This home sits on a very private point lot with 700 feet of water frontage. It was designed for multiple families with kids. The view is absolutely spectacular with water on 3 sides and views from almost every room in the house. It is roughly 3,000 square feet and has a additional 2,100 square feet of balconies and decks. There are two great rooms, one for the adults and a second for the kids. The upstairs has 20' vaulted ceilings throughout. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and a Keurig Coffee machine. The huge, custom built square table seats 12 for family meals and two additional bar top chairs are at the kitchen counter top. For outdoor cooking, there is a large, high end, gas grill and a wood burning smoker.
There are two masters with one upstairs and the second down. The third and fourth bedrooms are downstairs. The game room includes a pool table, ping pong, foosball table, games and puzzles. We have a flat screen tv on the main level with Directv as well as two tv's on the bottom level, one in the master downstairs and one in the main room. We just installed a new "Starlink" wireless service with over 100M access speed, if you need to connect your laptop.
Satellite TV (DirecTV) - Three TV's Cell Phone coverage is good with 5G availability Nearest Marina/boat launch: About 5-10 minutes by road and less than 5 minutes by water Water Level: Very deep.
The outside balconies and decks wrap three sides of the house. The lighted walkway leads down to the enormous three slip boat house and swim platform. The water slide is connected to city water for hours of fun in the lake. A deck box is available with life preservers for all sizes. There are plenty of chairs and chaise lounges by the house that can be brought down to the dock to use. Pontoon boat rentals are made through Duskin Point Marina. You are also welcome to bring your own boat.
The boat house includes 1 open slip for 1 boat and additional side docking for 3-4 more.
Smith Lake is rated as the third cleanest lake in the country. You must see it to believe it. There are 500 miles of shoreline with over 21,200 acres of water. There is fantastic swimming, fishing, boating and skiing. Much of the lake is in the Bankhead National Forest with miles of undisturbed wooded shores and spectacular views.
We are located very close to the Smith Lake dam and is also near Duskin Point Marina (great for refueling and a quick snack). It is 55 minutes from Birmingham, 2 hours from Nashville and 4 hours from Memphis.
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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About the neighborhood
Crane Hill
Located in Crane Hill, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Dowling Memorial Park, while The Lily Pond an Art Gallery & Tea Room and Crooked Creek Civil War Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
Is Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home ?
As of May 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home on Aug 11, 2026 start from $470, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home ?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home located?
Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Dowling Memorial Park. Stoney Lonesome OHV Park and Tiger Field are also within 25 mi (40 km).
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Beautiful and well equipped house! The kitchen was well stocked with high end gadgets. There was wood provided for the wood burning fireplace and fire pit. It was perfect for a multi generational family Thanksgiving with two dogs!
Property is beautiful with lots of windows for viewing the lake. Plenty of room for gathering or for finding a quiet space. Kitchen has everything needed and room for cooking together. Second year to rent this property and hope to rent again.
Our stay was amazing! The house is beautiful and the views are amazing. The house was comfy and had enough room for our family. We loved the boat dock and slide. Host was pleasant tho we had no issues. We would stay again for sure! We stayed during a bass tournament so we got to see so many boats cruising around.
Fabulous views, huge great room and dining table, super fun game room with foosball, pool, ping-pong, checkers/chess table, and much more! The dock was massive - lots of room to dock our jetski and rented pontoon boat. The location was wonderful - off the main part of the lake to reduce traffic, but close to Dustin Point Marina (pontoon boat rental) and The Lost Cove (jetski launch). The owners are super responsive to all inquires and text message. We can't wait to go back next year!
The house was very beautiful, spacious, and accommodating. Clear instructions how to operate everything. All the bedrooms were big, plenty of bathrooms, plenty of seating in living room and dining room. Great swimming area with diving platform and water slide. Our family had a blast!! We will definitely stay here again.
This place is absolutely amazing. Plenty of room for several grown men and all the extras you need to feel at home and relax. The owners are incredibly helpful and accommodating. I’d recommend this place to anyone!
Beautiful lodge in an idyllic location. Very spacious, light and airy. Comfortable beds. Fully equipped.We had a fabulous few days relaxing with family and friends.Plenty of water toys and outside spaces to sit and relax.
The home is fabulous! Amazing views and lots of things to do for "kids" of all ages!
Patrick H.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
About the host
Hosted by Shannon Haskins
My wife, Shannon and I have a passion for marriage and family ministry. Family Paradise was built with a vision of drawing families closer, creating life long memories; a place of rest and inspiration. In Spring, Summer and Fall we cater to family vacations and reunions. In winter, we focus on church retreats, including, mens, womens, marriage, youth, young adults & church leadership planing. We live in Bimingham, AL with our 4 children, Sammy, Megan, David & Emily.
Why they chose this property
Smith Lake is one of the cleanest and most beautiful lakes in the country. It is conviently located 1 hour from Birmingham and Huntsville, 2 hours from Nashville and 4 hours from Memphis. The rural setting provides the perfect setting to relax and enjoy some quality family time.
What makes this property unique
Surrounded on 3 sides by water, Family Paradise offers an amazing lake experience. The gentle sloping lot minimizes the number of steps to the water. The house was designed specifically for larger groups including beds in bedrooms for 14 and a huge kitchen table for 12. The kitchen is stocked with pots, pan and appliances to serve these large groups. The dock and swim platform are huge with fun for all ages. We also provide 1 open slips if you need to dock your owned or rented boat.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests