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Family Friendly Lake House

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A two-story building with a covered patio area, wooden deck, and outdoor seating.
A staircase with wooden railings and a blue sofa with patterned cushions in a room with tiled flooring.
A wooden staircase with a metal railing leading to a living area with a fireplace, a TV mounted on the wall, and a sofa.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, and a tiled floor.
A house with a covered porch, a flag, and a gravel driveway leading to a lake.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lewis Smith Lake
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cullman, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Lake Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Ave Maria Grotto
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Aqua Room

1 Queen Bed

Chevron Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Little Critters Room

1 Double Bed

Little Fish Twin beds and TV

2 Single Beds

Navy Room

1 Queen Bed

Yellow Master on First Floor

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd level bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master/1st level bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Family Friendly Lake House

Free water trampoline and kayaks available to rent.
Newly Renovated!!! This home is located on Simpson Creek at Smith Lake. It’s only 7 minutes from I65 exit 304 and is on a very quiet dead end road. Completely shaded by trees, very large covered patio facing the water. Water front is gradual and has no deep drop off. The home features 4 bedrooms with Queen beds. 2 of the bedrooms feature attached smaller rooms with 3 twin beds and a full sized bed. Perfect for families with small children. For a total of SIX BEDROOMS. There is also a detached building that houses a game room with a sofa. Great place for kids to hang out. The entire property and home is decorated and furnished with families in mind.
***Please inquire about additional weekly and monthly/multi-month discounts during Fall and Winter off season dates.
This would be a great home for extended business trips or interim housing. We also have 3 cabins close by. PM for details. Thank you 😊

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Keep your children from damaging the home
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No raves, no drunken debaucheries, no illicit drug
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$100 Pet fee. Must be pre approved
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO Smoking of any kind

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Make sure air is 74 on cool in summer and 68 on heat in winter. Wash and put away dishes. Wash your towels please.
Remove all trash from the interior and exterior of property and game room and take to the trash cans at the bottom of the road. Failure to do so will result in a $50 garage fee.
Make sure the grill is cleaned and the grease bucket has been dumped. Make sure the kitchen area is cleaned. $100 fee will be charged if grill and area is left dirty.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No smoking in the home.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2040138vb
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: 25
Note from host: No raves, no drunken debaucheries, no illicit drug
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Cullman

Located in Cullman, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Rickwood Caverns State Park and Lewis Smith Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include WildWater Cullman and Funzone. Consider Stone Bridge Farms for a night out or Sportsman Lake Park if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Cullman, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 14 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Heritage Park Cullman - 15 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 21 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Stone Bridge Farms - 23 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Drifters On The Lake - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Lake House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Family Friendly Lake House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Lake House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Lake House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Lake House located?

This family-friendly Cullman holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lewis Smith Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Smith Lake Park and Cullman Golf Course. WildWater Cullman and Funzone are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 195 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house. The host was very accommodating and quick to reply to questions prior to check in. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
QUICK TO RESPOND
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time!!! Great location and great host!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The water level was low so we couldn't have our boat right there like wanted. That is nothing that can be controlled. It was beautiful we had a great time with all our kids from 22 to 2 all together.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation spot. The porch is incredible and the detached game room is great for after the kids go to bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great peaceful location for our family getaway. Front porch was our favorite area where we played games and ate every meal together. Thanks to the hosts for opening their home to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very clean and very inviting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great location and perfect for us to drive to a 2-day tournament at the Omniplex for VB. Would happily stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean and worked great for what we needed for our weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cleanly, as advertised rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home. Well stocked pantry. Lovely retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The listing states sleeps 20 and it does not!! It slept 14 at the most... pictures were deceiving. The kitchen and living room were smaller then the pictures show. The pictures are obviously older pictures cause the dock and deck looked newer in the pictures. We had issues with the dishwasher,having enough beds and broken boards on the dock and they did attend to it immediately. They did bring us utensils to clean the BBQ grill that was very dirty so we could clean it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Wonderful stay and extremely clean property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All in all a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was great for our group of unrelated adults and the host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake view, good space for family! We enjoyed the front porch overlooking the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Location was great, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nice and clean. There were 14 members of our family celebrating Christmas at this wonderful house. We really enjoyed the game room. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals for the 2 nights we were there. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for our wedding guest! Very inviting! Christmas tree added a warm and inviting atmosphere. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
We enjoyed our stay here and our host was very nice. That being said we did have some issues with the property. The dock was our biggest concern. The walkway leading down to the dock is a safety hazard. I was really nervous walking down it and was scared my two year old would get hurt walking down there. There are loose boards, nails sticking out, plant overgrowth, and a giant gap at the bridge. Someone could easily get seriously hurt.The water trampoline was deflated and so far in the shallow we wouldn't have been able to use it anyway. We contacted the host about this and they said they would ask their husband to come out. He never did.The cleanliness was also not great. The game room was not clean or reset when we arrived. There was a nasty trashcan in there and the game equipment is falling apart. The word daddy was written on the wall in grime.The downstairs bathroom had nasty hair and grime in the drawers.All that being said it was a nice peaceful place. The porch is amazing and the part of the lake it is on is very quiet and peaceful. We also caught several fish and the beds were very comfortable. I would maybe consider staying again if the issues were addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

A great place for a larger group.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is absolutely beautiful. It was very quiet. It was very clean. If we stay in the area again we will definitely book this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time at the lake house. Nice and relaxing. The nearby hiking trail was a highlight of our trip to Cullman. Thanks for providing a safe and cozy place for out family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pleasant Stay

The house was comfortable and well-decorated. Our family had a nice time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Tara and Brandon King

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We live just north of Smith Lake. We raise American Quarter Horses and have a love for the South African Boerboel. My husband enjoys off roading and I am an avid equestrian. We have three children and attend a Southern Baptist Church in Cullman, AL. God and Family are very important to us.

Why they chose this property

After viewing several lake properties. We immediately found this property to have a peaceful and right at home feeling. The shaded lot and large front patio creates a cooler atmosphere to relax and entertain. The quiet dead end road makes you feel far away from the shuffles of town, yet you are only 16 minutes from Walmart and all the nearby shopping and restaurants. We also liked that the water gets deeper gradually and that the kids can enjoy the sandbanks, collecting shells and catching small fish. Great fishing from the dock. The home is comfortable with plenty of room for large family gatherings and reunions. The home has been decorated in fun and uplifting colors to create a comfortable and enjoyable environment.

What makes this property unique

1.5 acres. 400ft waterfront. Bamboo forest. Closest rental home to town on Smith Lake. Dead end road. Not on a cliff. Completely shaded lot. 2 bedrooms have attached bedrooms perfect for families with kids.

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