CAMPING at it's BEST! Metal Roof, Large Open Outdoor Room, and Decks
About the property
- Barn300 sqft
- Bedrooms0
- Sleeps10
- Bathrooms1
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 nights
For Camping Or Family Fun. Metal Roof over a Large Open Room, and Decks
CAMPING, CAMPING CAMPING!! This may look like a cabin but it's NOT. It has everything, but walls, and is super neat for camping or a day party. It is an open pavilion with two changing rooms. One step up to the deck keeps you off the ground at night. Old fashioned outhouse (with commode and water) an outdoor shower and electricity after March. It is in a secluded area with three other cabins nearby and has its own boat ramp, deck, and a nearby dock for fishing in our slew. Refrigerator, cooler, charcoal BBQ grill, tiki torches and party lights at night are all there. It also has an old fashioned rock fire pit for fun or romantic evenings. Paddle boarding, kayaking, jet skiing, skiing, fishing, or just laying in the sun is all permitted and encouraged. LOL We even provide floats. A nice place to camp out or have birthday parties on beautiful Smith Lake. We rent it by the weekend. If it isn't rented by Friday we would rent it for a single night. It is only one slew away from Smith Lake Park and about a mile, by water, to the Castle and Captain Jon and Maggie's Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast. Must be 21 years old to rent.
Owner
Willette Harbison
- Response rate:
- 90%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 18, 2018
About Willette Harbison
3rd Generation Owner. The lake sits on my grandfather's bottom 40. (acres) The far bottom of the farm where he grew crops.
Willette Harbison purchased this Barn in 1920
Why Willette Harbison chose Crane Hill
A great place to have a private family picnic or time away without others right on top of you.
What makes this Barn unique
Very serene and quiet. Usually pretty calm except holidays.
Amenities
- Pets Welcome
- Kids Welcome
- Parking
Bedrooms
- 0 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
- Camping under the stars or under a roof. It's your choice. Bring your own blow up mattress for a good night's sleep. Ceiling fans provided :)
Bathrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- The bathroom is a small building with a commode only. It was placed at the lot 'just in case' someone needed some privacy while camping. We have just added a beach type outdoor shower if you want to cool or wash off :)
Location Type
- LakefrontThis place is nestled at the end of a quiet slew. Until recently there were no other homes around. So calm and quiet it is an awesome place to fish or swim with the kids and dogs.
- RuralSmall local store with pizza and sandwiches. Brand new restaurant serves delicious meals, post office, fire department, Senior Citizens site, and Dowling Park with a walking trail and playground.
- WaterfrontWalk in water year round for ALL! Little kids and BIG enjoy the ramp into the water.
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- ParkingLots of parking and a turn around
Kitchen
- RefrigeratorJust a small one for leftovers.
- StoveNo stove but two grills. One charcoal and one butane if you bring your tank
Dining
- DiningA few tables are available. Lots of deck chairs.
- Dining Area
Outside
- Deck / PatioTwo decks. Also lots of shade for those not wishing to be in the sun.
- Outdoor GrillTwo charcoal grills and a gas grill is on the site. You will need to bring your own gas for the grill.
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- limited accessibilityIt's a flat lot. Someone in a wheelchair could be picked up easily and placed on the deck and only floor there.
- smoking allowedSmoke 'em if you got 'em. Just pick up after yourself or use the ashtrays.
Attractions
- churches
- festivals
- playground
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- scenic drives
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
Sports & Adventure Activities
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- hiking
- kayaking
- pier fishing
- sailing
- fly fishing
- skiing
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- swimming
- water skiing
- water tubing
Notes
- This is an enjoyable place to have a wonderful weekend with the family. We have used it for 50 years as it was family property that became lake property when the Lewis Smith Lake Dam was built. Come and enjoy!
House Rules
Check-in: Flexible
Check-out: 6:00 PM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
12 Reviews
Latest reviews
Perfect!
Even though we didn't get to meet u were sooo upbeat and positive we would be glad to have u anytime!! Come again soon!
Did not like it
Hmmmmm..........the road is steep and has two large curves going down the Cullman County Road to the lake. Once there and unloaded you can WALK into the lake. We think of this as an asset. This couple was very u communicative and when I offered to help him with directions I was told He could find it with his GPS. We had no clue when they would arrive so one of the neighbors may have walked over to sit on our deck to put their feet up and looked at the lake and used the ash tray. I'm just glad they used that instead of the ground. He thought he was renting a one bedroom, one bath Cabin for $75 a night not camping. Was not friendly at all. :( Did not want any help before the rental. I'm sure he was aggravated because it wasn't what he thought he had rented for him and his new wife. :(
Great place and wonderful view!
Thank YOU Ali. Yes, GPS can be somewhat unreliable around the small Lake roads. We enjoyed meeting u, your guest and the dogs. LOL. You were great guests to have and left the Pavillion in such wonderful shape we had very little to do for our next party. Please come again!!
We had a blast!
Fun Birthday Surprise!
Great
Location
Smith Lake Park with a pool and park activities is only a few miles away. Local Dowling Park has a concrete walking trail for walkers and bicyclers plus swings and slides for the tiny ones. The local store makes great pizza's at a very reasonable price and the new Crooked Chimney restaurants serves full meals with a meat and two with dessert and a drink twice daily.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Easily accessible, but you must be a skilled driver to bring a boat in or out. No additional charge for launching.