Title: Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635213232800&destination=Houston%2C+Alabama%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=119779620&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake! ## Photo gallery for Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake! ![Property grounds - Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake! (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119780000/119779700/119779620/c02b6e56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, table tennis - Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake! (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119780000/119779700/119779620/73843d1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake! (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119780000/119779700/119779620/9c93f414.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake! (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119780000/119779700/119779620/3e88b7f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake! (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119780000/119779700/119779620/6dee8744.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Sweet Retreat: 5 BR, 4 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 15 provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathrooms3200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake! NO PETS ALLOWED AT THIS PROPERTY. Sleeps 12 in beds. Maximum occupancy: 15 Four bedrooms, additional sleeping area in downstairs bunk beds; and four and 1/2 bath house located in Arley. Master bedroom on main level. Downstairs bedroom walks out to a nice screened in porch. Spacious living room area on main level, as well as additional space downstairs with a ping-pong table, small kitchenette with a sink bar and another sink. Relax on the upper and lower covered decks. Dining room seats 8, with additional seating at table on porch (6) and on barstools at the island (4). Great views of the lake! Bedroom 1: King size bed - main level - private bathroom - tv in bedroom Bedroom 2: Queen size bed - main level - shared bathroom Bedroom 3: Queen size bed - second floor - private bath Bedroom 4: Queen size bed - lower level- shared bathroom - tv in room Additional sleeping space: 2 sets of bunk beds (sleeps 4)- lower level - shared bathroom Wifi - streaming available on tv's. Gas grill for guest's use. Fire pit. Approximately 13 steps to the dock. Double decker dock! Boat slips are NOT available for guest's use. However, there is plenty of room to tie your boat up to the dock. Lilypad for guests' use. RESERVATIONS ARE NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL YOU SIGN THE ELECTRONIC RENTAL AGREEMENT. NO after-prom, graduation, frat, wedding, etc. parties. Any gathering larger than the Max occupancy has to be preapproved. Violation will result in eviction. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE PRIMARY RENTER MUST MEET THE AGE REQUIREMENT OF 25 YEARS OF AGE. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Table tennis - Fishing nearby - Swimming 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 ### General - Unit size: 3,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1075700/1075642/589938f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quality Inn Hanceville US Hwy 31 Hanceville - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 7.0 Good 309 reviews CA $107 CA $123 total includes taxes & fees Mar 22 - Mar 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=1075642&PinnedHotelID=1075642&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/470000/466800/466759/409f8343.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sleep Inn & Suites Cullman I-65 exit 310 Cullman - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included 8.0 Very good 896 reviews CA $111 CA $130 total includes taxes & fees Mar 22 - Mar 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=466759&PinnedHotelID=466759&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free daily continental breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/500/442/w3837h2560x3y0-a61f6dcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Western Fairwinds Inn Cullman - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included 7.6 Good 756 reviews CA $118 CA $138 total includes taxes & fees Mar 19 - Mar 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20&selected=442&PinnedHotelID=442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (5 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117360000/117357500/117357423/bfee0d7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Upscale Getaway on Smith Lake w/ Boat Dock Houston - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=117357423&PinnedHotelID=117357423&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105700000/105692100/105692002/9d7be7cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Brand New 5 Bedroom Home in Cullman Cullman - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews CA $294 CA $788 total includes taxes & fees Mar 21 - Mar 22 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=105692002&PinnedHotelID=105692002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25820000/25814700/25814693/103edadc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### AWESOME LAKEFRONT HOME on Smith Lake Bremen - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 49 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=25814693&PinnedHotelID=25814693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106250000/106244600/106244565/5446b207.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Butler Branch Point - Located on a private point! 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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 3163-274835 ## About the area Located in Houston, this vacation home is on a lake. The Lily Pond an Art Gallery & Tea Room and Crooked Creek Civil War Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Houston Historic Jail and Clarkson Covered Bridge. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [Visit our Houston travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Houston.dx553248635213232800) [View more Vacation homes in Houston](https://www.expedia.ca/Houston-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248635213232800-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%7C34.08105%2C-87.24383&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UzgooFETJt_1iK8OtKAAcT1-h6Y=) Houston, AL ### What's nearby - Lewis Smith Lake 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Bankhead National Forest 39 min drive \- 31.5 km - WildWater Cullman 57 min drive \- 70.2 km - Sportsman Lake Park 57 min drive \- 70.6 km - Heritage Park Cullman 58 min drive \- 71.0 km ### Restaurants - La Plaza Bonita 22 min drive - Arley Coffee Shop 22 min drive - Talk Of The Town 16 min drive - Izzy's Deli - Sonny's Catfish Cafe 18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sweet Retreat: 5 BR, 4 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 15 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Sweet Retreat: 5 BR, 4 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 15? ### What time is check-out at Sweet Retreat: 5 BR, 4 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 15? ### Where is Sweet Retreat: 5 BR, 4 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 15 located? ## Have a question? 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