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A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Seating Area on Deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 121950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Crane Hill, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Lake Park
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Ave Maria Grotto
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Detached Luxury Suite

1 King Bed

Loft

3 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bathroom

Toilet

Detached Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake

"A-Deck With a View" is a unique cabin/cottage style A-Frame home found on Smith Lake near Trident Marina and the Big Bridge. Impressive views of the lake from a large multi-level deck can't be beat.

The main A-Frame home features 1.5 Baths, with two Main Floor Bedrooms, a Loft Bedroom, a Basement Game Room, Laundry Room, plus plenty of parking. There is also a detached Master Suite complete with bedroom, bathroom, and private deck with views of the lake.

The expansive deck areas include a screened-in main level porch off the family room with amazing views of the lake. Other deck areas include a covered deck, two large, split level entertaining decks, and a natural rock deck with fire pit.

This property also has a covered, single-slip dock and large swim platform that keeps your boat/PWC safe and out of the elements with plenty of space for water activities from floating to boating and fishing.

A-Deck With a View is only 20 minutes from I-65 and just minutes by boat or car from Trident Marina and the Country Mall Convenience Store. With plenty of parking on this property, it’s perfect for a quick getaway or long vacation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Must give all details for any event
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
There is a $75 Pet Fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor Noise Restrictions after midnight. There are neighbors.
Any special events or requests beyond the maximum guest limit must be pre-authorized before rental.
Vaping in the home is not allowed, but you may smoke or vape outside and on the patios.

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
Note from host: Must give all details for any event
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Crane Hill

Located in Crane Hill, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Clarkson Covered Bridge and Houston Historic Jail are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Dowling Memorial Park. Travelling with kids? Consider WildWater Cullman and Funzone. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 38 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 53 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Stone Bridge Farms - 54 min drive - 51.4 km
  • Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament - 57 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grille At Trident Marina - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kat Daddy's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪hotdog hut - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kat Daddy's BBQ & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Hitching Post The Rest-N-Eat - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Dowling Memorial Park. Stoney Lonesome OHV Park and Speegle's Marina are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The home has a wonderful deck and a killer view!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weston A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place! Fireplace was quite peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Keith N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was adequate for us, not luxurious but good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy A.

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

Lake vacay

We enjoyed our stay. Lake was beautiful and house was exactly as described.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn G.

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

Amazing property

We loved our stay at this place! We really enjoyed the lake and the provided jetski docks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyka B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place and great host! I loved the covered back porch with the big swing. The water is beautifully clear by the boat dock!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was a breeze. The welcome letter was very detailed and helped out a lot. Wifi was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very charming and rustic. Broken up into 3 separate sleeping areas but plenty of room in the main house. Bigger than it looks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer v.

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

Beautiful place

had a wonderful time, very clean, perfect view of the lake.loved the separated room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brennan B.

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

4th oh July Trip

Great place to stay for a big family. The instructions were clear and very detailed. Definitely would want to stay here again! We made a lot of great memories that will last us a lifetime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Our 3rd time here!

This is our FAVORITE family/friends get-away! We love Smith Lake & this house makes it even more perfect. Owner is awesome to work with. Can’t wait to go back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent and everyone had a blast. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kirk S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we had a great time. 2 Grandparents, 2 parents and 2 boys all fit comfortably in the main house. Did use the detached room for showers when the main bathroom was being used. Only used the game room to wash clothes. Game room has a separate outdoor entrance. The house could use some freshening up. Lots of stairs to the dock which wasn't an issue for us. Loved sitting outside on the screened in porch and the fire-pit area overlooking the lake was great. Caught some nice catfish. The location is really great with a nice view of the lake. Kids enjoyed a rope swing nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

alana l.

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

Perfect stay!

We had a wonderful stay! Enjoyed everything & we hope to come back sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

great place but our weather wasn't the best. We liked the location.

We had 9 adults,we played games when the weather wasn't good got to ride jet skis my son really like the area. would be great if there was 1 more bath in the main house but the basement and the cottage were great. Nice dock.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

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

Fun Family Getaway

Our family had a great time! Very peaceful location with a wonderful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L.

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

Beautiful place!!

We had a lovely stay in this cozy cabin! We used the fire pit and it was so nice outside. Just a lovely thanksgiving place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Perfect Lake Weekend

We love staying at this property because of its quiet location and close proximity to Trident Marina. The property is always clean and it accommodates our family perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon R.

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

Comfortable

The house suited us well. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliezer A.

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

Is amazing

We will do it again… I recommend for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colton K.

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

Incredible Place!

Couldn’t be happier with our visit to this property. Nice, clean, perfect location, and great owner. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad & Emily A.

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

little weekend church retreat

Beautiful property with plenty of beds for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad & Emily A.

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

Perfect

This is the 2nd time we've stayed here - great spot! Unique house and set up which is fun
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie C.

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

Great Host

House was beautiful any issue we had the host fixed which was great veey easy to work with!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dominic Roybal

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With family ties to the lake, family living on the lake, and spending most of our life vacationing here, we feel like the area is our second home.

Why they chose this property

Its a unique property that has character and is in a great location to all amenities like the Marina, Bar and Grill, Gas Station, and the Country Mall. Its also an easy drive to Birmingham, Cullman, or even Nashville

What makes this property unique

Deep water, massive entertainment decks, great views, and close to everything makes this charismatic home worth the visit

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English

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