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Smith Lake Family Retreat Log Home, Private Boat Ramp, Dock, Theater & Game Room

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A wooden deck with stone pillars, overlooking a calm lake with trees and a dock.
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A cabin with a stone foundation, wooden deck, and a view of the surrounding forest and water.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television.
A wooden interior with a dining table, chairs, a staircase, and a kitchen area.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lewis Smith Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Houston, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bankhead National Forest
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Ave Maria Grotto
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 1

2 Double Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

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

Bathroom 5

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

Spaces

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

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About the area

Houston

Located in Houston, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Lily Pond an Art Gallery & Tea Room and Crooked Creek Civil War Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Houston Historic Jail and Clarkson Covered Bridge. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Houston, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bankhead National Forest - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Natural Bridge Park - 47 min drive - 60.6 km
  • Heritage Park Cullman - 57 min drive - 73.7 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 59 min drive - 76.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪La Plaza Bonita - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Dale & Kay's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Grill - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Paw Paw's Restaurant - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smith Lake Family Retreat Log Home, Private Boat Ramp, Dock, Theater & Game Room pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Smith Lake Family Retreat Log Home, Private Boat Ramp, Dock, Theater & Game Room?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smith Lake Family Retreat Log Home, Private Boat Ramp, Dock, Theater & Game Room on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$4,025, 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 Smith Lake Family Retreat Log Home, Private Boat Ramp, Dock, Theater & Game Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Smith Lake Family Retreat Log Home, Private Boat Ramp, Dock, Theater & Game Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smith Lake Family Retreat Log Home, Private Boat Ramp, Dock, Theater & Game Room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Smith Lake Family Retreat Log Home, Private Boat Ramp, Dock, Theater & Game Room located?

This family-friendly Houston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Lewis Smith Lake and Bankhead National Forest. Tiger Field and Houston Historic Jail are also within 9 miles (15 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. 37 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake and outstanding property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great house with plenty of space for large groups. Basement level is perfect for kids. The four queen/king rooms with private bathrooms is great for adults. The loft area does not have 2 double beds however, it just had one pull out couch. But the bunk room downstairs had an extra bed so it worked out fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable place to stay with incredible views of the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
It was a pleasure hosting your family. Nice pics of the family fishing from the bank and dock. There are a lot of old pine trees sunk in the cove right where they were fishing. Local tournament fishermen know there are a lot of fish in that location. You might have seen the massive striped bass my son caught when he was a teenager directly out from our dock where the channel gets deep.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was amazing, and my family and I had the most relaxing and enjoyable week staying there. The cabin was super clean, comfortable, and immaculate. There were 10 of us staying there, and we had everything we needed and no issues with anything. The host, Jason, also checked in with us and was great at accommodating anything we needed. This is a wonderful and beautiful place to stay, and we made so many wonderful memories during our week stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time! What a beautiful house and a beautiful location in the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation home

The family had a wonderful stay. Lovely house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family friendly

Very much enjoyed our stay. Easy access to water. Great boat dock. Roomy and enjoyed the house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake house

Fabulous location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location!

This home was beautiful! Our family had a great time at this property! I would highly recommend it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your family had a great time and enjoyed our home. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to our log home on Smith Lake in the future! Warm regards, The Fishers
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Smith Lake

Enjoyed several days of fishing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, well equip kitchen and home. Clean and owner was very communicative.

We rented a boat and always love our time at Smith Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

Everything about this home was excellent -- the location, size and layout, amenities, dock, lake, and the owner. We had a large family gathering with a big age range, and there was something for everyone. I highly recommend this exceptional lake house!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2025
Thank you. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house in a great location!

The house was great, well equipped, comfortable! Only thing that gave us pause was the walkway to the dock which is steep.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend getaway

We had 13 adults and really enjoyed our stay. The kitchen was well stocked. The beds were all comfortable and clean! We definitely will add this house to our rent again stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
Thank you for taking care of the place during your stay. The cabin has been a cherished home for my parents for many years, and we aim to maintain its feel rather than treating it as a rental. It was built to host our extended family for lake outings and holiday gatherings.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable, roomy, clean, every room and view by the lake a photo opportunity.

Could not have been better! (Except for the weather.)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

We had a wonderful family get together. It was almost perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd Lake Family Vacation

Beautiful log home and great location. Truly enjoyed our stay and the property manager was very responsive. Will definitely be back next year. Just watch out for the steep driveway.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay especially for our large group as this was our time to Lewis Smith Lake. We thoroughly enjoyed both the house and the lake. We brought our own boat and having access to the boat lift was an extremely nice bonus. Jason was quick to respond and answer any questions I had and was proactive in his communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
Thank you. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Getaway

Enjoyed property. Property was nice, clean and information on all aspects of stay were very clear and very detailed. Kids loved the dock and ability to play and jump off 2 story pier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 December 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great gathering place

We had a wonderful stay. The log home is well -maintained, and the location is beautiful! The view from the back deck can not be beat. Loved the quiet location and not much boat traffic. We enjoyed some great meals gathered around the large dining table. Five stars for this amazing home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at Smith Lake

Fabulous property!!! Well maintained, very spacious, great for a crowd, well stocked, and an incredible view!!! Home owner was quick to respond and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Lake house!

This was the most beautiful, peaceful lakehouse we’ve ever stayed in. Absolutely can’t recommend it enough! The views are unbeatable, the neighborhood safe and peaceful, the amenities in the home over the top. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place overall. Beds were comfortable. Nice to be able to use the boat lift and park a boat under the covered dock. It was able to accommodate 3 boats. Kids loved the movie theater, pool table and bunk room in the basement. Kitchen was stocked with cooking utensils. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Thanks so much for the review - we’re really glad you enjoyed your stay and especially appreciated the beds, kitchen setup, and fun spaces like the theater room and basement game area! We do want to mention something many guests don’t realize: we go out of our way to make the covered boat lifts and dock available at no extra charge, even though we don’t have to. We pull our own boat and jet skis off-site, which takes a good bit of time and effort - including disassembling the wakeboard tower - just so our guests can fully enjoy the lifts and the dock. We’ve stocked the home intentionally to make it truly turnkey and family-friendly - from a fully equipped kitchen for a chef, to dozens of board games, Xbox games, and nearly 100 DVDs. This is more than a rental - it’s a fully furnished home, and we want every guest to feel that. If there’s anything we could do to turn a great stay into a perfect 5-star one, we’d love to know. Thanks again for choosing our home, and we hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Smith Lake 2024

Place was more than expected. Pool table and theater room kept the kids occupied at night and lake was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Host- very accomodating

We were very comfortable with our large family for a holiday gathering! There is plenty of sleeping space and things to do for both kids and adults! The pictures do not do this property justice! The views are stunning and the cabin is homey and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
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