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A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake

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5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, foosball
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake

"A-Deck With a View" is a unique cabin/cottage style A-Frame home found on Smith Lake near Trident Marina and the Big Bridge. Impressive views of the lake from a large multi-level deck can't be beat.

The main A-Frame home features 1.5 Baths, with two Main Floor Bedrooms, a Loft Bedroom, a Basement Game Room, Laundry Room, plus plenty of parking. There is also a detached Master Suite complete with bedroom, bathroom, and private deck with views of the lake.

The expansive deck areas include a screened-in main level porch off the family room with amazing views of the lake. Other deck areas include a covered deck, two large, split level entertaining decks, and a natural rock deck with fire pit.

This property also has a covered, single-slip dock and large swim platform that keeps your boat/PWC safe and out of the elements with plenty of space for water activities from floating to boating and fishing.

A-Deck With a View is only 20 minutes from I-65 and just minutes by boat or car from Trident Marina and the Country Mall Convenience Store. With plenty of parking on this property, it’s perfect for a quick getaway or long vacation.

Property manager

Dominic Roybal

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,950 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: There is a $75 Pet Fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Must give all details for any event
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk
  • Smith Lake Park - 37 min drive
  • Heritage Park Cullman - 39 min drive
  • WildWater Cullman - 39 min drive
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cold Springs Grill - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Hotdog Hut The Hamburger Ice - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kat Daddy's BBQ & Grill Co. - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Simply Southern Catering - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Grille - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake located?

This family-friendly Crane Hill vacation home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lewis Smith Lake, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Tiger Field and Smith Lake Park. WildWater Cullman and Funzone are also within 25 mi (40 km).

A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Crystal F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Everything the host expressed in the welcome email was accurate and appreciated. The house had more room than we expected. The dock is very nice and it was in a great location to other places on the lake. There are a decent amount of stairs to the dock but expected as this is common for smith lake. I’ve stayed in other locations where the steps to the dock were crazy and you would be exhausted by the time you got to the lake, or back to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Family Getaway
Our family had a great time! Very peaceful location with a wonderful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Patty M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake house
Great location on the lake. The dock is awesome and in great shape. Loved the PWC docks. It’s a 25 ish minute drive to a public ramp to launch your own boat or PWC. The house is great, we didn’t need all the space but there are lots of places to sleep. The driveway is steep and if you have a boat trailer it’s going to be a bit of a challenge getting it tucked in at the top of the driveway, but it can be done.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

alana l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay!
We had a wonderful stay! Enjoyed everything & we hope to come back sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Mendenhall

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite spot
It’s our favorite house on Smith Lake. Price is fair. View is awesome. The dock & lake are the best. Lots is sleeping space too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

tabitha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend Lake Retreat!
This home and place is so special. We loved that every one in our family had a space for themselves to sleep and so many spaces to just sit and be quiet, to fish, to read and relax. Night time camp fires overlooking the water and watching the night sky. The kitchen was fully stocked so that we were able to grill and cook our favorites all day. A great place to get away from it all. Beds were nice and cozy too and host was so quick to answer any questions we had while there. Highly recommend for a family/friends getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colton K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible Place!
Couldn’t be happier with our visit to this property. Nice, clean, perfect location, and great owner. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
What a wonderful place! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! Absolutely gorgeous view and the most comfy beds!! Thankyou for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family spot
We needed a house while visiting family for the holidays. Great kitchen for cooking, more than enough space for everyone to spread out. Perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and rustic - perfect lake house!
The space was wonderful! The views were beautiful and we enjoyed the outdoor deck areas and fire pit. The bedrooms had comfortable beds with nice bedding. The owner responded very quickly to all my questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous, cozy cabin to get away to the lake!
Highly recommend. This property makes great use of the amazing view and all available space. Separate bedroom options made it great for kids, teens and adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Weekend
We had a wonderful weekend staying at this property to relax and recharge. The property in and of itself is incredible and easy to get to. We loved the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend stay.
Nice, unique lake house. Plenty of space for a big family, and a fantastic boat dock. Everything was just as pictured.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will i.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day weekend
Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad & Emily A.

Liked: Cleanliness
little weekend church retreat
Beautiful property with plenty of beds for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina O., Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip!
We loved our stay. There was plenty of room for all 12 of us. We had everything we needed and would definitively stay again. It's one of the properties with the least amount of steps which made getting the kayak to the lake easier
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rock the south weekend
Lots of room with a great view of the lake. Cabin is well maintained with lots of extras. We really enjoyed our stay and the owner was friendly and helpful. We have recommended to friends and would definitely stay here again!! Special thanks to Sherry for the help with our left behind clothes!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the View
We really enjoyed our stay at A Deck with a view. Having young married adult kids the room and bed set up worked well for us. The upstairs loft worked well for our single young adult kids. It does take a little while for the upstairs to cool down but by nighttime it was fine. The view from the screened porch was my favorite! There are 74 steps down to the water so a lot less than some of the houses we saw. Trident Marina is an 8 min drive and 5 min boat ride. The boat rental was a huge hit. The house in an older home but has lots of charm. The separate little “cottage” was perfect for my husband and I to get away from the kids since they stay up so late. I knew it didn’t have a dishwasher so I was prepared and brought lots of paper/plastic products. There are plenty of dish towels, bath towels and beach towels. All the kids commented on how comfortable the beds were. The house is not fancy but it has a great cozy feel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Senae S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to get away
The house is a bit rustic but great for a quaint family/ friends getaway. We brought kayaks and paddle boards and had a great time paddling around Smith Lake and also swimming right off the dock. We were there over July 4th, and it wasn’t too crowded. The best time to paddle was, of course, early in the morning before the lake got busy with boats. The screened in back porch was wonderful for our morning coffee, and no bugs got in. Love that it’s pet friendly. I recommend bringing your own can opener. The house has both a standard coffee maker and a Keurig. Dominic was an excellent host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly B.

Father’s Day with family
This venue had wonderful lake access, decks, patios and boat slip. We had an awesome time outdoors enjoying the lake. The house had plenty of room and was cozy. The carpet could have been cleaner. The detached master suite definitely has odor problems, otherwise it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Our family of five had a great time here. The lake was inviting. We stayed through the week and it was very peaceful and relaxing. We spent the late afternoons in the arcade area. Had a fire and s’mores at the fire pit overlooking the lake. Our family had a great time. It’s a beautiful lake. The Only thing we’d do different, is stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Brittany P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Description
There were several features of this home that were not disclosed until the checkin day. Some of these would’ve been nice to know in the description. Overall, was a good property to stay at.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Smith Lake - Renter JDS
The overall stay was great, the property was nice, very small issues not worth mentioning. The master guest house was a little stale when we first arrived, but was better the second day. I found the decks and porch to be fantastic. The grill is probably on its last leg or needs some work, but we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carter J., Alabaster

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Paradise
My husband and I completely loved our stay here. Pictures just dont do it justice. We spent majority of our time lounging on the back screened in porch. Ample kitchen space that has everything you could possibly need! Open dining room & living room was spacious & cozy. Couches are comfortable and spacious. Everything was clean & tidy when we arrived. Checkin was a breeze. We enjoyed our foosball tournament in the downstairs as well, lol! Overall, we were completely satisfied, enjoyed the lake views, and a few days of swimming at dock. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation Trip
This was a surprise graduation trip for my daughter! We had the BEST time at the cabin! Our stay was perfect, the cabin was perfect! Communication with the property manager ensure a good experience and even coordinated a smooth transition with the next guests who needed to arrive early. The cabin and stay were beyond our expectations and we are already planning a return stay soon!! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023