Title: Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=25092853&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball - Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home (Crane Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25100000/25092900/25092853/fdaa867f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home (Crane Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25100000/25092900/25092853/e9a8f049.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home (Crane Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25100000/25092900/25092853/9a6dfa59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home (Crane Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25100000/25092900/25092853/5e736f73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball - Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home (Crane Hill)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25100000/25092900/25092853/67659077.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a firepit, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities at Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home . Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this vacation home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 143000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home This home sits on a very private point lot with 700 feet of water frontage. It was designed for multiple families with kids. The view is absolutely spectacular with water on 3 sides and views from almost every room in the house. It is roughly 3,000 square feet and has a additional 2,100 square feet of balconies and decks. There are two great rooms, one for the adults and a second for the kids. The upstairs has 20' vaulted ceilings throughout. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and a Keurig Coffee machine. The huge, custom built square table seats 12 for family meals and two additional bar top chairs are at the kitchen counter top. For outdoor cooking, there is a large, high end, gas grill and a wood burning smoker. There are two masters with one upstairs and the second down. The third and fourth bedrooms are downstairs. The game room includes a pool table, ping pong, foosball table, games and puzzles. We have a flat screen tv on the main level with Directv as well as two tv's on the bottom level, one in the master downstairs and one in the main room. We just installed a new "Starlink" wireless service with over 100M access speed, if you need to connect your laptop. Satellite TV (DirecTV) - Three TV's Cell Phone coverage is good with 5G availability Nearest Marina/boat launch: About 5-10 minutes by road and less than 5 minutes by water Water Level: Very deep. The outside balconies and decks wrap three sides of the house. The lighted walkway leads down to the enormous three slip boat house and swim platform. The water slide is connected to city water for hours of fun in the lake. A deck box is available with life preservers for all sizes. There are plenty of chairs and chaise lounges by the house that can be brought down to the dock to use. Pontoon boat rentals are made through Duskin Point Marina. You are also welcome to bring your own boat. The boat house includes 1 open slip for 1 boat and additional side docking for 3-4 more. Smith Lake is rated as the third cleanest lake in the country. You must see it to believe it. There are 500 miles of shoreline with over 21,200 acres of water. There is fantastic swimming, fishing, boating and skiing. Much of the lake is in the Bankhead National Forest with miles of undisturbed wooded shores and spectacular views. We are located very close to the Smith Lake dam and is also near Duskin Point Marina (great for refueling and a quick snack). It is 55 minutes from Birmingham, 2 hours from Nashville and 4 hours from Memphis. Keywords: House ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Kayak - Table tennis - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 3,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69540000/69536000/69535944/cc2e4897.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blessings Family Lodge Houston - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=69535944&PinnedHotelID=69535944&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33497000/33496944/w1024h682x1y1-3a510309.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing Log Cabin on the Water! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Family Paradise Smith Lake Home House Crane Hill Family Paradise Smith Lake Home Crane Hill Family Parase Smith Crane Hil Family Paradise Smith Home Family Paradise- Smith Lake Home Crane Hill Family Paradise- Smith Lake Home Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Crane Hill, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Dowling Memorial Park, while The Lily Pond an Art Gallery & Tea Room and Crooked Creek Civil War Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. [Visit our Crane Hill travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Crane-Hill.dx3000423223) [View more Vacation homes in Crane Hill](https://www.expedia.ca/Crane-Hill-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000423223-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.96678%2C-87.11437&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VzfaeiPTZTJtiRXMf55hAXCirVE=) Crane Hill, AL ### What's nearby - ![Smith Lake at Unicoi State Park in Georgia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124377/9bf2fa77-5d37-4abf-a9dc-07c70ed6ba5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Smith Lake Park 49 min drive \- 40.2 km - ![Final resting place for Brother Joseph, who created the art that is known as Ave Maria Grotto.This is a cemetery of only monks in residence at St. Bernard Abbey. Ave Maria Grotto, in Cullman, Alabama, is a landscaped, 4-acre park in an old quarry on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey, providing a garden setting for 125 miniature reproductions of some of the most famous religious structures of the world. It was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on February 24, 1976, and to the National Register of Historic Places on January 19, 1984. The stone and concrete models are the work of Brother Joseph Zoettl, a Benedictine monk of St. Bernard's Abbey, who devoted some 50 years to the project, the last three decades (1932 to 1961) almost without interruption. They incorporate discarded building supplies, bricks, marbles, tiles, pipes, sea shells, marbles, plastic animals, costume jewellery, toilet bowl floats and cold cream jars. Born in 1878 in the Kingdom of Bavaria, Brother Joseph was maimed in an accident that left him slightly hunched due to cervical kyphosis. He immigrated to the United States as a teenager, settling in northern Alabama. Soon afterward he began studying at the newly founded Benedictine monastery of St. Bernard, where he took his vows in 1897. Br. Joseph was not allowed to be ordained as a priest, due to the rule of the period that stated any man with a distracting disability could not be ordained a priest. He ran the monastery’s power plant and was, even by a monk's standards, a withdrawn, quiet man. Brother Joseph rarely left Alabama, where he died in 1961. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6057735/f10f98ee-727f-4b65-a3db-5e860093e056.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ave Maria Grotto 57 min drive \- 60.8 km - Lewis Smith Lake 1 min walk \- 0.0 km - Stone Bridge Farms 58 min drive \- 59.7 km - Wallace State Community College 59 min drive \- 55.9 km ### Restaurants - The Grille At Trident Marina 23 min drive - Cujos Pizza 67 min drive - Cold Springs Grill 42 min drive - Mom's Cookin 43 min drive - Chef Troy's Country Cuisine 67 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home ? ### What time is check-out at Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home ? ### Where is Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 234 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### The Real M. Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property This was the best place for a week of relaxing and fishing with the family. ##### The Real M. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trey H. Dec 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Stay! This place is absolutely amazing. Plenty of room for several grown men and all the extras you need to feel at home and relax. The owners are incredibly helpful and accommodating. I’d recommend this place to anyone! ##### Trey H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenese M. Mar 4, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Ready for another visit Great place to stay. Hope to rent there again this summer. Relaxing and fun. ##### Glenese M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy W. Nov 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall Getaway We had a wonderful and relaximg weekend enjoying the beautiful view from the porch and the nice weather. ##### Randy W. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenese M. Oct 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time Relaxing. Good fishing. Great place for family and friends. Plenty of indoor and outdoor space ##### Glenese M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick H. Nov 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### SWEET PLACE The home is fabulous! Amazing views and lots of things to do for "kids" of all ages! ##### Patrick H. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol R., Birmingham, AL Sep 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot for a Family Lake trip The property was perfect for a family trip with young kids. The dock had so many things to play with and the kids loved the slide. The house has a beautiful view of the lake!! And the large dining table and couches were perfect for our group. ##### Carol R. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trey H. Dec 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Guys Trip For years now, our friend group has done an annual weekend trip to catch up and relax. This place is so perfect for that that we might have to make it a regular location! Amazing views, plenty of beds and room. Just an incredible stay that we’d recommend to anyone! ##### Trey H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya S. Nov 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway We had the best trip! House was as described! Everything was perfect! We even swam in the lake, after we fell off the paddle boards! The host was great, we even got to check on a few hours early! ##### Tanya S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia B. Nov 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### siblings annual weekend reunion Spacious, clean and comfortable with lovely views of the lake. Very accommodating kitchen and dining area. Great outside decks and porches. Walk down to the water is a manageable slope that isn’t too long or too steep. Would rent again. ##### Julia B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian S. Oct 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Paradise Property was very nice and provided for a relaxing weekend with incredible view. Directions for everything were clearly spelled out. ##### Brian S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda B. Sep 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Lake House View Family Paradise was a perfect fit for our family. There was just enough bedrooms for all of us. The view of the lake was amazing from most rooms and decks! It was fun to have the diving platform and water slide! We would stay again! ##### Linda B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy C. Apr 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy Renters My sisters family and my family met there for the weekend! It was just as described actually maybe more fun and roomy than we thought. Kid friendly and safe for pet. We had a very Good time and recommend anyone looking. The water is perfect there. It’s deep and clean ##### Wendy C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shirley H. Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation We really enjoyed our stay. House is beautiful with great view. Kitchen had everything we needed. The pool table was in use all the time except when we were floating in the lake. Several of us really enjoyed the paddle boards. That is a great amenity. Very peaceful on the water. ##### Shirley H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carla F. Dec 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2024 Fountain/Swain Family Christmas The house and the view were beautiful. We had no problms with any instructions from the host. Everything was spelled out exactly as they needed to be.The check in and out instructions are very clear. We had people ranging from 57-3 years old and everyone enjoyed our stay. We would definitely stay again and recommend it to anyone. to be. ##### Carla F. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas D. Jan 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway with friends. The lake house was just as nice as advertised. The bedrooms were nice and clean with comfortable beds. Kitchen had all the amenities and the furniture was plentiful and comfortable. Huge bay windows provided a great view of the lake with beautiful sunsets. The property is as secluded as you can ask for for such a popular lake. I highly recommend the property to large groups. ##### Thomas D. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa C. Aug 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Family Reunion at Family Paradise Property manager approved our Family Reunion. Family Paradise was perfect! Clean, well supplied, lots of room, beautiful view and lake location, water activities on the pier a blast (slide and platform), close and easily accessible boat launch, pool table which can covert to ping pong, foosball, FUN! Roads need a bit of work as you get close to the location but that is expected in the county. Our family highly recommends Family Paradise! ##### Lisa C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenda B., Birmingham Alabama Sep 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location We had SO MUCH fun at Family Paradise! This is a great place to stay for a reasonable price. The owners were great and got back to us with all our questions. The lake was easy to get to, and the dock is so amazing. The kids loved the slide and jumping platform. The views are incredible. It’s off of the main channel so there was not a lot of boat traffic. ❤️❤️❤️ ##### Glenda B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise B. Sep 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake trip before surgery It was wonderful the weather was perfect. We had a great time everyone loved the dock with the slide and platform. got some great pictures of that. Layout was good. nothing negative but a store is not close so you need to know that so you will know what all to take it was great? Host were great to work with. Thank you Shannon ##### Denise B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie R. Sep 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely Perfect This property was perfect for our family gathering. The view is stunning! It’s very private and they amenities were so nice. The dock was a great place to enjoy lots of swimming without worry of other boaters. Our kids in the group loved the slide, flat form jump, paddle boards, and inflatable lounge. Our communication with the owners couldn’t have been any better and it was so easy. Thanks for sharing this beautiful property! ##### Julie R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chasity S. May 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dad’s 75th birthday celebration! Family Paradise was the perfect setting for my family to celebrate my dad’s 75th birthday. The house was set on a beautiful cove with breathtaking lake views. We enjoyed the kayaks, slide, and jump platform. We tried to fish , but were never able to catch anything. Shannon was very responsive and able to answer all questions we had leading up to the trip. I would definitely recommend staying at this location, and I hope we can again soon. ##### Chasity S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taylor W., Florence, AL Sep 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful spacious house! Had a wonderful weekend catching up with a handful of old Highschool buddies. Enjoyed the huge kitchen, dining area every morning and evening. What a view! Spent Saturday viewing the lake on a boat that we brought. It was great having a dock to park it under! Spent the last evening swimming and relaxing on the dock! This is the nicest place I've stayed in Smith lake! 5 stars ##### Taylor W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill S. Mar 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful View My family truly enjoyed our stay at Family Paradise. The beautiful lake view is the star of this vacation home. We enjoyed the large kitchen and eating area, as well. There is plenty of seating throughout and even a pool table. If you are looking for a relaxing stay on the lake with plenty of room for family and/or friends, this is it. Unrelated to the home, I was disappointed to see that previous renters had broken bottles and left cans on the lakeshore. I don't know how to stop this, but it was sad to see. ##### Jill S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy E. Nov 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Autumn Delight The amazing views from this property are endless! Family Paradise rests at the mid-focal point of the cove! This lake retreat was perfect for our multi-generational (20's through 80's) family holiday celebration! The kitchen is large and fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, and appliances! The walk-thru butler's pantry is perfect for holding your groceries! We cooked, baked, ate, laughed, and enjoyed the breathtaking views from every window! Highlights: fishing off the dock, sitting around the firepit in the evenings, taking in the views from the swivel chairs on the top deck, playing pool, and playing cards at the large family table! Family Paradise feels like the lake house that has been in your family for years! The owners are excellent and the process to rent and stay at Family Paradise is easy to follow! Family Paradise is Smith Lake VRBO vacationing at its best! ##### Amy E. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shirley H. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful place for a family vacation! ##### Shirley H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Ride the TIDE at Beachside Manor! 2Bd, 1B with Free Parking! 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