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"JUST STEPS TO THE WATER" Sleeps 18 • Private Launch • Nearly ¼-Mile Shoreline

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A lakeside property with a house, dock, and surrounding trees.
Property grounds
Dining
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Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lewis Smith Lake

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Crane Hill, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Lake Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Ave Maria Grotto
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Apartment Lakeside

1 Queen Bed

Apartment Master

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs 3

1 King Bed

Upstairs 4

2 Double Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Apartment Guest

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Apartment Master

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Main 1/2 Bath

Toilet

Master Main Level

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Jack and Jill Guest Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Upstairs Jack and Jill with Shampoo Station

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Crane Hill

Located in Crane Hill, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Speegle's Marina and Funzone are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit WildWater Cullman and Sportsman Lake Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 23 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 38 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Stone Bridge Farms - 40 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament - 52 min drive - 55.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Drifters On The Lake - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Whitlock's Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Grille At Trident Marina - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Tubbs' Redneck Yatch Club - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪The Angler - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "JUST STEPS TO THE WATER" Sleeps 18 • Private Launch • Nearly ¼-Mile Shoreline pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at "JUST STEPS TO THE WATER" Sleeps 18 • Private Launch • Nearly ¼-Mile Shoreline?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "JUST STEPS TO THE WATER" Sleeps 18 • Private Launch • Nearly ¼-Mile Shoreline on 6 January 2027 start from NZ$3,259, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at "JUST STEPS TO THE WATER" Sleeps 18 • Private Launch • Nearly ¼-Mile Shoreline?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "JUST STEPS TO THE WATER" Sleeps 18 • Private Launch • Nearly ¼-Mile Shoreline?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "JUST STEPS TO THE WATER" Sleeps 18 • Private Launch • Nearly ¼-Mile Shoreline?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "JUST STEPS TO THE WATER" Sleeps 18 • Private Launch • Nearly ¼-Mile Shoreline located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Lewis Smith Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Speegle's Marina and Smith Lake Park. Dowling Memorial Park and Clarkson Covered Bridge are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great private lake spot!

We spent a week here and had a blast. The dock was awesome to spend time on and fish. If you do fish be sure to bring a net. Believe me, you’re going to hook some big ones.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Consider the steep decline/incline of the driveway. Not everyone will have a vehicle that can access the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a special place!

My wife and I had the privilege of staying at this beautiful home. The owners were kind and inviting and showed us around the property. The view of the lake was absolutely breathtaking. We ate meals looking out the window at the scenery. We had our pontoon boat and put it in at Smith Lake Park which was about 3-5mi down the road. We would come back here for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Basically this property blew our minds! The garden of Eden! The pics and description pale in comparison to the experience! Honestly was NOT at all what we expected. It’s truly incredible that this place is even a Vrbo option. What a special gift that will not last long. I’m pretty sure that even our dog cried when we left lol. This place is officially forever a core memory for our family. It was like a beautiful dream that we’ll one day look back on and question if it actually happened at all. If we could stay forever, we would.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

breathtaking

The view was breathtaking and the grounds were well kept and had place to grill and sit in a park. Great for entertaining and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt Like Home On The Lake

The property and its owners J&D are amazing. The downstairs apartment was just a 100 feet from the beautiful boat dock. The apartment was quiet with kitchen, family room, two bathrooms, and two bedrooms. For large boat owners, I highly recommend launching at Smith Lake Park, which is a 10 minute boat ride, because the drive into the property is very steep. This is our favorite place to stay on the Smith Lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We would stay here again for sure!

We totally enjoyed our stay. You could not ask for more friendly owners. They live there onsite and will answer if you knock if you have any questions. Sweet Couple. the place is beautiful we could use the whole dock with our boat pulled in and 2 jet skis tied to the side. Tons of waterfront to explore. They allowed our dog and we are very thankful for that. The driveway is steep but we did fine in a Truck loading the jet skis. Thanks again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property lovely owners

We throughly enjoyed our stay! The property is beautiful and meticulously maintained! Great lake access and very peaceful and private. The owners Jonas and Doris were lovely and accommodated our every need. Thanks for allowing our pups to come! They loved roaming the property and swimming in the lake.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, quiet and secluded

We LOVE this property and will stay again! We did not bring a boat but the property manager let us know several days in advance that if we brought a boat, we would need 4WD to put in the water at the boat ramp. The property is beautiful! The house is spacious and had all utensils we needed. It was very clean! The owners, Jonas and Doris were nice and kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best spot on the lake!

Highly recommended, great location and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Fun times had by all

Friendly owner who was on-site and greeted us right away to make sure we had what we needed. Awesome location on the cove, lots of privacy. Super steep driveway, need to have a car or truck that can climb a very steep hill. We plan on staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful lake experience

Beautiful lakefront property. The owners Jonas and Doris couldn't have been nicer. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crane Hill

Loved the landlord.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellence at its best

All of our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Jonas and Doris were a pleasure to meet. We spent a good bit of time with them and enjoyed every minute. Both of them met us as soon as we got there and let us know that if we had any problems to let them know. Will definitely be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Peaceful getaway

Everything was great, views are amazing. Nice getaway during a busy season for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, steep for boats, minor issues

We stayed at the property for a fishing tournament. Very convenient for being directly on the lake. The owners are wonderful and my review has nothing negative to say about them. We were towing a boat and the directions given to us by the property manager had us using a very narrow, steep, gravel driveway to access the property. Our vehicle was 4 wheel drive and yet we were sliding! Very scary! There are actually paved driveways we could have used which the owner told us about after we arrived. If you plan on bringing a boat be aware it is very difficult to navigate the space provided as everything is on a very steep incline. Bring chocks for your boat trailer. The house needs some minor upgrades. The oven was cooking well over 50 degrees. We had to throw out one meal. The couch is peeling causing pleather to stick to you and your clothes. It gets everywhere. Hopefully they will replace or cover it. We had to lay blankets over the couch to sit down. The “futon” is not a futon and really only sleeps one. It will tip over if you lay on one side. Maybe ok for small kids. Kitchen utensils are minimum and some need replacing. It could use a deep cleaning. The surface areas were clean but other areas were not. Several of the warm blankets smelled like dogs. Had to wash some before using them. The boat dock electrical outlets are not working. You have to run extension cords up to main pavilion to charge boat. Bring a couple of long ones! The property itself is beautiful! While these things were minor I wouldn’t be opposed to staying here again. Again the owners are precious! These issues were told to property manager so hopefully they will be addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful property!

We had a great time over Thanksgiving. The property was beautiful plus we had access to the grounds. My elderly parents stayed with us and the property was well equipped for them. That was a very nice perk.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Smith Lake Getaway

The property was beautiful, watching boats go by was fun, and Jonas and his wife that own the house are so nice. We had a great trip and enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Wonderful facility

We enjoyed our stay and the home owners were a blessing.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

The grounds of this property are beautiful! Such a pleasure to walk out each morning and soak it all in!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay on Smith Lake

This was our second stay & it couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We stayed Labor Day weekend 2021 and it was just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

This property was perfect for us. The owners are super friendly and very accommodating. The property is awesome with paths that make getting to the boat dock easy. The pavilion was perfect for taking a break from the sun but still being outside close to the water. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting

You’d have trouble finding a place on the lake with more shoreline. It’s quiet and peaceful. We loved jumping off the dock into the water. The owners are very friendly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

The property is very nice on a good location at Smith Lake. The location is not very steep, making it good for Families with children. Recommended to anyone wanting to get away for a while.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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