Title: Thistle Brae - near Lakeshore Marina - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=115078938&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Thistle Brae - near Lakeshore Marina Vacation home in Houston with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Thistle Brae - near Lakeshore Marina ![Terrace/patio - Thistle Brae - near Lakeshore Marina (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115080000/115079000/115078938/a0f01186.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Thistle Brae - near Lakeshore Marina (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115080000/115079000/115078938/8b29aeba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Thistle Brae - near Lakeshore Marina (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115080000/115079000/115078938/ff074f43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Thistle Brae - near Lakeshore Marina (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115080000/115079000/115078938/9298d57a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Thistle Brae - near Lakeshore Marina (Houston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115080000/115079000/115078938/4c5768dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Thistle Brae - near Lakeshore Marina provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - 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. ### Thistle Brae - near Lakeshore Marina Welcome to "Thistle Brae", a charming lakefront retreat nestled on the serene shores of Lewis Smith Lake in beautiful Houston, Alabama. This beautifully situated home offers stunning, panoramic views of the lake and easy access to all the best parts of lake life. Located conveniently next door to "Big Bend Retreat" - if you have a large family or group of friends that would like to stay next door to one another! Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a cozy bunk room downstairs, as well as a loft area - Thistle Brae is perfect for family getaways, hosting friends, or creating unforgettable summer memories. Whether you're sipping coffee on the deck, watching the sun rise over the water, or enjoying evening boat rides, every moment here feels like a peaceful escape. Located just minutes from Lakeshore Marina and a popular drive-up boat restaurant, you're never far from fun on the water or a great bite to eat. Whether you’re boating, swimming, fishing, or simply relaxing, Thistle Brae offers the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and lakeside charm. Come experience life at the lake – your getaway begins at Thistle Brae. Bedroom 1: King size bed Bedroom 2: Full size bed Bedroom 3: Queen size bed Additional sleeping in downstairs bunk beds (Twin over full). Charcoal grill and a BGE. Large swim dock. Year-round water. Boat slip is not available to guests. Guests can tie up to the side of the dock. One PWC port available for guests use for a jet ski. Security camera at front door. This property is pet-friendly. Guest will be charged a pet fee of $25/night/pet plus an extra cleaning fee. MUST BE 25 YEARS OF AGE TO RENT. RESERVATIONS ARE NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL GUEST SIGNS THE RENTAL AGREEMENT TO SMITH LAKE RENTALS. NO after-prom, graduation, frat, wedding, etc parties. Any gathering larger than the Max occupancy has to be preapproved. Violation will result in eviction. ## 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 ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - 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: 2,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76880000/76877700/76877610/549c8a82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fawn Hideaway: 3 BR, 2 BA House in Double Springs, Sleeps 9 Double Springs - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=76877610&PinnedHotelID=76877610&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=69535944&PinnedHotelID=69535944&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64590000/64582900/64582816/1d37ad17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ducktail Pointe: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14 Houston - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=64582816&PinnedHotelID=64582816&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107450000/107443200/107443184/w1290h968x0y915-91c3aa9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New REDEEMED Lakehouse. 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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 3163-272798 ## About the area Houston is home to this vacation home. Houston Historic Jail and Clarkson Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Tiger Field. 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%7C34.09104%2C-87.29425&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ulrL-hHfOIJwYzV4W7GmhSDCItw=) Houston, AL ### What's nearby - ![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 60 min drive \- 72.1 km - Lewis Smith Lake 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Houston Historic Jail 15 min drive \- 8.3 km - Bankhead National Forest 39 min drive \- 30.4 km - WildWater Cullman 57 min drive \- 69.1 km ### Restaurants - La Plaza Bonita 27 min drive - Arley Coffee Shop 27 min drive - Talk Of The Town 16 min drive - Sonny's Catfish Cafe 13 min drive - Izzy's Deli ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Thistle Brae - near Lakeshore Marina pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Thistle Brae - near Lakeshore Marina? ### What time is check-out at Thistle Brae - near Lakeshore Marina? ### Where is Thistle Brae - near Lakeshore Marina located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Thistle Brae - near Lakeshore Marina Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda B. Sep 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This cabin was great for our family vacation. The location to the lake was perfect and had all needed amenities. Added bonus that it was pet friendly and a very clean property! ##### Amanda B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Cynthia M. Jul 14, 2025 #### Thistle Brae at Smith Lake Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family and I usually go to the beach every summer but decided to try Smith Lake this year. We had a wonderful time. It was kind of like the beach but without the sand. We took our pontoon so that we could enjoy other areas of the lake, but I think my grands enjoyed the swimming pier the most. The property was clean and had everything we needed. Andrea was very helpful on the day we arrived when we were having trouble getting into the rental. The room in the basement could use some extra air conditioning, it wasn't as cool as the other parts of the house. There's a lot of steps down and up to the swim pier, but it was so worth it. We took all of our food and cooked all of our meals there.My family enjoyed this trip, and we hope to visit again next summer. ##### Cynthia M. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Gulf view condo with pool & fitness center - balcony, open layout, and W/D](https://www.expedia.ca/Orange-Beach-Hotels-Gulf-View-Condo-With-Pool-Fitness-Center-Balcony.h99969287.Hotel-Information) > > [Phoenix II by Brett Robinson Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Gulf-Shores-Hotels-Phoenix-II-By-Brett-Robinson-Vacations.h66019922.Hotel-Information) > > [Slow Mornings + Ocean Horizons Phoenix VI 6501](https://www.expedia.ca/Orange-Beach-Hotels-Beachfront-3BR-Condo-Phoenix-VI-6501.h22693957.Hotel-Information) > > [Gulf Front ground floor condo with fishing pier and indoor and outdoor pools](https://www.expedia.ca/Orange-Beach-Hotels-Gulf-Front-Condo-With-Gulf-Front-Fishing-Pier-And-Indoor-And-Outdoor-Pools.h45240358.Hotel-Information) > > [Ta-Kee-La Sunrise at The Osprey | Pool | Bayside Dock | My Beach Getaways](https://www.expedia.ca/Orange-Beach-Hotels-Ta-Kee-La-Sunrise-At-The-Osprey-Boat-Slip-Pool-Beach-Getaways.h103698588.Hotel-Information) > > [Turquoise Place C2405 | Oversized, hot tub/grill on deck, huge slide for kids!](https://www.expedia.ca/Orange-Beach-Hotels-Turquoise-Place-C2405-Orange-Beach.h39679969.Hotel-Information) > > [ Phoenix V 202](https://www.expedia.ca/Gulf-Shores-Hotels-Phoenix-V-Condos-By-Hosteeva.h22587899.Hotel-Information) > > [Phoenix Gulf Tower 404 4 Bedroom Condo](https://www.expedia.ca/Orange-Beach-Hotels-Phoenix-Gulf-Tower-404-4-Bedroom-Condo.h90980981.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Pointe 707 by Liquid Life](https://www.expedia.ca/Orange-Beach-Hotels-Gulf-Front-Condo-Hot-Tub-Access-Liquid-Life.h36246793.Hotel-Information) > > [720' Fishing Pier | Four Seasons 104W | Beachfront Condo | Beach Getaways](https://www.expedia.ca/Orange-Beach-Hotels-720-Fishing-Pier-Four-Seasons-2B25B-Beachfront-Condo-Beach-Getaways.h112086239.Hotel-Information) > > [The Oasis at Orange Beach, formerly known as Phoenix West II, Unit 2008](https://www.expedia.ca/Orange-Beach-Hotels-The-Oasis-At-Orange-Beach.h22440807.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Pointe #714 by Southern Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.ca/Orange-Beach-Hotels-Grand-Pointe-714.h83410374.Hotel-Information) > > [Lovely 1BR Gulf Front Condo - Phoenix VIII 8405](https://www.expedia.ca/Orange-Beach-Hotels-Lovely-1BR-Gulf-Front-Condo-Phoenix-VIII-8405.h22721709.Hotel-Information) > > [\*TOP GUEST CHOICE\* Premium One Bedroom Phoenix VI 6207](https://www.expedia.ca/Orange-Beach-Hotels-TOP-GUEST-CHOICE-Premium-One-Bedroom-Phoenix-6.h22693297.Hotel-Information) > > [🏖️ Wild and free just like the sea🌊](https://www.expedia.ca/Orange-Beach-Hotels-Wild-And-Free-Just-Like-The-Sea.h22865743.Hotel-Information) > > [Phoenix 8 \~ 1 BR 1 BA \~ Top Floor AMAZING VIEWS!!!](https://www.expedia.ca/Orange-Beach-Hotels-Phoenix-8-1-BR-1-BA-Top-Floor-AMAZING-VIEWS.h22153380.Hotel-Information) > > [Beautiful 2BD Gulf Front Condo - Phoenix V 1206](https://www.expedia.ca/Orange-Beach-Hotels-Beautiful-2BD-Gulf-Front-Condo-Phoenix-V-1206.h22692755.Hotel-Information) > > [Bayview 82 2 Bedroom Condo by RedAwning](https://www.expedia.ca/Gulf-Shores-Hotels-Bayview-82-2-Bedroom-Condo.h49182373.Hotel-Information) > > [Turquoise Place Unit 1808D \*FANTASTIC RATES! 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