Exclusive Smith Lake Slice of Heaven in the Gated Point William Development.

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5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 122800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Pool
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Crane Hill, AL

Lewis Smith Lake
Smith Lake Park
Houston Historic Jail
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 4 - Bunk room

4 Single Beds

Den with daybed/ trundle/crib

1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Living Area Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Fabulous Home located at one of Smith Lake’s most exclusive development: Point William. Point William is conveniently located to major lake destinations, yet is secluded enough to add much-desired privacy to its’ residents. This property is nestled amongst one of the most beautiful areas of the lake and is near a boat launch as well as a marina for things such as gas, snacks, and sweet treats for the kids. The home itself offers outstanding views of Smith Lake and the large outside porch is a perfect place to enjoy family time with those you love. You’ll find every inch of this property amazing and exploring the cove in the canoe that we have provided is a MUST DO while you are here. There are very few steps to the double-slip, private dock. (You are welcome to bring a boat). The lake level consists of the master bedroom and bathroom, as well as a second den with a daybed w trundle and a crib for those with an infant or toddler. The entry/ main level is perfect for entertaining and consists of the kitchen and dining area, the pantry, a half bath, second porch for grilling and an inglenook that is cozy regardless of the time of year. The inglenook has a fireplace and entertainment center, along with views of the lake and hillside. Above the entry level, is another level consisting of two guestrooms that have stunning views of the lake, along with another bathroom. From there, you will find a loft / bunkroom consisting of 4 twin beds and an entertainment system perfect for adult seclusion or for children. A COMMUNITY pool sits on top of the property with breathtaking views of the lake. Children and pets are certainly welcome , but must be well-trained and disciplined as the home is located on a rock bluff. While our beloved four legged babies are allowed, no pets are allowed on any of the furnishings and must adhere to the same water safety precautions as the rest of us do. If you have any specific qiestions about our home, please reach out before booking so that they are addressed before arrival.

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Jason and Betsy

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have a pack n play and crib, toys

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Crane Hill

Located in Crane Hill, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Houston Historic Jail and Clarkson Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Dowling Memorial Park. WildWater Cullman and Funzone are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, waterskiing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.

Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

Houston Historic Jail - 45 min drive - 29.0 km
Heritage Park Cullman - 49 min drive - 39.9 km
WildWater Cullman - 50 min drive - 37.4 km
Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 50 min drive - 46.7 km
Ave Maria Grotto - 54 min drive - 49.0 km

Restaurants

‪Hotdog Hut The Hamburger Ice - ‬9 min drive
‪Kat Daddy's BBQ & Grill Co. - ‬18 min drive
‪Arrowhead Bar and Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪The Grille - ‬11 min drive
‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Exclusive Smith Lake Slice of Heaven in the Gated Point William Development. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Exclusive Smith Lake Slice of Heaven in the Gated Point William Development. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Exclusive Smith Lake Slice of Heaven in the Gated Point William Development. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Exclusive Smith Lake Slice of Heaven in the Gated Point William Development. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Exclusive Smith Lake Slice of Heaven in the Gated Point William Development. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.1 km) from Lewis Smith Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Dowling Memorial Park and Tiger Field. Speegle's Marina is 12.4 mi (20 km) away.

9.6

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

31 May 2025

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

Family Lake Vacation

My family of 6 adults and 4 grandsons ages 6 to 2 had a wonderful "Lake Life" week at Colonels Inn on Smith Lake! The home is perfect for swimming, boating and relaxation. Betsy was extremely attentive and made the entire process easy! I would strongly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KENNON W.

29 Dec 2024

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

Great short stay after Xmas

Our family had an awesome stay for a couple of days after Xmas. House is well appointed, great view and owners are very nice and responsive.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Courtney M.

21 Sept 2024

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

Look elsewhere! Not the experience promised when booking

There are much nicer, cleaner and easier places to stay on smith lake. I highly discourage anyone from booking here. Look elsewhere! The place was filthy. We found chip bags in one bed, crumbs in multiple beds, dog hair in another and general grime everywhere else. Dog hair was on everything. Including the kitchen counters and table. We were cleaning up dog hair and well… generally cleaning the whole trip. The house had 2 major leaks during our visit. We had to gather towels and buckets to catch the rain falling into the house. Given, this was some extreme weather and I don’t know if these issues were caused by that or existing. I contacted the owners and spent some time talking through the leak issues and trying to find the source. I also mentioned the housekeeping issues and a broken door. Apparently the door they were aware of but did not mention it upon booking. They had excuses for the broken door and house keeping issues. Not solutions. I did my best to respectfully express all of these concerns to the owners. They apologized and said they would get back to me. It’s almost been a week and I have heard nothing. I’ve reached out to VRBO and they said they have to give the owners a chance to make it right but encouraged me to leave a review. So here I am. I hope they will make it right but I feel very doubtful. Again, look elsewhere!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

5 Aug 2024

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

Christy

It was a lovely time! The home was perfect for all of us.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindi M.

29 Jul 2024

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

2nd time guest

This was our second time staying here. The house is in a perfect location and it has perfect accommodations for pur family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dave K.

29 Jul 2024

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Has anyone been here in a while?

We loved the location and amenities that came with the rental - pool, dock, canoe, etc. All extremely nice. Unfortunately, the condition of the house was poor. Very dirty (especially for very young children). Also, lots of lights were burned out and severe maintenance issues with 1/2 bath. It appeared no one had been there in a good while. Unfortunately, the condition of the house was poor at best.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John J.

21 Jul 2024

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

Everything was great!

This is a great place to stay! The host responded very well and our trip was very smooth and fun. As a VRBO owner myself I highly recommend this house for any occasion!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

3 Jul 2024

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

Family vacation

Responsive hosts -great hospitality-dock is a blast -swimming -floating -kitchen is great -full size freezer in kitchen is useful -comfortable for 11of us

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

smile m.

24 Jun 2024

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

Great Lake House in Peaceful Point William

This house was perfect for 3 adult couples to each have a bedroom while the kids enjoyed the bunkroom and downstairs room with a trundle bed. The dock was not that many steps from the house compared to many other homes on Smith Lake. Point William is on a part of the lake that is not super busy, so it was great for a relaxing weekend with friends. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

17 Oct 2023

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

The lake house was perfrect

We had a wonderful weekend, as a bachelorette trip, with the bride to be, 4 precious friends and one baby. It was a relaxing and very peaceful long weekend. We rented a boat from Squirrel's. It was a perfect weekend.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Archie M., Gaines, Michigan

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Great location. We stayed during the week and had the lake to ourselves. The water was amazing!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JR H., Newnan

6 Aug 2023

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

Excellent retreat with awesome views!

Property is almost perfect! Very clean and updated! Great location. Excellent host. I only say almost because there is no cell (Verizon) or wifi in the house. So it made it impossible to work. If you don't need wifi this is the perfect house!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack K.

3 Aug 2023

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

Book the Colonels Inn....NOW

We love this place and plan on returning! The pictures really don't give you the full scope of this beautiful house and the privacy it offers. The beds were all very comfortable and the house was exceptionally clean. If you have kids then they will love the hideaway nook in the attic with 4 twin beds and a tv for movie night. We cooked every night and the layout of the kitchen and the amount of cooking accessories made it really easy compared to some other VRBOs we've rented. Kids and dogs loved swimming around the dock. They keep all of the toys you will need for the lake, so leave your stuff at home. Canoes, kayaks and a paddle board were nice to play with. We didn't catch any fish but it was also the middle of summer and if you want to fish, I recommend getting live bait if you are going to fish off the dock. Also, the pool is amazing and again the pictures don't do it justice. This place is great. Book it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita H., Pontotoc

8 Jul 2023

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

Immediate family celebrating parents 50th wedding Anniversary

Comfortable sleeping arrangements accommodated our family of 11. We prepared all our meals there with ease. We were able to dine together inside or on balcony. We loved the boat dock area which has comfortable seating and a picnic table. The water is beautiful and the dock has a ladder available which was super helpful with the children’s play time in the water. We were able to dock our own boat, rented a jet ski for the day nearby, and used the host’s canoe. There are ropes near the lake house where the kiddos would swing and drop onto the water . The entire setting is very peaceful and relaxing. It’s perfect for a family gathering!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Haley B.

29 May 2023

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

Great Potential

We were so pleased with the lake, boathouse, and water sport toys that the house provided. The kids absolutely loved swimming right off the dock and using the kayaks and canoes provided by the house! We also enjoyed being able to pull our boat right into the boat slip for easy access! However, the house feels a bit neglected. The view of the lake isn’t great. If the trees were cut down then the view would be fantastic. You can’t see the house from the lake because there are so many trees blocking the view. The trees have also ruined the deck outside. The deck was full of leaves, and it felt very dirty/unkept. Lastly, this is no fault of the owners, but the parking is terrible. Only 2 vehicles can be parked at the house because the road is so incredibly tight. Others houses didn’t follow the rules (the neighbors had about 5 cars parked in front of their house), which made it impossible to get to our house because the road space is just so tight. Also, the road out to Point William is a beat up old gravel road with a lot of turns. We brought our boat on the trailer down this road, and that was a mistake. We should have taken the boat straight to the launch. I do NOT recommend actually bringing the boat down the gravel road. It’s too dangerous. After we launched the boat, we had to take the trailer back down this gravel road to overflow parking. We have a 2021 Harris Grand Mariner, and the tongue on the trailer is LONG. If your trailer is long, don’t even attempt it!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

13 Dec 2022

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

Amazing getaway

Amazing getaway with beautiful views.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Reid H.

29 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in

No WiFi and no view

This is a great home, and it has a lot of potential. However, we experienced three issues that will cause us to look elsewhere for our next trip. 1) We used this home for a work retreat, and the owners do not provide WiFi internet. This created a challenge for us. We tried to use hotspots from our phones, but the cell phone signal isn't great in this area. As a result, we were basically without internet for our entire work trip. 2) Most lake homes have a great view of the lake, but not this one. There are so many trees on the property that you can hardly see the water from the lake house. If the owners spent a little money on tree removal, it would greatly improve the value of this property. 3) The home wasn't as clean as we had hoped. There was quite a bit of hair left in the showers from the previous guests, and the air returns had dust caked on them. Also, the outdoor furniture was very dirty as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

13 Jul 2022

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

Point William Community

Our family of 11 stayed at this property in Crane Hill AL. The house was perfect and the location was ideal. Each of us had a beautiful appointed bed . In the kitchen they had a great island where we spent most our time laughing and enjoying each other’s company. The house and dock does have quite a few steps. Overall this is a wonderful house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Jul 2022

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

Outstanding

The house and location was perfect for our annual family vacation. Betsy the owner was so helpful and accommodating. 74 years old down to 2 years and our furry friends all had a blast. Room for everyone! The dock accommodated our boat and jet ski. First time on this beautiful lake but won’t be the last.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cliff S.

3 Jul 2022

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

Summer 2022 Vacation

My family of 10 enjoyed our stay at this great property. The dock area was great and we spent much of our time there. The accommodations in the house were as advertised. The outside furnishings and decks required us to sweep and clean before using, but overall it was a really good experience for us.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

22 May 2022

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

Lovely home

Beautiful well kept home on lake

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Christina S.

9 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

We’ll be back!

Beautiful, serene location. What a relaxing weekend. We look forward to coming again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

7 Mar 2022

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

Best Place on Smith Lake!!!!

We had a get together with our family this weekend at this property and absolutely loved it! It is the perfect place for a quick getaway! Very spacious, Clean, Full kitchen filled with any utensil you could imagine needing! Great atmosphere, we loved the porch! The property owner was amazing to work with. She was super sweet and VERY RESPONSIVE! We have NO complaints at all! We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack A.

4 Jan 2022

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

Smith Lake House

We enjoyed the property. Beautiful setting, great house, and awesome lake view with 2 decks to enjoy. We appreciated the ability to spread out when sleeping/relaxing as well as the open floor plan for the main level which allowed for gathering, cooking, eating and socializing with a large family. Everything was as advertised and we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristy T.

6 Sept 2021

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

Smith Lake dream

This property was perfect (aside from parking but there is overflow and if you’re at the lake, you really don’t need to leave anyway). I love the look and feel of the house, it was so open and beautiful. You could see the lake from every window in the house. The kitchen had everything you needed to cook with. Our kids loved the dock area, we jumped and swam off it when we would come back from the day on the boat. I highly recommend Betsy and their lake home. It’s beautiful and they’re such a joy to deal with!! 5 stars ❤️❤️

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jason and Betsy

Why they chose this property

While at Samford University, I spent a lot of time at Smith Lake. I introduced my husband to it and he also fell in love with it and after we moved to Mississippi, we knew we had to have a piece of Alabama to visit and so we picked Smith Lake. We picked our spot due to several reasons, but the one I love the most is that there are little steps to the water compared to other places I have stayed. It was perfect for having three kids under four and the big porch was a playhaven for them after a long day on the water. While our kids are now older, it is still our favorite place to be.

What makes this property unique

Our place is the perfect place for adults as well as for kids.

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Popular amenities

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 4 - Bunk room

Den with daybed/ trundle/crib

Guest Bedroom 2

Guest Bedroom 3

Master Bedroom

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest Bathroom 2

Living Area Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

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