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Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake!

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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a red sofa, and a view of a lake and forest.
A modern kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a stainless steel range hood.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of trees.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large refrigerator.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a large TV.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lewis Smith Lake
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Houston, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Natural Bridge Park
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Ave Maria Grotto
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake!

NO PETS ALLOWED AT THIS PROPERTY.

Sleeps 12 in beds. Maximum occupancy: 15
Four bedrooms, additional sleeping area in downstairs bunk beds; and four bath house located in Arley. Master bedroom on main level. Downstairs bedroom walks out to a nice screened in porch. Spacious living room area on main level, as well as additional space downstairs with a ping-pong table, small kitchenette with a sink bar and another sink. Relax on the upper and lower covered decks. Dining room seats 8, with additional seating at table on porch (6) and on barstools at the island (4).

Great views of the lake!

Bedroom 1: King size bed - main level - private bathroom - tv in bedroom
Bedroom 2: Queen size bed - main level - shared bathroom
Bedroom 3: Queen size bed - second floor - private bath
Bedroom 4: Queen size bed - lower level- shared bathroom - tv in room
Additional sleeping space: 2 sets of bunk beds (sleeps 4)- lower level - shared bathroom

Wifi - streaming available on tv's.
Gas grill for guest's use.
Fire pit.

Approximately 13 steps to the dock. Double decker dock! Boat slips are NOT available for guest's use. However, there is plenty of room to tie your boat up to the dock. Lilypad for guests' use.

RESERVATIONS ARE NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL YOU SIGN THE ELECTRONIC RENTAL AGREEMENT.
NO after-prom, graduation, frat, wedding, etc. parties. Any gathering larger than the Max occupancy has to be preapproved. Violation will result in eviction.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE PRIMARY RENTER MUST MEET THE AGE REQUIREMENT OF 25 YEARS OF AGE.

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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

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

Property # 4767050vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Houston

Located in Houston, this holiday home is on a lake. The Lily Pond an Art Gallery & Tea Room and Crooked Creek Civil War Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Houston Historic Jail and Clarkson Covered Bridge. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Houston, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Natural Bridge Park - 45 min drive - 59.2 km
  • Clarkson Covered Bridge - 45 min drive - 55.4 km
  • Cullman County Museum - 55 min drive - 72.3 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 57 min drive - 74.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪La Plaza Bonita - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Dale & Kay's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Grill - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Ducan - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake!?

As of 9 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake! on 9 Jan, 2027 start from S$2,400, 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 Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Bankhead National Forest. Houston Historic Jail and Tiger Field are also within 9 miles (15 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. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views, warm lake, and a fun dock for sunning or jumping. The four showers were excellent for our larger group. Pretty well stocked with anything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2026
Thank you for the 5‑star review. We're glad Sweet Retreat's beautiful views, warm lake, and dock gave you a great time. It's wonderful the four showers worked well for your larger group and that the home was well stocked with what you needed. We appreciate you choosing Smith Lake Rentals and would love to welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home in a beautiful spot on Smith Lake. Kids loved the ping pong, projector screen and most of all the lily pad in the lake. Also, the primary bedroom in this home has an amazing shower! Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! We would love to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful, we were granted an earlier check in and I feel this may have rushed the cleaning crew as there were a few areas that seemed to have been rushed thru! Otherwise I would 100% recommend this location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2026
Thank you for the 5‑star review. We're glad Sweet Retreat worked well for you. We apologize that the earlier check‑in may have rushed the cleaning crew — thank you for bringing that to our attention. We'll review turnover timing with our housekeeping team to prevent this in the future. We appreciate your recommendation and would welcome you back to Smith Lake Rentals.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The listing was a little deceiving as far as the number of beds. Otherwise very clean great location easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2026
Thank you for staying with us and for your feedback. I’m sorry the bed count in the listing was misleading, please clarify as to what was misleading? We have not gotten any other negative responses. We would love to clarify the listing so future guests aren’t surprised. Glad you found the place very clean, enjoyed the location, and that we were easy to work with. We appreciate you letting us know and hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2026
Thank you for the 5‑star review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay at Sweet Retreat. We appreciate you choosing Smith Lake Rentals and would love to welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2026
Thank you for choosing Sweet Retreat and for the 4‑star rating. We appreciate you staying with Smith Lake Rentals. If there’s anything we could have done to make your stay a 5‑star experience, we’d welcome your feedback so we can improve. We hope to host you again.

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