A WELL-ROUNDED COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
More than just a roof over their head, The Retreat provides an abundance of features and amenities that will exceed all of your student’s needs.
STUDENT-FOCUSED ENVIRONMENT
Built with the needs of college students in mind, The Retreat at Lake Tamaha offers a range of features and amenities that help promote both academics and socialization. The Retreat also offers private cottages with no shared walls, so neighbors are less likely to disturb one another. The Clubhouse makes studying convenient with a fully-equipped computer lab, library and group study rooms. And with high-speed internet and wi-fi capabilities throughout the community, accessing the internet couldn’t be easier. The Clubhouse, along with the large greenspaces throughout the community, also serves for both management-planned and spontaneous events that provide the opportunity to socialize without ever leaving the community.
UNPARALLELED AMENITIES
In addition to the academic features, The Retreat offers the best amenities in the country for your student’s enjoyment. Featuring an 11,000 square foot Clubhouse with a state-of-the-art fitness center,a stadium-seating movie theatre, a virtual golf simulator, two clubrooms with fireplaces, multiple plasma screen televisions, gaming tables and a catering kitchen; Tuscaloosa’s largest pool; over six football fields of manicured greenspace; a fully-stocked 45 acre lake and boathouse; horseshoe pits; water and beach volleyball courts; an outdoor grilling pavilion; a putting green; an outdoor fireplace; basketball and tennis courts – your student will never run out of on-site entertainment options!
UNIVERSITY SHUTTLE
For the ultimate in convenience, The Retreat offers a free, private, University-operated shuttle to and from The University of Alabama campus. One of only two off-campus communities to offer this amenity, the shuttle will help get your student to class safely and on time, and they’ll never have to worry about finding a parking space!
SAFETY FEATURES
The Retreat employs the following features for the added safety of your student:
- Controlled community access, privacy fences and security cameras
- Security systems included in all homes (monitoring not included)
- Saflok® key system for added access control
INDIVIDUAL LEASE OPTION
The Retreat offers individual leases, which means added peace
of mind knowing that your student and you are only responsible
for their lease agreement.
PET FRIENDLY
The Retreat is Tuscaloosa’s most pet friendly community, with
ample greenspaces, pet stations and cottage designs that
ensure those without pets won’t be disturbed. We’re sure your
student’s pet will love living at The Retreat just as much as your
student does.
OPTIONAL FURNITURE PACKAGE
Many residents prefer to bring their own furniture, but in order
to make living at The Retreat as easy as possible for those
who don’t, The Retreat offers an optional furniture package.
Please see leasing agent for details.
HIGH-QUALITY CONSTRUCTION
The Retreat cottages are built with your student’s lifestyle
in mind, offering private bedroom and bath suites, spacious
closets, full-sized appliances and washers and dryers. Cottages
are also built with brick and Hardiplank® exteriors to ensure
your student will live comfortably. Plus, our superior insulation
provides both privacy and energy conservation, keeping the
bills and the noise under control.
ROOMMATE MATCHING
For students who are new to the Tuscaloosa area, The Retreat
can assist and coordinate in matching potential roommates
with similar interests and needs.
RANGE OF PRICES & FLOORPLANS
Depending on living arrangement needs and budget,
The Retreat offers six different floorplans for 2, 3, 4 and
5 bedroom homes.
SAFLOK® SYSTEMS
Every residence at The Retreat is outfitted with the Saflok®
System to ensure ultimate privacy and security. This system
prevents key duplication, provides a record log of its
use and allows any maintenance keys to work only during
designated times.
Conveniently located off Jack Warner Parkway and 25th Avenue, overlooking beautiful Lake Tamaha, The Retreat is less than two miles from the University of Alabama campus, in close proximity to major roadways, shopping, dining and entertainment venues.
