Crest View Lodge

About this home

Crest View Lodge at Woodland Retreat at DeSoto | Spacious Family Home on the Brow | Secluded | Gated Entrance | Sunken Deck | Movie Theater | 6 Bedrooms | 3 King Beds | 3.5 Bathrooms | Gas Log Fireplace | Fast Wi-Fi | Sunroom | Private Office | Jacuzzi Soaking Tub | No-Stairs Entrance | Large Back Porch | 5 Smart TVs | Hosts up to 18 Guests Crest View Lodge is a spacious family vacation home perched on the brow, high atop Lookout Mountain in Alabama. It is situated on a sprawling 92-acre, heavily-wooded retreat property, Woodland Retreat at DeSoto. Crest View Lodge, the retreat property owners’ personal family vacation home, offers a secluded and serene escape for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty. Woodland Retreat at DeSoto borders the picturesque DeSoto State Park. Explore nearby waterfalls, parks, shops, and restaurants, or just enjoy the peace that this destination retreat property offers guests. Diverse wildlife is spotted frequently on the property, and fantastic hiking trails are nearby at DeSoto State Park! Renew, refresh, and be restored! **THE RETREAT PROPERTY** As you approach the property, a grand gated entrance surrounded by boulders welcomes you down a long and winding graveled road through the woods, setting the tone for the exclusivity and privacy this retreat offers. Close to the home, there is a circle driveway, allowing for parking for up to 8 vehicles. There are 3 no-stairs entrances into the main level of this home. Guests agree that the most significant highlight of Crest View Lodge is its stunning outdoor spaces. A spacious back porch invites you to relax and take in the fresh mountain air, while a sunken deck provides an ideal setting for outdoor gatherings and al fresco dining. From these vantage points, you'll be treated to breathtaking vistas of the valley below, with panoramic blue-tinted views of distant mountain ranges that seem to stretch on forever. Periodically, you will hear the echoing whistle of a train,