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Pet Friendly! Lakefront - Crooked Creek Retreat

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Property grounds
Game room
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Crane Hill, AL
  • Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Smith Lake Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Houston Historic Jail
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Pet Friendly! Lakefront - Crooked Creek Retreat

Welcome to Crooked Creek Retreat! Our Lakefront Cottage is located next to Arrowhead Campground, our home is the perfect getaway for your family. Home sits directly on the lake with minimal steps to the water. We have a swim pier, kayaks, paddle board, inflatable swim toys, fishing poles. Watch the sunset on the pier then head up to the deck and kick back around the outdoor fire pit. Whether you're looking for a relaxing getaway or an adventure filled vacation, our retreat has it all.
Experience Lewis Smith Lake at its best! Water is seasonal! Winter months water is low, but always good for fishing/kayaking.

Nearby Attractions: Arrowhead Park, Smith Lake Park, Bankhead National Forest

The space
You will have the entire property to yourself. Property Boasts 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms.

Highlights include:
-Roku Tv's in Master and Living Space
- skee ball table and shuffleboard table
- cozy sunroom to enjoy your morning coffee
- towels, linens and basics are provided

Kitchen:
- stocked with dishes, utensils, pots & pans, cups, cookware etc.
- coffee pot
-fridge & freezer, electric stove, oven, microwave

Bathrooms:
- 2 full baths
- 1 tile and 1 tub/shower combo
- starter pack of TP
- towels
- hairdryer

Bedrooms:
-1 king
-2 queens
-2 sets of bunkbeds

Outdoors:
-swim pier
- kayaks, inflatable floats, paddle board
- barbecue grill
- outdoor fire pit
- wrap around deck

Property manager

Morgan Wright

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

Crane Hill is home to this holiday home. Clarkson Covered Bridge and Houston Historic Jail are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Speegle's Marina and Funzone. WildWater Cullman and Sportsman Lake Park are also worth visiting. With water tubing, power boating and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 30 min drive - 21.6 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 39 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 41 min drive - 40.0 km
  • Houston Historic Jail - 48 min drive - 39.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotdog Hut The Hamburger Ice - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arrowhead Bar and Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Crooked Chimney - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Grille - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly! Lakefront - Crooked Creek Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly! Lakefront - Crooked Creek Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly! Lakefront - Crooked Creek Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly! Lakefront - Crooked Creek Retreat located?

Situated in Crane Hill, this holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Dowling Memorial Park. Speegle's Marina is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathy P.

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

Accurate listing

Everything was according to listing. Kitchen was well supplied and functioning. My only suggestion would b to put games in sunroom and more couch seating in living area -very small inconvenience, though. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Linda B.

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

Fun with grandkids

It was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie N.

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

Family Friendly

This place was perfect for our family. We had fun being on the water and hanging out with friends. Even with rainy weather we found plenty of thinga to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madalyn S.

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

Charming river house

Really loved this property. It's at the end of a dead-end road, so if you have a dog, he/she will find the woods delightful for exploring--and you will enjoy the tranquility. The host provides s'mores fixings (Hershey bars, marshmallows, graham crackers) as well as a propane firepit table on the deck to roast the marshmallows over. Stairs from back deck lead to a floating dock (grounded during our stay due to drought) equipped with kayaks and paddles. Beds are comfy, kitchen well-stocked w dishes/utensils/appliances, and host communicates promptly if you have questions. Absolutely no complaints. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Naomi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Weekend Getaway!

The rental was neat and clean! Everything we needed was there to make out stay fun! It was decorated really cute as well. The neighborhood was a little off the beaten path, but we didnt mind. They home was perfect for a carefree family getaway to the lake. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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

Everything was wonderful

Our only criticism of this property is the lack of house numbers which made it a little hard to find. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay so much and we look forward to more stays here
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Henry B., Elberton

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

Henry

It was great clean . It needs lighting on the back deck and down to the boat dock . Even with that it was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

chrissy k.

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

Great weekend with friends!

We loved our weekend on Crooked Creek. There were two families with 6 kids total and we had plenty of room. Kitchen was well stocked, coffee provided, smores kit for the kids, games, kayaks, paddle board, floats: everything we needed to have a relaxing time on the water. The deck was nice and we enjoyed the gas grill and the gas fire pit. We ate lunch at the Arrowhead Campground restaurant, and it was great and so close you could walk to it! Thanks for helping us make some great memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication

It was just ok for us

There were several repairs that need to be made on the property considering it is a manufactured home. The host did her best to make it right and was quick to respond to questions. The water level was very low and the creek could only be accessed by wading through ankle deep mud. The gaming tables and fire pit were great to help keep everyone entertained.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanna W.

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

Unplugged Lake Trip

We had a great time visiting Smith Lake. The home was just as expected. It was stocked even more so than I thought it would be. Cozy and homey. My son brought his own rods to fish with and enjoyed the fishing pier. The kids also enjoyed the kayaks provided. The home was in a very quiet area. This was our first trip & I made lots of notes to make our trip even better next time. We didn’t think about with our trip being on a Monday/Tuesday that many of the local restaurants would be closed, but we made friends with the friendly people down the road at Skinner’s Mini Mart and had Hunt Brother’s Pizza our first night. rented a pontoon Tuesday and Wednesday from Cappy’s and they were great. However, it was a 2 hour boat ride back to the house. So, we’d do something different next time - either just dock at Cappy’s overnight or go with a different group. We refueled with Triple Creek Marina (they also rent pontoons) and they are closer to the house. We loved being on the water. I couldn’t believe how empty it was. We saw a few boats or skis, but not many. Wednesday, it stormed like crazy and we done thing I should have done ahead is written down the door code. I have Verizon service and didn’t have service to open the app when we got to the home. We had to drive back out to the main road. I hope these are notes that might also help newbies like me that didn’t know the area or what to expect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Morgan Wright

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