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Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cullman, AL
  • Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Smith Lake Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • WildWater Cullman
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full 1

Toilet · Shower only

Full 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65

Escape to a lakeside retreat only 10 minutes from I-65 Exit 305 on Smith Lake in Cullman, Alabama. Relax with your friends and family on the deck while watching your favorite sport on the 70'' flat screen television through the open garage door or with the screens in place. Or watch the sunset from the observation deck above the swim pier.



This unique commercially designed home includes two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The home can sleep one to six comfortably. The home features an open and large family room, kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is equipped with stainless appliances, granite countertops and with ice/water dispenser in the refrigerator. The home has been professionally decorated by an interior designer.



The home features two large insulated glass garage doors that can be opened for open-air and screens that remotely lower to create a completely screened-in porch for the entire home.



The home is located within five minutes of Smith Lake Park, with free boat launch and is directly across from Smith Lake Marina.


Now Offering! An optional 2018 SouthBay pontoon boat rental for guests of Grace's Retreat and Little's on the Lake. (Available Seasonally)


If your date is already booked, please check out our other property - Little's on the Lake. The house is located 100 feet from Grace's Retreat and can be rented with Grace's Retreat to accommodate up to 18 people or separately for 10-12 guests. The property is an exact reverse floor plan from Grace's Retreat. Its listing is:



Little's On The Lake: https://www.vrbo.com/4118985ha



Property manager

Suzanne
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Effective September 1, 2010
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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Cullman

Located in Cullman, this holiday home is on a lake. Cullman County Museum and Evelyn Burrow Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include WildWater Cullman and Funzone. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, waterskiing 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 - 0.0 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Heritage Park Cullman - 20 min drive - 15.3 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 20 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 22 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sunflour Bakery & Eatery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Jim B's BBQ - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Lewis Smith Lake and Smith Lake Park. Speegle's Marina and Cullman Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 285 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 285 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 285 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 285 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 285 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sha H.

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

Girls trip!

It was just what us girls needed. Very clean, kitchen stocked with all necessities, beds were super comfy! Living room furniture cozy for relaxing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Absolutely loved this place!

We loved everything about this place! Location was great, check in was easy, beds were comfortable, showers worked well and had plenty of hot water. Rental was very well stocked. It had everything you might need for a stay and then some. Very highly recommend this place and already have plans to stay again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

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

Weekend with the fellas

Awesome location in a really great lake house with everything that you’d need and want for a weekend away. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard I.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin D.

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

Industrial look but a homey feeling.

A relaxing setting with a nice deck view. Spacious bedrooms and cozy living area. We'll stocke
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline l.

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

wedding in bama

We recommend 10/10, clean, all the right cooking supplies, minimal and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa E.

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

Great Place

Check-in and out was a breeze and communication was AMAZING! The place was very nice and exactly what you see in the photos. We were provided so much information about the area for shopping and eating and found it super helpful. While we only stayed for a weekend, the place was stocked with everything you would need for a longer stay. The owners truly thought of everything! Beds were comfortable and seating was plentiful. This place is already on my list for another getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

benja r.

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

Great Lake location

We enjoyed our stay. The home is beautiful and comfortable. It was very easy to get to from the interstate and close to the public park beach. We recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle L.

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

Super Nice Plce

We LOVED the location of Grace's Retreat! The house isnjuat the cutest & super roomy. The beds were really comfortable too. The area is super convenient & close to LOTS of places to eat or shop. The cove was super quiet, despite being close to the Smith Lake park boat launch. The only "complaint" was the walk to & from the dock. The hill is super steep so make sure you have everything before going down, but that isn't anything the owners could change. We were also visited by the sweetest kitty, who even went to the dock with us & napped in the shade while we swam. We would def stay here again on our annual girl's tri.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

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

Girls trip

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deston E.

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

Lake Smith

Great layout and very well stocked
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Grace’s Retreat was a real treat.

We had a wonderful time at this well furnished very relaxing getaway. Everything was better than expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

Hidden Gem

This place is fantastic!!! View over the lake is amazing and super clean. Loved the industrial feel and atmosphere. You will not be disappointed, and communication with the host was superb. I definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy G.

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

All Around Awesome!!

Grace's retreat was awesome!! Comfortable beds, enough seating for all, great deck with view and well equipped kitchen. I hosted a Father's day cook out. We had serving plates, cutting boards, and mixing bowls and enough utensils for all. Terry was awesome when dropping off/picking up the pontoon boat. We had a fun time on the lake and will be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard I.

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

Grace's Retreat

Very nice and will do again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mickey H.

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

Love Grace's Retreat!

This was our second time staying at Grace's Retreat. We had the best time, as always! Terry was there at all times to answer any questions or requests. A bonus with this property....they have a nice tri-toon you can rent! We can't wait to get back again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sherry p.

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

Work trip

Excellent property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandy p.

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

Perfect Grace's Retreat

I can't say enough nice things about this place. It's location which feels like you're over the water surrounded by just enough trees to keep you cool. Well appointed inside and out. I took my 97 yr old mother and my 47 yr old daughter. Suitable for any age. Kitchen well stocked for even the most gourmet cooks. If you have a chance, go for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

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

Lake front retreat

Excellent location for Smith Lake. Home has all the amenities to relax and enjoy the lake with family. Great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Unique property

Well appointed unique property with functioning glass garage doors for door walls to patio. Property owners easy to communicate with and responsive. Not uncommon with lake properties, there is a steep walk to stairs leading to dock that may be challenging for those with mobility issues. Reasonable check out process. Would recommend location and would stay again at this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Will not disappoint!

Grace’s Retreat was perfect! The kitchen is perfectly stocked, the beds we’re comfortable and the deck and view were a hit! We didn’t walk down to the dock because it is quite a steep slope and we are a little older but it wasn’t a problem because the view from the deck was fine. Glad the trees still didn’t have leaves yet! We loved the garage doors but didn’t use them much because of the weather and we couldn’t get the screen to work. Distance to downtown Cullman was a short drive. I would definitely love to stay at Grace’s Retreat again if we make it back to Cullman. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S., Cullman, AL

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

Name says it all!

Rented the house for a family cookout and birthday celebration. It was everything we could hope for. The house was very well stocked with everything we needed. Very short trip to the nearest stores which definitely came in handy a few times. The name describes it perfectly, it truly is a RETREAT!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

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

Girls Weekend

Grace’s Retreat was a delight to stay in! Four friend gathered from different parts of AL to hang out, rest, eat good food, craft, watch movies and enjoy our friendship. The house was perfect for us. Lots of room with comfy furniture, a truly stocked kitchen, great beds with high end linens and the furniture out side on the expansive deck was high end also! No plastic chairs at this stay. God made the beautiful lake sunrises and sunsets which you can enjoy from the warmth of the house too. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

High School Bassin

We loved everything about this home! Furniture and beds are so comfortable. Host was great! We will definitely stay again..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne

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Grace's Retreat was purchased in 2007 and is a family owned property. It is named for our Grandmother. The home was decorated by our sister who is an interior designer.

Why they chose this property

We purchased Grace's Retreat in 2007. The house is named for our grandmother who passed away in 2008. More than anything she loved having her family together. This house brings family and friends together throughout the year.

What makes this property unique

It is only a short drive from I-65 and is located less than 2 minutes from the public boat launch at Smith Lake Park. With the open floor plan, the house is perfect for large gatherings or getaways for couples, friends, and families.

Languages:

English

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