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Allie’s on the Rocks - Steps to Dock, Marina & Food, Pet-Friendly

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Finish the day over the water or light up the firepit. We supply the wood!
Comfy couch/bed and Roku TV.
Allie’s lively front room invites you to relax and unwind.
Dining area looking out to the lake.
Spacious kitchen with open shelving and every modern convenience.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Cullman, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Lake Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, WildWater Cullman
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom (1st Floor)

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom (2nd Floor)

1 King Bed

TV/Rec Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Allie’s on the Rocks - Steps to Dock, Marina & Food, Pet-Friendly

Allie’s on the Rocks is a fully renovated lakefront bungalow curated for couples seeking privacy, comfort, and elevated lake living. Named after our sweet pup Allie, who loves relaxing on the covered deck, this intimate Smith Lake retreat blends modern finishes with relaxed waterfront charm. Whether you’re planning a romantic escape, fishing weekend, kayaking adventure, or a scenic remote-work stay, this home delivers a peaceful, memorable experience.

Inside, you’ll find two thoughtfully designed bedrooms and two baths. The upstairs primary suite features a king bed, Roku TV, dresser, closet, reading chair, and a spacious lake-view workspace surrounded by windows. The attached bath offers clean, modern finishes and a locking barn door for privacy. Positioned on its own level, the suite feels secluded and serene.

On the main floor, enjoy a welcoming living area and a cozy second bedroom with a queen bed, Roku TV, and locking sliding barn door. The renovated living room also serves as additional sleeping space with a queen sofa sleeper, dresser, desk/workstation, Roku TV, and direct porch access. A washer/dryer closet adds convenience for weekend getaways or extended stays.

All TVs include Roku with high-speed 1 GB internet and access to 75+ live channels, with the option to log into your personal streaming accounts.

The fully stocked kitchen features modern appliances, cookware, utensils, and a dedicated coffee and tea station. Dine indoors or enjoy meals on the covered porch overlooking the water. A propane grill is ready for sunset cookouts, or take a short stroll to Drifters Bar & Grille for lakeside dining and social energy.

Pet-friendly amenities make traveling with your dog effortless. The fully fenced backyard provides safe access to the porch, deck, dock, and shoreline, and a pet cleanup station is included.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
The pet fee is assessed per week (7 nights) stay.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Max 6 overnight guests (adults); 10 total on property at any time. Violations may result in removal and additional charges.
No smoking inside the home. Outdoor smoking only with doors/windows closed. Evidence of indoor smoking will result in cleaning fees.
Max 3 pets; $50/pet per 7 nights. Pet waste must be removed. Pet damage or extra cleaning may be charged up to $1,000.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2609898vb
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: 12
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. Cullman County Museum and Evelyn Burrow Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include WildWater Cullman and Funzone. Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Cullman, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Heritage Park Cullman - 17 min drive - 19.4 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 18 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Sportsman Lake Park - 21 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drifters On The Lake - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Allie’s on the Rocks - Steps to Dock, Marina & Food, Pet-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Allie’s on the Rocks - Steps to Dock, Marina & Food, Pet-Friendly?

As of 11 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Allie’s on the Rocks - Steps to Dock, Marina & Food, Pet-Friendly on 31 Aug, 2026 start from S$331, 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 Allie’s on the Rocks - Steps to Dock, Marina & Food, Pet-Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Allie’s on the Rocks - Steps to Dock, Marina & Food, Pet-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Allie’s on the Rocks - Steps to Dock, Marina & Food, Pet-Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Allie’s on the Rocks - Steps to Dock, Marina & Food, Pet-Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Speegle's Marina and Smith Lake Park. Dowling Memorial Park and Heritage Park Cullman are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was excellent. The owner communicated in a very timely manner, as well as reaching out periodically to check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is perfect! This is the second time I've stayed here and it just gets better. The yard is fenced in and they added a fence near the rock wall which was wonderful for my dogs who tried to walk off the rocks last time. The house is clean and set up great for traveling with pets. They even left us a complimentary dog toy. It's very peaceful at this house, even with the restaurant next door. We will be staying here every time we come to Cullman. Absolutley loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Relaxing sitting on the porch looking at the lake. Everything you need to enjoying a weekend on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfect! The entire house was very clean and welcoming! We loved that the kitchen is organized and well stocked (one of the special touches!) The location of the house is very convenient not only to town but also multiple restaurants and local shops if one doesn’t wish to drive into town. We enjoyed the outdoor space that has multiple decks (covered main deck & lower deck, and lakefront) and the enclosed backyard. We loved the personal touches, especially for pets!
Enjoying the covered decks!
Even though the lake is lowered this time of year, we loved staying here. We all agreed that we would definitely want to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Great place to relax and forget about everything. Super nice updated facility.

Really nice update facility, great place to relax and forget about everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittney C.

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

Perfect vacation home

This place was awesome! If you travel with pets you want to stay here. They thought of everything. The location was perfect, it's in walking distance of a restaurant and the marina. We will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison A.

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

Great getaway!

Very clean, pet friendly lake house on a quiet street, only 20 minutes about from downtown Cullman, and just adjacent to the marina. We had a great trip, house exactly as described, owner very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric s.

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

Perfect

Great home and attention to the extras and details. Will come stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff y.

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

Great

Love this property. Everything was perfect. I recommend this property if you want to relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Best place ever!

This was seriously one of the best places we’ve ever stayed at! It was so thoughtfully well stocked and comfortable. We had a blast and will book in the future. They literally thought of everything we might need and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea O.

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

Lovely!

Very clean and welcoming. Hosts thought of everything to make you feel at home. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

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

Pooch perfect

This place is so beautiful. The view of the lake and Tim the owner was very responsive when I had questions. They treated us very well. I would recommend staying here to anyone. I will definitely be back with my dog opie.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Allie's On the Rocks in March

Great stay - the property was extremely clean, very welcoming, cozy and comfortable. Tim anticipated all of our needs and communicated very effectively through our entire stay. Though we didn't bring our dogs, he is fully prepared to accommodate four legged visitors and we really appreciated his personal dog-themed touches. Very relaxing and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

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

Awesome view!

Beautiful home on the lake. The back deck quickly became our favorite gathering spot. So nice our extended family came to visit us. Easy communication with our hosts. Exceptionally well-appointed inside and outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Better than expected!

Convenient, Clean, Cozy, Amenities well thought out, peaceful, great parking, and great host communication and care! 5 stars for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia E.

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

Perfect get away!

We loved that this property was more than pet friendly - it was pro pet! We had our yellow lab with us and having the fenced back yard was great for him to be able to explore. The house was well appointed and very clean. I wish the restaurant next door was still open - but the kitchen was well supplied. Great get away - beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL J.

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

No Title

Absolutely a great experience. This was our first outing after selling our Rv. Just Great.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great owner and great house

For me the most important part of any stay is how the owner treats you. Tim’s communication is outstanding and his attention to detail makes you feel very welcome in his property. The house is very cute and clean and the covered porch is a great place to relax and enjoy the view. Look forward to working with Tim again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2023
Hi John. Thank you so much for the 5 star review, we very much appreciate it. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice M.

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

Great Lake house

Lake house was perfect for our family, however, the dock walkway down is very steep and would not recommend for young children or elderly. House is very well stocked and very thought out for guest. Loved the spacious deck and observation deck was an added plus. More roomy than in pictures. Loved our stay and would stay again in future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna L.

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

Gorgeous!

This is a wonderful lake house. Decorated very pretty. Very clean . Just about every convenience you could ask for they have provided. The front is unassuming but the back porch, yard and of the course the lake make it all a beautiful and relaxing space. Would definitely visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

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

Pup friendly break

Allie’s is just as described. The host has included so many thoughtful extras - from the keepsake bottle opener to towels, treats for pups and pantry staples / cooking tools for nesting in the lovely lakeside location. One reviewer noted the steep drop to the lake - and it is - so no toddlers or small kids here but perfect for adults and pups.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy M.

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

Refreshing property

The hosts were communicative and left personal touches to let you know they cared about your experience. The home inside is refreshing and up to date , full of personality , beds are comfy ( bottom bed a little squeaky ) .. we had all we needed - well stocked kitchen. Back porch is nice . Water lake level was way down so dock was steep to get to, but we are able bodied and enjoyed it very much. Gorgeous sunset views from the height of the rocks . We highly recommend !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

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

A little piece of heaven

What an amazing retreat location. The perfect place to recharge your batteries. From start to finish, Karen and Tim were fantastic. They were so excellent at responding to any question I had before checkin and made that process super easy. The house was pristine upon arrival and any question I had, they were right on top of it! Karen even came over after a tornado came thru the area as i was having internet issues and took care of it instantly. The area is charming, the house is lovely and i have never seen such a variety of birds on the lake in my life. Overall...if you need to relax, recharge and reinvigorate.....Allie's is where you want to be!
Stayed 46 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2023
Cindy was absolutely the best guest, and what a sweetheart. You would be blessed to have her as a guest in your home as you would not have to worry about anything while she was there. Would love to host here again anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kacey n.

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

Little family getaway!

This home is absolutely perfect! If you want a peaceful stay right on the lake this is your place! From the yard, to the bedrooms, the bathrooms, towels, linens, the porch and everything in between was awesome! We visited Cullman Alabama for a family wedding and stayed for 3 nights but I am planning another trip for the summer already! We really enjoyed the porch with our fur babies who also loved this home too. We loved the marina restaurant that’s literally right across from this home, you walk down the driveway and you have food right there. We walked our dogs all around the area too, so quiet and friendly people around! The bedroom upstairs is where we slept and the view is to die for, and the bed is very comfortable - it’s important to us to have nice beds when your on vacation; Also, we loved that it has a the huge board games collection and the kitchen was fully stocked. All the essentials this home has! We didn’t get to enjoy the kayaks or fishing because the water was low during our trip but we can’t wait to return! You won’t regret staying here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

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

Feels like home.

We stayed at Allies on the rocks the last weekend in June. We were a bit skeptical about the location pulling up to the property but no once we opened the front door. The house is extremely well cared for and we immediately felt at home. The view is incredible and the home is well furnished. There are several outdoor areas to sit and enjoy the lake. Access to the water is a bit steep and you need to use caution when getting down. The kitchen has everything you should need including a fabulous coffee bar area. The primary bedroom on the 2nd floor has a great view as well. The bed was very comfortable and so were the pillows. We had our dog with us as well and he was very comfortable as well. He had several spots outside where he took lazy summer naps. The host has thought of everything and you really only need to bring food and personal items for your stay. The host also has added a few special touches for your stay along with a nice welcome note. Very unexpected and appreciated. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tim Morgen

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I like to fish. One of my lifelong dreams has been to own a lake home so I could walk out my back door and bass fish or perhaps hop in my boat or jet ski and take off for an afternoon cruise. So, I purchased a bungalow and a lakeside retreat on Smith Lake. Most of the time I live at the “farm” in Colorado Springs, CO with my wife Karen. We have two dogs, Allie and Tigua, along with three cats and about 20 chickens. Barney is no longer with us as he succumbed to aggressive bone cancer too early in his short life. (He is the big pooch on the right side of the photo with Karen). However, Barney will always live in our hearts and remain an icon in his namesake home, Barney's Bluff.
I have owned and run my own structural engineering business since 2001 and Karen does the books for our company. We decided to pursue other interests now that we have a few grandkids and engineering can get both stressful and mundane after 25 years. Living on a beautiful, pristine lake part time and sharing it with others who have a similar passion for fishing and watersports just made sense. I think if you come as our guest to “Allie’s on the Rocks”, “Barney’s Bluff” or our newest place, "Tigua's Sunrise", you will find them as amazing and enjoyable as we have. And feel free to bring your four-legged pals with you.

Why they chose this property

Close to everything.

What makes this property unique

Large private parking area with quick access to the lake for boating, kayaking and fishing.

Languages:

English

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