Title: Cozy cottage surrounded by beautiful Bankhead National Forest -- Near Smith Lake - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy cottage surrounded by beautiful Bankhead National Forest -- Near Smith Lake Cottage in Houston with a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Cozy cottage surrounded by beautiful Bankhead National Forest -- Near Smith Lake ![Interior - Cozy cottage surrounded by beautiful Bankhead National Forest -- Near Smith Lake (Houston AL)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96930000/96926000/96925966/302ad397.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Cozy cottage surrounded by beautiful Bankhead National Forest -- Near Smith Lake (Houston AL)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96930000/96926000/96925966/9d8bab46.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Cozy cottage surrounded by beautiful Bankhead National Forest -- Near Smith Lake (Houston AL)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96930000/96926000/96925966/74b3e360.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Oven, stovetop - Cozy cottage surrounded by beautiful Bankhead National Forest -- Near Smith Lake (Houston AL)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96930000/96926000/96925966/642db74f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Cozy cottage surrounded by beautiful Bankhead National Forest -- Near Smith Lake (Houston AL)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96930000/96926000/96925966/b554076f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled within Bankhead National Forest, this cozy cottage offers a serene escape. Enjoy the internet and television indoors or explore the surrounding woods for local hunting and fishing spots, all set on four acres of private land. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6850 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available ## 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. ### Cozy cottage surrounded by beautiful Bankhead National Forest -- Near Smith Lake It is an extremely cozy cottage. Any direction you look is at Bankhead National Forest. Whether you like to stay inside and enjoy the internet and television, or enjoy the local hunting and fishing, our cottage is setting by itself on four acres you will love a stay at our cottage. Deer and turkey are frequent seen at this site. Looney's Amphitheater is approximately 3 miles away it has many different performances. The town of Addison is east on 2approximately 4 miles and has grocery stores and eateries. And west on 278 approximately 15 miles is the Winston County seat. Don't miss the water falls in the Bankhead National Park and beautiful scenery. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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: 850 square feet ## Similar properties ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117840000/117832800/117832764/b608fd8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Welcome to The Lazy Buoy, a peaceful getaway nestled on the shores of Smith Lake Double Springs - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Gym 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=117832764&PinnedHotelID=117832764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95910000/95904600/95904541/90dfedcf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Roost: 5 BR, 5.5 BA House in Double Springs, Sleeps 20 Double Springs - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=95904541&PinnedHotelID=95904541&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 ## About the area Houston is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Tiger Field, while Crooked Creek Civil War Museum and Oakville Indian Mounds Education Center are cultural highlights. 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