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		<title>StillWaters by Golf Cart</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Coley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>StillWaters by Golf Cart Can you spend an entire weekend at Lake Martin without getting in your car? I decided to find out by staying in<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p>
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<h3><strong>StillWaters by Golf Cart</strong></h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Can you spend an entire weekend at Lake Martin without getting in your car? I decided to find out by staying in StillWaters all weekend to see how many places I could get to by golf cart without having to drive my car.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Personally, I think StillWaters is the most golf cart friendly neighborhood around Lake Martin. Spending the weekend there gave me a chance to put that opinion to the test. <a href="https://thecartsource.com/?srsltid=AU7gw4UPNqJrcQJ71Hrje_-pwcOU3Le22KWgNrise7jmNywJIqBXSp3l" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Cart Source</a> in Dadeville loaned me a golf cart, and they were super nice about it.</p>
<h4><strong>Getting Around StillWaters by Golf Cart</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">The golf cart was an E Z GO ELiTE, and it was really nice. It had an LED screen, a radio, seating for four people, as well as plenty of room in the back for my cooler and everything else. It was pretty much perfect for what I was trying to do.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">The Cart Source is a local company in Dadeville on Highway 280. You&#8217;ve probably seen them if you&#8217;ve driven up and down 280. They&#8217;re huge, and they&#8217;ve got all the best dealerships there.</p>
<h4><strong>My Home Base at Villas on the Harbor</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Another big part of making this work was using 507 Villas on the Harbor as my home base. It&#8217;s a listing of mine with three bedrooms, a boat slip, a deeded PWC slip, four parking spots, as well as a garage for the golf cart.</p>
<p>This condo is now under contract, but I have another awesome condo listing in StillWaters. It&#8217;s <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/09/18/harbor-pointe-condo-e103/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harbor Pointe Condo E103</a>. This is another great spot that gives you access to all StillWaters has to offer plus a private sandy beach and lakeside pool. Read the blog linked above for more information and <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/featured-listings/370-marina-point-road-e103/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CLICK HERE</a> for all the details.</p>
<h4><strong>Harbor Pointe Marina Inside StillWaters</strong></h4>
<p>Once I got to the Villas on the Harbor, I was 100 percent in golf cart mode. The car keys could stay put. From there, I started seeing just how much I could do around StillWaters without getting back in the car.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">One of the best things about StillWaters is that they&#8217;ve got their own marina inside the gates. <a href="https://www.harborpointeboats.com/?utm_term=harbor%20pointe%20marina&amp;utm_campaign=Harbor+Pointe+-+Dealer+Brand+-+Search&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;hsa_acc=9542083296&amp;hsa_cam=21101518559&amp;hsa_grp=165116805532&amp;hsa_ad=693748605290&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-2164532464958&amp;hsa_kw=harbor%20pointe%20marina&amp;hsa_mt=p&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21101518559&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAqdePcbaj90SSd_clo2ZK679WVxS-&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwiL7VBhA-EiwAhZi9EDiIOucISGKu__fvQPvPkNZdTRe3Wqp07vRy9YMd7xo-5HrvIwkOnRoCH1oQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harbor Pointe Marina</a> gives you a place to store your boat, get gas, and visit the ship store. That&#8217;s a huge benefit if you&#8217;re trying to spend your weekend inside StillWaters.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thelandingatharborpointe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Landing at Harbor Pointe</a> is also right there. It&#8217;s one of the newest and most popular restaurants, and I noticed something I hadn&#8217;t really paid attention to before. They&#8217;ve already got about eight or nine golf cart parking spots, which makes getting there by golf cart really convenient.</p>
<h4><strong>Restaurants Inside StillWaters</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">I was able to eat at The Landing at Harbor Pointe without getting in my car. Also, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CoppersGrillStillwaters" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Prime Steakhouse</a> gave me another option for lunch inside StillWaters. Having restaurants that I could reach by golf cart made this whole experiment pretty easy.</p>
<h4><strong>Lake Martin Grocery Store by Golf Cart</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">One of the key elements that made the whole plan work was <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561113860999&amp;mibextid=wwXIfr&amp;rdid=BlbiDpAndXxNUoaP&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1GTmJ4dz9m%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lake Martin Grocery</a>. It&#8217;s connected to StillWaters by a golf cart path, so I didn&#8217;t even have to get out on the highway. I could just ride the golf cart over there, and it&#8217;s a full grocery store.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">At that point, I felt like I was kind of cheating. This really wasn&#8217;t too hard. I still hadn&#8217;t started my car and had been getting around by golf cart the whole time.</p>
<h4><strong>Church of the Living Waters</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">When Sunday rolled around, I didn&#8217;t even have to leave StillWaters for church. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/churchofthelivingwaters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Church of the Living Waters</a> is inside the gates. It&#8217;s also right on the water at StillWaters.</p>
<h4><strong>Golf and Amenities at StillWaters</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">For you golfers out there, no trip to StillWaters is complete without playing at least one round of golf. StillWaters also has a lot of other amenities besides the golf course. All of that adds to the idea that you can park your car and spend your time inside the neighborhood.</p>
<p>Read more about the StillWaters neighborhood by <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/neighborhoods/stillwaters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CLICKING HERE</a>.</p>
<h4><strong>The Golf Cart Lifestyle Is Real</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">One thing I noticed over the course of the three days was that I wasn&#8217;t the only person doing this. I bumped into about three people who were basically doing the same thing I was doing. I saw some friends of mine who had just bought a boat, and they were tooling around StillWaters, kind of scoping it out.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">A guy at the grocery store really had it dialed in. He was in and out with his stuff, some cold beer, hot dogs, and hamburgers. He had clearly done this before.</p>
<h4><strong>Can You Spend a Weekend in StillWaters Without Your Car?</strong></h4>
<p>After spending three days doing it, I can say that getting around StillWaters by golf cart was not too hard. I could get to restaurants, the grocery store, Harbor Point Marina, church, golf, and other amenities without starting my car. For someone who likes the idea of throwing down the car keys for the weekend, that&#8217;s a pretty cool part of the StillWaters lifestyle.</p>
<h4><strong>Contact Information</strong></h4>
<p>If you&#8217;re interested in buying real estate in StillWaters, then please give me a call. I have a condo listing at <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/featured-listings/370-marina-point-road-e103/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harbor Pointe E103</a> right now that would be perfect for this golf cart way of life.</p>
<p>Also, if you are looking to sell, then I would love to help you out too. You can reach me at the phone number on the top of this page, my email, or use my <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CONTACT PAGE</a>. I look forward to hearing from you.</p>
<p>Visit my YouTube channel also called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9L3DevqwwQOL8qZncsTEA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lake Martin Voice</a> for fun and informative videos about living on the lake. For more blogs about Lake Martin life and neighborhoods, visit the links listed below:</p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/02/08/can-you-boat-on-lake-martin-in-the-winter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Can You Boat on Lake Martin in the Winter?</a></p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/02/04/sandy-creek-on-lake-martin-alabama/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sandy Creek on Lake Martin Alabama</a></p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2025/09/13/indian-shores-on-lake-martin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Shores on Lake Martin Alabama</a></p>
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		<title>Harbor Pointe Condo E103</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Coley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Harbor Pointe E103 For Sale at Lake Martin If you are looking for a Lake Martin condo where you can show up and start enjoying the<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-26386" src="https://lakemartinvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/22-694A4369-1024x769.jpg" alt="Harbor Pointe E103 Pending" width="900" height="676" srcset="https://lakemartinvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/22-694A4369-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https://lakemartinvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/22-694A4369-300x225.jpg 300w, https://lakemartinvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/22-694A4369-768x577.jpg 768w, https://lakemartinvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/22-694A4369-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https://lakemartinvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/22-694A4369-2048x1537.jpg 2048w, https://lakemartinvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/22-694A4369-1060x796.jpg 1060w, https://lakemartinvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/22-694A4369-194x146.jpg 194w, https://lakemartinvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/22-694A4369-50x38.jpg 50w, https://lakemartinvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/22-694A4369-100x75.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></h3>
<h3><strong>Harbor Pointe E103 For Sale at Lake Martin</strong></h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">If you are looking for a Lake Martin condo where you can show up and start enjoying the lake, take a look at Harbor Pointe E103. This waterfront condo is located at 370 Marina Point Road inside StillWaters. It has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,518+/- sq ft, ground floor access, waterfront views, and a deeded boat slip.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">That is a pretty good combination. But I think the location is what really brings it all together. There is a lot close by, both on and off the water.</p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/featured-listings/370-marina-point-road-e103/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CLICK HERE</a> to see more details.</p>
<h4><strong>A Great Location Inside StillWaters</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Harbor Pointe is located inside the gated StillWaters community on the eastern side of Lake Martin. From E103, you are close to <a href="https://www.harborpointeboats.com/?utm_term=harbor%20pointe%20marina&amp;utm_campaign=Harbor+Pointe+-+Dealer+Brand+-+Search&amp;utm_source=adwords&amp;utm_medium=ppc&amp;hsa_acc=9542083296&amp;hsa_cam=21101518559&amp;hsa_grp=165116805532&amp;hsa_ad=693748605290&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_tgt=kwd-2164532464958&amp;hsa_kw=harbor%20pointe%20marina&amp;hsa_mt=p&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21101518559&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAqdePcYMzJaSiPSr3goWLrkYZZkQN&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwn67VBhBnEiwAXUIN1cFOa6FYpt1hpQHesra7_jwe9A2m0fK8dnVL8nI7wC13sZ9okLIojRoCD8UQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harbor Pointe Marina</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thelandingatharborpointe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Landing at Harbor Pointe</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluffslakemartin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bluffs</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CoppersGrillStillwaters" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Prime Steakhouse</a>. That gives you plenty of options without having to go very far.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Of course, you can always get in the boat. Head over to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Chucks-Marina-100064435309681/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chuck&#8217;s</a> for pizza and wings or spend the day exploring Lake Martin. If you are traveling by car, <a href="https://www.niffersplace.com/lake-martin.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Niffer&#8217;s</a>, <a href="https://oskarscafe.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oskar&#8217;s</a>, and <a href="https://lakemartinbeachclub.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lake Martin Beach Club</a> are also nearby.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">StillWaters also gives you access to golf, tennis, a sandy beach, a lakeside pool, and other community amenities. You can play golf in the morning, get on the boat that afternoon, and grab dinner at Prime that evening. I can think of worse ways to spend a Saturday.</p>
<p>Read more about StillWaters on my <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/neighborhoods/stillwaters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Neighborhoods Page</a>.</p>
<h4><strong>Ground Floor Lake Living</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">One feature I would not overlook at E103 is the ground floor location. Think about everything you bring to the lake, like coolers, groceries, towels, floats, lake bags, and fishing rods. All that stuff has to go somewhere.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Being on the ground floor makes getting in and out of the condo easier. More importantly, your deeded boat slip is just a short walk away. Grab the cooler and head to the boat.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">That is the way a lake place ought to work.</p>
<h4><strong>Plenty of Room for Family and Friends</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Inside, E103 has 1,518+/- sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. That gives you enough room to bring family and friends while still having the convenience of owning a condo. When everyone is ready to get outside, you have plenty of options there too.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Harbor Pointe gives you easy access to the water, piers, and plenty of places to enjoy being outside. The condo also sits in a quiet cove where you can swim, float, and enjoy the water without ever cranking the boat. Sometimes that is exactly what you want to do at the lake.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Some lake days call for riding all over Lake Martin. Others call for getting in the water and not going anywhere. You can do either one here.</p>
<h4><strong>Less Upkeep, More Lake Martin</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">One of the reasons people consider condos at Lake Martin is simple. They want a place at the lake, but they do not necessarily want another house to maintain. That is where the condo lifestyle can make a lot of sense.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">The $1,316 quarterly HOA fee at Harbor Pointe covers maintenance of the pool, beach, buildings, piers, and landscaping, plus community electric and water. That can make a big difference when you are talking about a second home. You came to Lake Martin to enjoy Lake Martin, not to spend Saturday working on the yard.</p>
<h4><strong>Take a Look at Harbor Pointe E103</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Show up. Put your bags down. Go to the lake.</p>
<p>If you would like to see Harbor Pointe E103 or have questions about this condo, Harbor Pointe, StillWaters, or Lake Martin real estate in general, please give me a call at (334)221-5862. You can also reach me through my email above or use my <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CONTACT PAGE</a>.</p>
<p>I am happy to help whether you are ready to buy tomorrow or you are just starting to figure out what you want in a Lake Martin place. Sometimes learning the market is the best place to start.</p>
<p>Read more about the Lake Martin real estate market in my blog, &#8220;<a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/05/05/lake-martin-market-report-for-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lake Martin Market Report for 2025</a>.&#8221;</p>
<p>For more blogs on other great listings, visit the links below:</p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/09/10/the-perfect-wedding-house-in-trillium/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Perfect Wedding House in Trillium</a></p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/08/31/a-unicorn-of-a-lake-house/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Unicorn of a Lake House?</a></p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/08/22/100-bay-point-drive-305/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">100 Bay Point Drive Condo #305</a></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Coley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
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<h3 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" dir="auto" data-section-id="19jp947" data-start="0" data-end="60"><strong>61 Olona Drive on Lake Martin is Pending After Just One Day</strong></h3>
<p dir="auto" data-start="92" data-end="407">61 Olona Drive in Dadeville hit the Lake Martin real estate market and is pending just one day later! Listed at $1,349,000, this Blue Creek area waterfront home gave buyers a combination that made a lot of sense: plenty of room, a great waterfront setup and a location that makes it easy to enjoy Lake Martin.</p>
<p dir="auto" data-start="92" data-end="407"><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/featured-listings/61-olona-drive/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CLICK HERE</a> to read more about this great home.</p>
<h4 dir="auto" data-section-id="mbeycl" data-start="409" data-end="455"><strong>A Lake Martin House With Room for Everybody</strong></h4>
<p dir="auto" data-start="457" data-end="554">One of the biggest selling points at 61 Olona Drive was pretty simple. It had room for everybody.</p>
<p dir="auto" data-start="556" data-end="831">The 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offered 3,754+/- sq. ft., including a large game room with a pool table and ping pong table. So, instead of everybody disappearing to different corners of the house, there was actually a place for kids, cousins and friends to hang out together.</p>
<p dir="auto" data-start="833" data-end="950">That fit the theme of this house pretty well. This was a Lake Martin home built for weekends when everybody shows up.</p>
<h4 dir="auto" data-section-id="1er4s04" data-start="952" data-end="999"><strong>119&#8217;+/- of Waterfront and a Great Lake Setup</strong></h4>
<p dir="auto" data-start="1001" data-end="1049">Of course, the house was only part of the story.</p>
<p dir="auto" data-start="1051" data-end="1237">61 Olona Drive had <strong data-start="1070" data-end="1107">119&#8217;+/- of Lake Martin waterfront</strong> and a long west-facing view across the water. It also had a private boat ramp, covered boat slip, Sea-Doo lift, pier and seawall.</p>
<p dir="auto" data-start="1239" data-end="1439">The private boat ramp was especially handy. Having the ability to put a boat or Sea-Doo in the water right at the house is one of those Lake Martin features that can make lake life a whole lot easier.</p>
<h4 dir="auto" data-section-id="150ils1" data-start="1441" data-end="1474"><strong>Close to Lake Martin Favorites</strong></h4>
<p dir="auto" data-start="1476" data-end="1521">The Blue Creek location was another big plus.</p>
<p dir="auto" data-start="1523" data-end="1770">By boat, 61 Olona Drive is close to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thelandingatharborpointe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Landing at Harbor Pointe</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Chucks-Marina-100064435309681/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chuck’s</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluffslakemartin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bluff’s Daiquiri Bar</a>, <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/05/01/is-chimney-rock-for-sale/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chimney Rock</a> and plenty of other Lake Martin destinations. By car, <a href="https://www.niffersplace.com/lake-martin.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Niffer’s</a>, <a href="https://www.singletonmarine.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Singleton Marine at Blue Creek</a> and the <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/09/06/lake-martin-beach-club/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lake Martin Beach Club</a> are nearby. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Lake-Martin-Grocery-61561113860999/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lake Martin Grocery</a> is also only about five minutes away by car.</p>
<h4 dir="auto" data-section-id="1fok6nt" data-start="1912" data-end="1966"><strong>Auburn Football and Lake Martin in the Same Weekend</strong></h4>
<p dir="auto" data-start="1968" data-end="2033">There was another angle to this location that was hard to ignore.</p>
<p dir="auto" data-start="2035" data-end="2249">Auburn is close enough that you don’t necessarily have to choose between an Auburn football weekend and a Lake Martin weekend. Stay at the lake, head to Auburn for the game, then come back to Lake Martin afterward.</p>
<p dir="auto" data-start="2251" data-end="2353">Considering the game room already had a pretty strong college football theme, that seemed appropriate.</p>
<h4 dir="auto" data-section-id="t7bt6a" data-start="2355" data-end="2384"><strong>Pending After Only One Day</strong></h4>
<p dir="auto" data-start="2386" data-end="2503">Ultimately, buyers decide whether the price, property and location line up. In this case, they didn’t need much time.</p>
<p dir="auto" data-start="2505" data-end="2594">61 Olona Drive is pending after only one day on the Lake Martin real estate market.</p>
<p dir="auto" data-start="2596" data-end="2788">That’s good news for the sellers, but it also says something about the market. When the right Lake Martin waterfront home comes along and buyers see value in it, things can still move quickly.</p>
<p dir="auto" data-start="2790" data-end="2977">If you’re thinking about selling a home on Lake Martin, the lesson isn’t that every property will sell in one day. It’s that positioning a home correctly from the beginning still matters.</p>
<p dir="auto" data-start="2979" data-end="3024" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">And every now and then, it works really fast.</p>
<h4 dir="auto" data-start="2979" data-end="3024"><strong>Contact Information</strong></h4>
<p>Please give me a call at the number on the top of this page, send me an email, or use my <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CONTACT PAGE</a> to reach me if you&#8217;re interested in real estate on Lake Martin. I would love to help you with buying or selling a property on the lake. I look forward to hearing from you!</p>
<p>Make sure to visit my YouTube channel also called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9L3DevqwwQOL8qZncsTEA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lake Martin Voice</a> to stay in the know about all things Lake Martin.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a home similar to this one, 390 Hickory Drive has similar features. Read more in my blog &#8220;<a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/09/12/390-hickory-dr-lake-martin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">390 Hickory Dr. Lake Martin</a>.&#8221; For more blogs about recent listings on Lake Martin, visit the links listed below:</p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/09/10/the-perfect-wedding-house-in-trillium/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Perfect Wedding House in Trillium</a></p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/08/31/a-unicorn-of-a-lake-house/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Unicorn of a Lake House?</a></p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/08/14/lake-access-on-lake-martin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lake Access on Lake Martin: 284 Harbor View Blvd</a></p>
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<h3 data-turn-id-container="056e0c69-8418-431e-b2db-00839390e257" data-is-intersecting="true"><strong>Kowaliga Restaurant Updates Every Lake Martin Boater Should Know</strong></h3>
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<p data-start="68" data-end="371">Kowaliga Restaurant is the oldest and most famous waterfront restaurant on Lake Martin. It&#8217;s one of those places that almost every lake visitor ends up at sooner or later. If you&#8217;re planning a visit this season, there are a few updates to Kowaliga Restaurant and a handful of pro tips that will make your trip a little easier.</p>
<h4 data-section-id="t4zzlb" data-start="373" data-end="411"><strong>Slow Down Under the Kowaliga Bridge</strong></h4>
<p data-start="413" data-end="614">The biggest change isn&#8217;t actually at the restaurant. It&#8217;s the new idle speed only rule under the Kowaliga Bridge. For most of my life you could zip right under that bridge, but those days are over.</p>
<p data-start="616" data-end="880">Water patrol keeps a close eye on that area because it&#8217;s one of the busiest spots on the lake. If you&#8217;re heading to Kowaliga by boat, slow down and stay at idle speed until you&#8217;re through the bridge. It&#8217;ll save you an expensive conversation with the marine police.</p>
<h4 data-section-id="1fb2h9n" data-start="882" data-end="917"><strong>You Can&#8217;t Feed the Ducks Anymore</strong></h4>
<p data-start="919" data-end="1160">For years, families fed the ducks, turtles, fish, and geese around the restaurant. That tradition has come to an end because of updated wildlife regulations. If you bring the kids, let them enjoy watching the animals instead of feeding them.</p>
<h4 data-section-id="1owk824" data-start="1162" data-end="1199"><strong>Kowaliga Is Now Open on Wednesdays</strong></h4>
<p data-start="1201" data-end="1412">One update many people may have missed is the restaurant&#8217;s schedule. Beginning in May, Kowaliga opens on Wednesdays for the busy season. That gives everyone one more night each week to enjoy dinner on the water.</p>
<h4 data-section-id="17c9u97" data-start="1414" data-end="1440"><strong>My Favorite Docking Tip</strong></h4>
<p data-start="1442" data-end="1669">Docking in front of Kowaliga can make some boaters nervous. It&#8217;s busy, there are usually waves rolling through, and it feels like everyone is watching while you park. If that&#8217;s you, don&#8217;t worry because there&#8217;s an easier option.</p>
<p data-start="1671" data-end="1900">Instead of pulling up to the main docks, ease over to the marina docks. There&#8217;s a walkway and staircase that lead directly to the restaurant from there. You&#8217;ll have more room, less pressure, and an easier time tying up your boat.</p>
<h4 data-section-id="nra7mt" data-start="1902" data-end="1937"><strong>Waterfront Restaurants Add Value</strong></h4>
<p data-start="1939" data-end="2284">One thing buyers consistently tell me is they want a lake house where they can boat to dinner. That&#8217;s one of the reasons waterfront restaurants like Kowaliga make nearby neighborhoods more desirable. Communities like <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/neighborhoods/trillium-on-lake-martin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trillium</a>, <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/neighborhoods/little-kowaliga/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Little Kowaliga</a>, <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/neighborhoods/willow-point/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Willow Point</a>, <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/neighborhoods/parker-creek/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Parker Creek</a>, and much of <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/neighborhoods/kowaliga-bay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kowaliga Bay</a> all benefit from being close to this restaurant.</p>
<p data-start="2286" data-end="2505">If you&#8217;re selling a home nearby, don&#8217;t overlook that feature. Access to places like Kowaliga absolutely contributes to the Lake Martin lifestyle buyers are looking for. That&#8217;s part of what makes owning here so much fun.</p>
<h4 data-section-id="19y55x9" data-start="2507" data-end="2536"><strong>Should You Bring Your Dog?</strong></h4>
<p data-start="2538" data-end="2788">I love dogs and mine goes almost everywhere with me on the boat. Kowaliga just isn&#8217;t one of those places. Dogs aren&#8217;t allowed on the grassy waiting area, and during the summer the restaurant is usually busy enough that it makes things more difficult.</p>
<p data-start="2790" data-end="2945">My advice is simple. Leave your dog at home, give him a spoonful of peanut butter, and come enjoy the evening. You&#8217;ll have a much more relaxing experience.</p>
<h4 data-section-id="pkzw37" data-start="2947" data-end="2974"><strong>Parking and Waiting Tips</strong></h4>
<p data-start="2976" data-end="3186">Even on busy days, I always drive by the parking area before assuming it&#8217;s full. More often than not, I can find an open spot close to the restaurant. It&#8217;s worth taking a quick look before parking farther away.</p>
<p data-start="3188" data-end="3419">If you&#8217;re arriving by boat with a group, drop someone off at the dock first. Let them get in line while you finish tying the boat up. That way you&#8217;re not losing ten minutes waiting on the dock while everyone else gets ahead of you.</p>
<h4 data-section-id="2tzlfk" data-start="3421" data-end="3447"><strong>What I Order Every Time</strong></h4>
<p data-start="3449" data-end="3632">If I&#8217;m ordering a sandwich, I&#8217;m getting the blackened catfish po&#8217;boy. It&#8217;s my favorite thing on the menu, and I order it almost every visit. If you&#8217;ve never tried it, start there.</p>
<p data-start="3634" data-end="3846">My wife never skips the onion rings. They&#8217;ve been famous since the old Kowaliga location and they&#8217;re still one of the restaurant&#8217;s signature appetizers. They&#8217;re huge, crispy, and come with several dipping sauces.</p>
<p data-start="3848" data-end="4087">One of my newer favorites is the Conecuh sausage appetizer. They serve it with pimento cheese, crackers, and Wickles Pickles, which are both Alabama favorites. If you&#8217;re introducing someone to local food, that&#8217;s a great place to start.</p>
<p data-start="3848" data-end="4087">Check out their menu <a href="https://kowaligarestaurant.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a>.</p>
<h4 data-section-id="1lhvfn3" data-start="4089" data-end="4109"><strong>Grab a Local Beer</strong></h4>
<p data-start="4111" data-end="4359">These days I&#8217;m usually ordering an IPA. Kowaliga does a great job carrying several Alabama craft beers, and I like trying whichever local IPA is on tap. Years ago I would&#8217;ve ordered a frozen margarita, but my tastes have changed a little over time.</p>
<h4 data-section-id="1xpcajy" data-start="4361" data-end="4394"><strong>A Little Hank Williams History</strong></h4>
<p data-start="4396" data-end="4686">Kowaliga has a fascinating connection to Hank Williams Sr. You&#8217;ll find memorabilia throughout the restaurant because he spent time here while staying nearby at my great-uncle&#8217;s cabin. Local history says he wrote &#8220;Kaw-Liga&#8221; here and finished &#8220;Your Cheatin&#8217; Heart&#8221; during one of those visits.</p>
<p data-start="4688" data-end="4902">If you&#8217;re interested in that history, Children&#8217;s Harbor also has a small Hank Williams museum that&#8217;s worth visiting. It&#8217;s another reminder that Lake Martin has stories around every corner if you know where to look.</p>
<h4 data-section-id="1ul97wd" data-start="4904" data-end="4955"><strong>Wondering What Kowaliga Means for Your Property?</strong></h4>
<p data-start="4957" data-end="5174">Restaurants like Kowaliga aren&#8217;t just fun places to eat. They&#8217;re part of what makes owning real estate at Lake Martin so special. Buyers notice amenities like this, and they often influence where people choose to buy.</p>
<p data-start="5176" data-end="5395" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">If you own property near Kowaliga and you&#8217;re curious how the market is affecting your home&#8217;s value, then I&#8217;d be happy to help. Give me a call anytime, and I&#8217;ll share what I&#8217;m seeing in today&#8217;s Lake Martin real estate market.</p>
<p data-start="5176" data-end="5395" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">If you enjoyed reading this blog on Kowaliga Restaurant updates, visit the links below for more on Lake Martin restaurants:</p>
<p data-start="5176" data-end="5395" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2025/04/11/restaurant-favorites-around-lake-martin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Restaurant Favorites Around Lake Martin</a></p>
<p data-start="5176" data-end="5395" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2024/08/15/boondocks-at-bay-pine-newest-restaurant-on-lake-martin-alabama/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boondocks At Bay Pine: Newest Restaurant on Lake Martin Alabama</a></p>
<p data-start="5176" data-end="5395" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2024/06/22/lake-martin-pizza-co-on-highway-63-in-alexander-city/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lake Martin Pizza Co. on Highway 63 in Alexander City</a></p>
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<h3 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="12dqg60" data-start="286" data-end="356"><strong>390 Hickory Drive: A Place to Watch Your Kids Grow Up at Lake Martin</strong></h3>
<p data-start="405" data-end="783">I think one of the best things about owning a lake house is getting to watch your kids grow up there. At 390 Hickory Drive on Lake Martin, you have the kind of water right in front of the house where a lot of that growing up can happen. This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Lake Martin waterfront home is listed for $1,199,000, but to me, the story of this place starts outside.</p>
<p data-start="405" data-end="783"><strong><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/featured-listings/390-hickory-drive/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CLICK HERE</a></strong> for all the details on 390 Hickory Drive at Lake Martin.</p>
<h4 data-section-id="1ypktbg" data-start="785" data-end="833"><strong>Watch Your Kids Grow Up Right in Front of You</strong></h4>
<p data-start="835" data-end="1185">When they&#8217;re little, maybe you&#8217;re helping them catch a bream off the dock or watching them figure out how to stand up on a paddleboard. A few years later they&#8217;re playing King of the Hill on the Maui Mat, learning how to ski, or begging for one more turn on the tube. Then one day they&#8217;re the ones cranking up the Sea-Doo and heading out on their own.</p>
<p data-start="1187" data-end="1500">At 390 Hickory Drive, you can watch a lot of that happen from the porch. There is plenty of water right in front of the house for skiing, tubing, paddleboarding, swimming, and riding the Sea-Doo. You don&#8217;t have to load everybody into the boat and go searching for enough room to play.</p>
<p data-start="1502" data-end="1842">That&#8217;s a bigger deal than it might sound like if you&#8217;ve never owned a Lake Martin home before. Some of my favorite lake memories aren&#8217;t big planned events at all, but little things that happened while everybody was just hanging around the water. Give your family enough summers at a place like this, and those little things start adding up.</p>
<h4 data-section-id="1iva7xh" data-start="1844" data-end="1875"><strong>Big Water and a Big New Dock</strong></h4>
<p data-start="1877" data-end="2122">Of course, the first thing you&#8217;re probably going to notice here is that the water is BIG. The view is amazing, and you can actually get out there and use it.</p>
<p data-start="2124" data-end="2416">Then there is the dock, and I think that&#8217;s a really important part of this property. You&#8217;ve got room for the boat and Sea-Doos as well as space to swim and sit by the water. Pretty soon, the dock tends to become one of those places where everybody naturally ends up.</p>
<p data-start="2418" data-end="2744">People sometimes overlook how valuable a really good dock can be when they&#8217;re shopping for Lake Martin real estate. In town, everybody talks about remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, and those things certainly matter here too. But at the lake, a nice dock and good waterfront can completely change how you use the property.</p>
<h4 data-section-id="1thcwvm" data-start="2746" data-end="2778"><strong>The House Works With the Lake</strong></h4>
<p data-start="2780" data-end="3088">The house is two stories, and the layout makes sense for having family and friends at the lake. Upstairs is the street level, where you&#8217;ll find the kitchen and main living spaces along with those big Lake Martin views. You can be inside making dinner and still feel connected to what&#8217;s happening outside.</p>
<p data-start="3090" data-end="3384">Downstairs is the lake level, putting you closer to the dock and all the action at the water. It also gives you additional space when friends and family start showing up for the weekend. And if you own a lake house long enough, you learn pretty quickly that people have a way of showing up.</p>
<p data-start="3386" data-end="3614">That&#8217;s exactly how I think a lake house ought to work. People can spread out when they want to, but the house keeps pulling everybody back toward the water. After all, that&#8217;s why everybody came to Lake Martin in the first place.</p>
<h4 data-section-id="1e1etp1" data-start="3616" data-end="3654"><strong>Close to Some Lake Martin Favorites</strong></h4>
<p data-start="3656" data-end="3973">When you do decide to leave home, you&#8217;re convenient to several places people actually go on Lake Martin. By water, you&#8217;re close to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Chucks-Marina-100064435309681/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chuck&#8217;s</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thelandingatharborpointe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Landing at Harbor Pointe</a>, <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/05/01/is-chimney-rock-for-sale/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chimney Rock</a>, and The Ridge Marina. That gives you plenty of options when somebody suggests jumping in the boat for lunch or an afternoon ride.</p>
<p data-start="3975" data-end="4247">By car, you&#8217;re also close to <a href="https://www.niffersplace.com/lake-martin.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Niffer&#8217;s</a>, <a href="https://oskarscafe.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oskar&#8217;s</a>, and the new <a href="https://lakemartinbeachclub.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lake Martin Beach Club</a>. Read more about great Lake Martin restaurants by <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2025/04/11/restaurant-favorites-around-lake-martin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CLICKING HERE</a>.</p>
<p data-start="3975" data-end="4247">A convenient location is handy when you don&#8217;t feel like cooking or just want to get out for a while. Of course, with that dock and all that water waiting back at the house, I wouldn&#8217;t blame you for staying put.</p>
<h4 data-section-id="l5zgpr" data-start="4249" data-end="4299"><strong>The Thing I&#8217;ll Remember About 390 Hickory Drive</strong></h4>
<p data-start="4301" data-end="4748">There are plenty of things I could point out about this Lake Martin waterfront home for sale, but I keep coming back to that porch and the water in front of it. I can picture somebody sitting there watching a kid catch a fish, finally get up on skis, knock somebody off the Maui Mat, or paddle a little farther away from the dock than they did the summer before. You get to sit there and watch them become a little more independent every year.</p>
<p data-start="4750" data-end="5014">That&#8217;s one of the funny things about a lake house. You think you&#8217;re buying a house, a dock, and some waterfront, but years later those aren&#8217;t necessarily the things everybody remembers. They remember what happened there and who was sitting beside them when it did.</p>
<p data-start="5016" data-end="5350" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">390 Hickory Drive is offered at $1,199,000 with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. If you&#8217;re looking for a Lake Martin home for sale with big, usable water and a place where your family can make some memories of its own, I think this one is worth seeing.</p>
<p data-start="5016" data-end="5350" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Please give me a call at (334)221-5862 if you&#8217;re interested.</p>
<p data-start="5016" data-end="5350" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">For more blogs on recent listings, visit the links below:</p>
<p data-start="5016" data-end="5350" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/08/31/a-unicorn-of-a-lake-house/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Unicorn of a Lake House?</a></p>
<p data-start="5016" data-end="5350" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/08/14/lake-access-on-lake-martin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lake Access on Lake Martin: 284 Harbor View Blvd</a></p>
<p data-start="5016" data-end="5350" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/06/22/889-driftwood-point-price-drop/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">889 Driftwood Price Drop</a></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Coley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Perfect Wedding House in Trillium Have you ever been in a boat, ridden by a house on Lake Martin, and thought, That Trillium house would<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p>
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<h3><strong>The Perfect Wedding House in Trillium</strong></h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Have you ever been in a boat, ridden by a house on Lake Martin, and thought, <em>That Trillium house would be perfect for a wedding?</em> Well, this home I&#8217;m talking about today has not one but two spots that would be awesome for a wedding. To me, this would be a perfect wedding house.</p>
<h4><strong>Two Incredible Ceremony Locations</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">It&#8217;s got two places where you could set chairs out and have a wedding. You could use one location if you wanted to face more generally east, or you could have the ceremony in the other spot if you wanted to face more generally west. Either way has some of the best views on Lake Martin.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">This home sits out on the very end of a point in Trillium. If you&#8217;ve ridden your boat around this point at all, you know it. Listed by <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/about-john-christenberry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">John Christenberry</a>, an agent in my company, the list price is $5.5 million.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">It&#8217;s a four bedroom house that sits on the end of the point. I mean, it&#8217;s basically a 270 degree view, almost 360 degrees. The property has 1,126 feet of shoreline that wraps all the way around the point.</p>
<h4><strong>Built Specifically for This Property</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">One of the first things you notice is the timber peg construction. There&#8217;s huge vaulted ceilings, a lot of wood, a lot of exposed wood beams, and an incredible wood floor with a big compass built right into the main living area. The craftsmanship immediately stands out.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Another feature you would expect inside Trillium on custom built homes like this is that they were designed with the views and the water in mind. The house sits on Trillium West Parkway, and it doesn&#8217;t feel like somebody got their favorite floor plan and just smooshed it onto the lot.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">This house was built for this point, and this point might have been built for this house.</p>
<h4><strong>Why Some Buyers Choose Trillium</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">The buyers I see choosing Trillium, as opposed to somewhere like The Ridge, are often looking for a different feel. The Ridge is awesome, obviously, with a gated entrance, sidewalks, and tangible amenities that make it feel a little more formal. Trillium appeals to buyers who want something a little more laid back.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">They don&#8217;t need a guard at the entrance. They don&#8217;t need sidewalks, and they like that it feels a little more old school Lake Martin and a little more loose. The lots are usually bigger with more wooded areas and more trees because that&#8217;s just the way the neighborhood was originally laid out.</p>
<h4><strong>Flat Lot. Deep Water.</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">I always say, &#8220;Deep means steep.&#8221; If you want deep water, you&#8217;re usually going to have a super steep lot. Trillium is one of those neighborhoods where that rule gets broken a lot.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">There are a lot of houses in Trillium like this one. The lot is flat as can be, but it still has deep water or year round water. That&#8217;s a combination that&#8217;s hard to find on Lake Martin.</p>
<h4><strong>The Surprise I Didn&#8217;t See Coming</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">I&#8217;ve shown hundreds of people, probably thousands of houses, around Lake Martin. Another surprise is this house has a rooftop deck.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Literally on top of the roof. You&#8217;re up there amongst the ospreys with a full 360 degree view around the house. It&#8217;s one of those features you don&#8217;t expect to find, even after seeing thousands of homes.</p>
<h4><strong>Trillium Is a Place People Come to Stay</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Trillium really is a special place. It&#8217;s not a place where people just come to buy but a place they come to stay. <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/neighborhoods/trillium-on-lake-martin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CLICK HERE</a> to view my neighborhood page for Trillium.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re curious about Trillium and want to take that next step, then I&#8217;d be happy to help. I enjoy helping people understand the differences between Lake Martin neighborhoods before they buy. That&#8217;s how you end up making the right long term decision.</p>
<p>Please give me a call at the number on the top of this page, shoot me an email, or click on my <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CONTACT PAGE</a>. I look forward to hearing from you.</p>
<p>Interested in learning more about the lake? Then, visit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9L3DevqwwQOL8qZncsTEA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lake Martin Voice</a> on YouTube for more videos. Also, for more blogs on Lake Martin neighborhoods, visit the links listed below:</p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/04/24/the-willows-waterfront-neighborhood/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Willows Waterfront Neighborhood</a></p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/03/04/the-hideaway-at-lake-martin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Hideaway at Lake Martin</a></p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2025/09/13/indian-shores-on-lake-martin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Shores on Lake Martin Alabama</a></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[John Coley]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Lake Martin Beach Club is Now Open! Lake Martin has a new restaurant on the water. It&#8217;s called Lake Martin Beach Club, and it&#8217;s awesome. I&#8217;m<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p>
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<h3><strong>Lake Martin Beach Club is Now Open!</strong></h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Lake Martin has a new restaurant on the water. It&#8217;s called Lake Martin Beach Club, and it&#8217;s awesome. I&#8217;m excited to tell you about where it is, what they serve, and how to get there. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LakeMartinBeachClub" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CLICK HERE</a> to visit their Facebook page.</p>
<h4><strong>First Impressions</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">We stopped by on their first night open. They had all hands on deck and even had a little band playing. The place had a fun atmosphere from the start.</p>
<h4><strong>What We Ordered</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Their signature drink is the Lake Martin Painkiller. Honestly, I couldn&#8217;t get through more than a sip because, hey, I&#8217;m working and I take this stuff seriously. I&#8217;m an IPA guy, so I had a Good People IPA instead.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">We had the flatbread, the wings, and the catfish finger basket. Everything was good, and we enjoyed it. The food actually came out really fast, which surprised me on opening night.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">The wings were especially tasty. One comment at the table was, &#8220;That&#8217;s the best wings I&#8217;ve had all day.&#8221; The Ranch Water was also very good and refreshing with the right amount of alcohol, ice, and mixers.</p>
<h4><strong>A Little History</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">People like me always want to know what used to be there. Over the years, lots of things have been in this location. About twelve years ago it was a barbecue place, and later Castelluccio&#8217;s Italian restaurant spent some time here too.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">I think one of the first YouTube videos I ever made was at the old barbecue place. It was really grainy because I think I shot it with a Sony Hi8 camera or something like that. This location has seen a lot of history over the years.</p>
<h4><strong>Where It Is</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">You probably recognize the building because it sits right on Highway 49. It&#8217;s right by <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2013/06/03/blue-creek-marina-on-lake-martin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Creek Marina</a> and close to Blue Creek Bridge. The restaurant sits between <a href="https://www.niffersplace.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Niffer&#8217;s</a> and <a href="https://oskarscafe.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oskar&#8217;s</a> on one of the busiest restaurant stretches on Lake Martin.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">It&#8217;s also right by Creekside Lodge if you know the hotel. If you&#8217;re wondering about nearby neighborhoods, it&#8217;s very close to <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/neighborhoods/magnolia-cove-on-lake-martin-alabama/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Magnolia Cove</a> and <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/neighborhoods/stillwaters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">StillWaters</a>. That makes it easy to reach whether you&#8217;re staying nearby or just passing through.</p>
<h4><strong>Can You Get There By Boat?</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">A lot of people ask if you can get there by boat. The answer is technically yes, but Highway 49 Bridge is a low bridge. Check your clearance before you come because it might be tight depending on your boat.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">I used to get under that bridge with my old boat. We weren&#8217;t sure if a pontoon would fit unless you dropped the bimini, but it might work. Somebody even joked that letting a little air out of the pontoons might help.</p>
<h4><strong>Worth the Trip</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">The food was great, the drinks were good, and the service impressed us. That&#8217;s saying something because this was their very first night open. I think we&#8217;ll definitely come back again.</p>
<h4><strong>Why I Share Places Like This</strong></h4>
<p>I make these posts because I&#8217;m a real estate agent here, and I&#8217;m trying to be the most helpful real estate agent I can be. Great restaurants are part of what makes Lake Martin special. Be sure to stop by Lake Martin Beach Club, and don&#8217;t miss their coffee shop in the mornings because I&#8217;ve already had the coffee and I know it&#8217;s good.</p>
<p>To learn more about life on the lake, visit my YouTube channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9L3DevqwwQOL8qZncsTEA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lake Martin Voice</a>. I post a lot of videos about different places, neighborhoods, homes, and more around the lake. Give me a call if you&#8217;re interested in buying or selling real estate. You can also reach me through my <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CONTACT PAGE</a>.</p>
<p>For more blogs like this one, visit the links listed below:</p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2025/04/11/restaurant-favorites-around-lake-martin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Restaurant Favorites Around Lake Martin</a></p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2024/10/29/the-social-a-dog-friendly-spot-on-lake-martin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Social: A Dog Friendly Spot on Lake Martin</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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<p data-start="54" data-end="385">Labor Day Weekend is always one of the busiest and most fun weekends of the year at Lake Martin. The lake is still packed with boats, restaurants stay busy, and everybody is looking for a good excuse to stay outside a little longer. That’s why the Labor Day Weekend Music Fest at Russell Crossroads has become such a popular event.</p>
<p data-start="387" data-end="709">This year’s festival takes place Friday and Saturday, September 4th and 5th from 6:30–9:30 PM on the Town Green at Russell Crossroads. The event is free, family friendly, and open to anybody looking for live music and a laid-back lake atmosphere. All you really need is a lawn chair and a plan to hang out for a few hours.</p>
<h4 data-section-id="1rhovo3" data-start="711" data-end="742"><strong>Live Music on the Town Green</strong></h4>
<p data-start="744" data-end="1078">The lineup includes The Bank Walkers, Eat A Peach, Main Street Lights, and The Negotiators. These concerts usually draw a big crowd so make sure to grab your spot early.</p>
<p data-start="1080" data-end="1387">The Town Green at Russell Crossroads itself is a great spot for live events. Families set up chairs and blankets early, kids run around the grass, and groups usually end up staying long after the music starts. It’s casual in the best possible way.</p>
<p data-start="1389" data-end="1623">The location also makes the evening easy to plan around. You can grab dinner nearby at <a href="https://fannysatcrossroads.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fanny&#8217;s</a> or <a href="https://springhouseatcrossroads.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Springhouse</a>, stop by <a href="https://www.russelllands.com/shop-dine/catherines-market/?keyword=&amp;creative=&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23027631336&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD-TU5xHcWsBdOT5au4PTujIkr8IN&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwn4vQBhBsEiwAq3hhNwc4bzDOJCUw7G9L2HY0TnZcBNgBMVAMmKnccRI3PsFpO102XV9VJhoCv_AQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Catherine’s Market</a>, or spend the day on the water before heading over for the concert. It fits naturally into a Lake Martin weekend schedule.</p>
<h4 data-section-id="172n41f" data-start="1625" data-end="1665"><strong>A Great Addition to Labor Day Weekend</strong></h4>
<p data-start="1667" data-end="1959">This event is something fun to do off the water without losing the lake feel. After a full day boating or floating, a relaxed outdoor concert is about the perfect change of pace. Nobody’s in a hurry, and the atmosphere stays easygoing all evening.</p>
<p data-start="1961" data-end="2267">For people visiting Lake Martin for the holiday weekend, this is also a great introduction to the area. Russell Crossroads has become one of the central gathering spots around the lake, especially during major weekends. Events like this give visitors a chance to experience more than just the water itself.</p>
<p data-start="2269" data-end="2539">Labor Day Weekend tends to book up quickly around Lake Martin, so expect a strong crowd for both nights. If you want a good spot on the lawn, showing up a little early is probably a smart move. Bring chairs, bring friends, and settle in for a good weekend of live music.</p>
<h4 data-section-id="1sxh954" data-start="2541" data-end="2569"><strong>One More Big Lake Weekend</strong></h4>
<p data-start="2571" data-end="2811">Live music outside on a September evening is hard to beat. If you’re spending Labor Day Weekend at the lake, this one is worth adding to the schedule. Spend the day on the water, then head over to Russell Crossroads once the sun starts dropping. That’s a pretty solid Lake Martin day right there.</p>
<h4 data-start="2813" data-end="3050"><strong>Real Estate on Lake Martin</strong></h4>
<p>Interested in buying or selling real estate on Lake Martin? If so, then please give me a call at the number on the top of this page. You can also reach me through email or my <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Page</a>. I look forward to hearing from you!</p>
<p>For more blogs about Russell Crossroads, visit the links listed below:</p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/07/02/friday-on-the-green-july-3rd/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Friday on the Green</a></p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2014/08/14/lots-to-do-at-russell-crossroads-at-lake-martin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lots to Do at Russell Crossroads at Lake Martin</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A Unicorn of a Lake House? 26 Castaway Point is Now $699,000! Have you been looking for a unicorn of a lake house on Lake Martin?<span class="excerpt-hellip"> […]</span></p>
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<h3><strong>A Unicorn of a Lake House? 26 Castaway Point is Now $699,000!</strong></h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Have you been looking for a unicorn of a lake house on Lake Martin? 26 Castaway Point in Eclectic, Alabama, could be it. It comes fully furnished by the designer who is selling it, and at the new price of $699,000, you may think you&#8217;ve stepped into a time machine.</p>
<h4><strong>A Designer Furnished Lake Martin Home</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">When you enter this 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom Lake Martin waterfront home, you&#8217;ll find tile floors, so you don&#8217;t have to worry about getting anything wet. If you&#8217;re a person who&#8217;s been looking for an unpretentious yet cozy and nicely done cabin, this might be one for you.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">The seller is an interior designer. She put a lot of thought into the furnishings, colors, finishes, and details throughout the home. Even better, she&#8217;s selling the home fully furnished, so you don&#8217;t have to start from scratch after closing. You can start enjoying the lake right away, which is really the point.</p>
<h4><strong>Smack Dab in the Middle of the Kowaliga Bay Area</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Castaway Point is smack dab in the Kowaliga Bay area, so it&#8217;s close to the restaurants and a lot of the places people like to go. Matter of fact, you can pretty much walk across the street to <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2025/03/06/the-social-at-lake-martin-opening-soon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Social</a>, one of the most popular waterfront restaurants on Lake Martin. It&#8217;s about a 2-minute walk from 26 Castaway Point.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">It&#8217;s also right by <a href="https://anchorbaymarinaal.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anchor Bay Marina</a>. If you need gas, need to store your boat, or need pretty much anything for a day on the water, you&#8217;re right there. That&#8217;s a nice thing to have so close to your Lake Martin home.</p>
<h4><strong>Close to Kowaliga Restaurant and More</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">You&#8217;re also close to <a href="https://kowaligarestaurant.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kowaliga Restaurant</a>, just a couple of miles away by water and by land. Then there&#8217;s <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/02/16/rickys-is-open-at-lake-martin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ricky&#8217;s</a>, one of my favorite new stores and what some people are calling the &#8220;Buc-ee&#8217;s of Lake Martin.&#8221; <a href="https://www.eatatelliotts.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elliot&#8217;s</a> is also just a few miles down the road.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">That&#8217;s why the Kowaliga location means so much. I mean, it really is smack dab in the middle of it all. You can get to restaurants, marinas, stores, and some of the most popular spots on Lake Martin without going very far.</p>
<h4><strong>78± Feet of Lake Martin Waterfront</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Of course, the reason you&#8217;re here is the lake, and 26 Castaway Point has 78± feet of Lake Martin waterfront. You can hang out inside and watch TV or football, or you can look right outside while your family swims in the lake. You&#8217;re just steps away from the waterfront.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">That setup gives this house the relaxed feeling a Lake Martin cabin ought to have. You don&#8217;t need to make a big production out of getting down to the water or spending an afternoon outside. Just walk out the door and you&#8217;re there.</p>
<h4><strong>Lake Martin Waterfront Under $700K</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">So, if you&#8217;re ready to stop your search for a lake house and find something you can start enjoying right now, this could be a good fit for you. 26 Castaway Point is now offered at $699,000. You get 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 78± feet of waterfront, furnishings, and a Kowaliga Bay location close to The Social, Anchor Bay Marina, Kowaliga Restaurant, and more.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;d like to see 26 Castaway Point, I&#8217;d love to help you out. Please give me a call at (334) 221-5862 to ask questions or schedule a showing.</p>
<p>Read more about this great home in my &#8220;<a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/08/18/26-castaway-point/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">26 Castaway Point Waterfront Home</a>&#8221; blog, or visit the listing page <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/featured-listings/26-castaway-point-eclectic-al/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HERE</a>.</p>
<p>To read more blogs on available listings, check out the links below:</p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/06/22/889-driftwood-point-price-drop/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">889 Driftwood Price Drop</a></p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/08/14/lake-access-on-lake-martin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lake Access on Lake Martin: 284 Harbor View Blvd</a></p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/08/22/100-bay-point-drive-305/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">100 Bay Point Drive #305</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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<h3><strong>14 Loblolly Is Sold!</strong></h3>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">14 Loblolly Ct. sold recently, and I&#8217;m super excited for my buyer clients! I sat down with my clients to get there view of why they think people shouldn&#8217;t wait to buy on Lake Martin.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">A lot of people tell me they&#8217;re waiting for the right time to buy at Lake Martin. They&#8217;re waiting for the perfect house. I understand those reasons because buying a lake place is a big decision. But sometimes I think buyers should ask themselves a different question. What&#8217;s the worst that could happen if you buy now?</p>
<h4><strong>The Downside Might Not Be That Bad</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Maybe values don&#8217;t rise as quickly as you hoped they would. Maybe interest rates move around a little, or another property comes on the market later that you also like. But at the end of the day, you still own a place at Lake Martin.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Everybody talks about the risks of buying real estate. Very few people talk about the risks of waiting. Waiting feels safe because you&#8217;re not making a decision today.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Every summer you wait is one less summer at the lake. That&#8217;s one less Fourth of July, one less season of sunset boat rides, and one less year of memories with family and friends. You don&#8217;t get those summers back.</p>
<h4><strong>Lake Martin Is More Than Real Estate</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">The thing about Lake Martin is that it isn&#8217;t just real estate. It&#8217;s Saturday mornings on the dock and floating in a quiet cove. It&#8217;s the collection of little moments that eventually become family traditions.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Summer is happening right now whether you own a place here or not. The boats are already on the water, and families are already making memories. The question is whether you want to participate in it.</p>
<h4><strong>FOMO Is Real</strong></h4>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">People like to joke about FOMO, but I think there&#8217;s something to it. I&#8217;ve had far more people tell me they wished they had bought sooner than tell me they wished they had waited longer. Most of the regret I hear isn&#8217;t about money; it&#8217;s about missed time.</p>
<p class="isSelectedEnd">The buyers of 14 Loblolly decided they were ready. A year from now they&#8217;ll have a year&#8217;s worth of memories. That&#8217;s the part of Lake Martin real estate that never shows up in the statistics.</p>
<h4><strong>Don&#8217;t Miss Out</strong></h4>
<p>If you&#8217;ve been waiting for the perfect moment, I can&#8217;t tell you exactly when it will arrive. I can tell you that summer is already here and moving fast. And you don&#8217;t want to miss it. Please give me a call at the number on the top of this page if you want to learn more about buying or selling real estate on the lake. You can also reach me through my <a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact Page</a>.</p>
<p>To view current listings visit my blogs &#8220;<a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/08/14/lake-access-on-lake-martin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lake Access on Lake Martin: 284 Harbor View Blvd</a>&#8221; and &#8220;<a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/08/18/26-castaway-point/">26 Castaway Point Waterfront Home</a>.&#8221; If you would like to learn even more about living at Lake Martin, visit my YouTube channel called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ9L3DevqwwQOL8qZncsTEA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lake Martin Voice</a>. Please subscribe if you find it helpful to you.</p>
<p>Other blogs:</p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/06/29/harbor-pointe-condo-sold/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harbor Pointe Condo Sold!</a></p>
<p><a href="https://lakemartinvoice.com/2026/06/14/80-honeysuckle-lane-sold/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">80 Honeysuckle Lane Sold</a></p>
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