is also known as

Living At Its Finest Fosters
Country Living at its Finest Lodge
Country Living at its Finest Fosters
Country Living at its Finest Lodge Fosters

Frequently asked questions

Is Country living at its finest pet-friendly?

Yes, this lodge allows pets (limit 99 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country living at its finest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country living at its finest?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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Reviews

Country living at its finest Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lodge

What a unique and fun lodge to stay at! The bed was so comfy and warm!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Living

The lodge is very well equipped and clean. The lodge was pleasantly decorated with Christmas decorations. The lit Christmas tree in the front window when we pulled into the driveway was very welcoming and festive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holland T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed this property.

Great weekend. Plenty of room. Nice set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable each time

We’ve stayed in the property 3 times now and have a h time was great. Clean, very friendly owners and comfortable beds. We didn’t need anything fancy, just a clean safe place to sleep and that’s exactly what it was! We will be back again soon when visiting our kids at Bama.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace full

Very nice. Perfect for the family hunting trip
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Stay

This house is great if you’re looking to get away but still be close to Tuscaloosa. We had a group of 10 and all slept comfortably. Plenty of room in the living and kitchen. We sat outside one night around a fire. This house is off the beaten path so it’s just you. Beds were comfortable and we had plenty of towels for the shower. I will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Interesting place

It was an interesting place but a place to rest for the night and get back on the road
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing, so much history!! The kitchen had everything you could possibly need. The bar was very large and accommodating. The living room was very spacious and the couch fit all of us while watching the ballgame!! The beds were so comfy! Our fur babies had more than enough room and the kennel outside was a luxury for our two smaller babies. We will definitely book this house again!! The host responded quickly when we had a question.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great and quiet

Great stay and host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice olace

Nice place and quiet. It’s an older building that could use some maintenance for example, the drains were very slow. Great communication and very friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Living Lodge

A cozy one-night stay during a severe thunderstorm.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shellie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnight stay

We enjoyed our overnighter to see the Alabama game.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaylin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

This house was a great stay. Did not disappoint
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene Donald N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last minute check-in

We had to come up here for a medical emergency with my fiancee's sister on the way up we found country living and the people from start to finish were awesome. They made an already stressful situation and gave me one less thing to worry about
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M., Hartselle al

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding

In town for a wedding. Perfect area for us to stay at. we loved sitting on the porch and watching the ducks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Charity W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic

Stayed only one night. It was a nice place. I guess I was a little surprised by all the taxidermy. The house itself was really interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brandi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stopping point

This house was a perfect alternative to a hotel for us. We were just traveling through the area with trailers and bikes and didn’t want to stay at a hotel. The accommodations were exactly as listed. We will stay here again if we are back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M., Hartselle al

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip

We were here for our wedding. Had a nice stay. Love the pet ducks. She laid eggs at the picnic table while we were there
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krista B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything we needed!

This place felt like walking into an old family home. Everything about it was welcoming. More charm here than can be explained if you just slow down to take it all in. We needed a place to stay after my son’s football game and I wish we had stayed longer! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

katy d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

One night stay

Daniel was very pleasant and easy to work with. The house is an old house, it had some updating but it would take a lot to completely update the house
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not for everyone's taste but my kids loved it

The house needs work. And there is taxidermy in every room of the house. The taxidermy could be seen in the listing so that was not a surprise. The access doors to the outside so not latch so must be locked. And the outside, i believe it's the neighboring property, it's clutered and there's chickens and roosters that can be heard all hours of the night if you sleep in the back bedroom with bunk needs. Now, this was not a prob
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Holly B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Smelled bad and musty

First impression of quaintness guickly succumbed to sticky countertops, soft places in the floor, stinkbugs inside everywhere, and broke table leg in the breakfast nook.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not finest country living

The house needed a lot of work and what was worked on inside and out was totally done cheaply and without any skill whatsoever. I did not scrutinize the pictures of this house when booking it, but once we arrived we could see everything, no baseboards, dirty, swarms of bees outside on the porch. The outside was worse with the backyard full of wasps. Your view from sitting outside was a half open lean-to with piles of junk in it. The porch was inhabitable and dirty. There was no grate on the gas grill. The kitchen cabinets were all dirty to the touch and even the dishes and glasses were dirty. There was taxidermy everywhere, which I have no problem with, but sleeping with a stuffed coyote and bobcat and deer was kind of creepy. They used "Great Stuff" to seal the floor to the walls. My husband couldn't sleep because he kept hearing footsteps and noises around the house. Neither of us slept well, so we left at 4:30 a.m. I could go on and on, but I think that is enough. We will never be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean and offered towels and soaps. It was decorated with various wild taxidermy animals but we are hunters too so that did not bother us. It did only have one bathroom and the cabin was pretty close to a busy road but we knew that and chose it for the convenience of the location to park our truck and trailer. Daniel our host was very friendly and helpful as well sending us photos of the driveway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Teen group

Had a great stop with our group of teens on the way to camp. House was just as advertised and the host is top notch hospitality and help when our bus broke down.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025