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Fall Season - Best Kept Secret on Smith Lake!

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A calm lake at dusk with docked boats and a docked house with string lights.
A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to a porch. There are three Adirondack chairs in front of the cabin.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, including chairs and a table, overlooking a body of water and surrounded by trees.
A wooden deck with two Adirondack chairs and a metal table, overlooking a lush green landscape.
A wooden deck with a round table and chairs, an umbrella, and a grill area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lewis Smith Lake

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Crane Hill, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Lake Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Ave Maria Grotto
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1st Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bunk Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Crane Hill

Located in Crane Hill, this holiday home is on a lake. Clarkson Covered Bridge and Houston Historic Jail are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Bankhead National Forest. WildWater Cullman and Funzone are also worth visiting.
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Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 26 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 37 min drive - 54.3 km
  • Stone Bridge Farms - 38 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament - 49 min drive - 65.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grille At Trident Marina - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tubbs' Redneck Yatch Club - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Kat Daddy's BBQ & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Grille at Trident Marina - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chef Troy's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fall Season - Best Kept Secret on Smith Lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Fall Season - Best Kept Secret on Smith Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fall Season - Best Kept Secret on Smith Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fall Season - Best Kept Secret on Smith Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fall Season - Best Kept Secret on Smith Lake! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bankhead National Forest and Dowling Memorial Park. Stoney Lonesome OHV Park and Speegle's Marina are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Perfect lake vacation
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was excellent view was beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Property was just as described. Games were so fun and a nice touch. I would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene

We enjoyed the entire time we were there. Very peaceful and quiet loved views
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property! Great Owners!

The property was immaculate and the location on the water was perfect for the kids to swim and tube behind the boat. The owners were VERY communicative and wonderful! We had the best time and hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous and well appointed, this cabin has it all. The view is spectacular, and the host has made everything so welcoming. She communicated with us several times and gave great recommendations for places to eat and boat rentals. We enjoyed our short stay and would recommend this spot to anyone looking for a home away from home on Smith Lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Lake Getaway

A great place by the lake! Easy to get to, and a great spot on the lake as well. Views were relaxing, and we all had a great time at this place. Kitchen had everything we needed, and the overall stay was just perfect. Our kids spent every single day in the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Beautiful property as pictured! Amazing time with family on the lake, plenty of games available to entertain during rain showers. Host was very friendly and quick to respond to any questions as well as provided recommendations. Would most definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

This cozy house was perfect for us! The property was well equipped with dishes and cooking utensils. The grill was great! The dock and kayaks were great and the dock was on deep water. The branch of Smith lake that this house is on is super convenient to Trident marina for gas and dining. Wifi worked great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

Cozy cabin on the Lake! Perfect location to getaway and disconnect from it all. Our host was super and reached out to us to ensure we were settled in and to answer any questions. Especially loved the soft cozy throws on the comfy couch on those chilly mornings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Little Cabin

Wonderful place to stay! Everything was just perfect for our little family! The coziness of the living room over looking the lake was my favorite! The cabin came fully equipped with all your needs and was very clean. So glad we are getting to go back for more family fun Labor Day 2023! This is a must stay!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and peacful..perfect for winding down Christmas and bringing in the New Year

Peak season pricing..again..we should have booked earlier..but for last minute..this time of year..price was reasonable compared to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best VRBO experience

We have stayed in many VRBO places, and this has by far been the best experience. Everything that we could have possibly needed is here. The host has been attentive and accommodating. The house is clean and inviting and feels ‘like home’. They even have a plan for rainy days- to make cookies! And they include a recipe, along with ALL the ingredients!! That was a hit with the kids! We will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guys trip

Took a trip with some lifelong friends. The owner was very responsive and pleasant. Property is just as listed. Honestly, we overpacked for the stay bc the cabin is well prepared to host a small family or friends group. All of the cooking utensils needed were provided. Access to the lake is better than average (less stairs than most 😀). We had one issue during the stay which the owner remedied swiftly and without having to be prompted which is great customer service! Everything worked and was as listed! Great location close to trident marina and the Grill!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host is amazing. She answered any questions we had. This is a beautiful, well maintained property with a great view of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway!

Very positive experience
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family lake weekend

Everything was perfect! Wonderful place and opportunity to spend time with grown sons. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great escape!

We had so much fun and the house was awesome! Beautiful property with a great view. They have everything you need!!! Definitely would rent this place again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for a small group.

The property location is perfect. We also loved the boat slip and lift. It was very convenient to everything on the lake and little grocery store. We only wish it was a little larger. The adults and kids needed separate hang out spaces at night. Maybe screen in the back porch or roof and screen in the pergola area. It was very clean and kitchen was stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Piegion roost was very clean, comfortable and accommodating, great outdoor space

The cabin was very easy to get to, very clean, great decor. Outdoor space was awesome... Very well stocked kitchen and shed with extra lake supplies. Very pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than the Pictures

This cabin was perfect for a long weekend stay with our family of five. My husband and I took the master, our two preteen girls took the bunk room, and our college age daughter had the third bedroom. We had plenty of space. The cabin was even nicer than the pictures reflect. The owners thought of everything. It was neat and tidy. The kitchen was fully stocked. Lots of lake toys for renters use. And we really enjoyed the location on the water. We’d love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Oasis

We loved the property! It was tucked away in a cove with less boat traffic than the main water. The dock was ideal for swimming and spending time during the day! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommend

We cannot say enough good things about our stay at this property. Both the inside and the outside were even better than the pictures. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to pretty much cook all of our meals there. The lake toys were such a nice addition. Our kids ranged in age from 7 to 14 and they were all completely entertained. The dock is in a great location for just swimming and enjoying the day. The owner was extremely communicative and responded to questions instantly. We would love to stay at this property again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin

We really enjoyed this cabin. The landscaping and view from the cabin is gorgeous. The kitchen was well stocked. The dock was great and my boys enjoyed the kayaks and the lily pad. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

It exceeded our expectations in every way! We'll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
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