Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home

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A spacious living room with a large window overlooking a lake, a ceiling fan, and a cozy seating area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There is a trash can and a dining table with chairs.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, large windows with a view of trees and a body of water, and a hanging light fixture.
A house with a large deck overlooking a river, a dock with a boat, and dense forested hills in the background.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
Accommodating 16 guests, this vacation home features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It offers lake views and provides outdoor spaces including a balcony, patio, and deck. The stay is pet-friendly, perfect for families seeking adventure with nearby fishing, kayaking, and motorboating opportunities, along with attractions like Lewis Smith Lake and Dowling Memorial Park.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lewis Smith Lake
Sleeps 164 bedrooms10 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Crane Hill, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Lake Park
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Stone Bridge Farms
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

+1
1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
With approval
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 126458vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: with approval
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Crane Hill

Located in Crane Hill, this holiday 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.
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Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 45 min drive - 44.4 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 50 min drive - 61.0 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 55 min drive - 66.2 km
  • Stone Bridge Farms - 56 min drive - 65.0 km

Frequently asked questions

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 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home?

As of 24 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home on 23 Nov, 2026 start from S$1,281, 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 at Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday 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 miles (40 km).

About the host

Hosted by Shannon Haskins

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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.

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