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Family Friendly Serene Lakefront Retreat w/Private Boat Dock

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A wooden deck with a railing, surrounded by trees and a lake.
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony. The balcony has a view of trees and a clear sky.
A spacious loft with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, and a view of a dining area.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden island.
A spacious kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with wooden furniture, and a loft with a balcony.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lewis Smith Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

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
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Primary Bedroom Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Cullman

Located in Cullman, this holiday home is near a water park and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Smith Lake Park, while Cullman County Museum and Evelyn Burrow Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider WildWater Cullman and Funzone. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Cullman, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 14 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 24 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Stone Bridge Farms - 26 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament - 38 min drive - 44.4 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Drifters On The Lake - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Whitlock's Cafe - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Serene Lakefront Retreat w/Private Boat Dock 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 Family Friendly Serene Lakefront Retreat w/Private Boat Dock ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Serene Lakefront Retreat w/Private Boat Dock ?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Serene Lakefront Retreat w/Private Boat Dock located?

This family-friendly Cullman holiday home is located on a lake, 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!! Would highly recommend for families!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

We would stay here all the time! Such a nice place, stocked well, very clean and everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2024
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoy the stay and the lake!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation

We had a great time. It was a great little place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2024
Thank you so much for staying, glad you enjoyed the house!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean home. Worked out well for 2 couples and a single adult (with plenty of room for more). Host responded quickly. Bring your own ice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

We stayed here to visit the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Beautiful property and area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Day

Great location, quiet, peaceful yet close to town….everything we hoped for. Lots of steps but worth the climb.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend Getaway!!!

Place was great just the steps to the dock was a challenge
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekday get away.

Everything was nice. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. Kitchen had every thing we needed. Best part was it was dog friendly. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to visit

Location was perfect at the end of a cul de sac. House was new and clean. If you can handle the stairs down to the lake this place is for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what we needed.

A group of adult couples stayed for the weekend. The house was perfect for a weekend getaway. We will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation!

We enjoyed our stay! The home was beautiful and well stocked. Although there were a lot of stairs to the water, it was a quiet and peaceful cove once on the dock. The driveway was large enough to accommodate our boat and vehicle. Overall, a good experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely mid-week stay!

We stayed at The Emerald Den for a quick, last minute get-away for our kid’s fall break and had the best, most relaxing time. The hosts had everything you might need available in the home and the lake was gorgeous. We spent most of our time fishing and kid’s swimming off the dock and it was just so relaxing! It was our first time at Smith Lake and most certainly won’t be our last!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was welcoming and responsive prior to our arrival. The home was spacious and kitchen well supplied. Setting was beautiful and the loft room was a nice space to chill. There were some areas that could use a little TLC in and around the home (caulking and tile work in showers, walls painted, leaf management in driveway and parking area), but overall a very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

We truly enjoyed our stay at the Emerald Den. The lake house and location were very nice. Staying on a lake is a very pleasant experience. The house itself was in great shape with all the amenities one might need or want. The host was very responsive to my questions and requests. Thank you so much to opening up your house to guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

It was perfect. The house was so nice .. We had everything we needed and more. The teenagers had plenty of room . we loved the lake it was so peaceful and absolutely gorgeous . We can't wait to be able to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family reunion

We rented the home for out of town relatives for a family reunion since our lake home is nearby. The home was clean and kitchen well stocked. Grandkids slept in bunk room and loft. Everyone enjoyed staying at the lake home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2024
Glad we could help accommodate the family!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent location

We truly enjoyed our stay. It is a beautiful home and was perfect for our needs. Our only issue during our stay was the bedding hadn’t been changed from previous guests although we did request a very early check in which the host was gracious enough to allow. This may have
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick family get away

My first ever VRBO experience and I couldn’t have picked a better place. The hosts were amazing and super quick to reply with anything we needed. We had a nice little welcome treat and a card thanking us for booking. It’s the little things that mean the most. Very quiet and comfy stay. Will def be booking the Emerald Den again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay

Chad was super responsive to all of our questions. We had everything we needed during our stay. Having a dock was great . We spent a day playing in the water and another on the lake with a rented boat. It was super convenient to be able to pull up to the dock and go check on our dog and grab a few things although the stairs are not for the faint at heart. We saw them as our daily exercise. We really enjoyed our stay. rented bost
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Had to cancel when arrived due to not being cleaned from the prior tenant. I did get a full refund and the process was seamless. The owner offered to put us up for the night, however we declined and found another house on the lake. We had just traveled 6 hours with 3 young children.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Girls trip

The cabin is very large and spacious with all kinds of things to do nearby with a great view of the lake. The only issue we had was ice maker froze over so I had to buy ice. The owner told me where to go and gave us a discount as well which was very nice. I would suggest adding baking casserole dishes to the well stocked kitchen. I did alot of cooking while there so that was the main thing needed that they didn't have. Easy to find and super nice owners left us a goody basket with lots of treats!! Would stay here again! Thanks for sharing your place with us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
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