Riverbend Ranch - Family Fun on Smith Lake! Dog Friendly. - Crane Hill

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Crane Hill, AL

Lewis Smith Lake1 min walk
Smith Lake Park33 min drive
Tiger Field34 min drive
Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)75 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

About this property

Riverbend Ranch - Family Fun on Smith Lake! Dog Friendly.

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.

Property manager

Matt Sherwood

Premier Host

Amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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. Traveling with kids? Consider WildWater Cullman and Funzone. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk
Smith Lake Park - 33 min drive
Tiger Field - 34 min drive
Heritage Park Cullman - 41 min drive
WildWater Cullman - 42 min drive

Restaurants

Hotdog Hut The Hamburger Ice - 10 min drive
Arrowhead Bar and Grill - 17 min drive
The Crooked Chimney - 11 min drive
The Grille - 22 min drive

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

26 March 2024

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

angela B.

2 January 2024

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

Debbie K.

3 November 2023

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

Kim W.

22 August 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

18 August 2023

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

About the host

Hosted by Matt Sherwood

I'm a 25 year teaching veteran who is now dabbling in property renovations and short term rentals. I've found that working with people and making beautiful spaces is one of my favorite things in the world, and I hope to have many more listings.

Why they chose this property

We love this neighborhood, called Lay Bend, because it has amazing views, homes, and people. There are not many places where you can have lake views from both sides of your house.

What makes this property unique

While many properties on the lake are beautiful, not many of them are functional for families and kids. I wanted this to be a place where we could send the little kids and family out into the yard to play and watch the big kids play in the lake. It is just a great combination of form and function.