The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse w/ Covered Dock and Fiber Internet

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14362 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Explore the area

Cullman, AL

Lewis Smith Lake1 min walk
Smith Lake Park16 min drive
WildWater Cullman23 min drive
Huntsville, AL (HSV-Huntsville Intl.)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

6 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun. Relax and enjoy the view of the lake, swim off the boat dock, and even keep your personal boat there. The house is within 10 minutes of Smith Lake Park, so a boat ramp is easily accessible. You will have everything to enjoy a peaceful time on the lake from fully appointed kitchen to fiber internet. Enjoy fishing from the floating dock, sit by the fire pit, or relax and watch the sunset. Tankless water heater for big groups!

THE SPACE
The house is really big (3900sqft including the finished basement)
Every room has a smart TV and 4 of the bedrooms have king beds with the other one having 6 twin beds. The master bedroom and the basement both have views of the water from the rooms. There are patios on the basement and the main level that overlook the water.
There is also a set of washer / dryers on the main level as well as another set in the basement allowing you to keep up with the laundry on big trips.

GUEST ACCESS:
Guests have access to everything aside from the cleaning / owner closet.
Check in / check out is keyless locks with door codes The guests are able to do everything on their own.
We added 4 kayaks that the guest can rent for the duration of their stay for $100 flat fee for all 4.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
As with some lake houses, the driveway is steep. However, we have added a parking lot at street level that is perfectly level and can accommodate multiple trucks and boats as well as other vehicles. The upper parking lot has stairs down to the house that allow easy access. There is also a two car garage that is accessible if needed.

This is our latest vacation rental. We are premier hosts and have 3 lake properties (Two on Smith Lake and one on Guntersville Lake). The other property IDs are 2473402 and 1600060.

Property manager

Ben and Lela Boggess

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

This is the view of the lake from the side yard of the house.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 20 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Max of 14 guests at the property at any time.

Contact us if you have a pet larger than 20lbs or are requesting bringing more than one pet. We make exceptions depending on breed and circumstances.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

Optional extras

Pet fee: USD 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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

Cullman

Located in Cullman, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cullman County Museum and Evelyn Burrow Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District and Clarkson Covered Bridge. WildWater Cullman and Funzone are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

Cullman, AL

What's nearby

Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk
Smith Lake Park - 16 min drive
Heritage Park Cullman - 22 min drive
WildWater Cullman - 23 min drive
Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 25 min drive

Getting around

Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

Jack's - 21 min drive
McDonald's - 21 min drive
Burger King - 21 min drive
Subway - 21 min drive
Dunkin' - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse w/ Covered Dock and Fiber Internet pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse w/ Covered Dock and Fiber Internet?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse w/ Covered Dock and Fiber Internet?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse w/ Covered Dock and Fiber Internet located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lewis Smith Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Smith Lake Park and Cullman Golf Course. Heritage Park Cullman and WildWater Cullman are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lea Ann H.

18 December 2023

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

Family Celebration

Comfortable clean cabin! We enjoyed Everything about it. Plenty of room and has everything you need ! Definitely a must book !

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

27 November 2023

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

Thanksgiving gathering

Was perfect location and setup for our crew. Property owners were a blessing and terrific to interact with.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

15 August 2023

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

Reunion

Needed a place to stay that was big enough to accommodate cousins for a family reunion. This house was amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave K., Birmingham, AL

8 August 2023

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

Fantastic Family Getaway

This home was wonderful. It was one of the cleanest places we have ever stayed, which we appreciated so very much! The kitchen had everything we needed including emergency flashlights that came in handy after a storm took out the power one evening! We also appreciated how each drawer was labeled and everything was easy to find! They even had sippy cups for kids, we were impressed! There was lots of room for us to unpack our food in their large fridge and open cabinet space. The bedrooms were very large and the beds were so comfy! Ben and Lela have thought of everything guests would need and enjoy on a vacation. We loved the games downstairs, and the large seating areas on the back porch and the kitchen! The dock was lovely, and we enjoyed being able to get on the water in kayaks, it was worth the extra fee! Over all, wonderful stay, great communication with the hosts and we appreciated their kindness and understanding! Would book this again and again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

4 August 2023

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

Family Lake Trip

We enjoyed our stay! The house was very clean and well organized. Everything was labeled which was a great idea. The host was very nice and reached out to us to make sure our stay was going well, which it was! We rented a pontoon and had a bass boat that we brought and were able to dock them both at the house. We spent almost every minute on the lake as the lake is absolutely beautiful! We had two families stay and it was more than enough room. Loved everything about the trip. I hope that we can go back again soon, thanks!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023