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Family Friendly Lake House

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Exterior
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Cullman, AL
  • Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Smith Lake Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • WildWater Cullman
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Aqua Room

1 Queen Bed

Chevron Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Little Critters Room

1 Double Bed

Little Fish Twin beds and TV

3 Single Beds

Navy Room

1 Queen Bed

Yellow Master on First Floor

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd level bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master/1st level bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Family Friendly Lake House

Newly Renovated!!! This home is located on Simpson Creek at Smith Lake. It’s it only 7 minutes from I65 exit 304 and is on a very quiet dead end road. Completely shaded by trees, very large covered patio facing the water. Water front is gradual and has no deep drop off. The home features 4 bedrooms with Queen beds. 2 of the bedrooms feature attached smaller rooms with 3 twin beds and a full sized bed. Perfect for families with small children. For a total of SIX BEDROOMS. There is also a detached building that houses a game room with a sofa. Great place for kids to hang out. The entire property and home is decorated and furnished with families in mind.
***Please inquire about additional weekly and monthly/multi-month discounts during Fall and Winter off season dates.
This would be a great home for extended business trips or interim housing. We also have 3 cabins close by. PM for details. Thank you 😊

Property manager

Tara King
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Keep your children from damaging the home
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No raves, no drunken debaucheries, no illicit drug
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$100 Pet fee. Must be pre approved
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely NO Smoking of any kind
No smoking in the home.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: No raves, no drunken debaucheries, no illicit drug
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Cullman

Located in Cullman, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lewis Smith Lake and Rickwood Caverns State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include WildWater Cullman and Funzone. Consider Stone Bridge Farms for a night out or Sportsman Lake Park if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cullman, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 15 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Heritage Park Cullman - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 18 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 19 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jim B's BBQ - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly Lake House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly Lake House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly Lake House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly Lake House located?

This family-friendly Cullman holiday home is located on the waterfront, 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

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tara E.

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

Excellent stay

Beautiful place! I would definitely stay here again.. communication was top tier with Tara!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Great views with plenty of beds

House is in a great location. Whether it’s boat ramps, grocery stores or food… everything is close by and convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ethan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Lake House

Was a great time at the lake place the beds weren’t the best but overall we enjoyed the trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tim K.

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

Stay

Parking with a boat was difficult. Dock didnt have power so we used a generator. Plenty of outdoor sitting to enjoy the weather and view.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hal W.

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

5 cousins retreat

Good house for 5 men. Fair number of stairs to dock but negotiable. Could use more lighting in kitchen. Had to use a flashlight to see stove controls. Great covered porch overlooking water and nice boathouse. All in all a good spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alena C.

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

Fishing Tournament

Nice stay for our bass fishing tournament.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

April C.

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

Great stay!

Wonderful stay and extremely clean property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh c.

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

Great place

Nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asanga Bandara A.

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

Great cozy place

We had a great time, even though it was freezing outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvan B.

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

Very relaxing!

This place was really wonderful, with great views, and very clean! We had a fantastic time relaxing and preparing for our wedding with our wedding party.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice

Loved how close it was off the interstate! The bedrooms are spacious. It was difficult to determine the bedrooms by the pics. There are 2 individual rooms, which is great for the single adults. And then 2 bedrooms with the additional "side rooms" which is great for families. So we were happy with our bed space. The kitchen was nicely remodeled. The living area is small inside, but plenty of space outside! The only negative is it would have been nice for the outside area to be blown off or washed off. It is high pollen season, but it still would have been nice for it to be blown upon arrival. There were several spider webs in the corners on outside patio that would have been nice if they were "blowen" off too along with patio. Otherwise, it was delightful! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Wonderful home

We had a short stay but look forward to renting this property again. The home was very clean and communication was great. We didnt have any issues during our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The Lake House

This is a nice property in a good location. Quiet and peaceful, however it is a bit on the small side. We had a group of 10 and it was a bit cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milissa T.

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

Quiet Retreat

Very nice retreat for our family. It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Great family trip.

We had a wonderful experience with this property. We had a small problem during check in and Tara went out of her way to make it right! Would definitely stay here again! Hope to return when it is a little warmer! Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graceanna H.

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

Great Time!

We went here for a big family vacation and had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Christmas Getaway

We had a fabulous time, but the size of the living area we felt was misrepresented. I think square footage would have helped. 4 of the 6 rooms were semi-private. It was a tight fit for 19 even though it advertizes sleeps 20.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie T.

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

Lovely property

It was a lovely and clean home that was well equipped. The only issue was with the internet and tv, but it was fine. We were too busy most of the time to notice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin b.

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

Smith Lake Retreat

Tara was amazing and her communication was fast if we had anything to ask. The property had plenty of space and porch was very nice/quiet. Game room offered privacy for phone calls since we were in Cullman for my grandma’s funeral. Location was perfect to town and amenities. Plenty of space, beds and overall was excellent for the family considering the circumstances. I would stay again hopefully when weather is warmer and lake is booming with summer sports!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy H.

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

Great experience

Beautiful home! Loved the game room! Thank you for sharing your home with us
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

adolfo f.

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

Great place

Place was great, and beautiful, only downside the need of a third bathroom or half ., will help with large groups.,overall family is happy thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whit S.

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

Great time

The house was great and accurately posted. Would recommend and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hagewood R.

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

Lake Trip

Beautiful home and very clean. The owner is wonderful about answering questions you may have!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wib G.

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

A great getaway

This place was amazing to wake up. The view of the lake from the front porch was breathtaking. The game room was easy going. The place had plenty of space for guests. Wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrea B.

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

Great stay

A great place for a larger group.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tara King

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We live just north of Smith Lake. We raise American Quarter Horses and have a love for the South African Boerboel. My husband enjoys off roading and I am an avid equestrian. We have three children and attend a Southern Baptist Church in Cullman, AL. God and Family are very important to us.

Why they chose this property

After viewing several lake properties. We immediately found this property to have a peaceful and right at home feeling. The shaded lot and large front patio creates a cooler atmosphere to relax and entertain. The quiet dead end road makes you feel far away from the shuffles of town, yet you are only 16 minutes from Walmart and all the nearby shopping and restaurants. We also liked that the water gets deeper gradually and that the kids can enjoy the sandbanks, collecting shells and catching small fish. Great fishing from the dock. The home is comfortable with plenty of room for large family gatherings and reunions. The home has been decorated in fun and uplifting colors to create a comfortable and enjoyable environment.

What makes this property unique

1.5 acres. 400ft waterfront. Bamboo forest. Closest rental home to town on Smith Lake. Dead end road. Not on a cliff. Completely shaded lot. 2 bedrooms have attached bedrooms perfect for families with kids.

Languages:

English

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