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Experience rural charm near Lewis Smith Lake

Family-friendly farm stay with water park and Hot tub

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Soak your cares away in the hot tub!
There is seating for the whole group around the camp fire.
Exterior
Swim in the refreshing water of smith Lake right off our private swim dock.
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
NZ$430
avg per night

Explore the area

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Crane Hill, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Lake Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Balcony Suite

1 King Bed

Bunk room

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Lake Suite

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

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

Upstairs Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$430
avg per night

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About the area

Crane Hill

Located in Crane Hill, this farm stay is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Crooked Creek Civil War Museum and Cullman County Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Clarkson Covered Bridge and Houston Historic Jail. 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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What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 26 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Stone Bridge Farms - 45 min drive - 44.1 km
  • Wallace State Community College - 46 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament - 59 min drive - 63.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grille At Trident Marina - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪hotdog hut - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Oasis - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Hitching Post The Rest-N-Eat - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Chef Troy's - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Experience rural charm near Lewis Smith Lake

Welcome to Riverbend Ranch, the perfect getaway on the shores of Smith Lake in picturesque North Alabama. This family-oriented retreat accommodates up to 12 guests and offers a safe and relaxing environment for families and dogs alike. Everyone can enjoy a plethora of activities such as kayaking, paddle-boarding, firepit chats, and yard games like cornhole, spikeball, and ladder golf. Come and create lasting memories at Riverbend Ranch, where relaxation and fun meet.


*Guests must be 25 years old to rent "Riverbend Ranch".
*Guest ID may be requested and required to avoid cancellation.

* Smoking is not allowed INSIDE the house. An additional $200 cleaning fee may be assessed to professionally remove the smoke smell.

Amenities

Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience rural charm near Lewis Smith Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Experience rural charm near Lewis Smith Lake?

As of 16 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Experience rural charm near Lewis Smith Lake on 30 December 2025 start from NZ$870.67, 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 Experience rural charm near Lewis Smith Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience rural charm near Lewis Smith Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience rural charm near Lewis Smith Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Experience rural charm near Lewis Smith Lake located?

This family-friendly Crane Hill farm stay is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lewis Smith Lake and Dowling Memorial Park. Speegle's Marina is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) away.

Reviews

Experience rural charm near Lewis Smith Lake Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and well stocked. Had a great stay with grands and adult kids! Lits of water toys and outside activities. Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Family holiday Weekend

Great stay at a great place! The location and property set up was excellent. The host was MOST helpful with all requests and questions.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

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

Loved this property

We had a great time, our host was awesome. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Janet J.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

We booked this property for our parents, ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren. This was the perfect little place for all of us. One of the biggest perks is it only had about 20 steps to the lake, which made getting to the lake easy for our parents. We had a great time just hanging out at the house when we weren’t on the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariann W.

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

Fishing Tournament

My family really enjoyed our stay! My son was fishing in the high school state championship tournament. The house was very comfortable & had everything we needed! The area was very nice! We will definitely be back! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savanne H.

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

Girls weekend at the lake

We loved staying here! Matt was so nice and accommodating to us. We actually lost power due to a storm and he showed up and hooked up a generator for us! The dock is kinda small if you have a really big group but they have a fabulous lily pad you can use that we spent the whole weekend using! Great place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Wonderful stay for the holidays

Absolutely perfect stay at Riverbend Ranch! House felt cozy and so comfortable. Matt was an excellent host!! Look forward to returning to RR in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gloria A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely time and enjoyed our stay very much. Matt was a perfect host and even mailed my daughter's hair dryer that she accidentally left at the house. We liked the house even more than we thought we would. It has neighbors but feels private. It was clean and comfortable. The dog yard is phenomenal! It has a doggy door in to the screened in porch and most evenings we could leave the door into the house open so they can go in and out as they please. The hot tub was new and leaked so we were only able to use it once but it will be really nice for the future. I gave 4 stars b/c we really wanted to use the dock and water but no one warned us the ramp is way too steep in winter pool to climb up once you're down unless you're a super strong climber. We did not get to kayak or any of the things we were looking forward to. With that said, we will definitely stay here when the water level is higher during summer pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Lake Get Away

Quick weekend trip with family and friends. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed every detail about the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Well appointed and cute lake house

The house is very cute and is equipped with everything needed for a getaway. Great fenced area for dogs. Comfortable beds. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadiea T.

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

7 people

We had 5 adults and 2 boys (10&11). The house was the perfect size for all of us and the yard kept the boys entertained when it wasn’t raining. I was very impressed with how clean the house was. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

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

Great house

It has a fenced in yard for your dog that was great. Views from front and back of house were awesome. Really nice location and host was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Weekend getaway

The house was quiet, comfortable and well stocked. Our kids had a blast swimming off the dock and the boat ramp across the cove was convenient and easy to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B., Memphis, TN

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

Great house

The house was great for our family. The owner had thought of so many great ideas to make our stay comfortable. Enjoyed our family time on the beautiful, clean lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

angela B.

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

Very enjoyable!

Loved this lake place, very clean and modernly decorated. Plenty of things to do, even during winter- fire pit area was great, swings, walks around the quiet neighborhood with great views of lake. The dog loved the fenced in yard. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Absolutely perfect!

Our week at Smith Lake was amazing! The house was well stocked, clean and cozy. It was in a quiet and private neighborhood. The view was spectacular. We took our boat and were able to launch crossbody and kept it on the dock. We’re already planning our next trip here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect lake house for family!

Our family enjoyed this lake house so much even though it rained on and off most of the time. The paddle boards and kayaks were great and also a paddle boat was available. We were able to make s’mores around the fire pit one night. Perfect setting! Also have a great fenced in area for dogs or small kids. Owner was very accommodating and the house was especially well stocked with basics compared to other Vrbo’s we have rented.. Thank you for an excellent family getaway before school starts back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Riverbend Ranch Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at the Riverbend Ranch. This property is Top Notch. Very clean and decorated beautifully. Loved the layout of the house with so many different areas to enjoy. Easy to access by road and close to the dollar general if anything was needed. We were able to access the property by boat as the water level was still good. This property will definitely be on my list to rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto P.

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

Riverbend Ranch

Excellent property with lots of ameniaties. Location is quiet and peacful. Home was clean and well kept with plenty of room for 5 adults and one small dog. Communication with the host was quick and easy. Kayaks and paddle boards available on site. We rented a boat from Smith Lake Boating Adventures, and they delivered to and retrieved it from our dock. A great location for a family vacation. We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Becky M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not worth the money.

Our stay at Riverbend Ranch Lake House was disappointing. The property had known air conditioning issues that led to multiple interruptions throughout our trip for attempted repairs—disrupting nearly half of our stay. The owner provided a very small partial refund for the two nights without air, but showed little remorse for the inconvenience and disruption we experienced.The listing advertises accommodations for up to 12 guests, but the living room lacked adequate seating, and the dock only had two chairs. There was no dog swim ramp as listed in the description, and several listing photos were misleading or inaccurate. I would not recommend this property. The listing needs to be updated to reflect the reality of what’s being offered. Not worth the money.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Matt was such a wonderful host and made check-in so easy!! I loved everything about this beautiful lakehouse and property!! I was especially impressed with the fully equipped kitchen - we had everything we needed! Such a relaxing stay and would love to come back next spring or summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about accommodations & interaction with host was excellent. Would have given five stars had we been able to easily access the dock to fish & enjoy the water toys avail. The water was so low the ramp to dock was dangerously steep. That’s on us - we should have checked ahead. 2 of our brave young adult were able to climb to the dock to use canoe.That said, the porch, tree swing & fire pit (with complimentary s’more fixings!) and perfect weather made it a snuggly family weekend. We’d love to come back in late spring or summer to get the full lake experience!Thank you Matt for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with many amenities for children and our grand dogs. We loved the dock with kayak, canoe and paddle boat as well as firepit with lots of comfortable chairs! The screened porch was our favorite gathering spot! Having a nice fenced in yard for dogs was so nice too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

H M.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025