Smith Lake Fishing & Family Retreat - Private Dock, Calm Cove, Fire Pit, & Kayak
Tucked away at the end of a quiet, private cove on beautiful Smith Lake, this charming vintage cottage offers the perfect blend of peace, nature, and classic lake-life charm. Whether you’re planning a family getaway, a fishing trip, or a relaxing weekend with friends, this is a place to truly unplug and unwind.
The cottage features 4 cozy bedrooms with plenty of space for everyone to spread out comfortably (2 king beds, 3 full beds, and 1 twin). Warm, inviting spaces and lake views create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that feels like home the moment you arrive.
Just 14 steps from the back door, you’ll find your private dock, ideal for fishing, swimming, or launching a kayak. Smith Lake is known for its excellent fishing, and the calm waters of the cove make it especially peaceful and family-friendly. We provide 4 kayaks (2 adult and 2 child-sized) so guests of all ages can explore the lake at their own pace. Bringing a boat? You’re welcome to bring your own or rent one nearby—there’s an easy marina launch and room to dock right at the cottage.
After a day on the water, gather around the lakeside fire pit and enjoy quiet evenings under the stars, listening to the gentle sounds of the lake. It’s the kind of setting that invites slow mornings, long conversations, and memories you’ll want to come back to.
Good to know: Like many Smith Lake properties, the cottage is accessed by a .2-mile inclined driveway. It’s a bit of a trek—but the privacy, peaceful setting, and lakefront experience make it well worth it.
If you’re looking for a tranquil Smith Lake escape with great fishing, calm waters, and true cottage charm, this is the place!
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Enlever les articles personnels, enlever les restes de nourriture et de boisson et sortir les poubelles
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Nº de l’hébergement : 4283668vb
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend le dispositif de sécurité suivant : un extincteur
À propos du quartier
Crane Hill
Ce cottage vous donne rendez-vous à Crane Hill, plus précisément au bord de l'eau. Tombez sous le charme de la beauté naturelle des environs au détour des emblématiques Lewis Smith Lake et Dowling Memorial Park, ou accordez-vous un après-midi de détente aux célèbres WildWater Cullman et Funzone (centre de loisirs). Amateur de sport nautique ? La région a de quoi vous donner le sourire, que vous aimiez le kayak, le tubing sur l'eau ou les promenades en bateau à moteur.
Wallace State Community College (université) - 43 min en voiture - 48.6 km
Sanctuaire du Très-Saint-Sacrement - 55 min en voiture - 63.8 km
Transport
Aéroport international de Birmingham (BHM) - 76 min en voiture
Restaurants
Drifters On The Lake - 25 min en voiture
Whitlock's Cafe - 24 min en voiture
The Grille At Trident Marina - 25 min en voiture
Kat Daddy's - 32 min en voiture
Pop's Place - 25 min en voiture
Foire aux questions
Smith Lake Fishing & Family Retreat - Private Dock, Calm Cove, Fire Pit, & Kayak accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?
Non, l’établissement n’accepte pas les animaux de compagnie.
Combien cela coûte-t-il de séjourner à Smith Lake Fishing & Family Retreat - Private Dock, Calm Cove, Fire Pit, & Kayak?
En date du 1 juill. 2026, les prix trouvés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes à l’hébergement Smith Lake Fishing & Family Retreat - Private Dock, Calm Cove, Fire Pit, & Kayak le 8 sept. 2026 commencent à 354 $ CA, taxes et frais en sus. Ce prix est fondé sur le plus bas prix par nuit des 24 dernières heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont sujets à changement. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix précis.
Combien coûte le stationnement à Smith Lake Fishing & Family Retreat - Private Dock, Calm Cove, Fire Pit, & Kayak?
L’hébergement dispose d’un stationnement sur place.
À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à Smith Lake Fishing & Family Retreat - Private Dock, Calm Cove, Fire Pit, & Kayak?
L’arrivée est possible à partir de 16 h.
À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à Smith Lake Fishing & Family Retreat - Private Dock, Calm Cove, Fire Pit, & Kayak?
Le départ est à 10 h.
Où se situe Smith Lake Fishing & Family Retreat - Private Dock, Calm Cove, Fire Pit, & Kayak?
Cottage se trouve au bord de l’eau, à quelques pas de cet attrait, Lewis Smith Lake, et à moins de 15 km de Dowling Memorial Park et Bankhead National Forest. Speegle's Marina est à 10,6 mi (17 km).
Avis
10
Exceptionnel
Les avis sont présentés en ordre chronologique, soumis à un processus de modération et vérifiés, à moins d’indication contraire.
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
House felt secluded and cozy. We had a great time just resting and relaxing, perfect for what we were wanting out of this trip.
Michelle J.
Séjour de 6 nuits en mai 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Angelia R.
14 juin 2026
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
The house and amenities were top notch!!!! House has been redone so many beautiful furnishings and upgrades!!! We had the best family time this weekend - we will definitely be back!!! So peaceful! And an amazing view!!!! Memories were made!!!
Angelia R.
Séjour de 2 nuits en juin 2026
VrboOwner a répondu le 15 juin 2026
Thank you, Angelia! And for sharing the photos! We cannot wait to have you all back!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Zachary V.
26 mars 2026
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
My family and I absolutely loved this place! House was clean, host was communicative, and the entire property was so quiet and peaceful. Highly recommend to those who are looking for a weekend getaway from all the craziness of the city!
Zachary V.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mars 2026
VrboOwner a répondu le 26 mars 2026
Thank you for your review! Please come visit again!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Allison W.
14 déc. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Host was very responsive! Great place with ample space.
Allison W.
Séjour de 2 nuits en décembre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Blake H.
19 avr. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great place to stay
Nice and quiet place to stay.
Blake H.
Séjour de 2 nuits en avril 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
April P.
30 mars 2026
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
This was the perfect cabin getaway for our family!This was the last time all of our kids would be together before our youngest son goes off to college. There were 8 adults and one toddler. The cabin had everything we needed to cook all of our meals and enjoy a relaxing family weekend. We fished off the pier, kayaked, roasted marshmallows around the fire pit. We loved the blackstone griddle and cooked breakfast and dinner on it every day. The location was perfect. Private and quiet. We will definitely be back!
April P.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mars 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
David E.
23 oct. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Very pleasant stay. My wife and I celebrated my 66 birthday here and truly enjoyed every moment. Wonderful property. Great host.
David E.
Séjour de 4 nuits en octobre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Robert C.
30 sept. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great house, beautiful location. Serene, secluded, and relaxing environment. The kayaks were great, and we caught fish from the pier. Overall 5 start experience and we'd absolutely stay here again.
Robert C.
Séjour de 4 nuits en septembre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Denise B.
27 oct. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great time with friends!!!!!!
Denise B.
Séjour de 2 nuits en octobre 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 10 nov. 2025
Thank you for staying!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Nadine K.
29 juill. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Quit spot with all the amenities for a summer family vacation. Great host
Nadine K.
Séjour de 5 nuits en juillet 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Lauren B.
19 juill. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Excellent vacation
Morgan went above and beyond in communication and accommodating our group. So thankful for this beautiful spot on Smith Lake and a wonderful stay.
Lauren B.
Séjour de 2 nuits en juillet 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 28 juill. 2025
Thank you for your review Lauren! Would love to have you back!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Gina V.
29 sept. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Without a doubt, the Lake view is beautiful. The home was very clean and accommodating. The walk down to the lake was a struggle because we are old, but we made it twice and were able to swim.
Gina V.
Séjour de 3 nuits en septembre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jayci P.
6 juin 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Truly amazing!
Jayci P.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 24 juin 2025
We loved hosting you! Thank you for your review!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
BOBBIE B.
4 juin 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Nice Home with a beautiful view of water!
BOBBIE B.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 24 juin 2025
Thank you for staying with us! Hope to have you again!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
omar m.
10 déc. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great little lakehouse tucked into the woods. It was Thanksgiving, and the kitchen had everything to make dinner. The Christmas decorations were a wonderful surprise. And thank you for the welcoming gift basket and mug! My wife was born and raised in Cullman, so it was a great experience for her to be back at the Lake. Our 5 year old daughter loved the bedroom upstairs. We loved the bedroom with the little balcony. We kayaked, made a fire, played games, and made lots of family memories.
omar m.
Séjour de 7 nuits en novembre 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 10 déc. 2025
Thank you for this very detailed and nice review! We loved hosting you and your family. So happy to hear great memories were made. That was our hope when we purchased this place. Hope to have you back in the future!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Karen V.
17 mai 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great Lake house
The house was nice and clean, the beds very comfy and the kitchen had all the basic needs for feeding the gang. If the weather would have given us a little more sunshine and a little less rain, the stay there would have been perfect!
Karen V.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 17 mai 2025
Thank you for your review, Karen! We hope you can stay with us again and hopefully better weather.
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Jackie S.
8 avr. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.
Nice area not so great tv streaming
Good
Jackie S.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mars 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 10 avr. 2025
Thank you for leaving a review! We understand the TV streaming. We are tucked back in the woods with no cable service available yet. We are on the short list with the local cable company to add our area! We hope you all will be back soon!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Catherine S.
1 mai 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Amazing Hideaway
Our group of 5 visited Cullman, Al for the Strawberry Festival and stayed on Smith Lake. Our group ranged from 12 to 70. The four bedrooms easily gave everyone their own space to enjoy. We did not feel cramped in the living areas - Living Room was nice with abundant space. The lake, the view, and the deck were so relaxing. The owners were easy to communicate with and answered all questions. I asked for recommendations on food and experiences and they provided those. We tried all the restaurants they recommended and the food was amazing. We are trying to come back for Rock the South in June and if we do we plan on staying at this location again. Very clean home. I loved the bed - slept so well in it. The only thing that I was not expecting was the driveway - it is narrow and slopes down to the house and the lake- this is probably my fault as we did not get into town until after 10pm and doing the driveway for the first time in the dark was scary but the location to the lake and the home made it worth it. It gets very dark in the woods at night and I thought for sure our GPS was wrong. Would recommend arriving in the daytime for your first trip. Again, lovely house with lots of space for us to hang out or have privacy.
Catherine S.
Séjour de 4 nuits en avril 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 17 mai 2025
Thank you for this glowing review, Catherine! It was such a pleasure to host you all and hope you will be back!
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
DeEtta S.
24 juin 2026
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
The cottage was as described, however, a bit deceiving. Some of the doors on the bedrooms need replacing. (It’s a cheap fix) Unfortunately, we experienced a few days of rain while we were there, We would have loved to have been able to sit out on the porches to enjoy the lake but were unable to do this due to the fact that the porches are not covered. So, if it’s raining, you are stuck inside. There were some extras though. Like spices, xtra paper towels, dish soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, oils, salt & pepper, coffee pods, coffee filters ect.
DeEtta S.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juin 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Anna G.
21 juin 2026
Anna G.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mai 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Kyle S.
8 févr. 2026
Kyle S.
Séjour de 3 nuits en janvier 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Selvin C.
1 févr. 2026
Selvin C.
Séjour de 2 nuits en janvier 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Samantha H.
14 juill. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Samantha H.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Daniel L.
9 juill. 2025
Daniel L.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jessica A.
22 mars 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Jessica A.
Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2025
À propos de l’hôte
Hôte : Morgan Kenney
We’re originally from the Midwest and moved south about 15 years ago, where we’ve loved raising our family and embracing the slower, more meaningful pace of Southern life. Family time and shared experiences mean everything to us, and some of our favorite memories have been made on trips just like this one.
We purchased this cottage with the hope that it would be a place where other families and friends could unplug, spend time together, and create memories of their own—whether that’s fishing off the dock, paddling the cove, or enjoying quiet evenings by the fire. Hosting allows us to share a place that’s brought us so much joy, and we love knowing it can be part of your story, too.
Voici pourquoi l’hôte a choisi cet hébergement
We fell in love with Smith Lake the moment we found it. Having grown up around lakes in the North, we missed that lifestyle after moving south—and Smith Lake felt like coming home. It truly is a little slice of heaven.
Beyond the beauty of the lake itself, the community here is incredibly welcoming. Neighbors look out for one another, the pace is peaceful, and the quiet coves make it easy to relax and reconnect with nature. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, stay awhile, and come back year after year.
Voici ce qui rend cet hébergement unique
Our cottage is tucked away off the main path in its own secluded cove, offering a rare combination of lakefront living and total tranquility. You get all the fun of being on the lake—swimming, fishing, boating—without the noise or traffic of busy waters.
The calm cove provides a sense of privacy that’s hard to find, making it easy to truly relax and enjoy nature all around you. Whether you’re casting a line from the dock, floating in the water, or watching the lake wake up in the morning, it feels peaceful, personal, and completely removed from the rush of everyday life.
Langue(s) :
Anglais
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