Neighborhood Guide
Hampton Cove

About Hampton Cove
Hampton Cove is a suburb southeast of Huntsville that grew over about two decades from quiet back roads into a major residential area. It is known for its golf, its nature preserve, and its scenic views of the Tennessee Valley, and it is a relaxed alternative to the busier parts of the city.
Golf
Hampton Cove is the northernmost stop on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. It is a 54-hole complex with two championship courses, the Highlands and the River, plus a par-3 short course. The River Course is notable because it has no bunkers at all.
Trails and Water
The Hays Nature Preserve covers 538 acres with more than ten miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, and it holds the Flint River Greenway and most of the Big Cove Creek Greenway. You can also paddle the Flint River, and the area is part of the North Alabama Birding Trail.
Eating
Local options include Buenavista Mexican Cantina, Big Cove Bar-B-Q, Yoshi Sushi Fusion, and a Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe. There is a Publix for groceries, and Hampton Inn & Suites is the main hotel.
Getting Here
Hampton Cove is a drive from downtown, so most people come for an afternoon of golf or hiking, not a night out. It pairs well with a trip to South Huntsville and Ditto Landing.
Local Businesses
View allMudslingers Coffee of Huntsville
Mudslingers Coffee is a drive-thru coffee stop on US Highway 431 South in Owens Cross Roads, serving the Huntsville area. Its website lists the business as Mudslingers Drive Thru. The site has pages for a menu, a secret menu, flavor offerings and gift cards, so check those for what the shop currently serves. It also posts its hours and a phone number and email address for questions.
Cellairis - Phone & Device Repair Store Inside Walmart - Owens Cross Roads
This Cellairis store is a device repair counter inside the Walmart on Sutton Road in Owens Cross Roads, just outside Huntsville. Cellairis is a national phone repair and accessories brand, and its location page for this store lists iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, cell phone and computer repair. According to the page, computer help includes virus removal and hardware repairs, and the store also sells mobile device accessories and buys used iPhones, iPads and other phones. The brand says it does same-day repairs in most cases. Call the store to ask about your specific device before you stop by.
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Grandmother's House
Grandmother's House is a restaurant in Owens Cross Roads, just southeast of Huntsville. Its website says the place was opened to give guests a relaxed meal where they can slow down and stay awhile, and it describes itself as not a fast food restaurant. The kitchen serves made-from-scratch lunches, sandwiches and homemade desserts. The menu changes daily, and the site highlights catfish, chicken, chicken tenders and pork chops, plus a plate lunch on set days and a special Sunday lunch menu. Breakfast is served on Saturday mornings. The site has a history page that traces the property back to the early 1800s and says a log house there is on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage. Large groups can call ahead to reserve a table.
The 3131 Salon & Spa
Champ's Cuts
Champ's Cuts is a hair salon and barbershop on US 431 in Owens Cross Roads. Its website lists haircuts for adults and children, including military fades, bald fades, flat tops and other fades, plus women's cuts and styles and shampoos. The site says its stylists have experience with children's first haircuts and with clients who have sensory needs. It also says clients can call or walk in, and the site has an appointment booking button. The shop closes for lunch each day, according to the site.
Gerber Collision & Glass - Owens Cross Roads
Ling's Haven Spa
Ling's Haven Spa is a massage spa in the Hampton Cove area of east Huntsville. Its website says the spa focuses on body massage and relaxation, with sessions tailored to each client. The service menu lists full body massage, a Vichy body scrub and massage combination, a foot and back massage, a sauna, and a four-hand massage. According to its website, the massage therapist's techniques include Swedish massage, myofascial release, acupressure, reflexology, shiatsu, Reiki and sound healing.
Christian Brothers Automotive
This Christian Brothers Automotive shop serves the Hampton Cove area from Highway 431 South in Owens Cross Roads. It is one location of a franchise brand, and its website describes it as locally owned. The shop lists general repair and maintenance, including brakes, oil and filter changes, batteries, alternators and starters, A/C service, alignment and suspension, engine diagnostics, transmission service, tune-ups and tire rotation. It also lists service for European vehicles. According to its website, customers can use a free shuttle service, and each car gets a digital inspection with photos. Its website also describes a repair warranty, with the terms listed on its page.
Watercress Car Wash
Caleb Whitaker
This insurance agency in Hampton Cove, on Old Highway 431 behind Chick-fil-A, presents itself on its website as a State Farm agency. The site says it serves Hampton Cove and Owens Cross Roads. The agency lists auto, homeowners, condo, renters, business, life, health, motorcycle, recreational vehicle and boat insurance, along with personal articles coverage. Its website also mentions banking and investment services. According to its website, office hours are by appointment, and the agency can be reached by phone or text at any hour. Coverage details and eligibility are best confirmed with the agency directly.
Beaute Nail Spa
Beaute Nail Spa Hampton Cove is a nail salon on Sutton Road in Owens Cross Roads, in the Hampton Cove area. Its website lists manicures, including classic and shellac, along with pedicures that range from a classic pedicure to deluxe, Voesh and volcano spa versions. The site also lists dipping powder in several styles, such as color, pink and white, and two-color ombre, plus waxing for eyebrows, chin, lips and underarms. According to its website, its pedicures use organic products. The salon also posts nail art and a signature pedicure and manicure package on the site.
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Nail Pros
Nail Pros is a nail salon on Highway 431 South in Owens Cross Roads. Its website says it serves Hampton Cove and Owens Cross Roads. The menu covers manicures, pedicures, nail enhancements and nail art, along with waxing. The salon says it uses quality nail and spa products and describes a clean, relaxing space. Walk-ins are welcome, and you can also book an appointment online. Gift cards are available too, according to its website.
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