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A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Seating Area on Deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12181.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Crane Hill, AL
  • Place, Smith Lake Park
  • Place, Goat Island
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Detached Luxury Suite

1 King Bed

Loft

3 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bathroom

Toilet

Detached Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake

"A-Deck With a View" is a unique cabin/cottage style A-Frame home found on Smith Lake near Trident Marina and the Big Bridge. Impressive views of the lake from a large multi-level deck can't be beat.

The main A-Frame home features 1.5 Baths, with two Main Floor Bedrooms, a Loft Bedroom, a Basement Game Room, Laundry Room, plus plenty of parking. There is also a detached Master Suite complete with bedroom, bathroom, and private deck with views of the lake.

The expansive deck areas include a screened-in main level porch off the family room with amazing views of the lake. Other deck areas include a covered deck, two large, split level entertaining decks, and a natural rock deck with fire pit.

This property also has a covered, single-slip dock and large swim platform that keeps your boat/PWC safe and out of the elements with plenty of space for water activities from floating to boating and fishing.

A-Deck With a View is only 20 minutes from I-65 and just minutes by boat or car from Trident Marina and the Country Mall Convenience Store. With plenty of parking on this property, it’s perfect for a quick getaway or long vacation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Must give all details for any event
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
There is a $75 Pet Fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor Noise Restrictions after midnight. There are neighbors.
Any special events or requests beyond the maximum guest limit must be pre-authorized before rental.
Vaping in the home is not allowed, but you may smoke or vape outside and on the patios.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Must give all details for any event
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Crane Hill

Located in Crane Hill, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Dowling Memorial Park, while Crooked Creek Civil War Museum and Cullman County Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider WildWater Cullman and Funzone. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Dowling Memorial Park - 15 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Stoney Lonesome OHV Park - 30 min drive - 24.9 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 47 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 53 min drive - 53.2 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grille At Trident Marina - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kat Daddy's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tubbs' Redneck Yatch Club - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪hotdog hut - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Grille at Trident Marina - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Dowling Memorial Park. Stoney Lonesome OHV Park and Speegle's Marina are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenn G.

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

Amazing property

We loved our stay at this place! We really enjoyed the lake and the provided jetski docks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weston A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place! Fireplace was quite peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyka B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place and great host! I loved the covered back porch with the big swing. The water is beautifully clear by the boat dock!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was a breeze. The welcome letter was very detailed and helped out a lot. Wifi was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brennan B.

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

4th oh July Trip

Great place to stay for a big family. The instructions were clear and very detailed. Definitely would want to stay here again! We made a lot of great memories that will last us a lifetime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

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

Fun Family Getaway

Our family had a great time! Very peaceful location with a wonderful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon R.

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

Comfortable

The house suited us well. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Perfect family spot

We needed a house while visiting family for the holidays. Great kitchen for cooking, more than enough space for everyone to spread out. Perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Wonderful Weekend

We had a wonderful weekend staying at this property to relax and recharge. The property in and of itself is incredible and easy to get to. We loved the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Beautiful

Our family of five had a great time here. The lake was inviting. We stayed through the week and it was very peaceful and relaxing. We spent the late afternoons in the arcade area. Had a fire and s’mores at the fire pit overlooking the lake. Our family had a great time. It’s a beautiful lake. The Only thing we’d do different, is stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Graduation Trip

This was a surprise graduation trip for my daughter! We had the BEST time at the cabin! Our stay was perfect, the cabin was perfect! Communication with the property manager ensure a good experience and even coordinated a smooth transition with the next guests who needed to arrive early. The cabin and stay were beyond our expectations and we are already planning a return stay soon!! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Smith Lake - Renter JDS

The overall stay was great, the property was nice, very small issues not worth mentioning. The master guest house was a little stale when we first arrived, but was better the second day. I found the decks and porch to be fantastic. The grill is probably on its last leg or needs some work, but we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JARED H.

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

Deceiving

When you pull up you'll be decieved on how nice and big the property is. We had some extended family come hang out for an evening and this place was great for hanging out.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal F.

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

Great location

Everything the host expressed in the welcome email was accurate and appreciated. The house had more room than we expected. The dock is very nice and it was in a great location to other places on the lake. There are a decent amount of stairs to the dock but expected as this is common for smith lake. I’ve stayed in other locations where the steps to the dock were crazy and you would be exhausted by the time you got to the lake, or back to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kirk S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we had a great time. 2 Grandparents, 2 parents and 2 boys all fit comfortably in the main house. Did use the detached room for showers when the main bathroom was being used. Only used the game room to wash clothes. Game room has a separate outdoor entrance. The house could use some freshening up. Lots of stairs to the dock which wasn't an issue for us. Loved sitting outside on the screened in porch and the fire-pit area overlooking the lake was great. Caught some nice catfish. The location is really great with a nice view of the lake. Kids enjoyed a rope swing nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Keith N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was adequate for us, not luxurious but good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very charming and rustic. Broken up into 3 separate sleeping areas but plenty of room in the main house. Bigger than it looks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy A.

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

Lake vacay

We enjoyed our stay. Lake was beautiful and house was exactly as described.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent and everyone had a blast. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The home has a wonderful deck and a killer view!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

great place but our weather wasn't the best. We liked the location.

We had 9 adults,we played games when the weather wasn't good got to ride jet skis my son really like the area. would be great if there was 1 more bath in the main house but the basement and the cottage were great. Nice dock.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Our 3rd time here!

This is our FAVORITE family/friends get-away! We love Smith Lake & this house makes it even more perfect. Owner is awesome to work with. Can’t wait to go back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer v.

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

Beautiful place

had a wonderful time, very clean, perfect view of the lake.loved the separated room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill V.

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

Family Getaway

We went for a weekend stay with family, and had a great time despite some of the rainy weather. The place was nice, and accomodated everyone. The inside was clean, but we had to clean all of the furniture on the back porch, due to pollen being on everything (it appeared that we were possibly the first guests of the season, but we LOVED the back porch & swing), and someone left trash & fishing reel parts on the boathouse. A few things we didn’t know about or take into consideration were how many stairs there were to the boathouse, the fact that there isn’t a dishwasher, that the only way downstairs to the game room was by going outside with all of the stairs, and also that Smith Lake Park is the closest boat ramp (we had two fishing boats with us). Otherwise we liked the place, and enjoyed our family getaway. Thank you for sharing your place with us).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Dominic Roybal

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With family ties to the lake, family living on the lake, and spending most of our life vacationing here, we feel like the area is our second home.

Why they chose this property

Its a unique property that has character and is in a great location to all amenities like the Marina, Bar and Grill, Gas Station, and the Country Mall. Its also an easy drive to Birmingham, Cullman, or even Nashville

What makes this property unique

Deep water, massive entertainment decks, great views, and close to everything makes this charismatic home worth the visit

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