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Catalina Retreat - Cullman Smith Lake

Holiday home in Cullman with kitchen and balcony

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Great view from the top balcony
Seating area on top balcony
Ariel view from the water
Kitchen with countertop seating
Gas cooktop to prepare your meals

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Catalina Retreat - Cullman Smith Lake

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Lakehouse close to Cullman! High speed fiber internet. Only 10 minutes off 1-65 and close enough for grocery delivery. Great lake views from 4 porches, living areas and master (private porch). New firepit with a great view of the lake for those cool nights where you may want to roast marshmallows. 3 bedrooms upstairs. Lower level includes 2 pull-out queen sleepers, mini air hockey/pool table, and TV. Private dock can be used to fish, swim in the lake, or use our kayaks. Other amenities include Blu-Ray players, washer and dryer, gas stove, grill, and fish cleaning station

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Lake view
Barbecue grill

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Cullman

Cullman is home to this holiday home. Cullman County Museum and Evelyn Burrow Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Clarkson Covered Bridge and Houston Historic Jail. WildWater Cullman and Funzone are also worth visiting.
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Cullman, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 13 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 35 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Wallace State Community College - 38 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament - 54 min drive - 45.8 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitlock's Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bubba Rito's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Grille At Trident Marina - ‬41 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Catalina Retreat - Cullman Smith Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Catalina Retreat - Cullman Smith Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Catalina Retreat - Cullman Smith Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Catalina Retreat - Cullman Smith Lake located?

Situated in Cullman, this holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Smith Lake Park and Speegle's Marina. Cullman Golf Course and Heritage Park Cullman are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views and really enjoyed the firepit. Very convenient to good restaurans\ts in Cullman.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Donna P.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
I wasn’t going to leave a review, but since you asked. We had to stop at the neighbor’s house to ask where the location of the property was, and the plants at the door were dead. The grass was not cut and maintain. They no longer have game tables listed pictured. Cobwebs over the dishes in the kitchen. In my opinion not worth the money. The view would have been beautiful if we could’ve enjoyed it without tall grass.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

Family Reunion

Location on the lake is ideal. Near other family on the lake and perfect as our home base without imposing on local extended family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

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

Perfect Vacation

Great vacation house—very peaceful and beautiful setting. We loved having the kayaks. The house was also very comfortably furnished with plenty of space and bedrooms for us to sleep comfortably.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

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

Awesome Place

This is a great house. Great layout and plenty of room to hangout inside amd outside. Short drive to Cappys Pontoon Boat rentals. All in all we throughly enjoyed our time here. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

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

Beautiful space and place. Was perfect for our needs. We did not have any issues..

Thumbs up! We will stay here again if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Magen O.

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

Girls weekend

Lovely home. Everyone was wishing they could live there! The only thing we couldn’t figure out was how to turn on the outdoor string lights. Fabulous stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lea P.

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

Great house

We had a great stay! I would say this house is more suited for single families and not 2 sets of adults. The master suite is wonderful but the other rooms were much smaller and not really close to bathroom. Not ideal for two families!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

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

Relaxed and Recharged!!!

We visited with family for a high school graduation and made a great family weekend. The home was just as pictured. Clean, simple and very homey and inviting. We made big country breakfasts and had snacks during the day. We fished and caught enough fish for a fish fry our last night!! We were able to use the gas grill to fry our fish and cook our afternoon burgers. One morning we burned our gravy and activated the fire alarm!! Up Oh! Tim was so understanding and disarmed asap!!! He was a great host and communicated well! We made family memories that will always be priceless to our family. Thank you Tim for sharing your peaceful piece of our great big planet! We are well rested and back to the grind with awesome thoughts to ponder!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Incredible view

Absolutely beautiful! Just got back from a long weekend stay with family and friends. The house is more spacious than the pictures reflect. Master bedroom has a wonderful mattress. Plenty of space in the bedroom, bath and closet. The kitchen is small but had everything we needed, and the island and shelving rack provided extra space. The downstairs was perfect for our kids. It has a surround sound system that was great for their music and dancing. Outside is the gas firepit. We used it for s'mores a couple of nights. Seating was great. The dock was wonderful! We used everything the owner graciously provided. It has a very large lily pad, 2 kayaks, 2 stand up boards and several floats. The water is deep which was perfect for jumping off the dock. 10 of us went and not one single complaint. It had everything we were looking for in a lake house rental and plenty of things that entertained the kids. One more note....it was exceptionally clean!! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Neighbor had a spot light that shined on our lake front deck which they left on all night. They also had dogs that barked constantly. The view from the lake side deck was very nice, relaxing and a great place but was ruined by the spot light and dog barking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marci H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were extremely happy with our stay. The layout of this vacation home made perfect sense. The home was thoughtfully equipped with everything you might need. The primary sweet was very nice. The host was very helpful & responsive. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivana S.

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

Perfect last weekend before school stay

Loved the stay at this cute home with all the things! Camp fire is adorable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The house was perfect for our group. Clean, spacious, and great views of the lake. Our kids also loved swimming and fishing close to the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

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

Parent Weekend with Family

Husband & I traveled with his parents to spend parent weekend with our college kid.. We towed our boat 400 miles and took advantage of alll the amentities this beautiful home/area offered. Host Tim was very responsive and easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

Perfect family vacation cabin

Our family of 11 had the best time at Tim’s home. Plenty of space for all of us, kitchen had everything we needed to cook and grill, comfortable beds, lots of outdoor areas to relax on with beautiful views of the sunrise. Easy to communicate with Tim. We tied our pontoon to his dock and used his lilypad and kayaks. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lee w.

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

Memorial Day Weekend

We loved the property. The home was very well done and recently renovated. The downstairs area had 2 pull out sofas with a huge TV with speakers everywhere which was great for the young adults. The master bedroom had beautiful views. The property had a wonderful fire pit where we all gathered each evening. There were lots of outdoor spaces with seating to enjoy also. Tim was easy to contact and responded to our questions quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mignon k.

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

Catalina Lake House - Summer vacation

We had a group of young adults and their parents stay here for a long weekend. Everything was clean and we had a great time. Tim was very accessible via text and helpful, when needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia E.

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

Wonderful Week

Our family loved Smith Lake! The house was in a great location and the Lily Pad and Kayaks were enjoyed by all! Tim was very helpful and quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Amazing

Beautiful and cozy home
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Aidan S.

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

Getaway

Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Debra A.

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

Great family weekend

Beautiful view and a great time was had by all. Tim was very quick to reply and very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chamblee W.

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

House was nice! Had a bit of a mildew smell, but that’s to be expected at a lake house.

Great! Tim was an excellent host!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H., Nashville

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

Great stay for a family!

We really enjoyed our time at this property. The use of space is great. It has a very nice view of the lake and the Lilly pad and kayaks are great for just hanging in the water. We rented a boat and the location to the marina is very convenient. We also loved how close it was to the interstate compared to other parts of the lake. Time was also very responsive to our questions. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee T.

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

Awesome location. Very clean.

Amazing experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

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Hosted by Tim

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