Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard!

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A lakeside seating area with fire pit and chairs.
A dining area with a long table, benches, a hanging light fixture, and large windows with curtains.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a potted plant.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar seating, and a coffee bar.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area with chairs and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lewis Smith Lake

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

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, Ave Maria Grotto
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Crane Hill

Located in Crane Hill, this holiday home is near a water park 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 26 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 41 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Stone Bridge Farms - 43 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament - 55 min drive - 65.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grille At Trident Marina - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Grille at Trident Marina - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Chef Troy's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Rock Cafe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Hitching Post The Rest-N-Eat - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard! pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard!?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard! on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$1,231, 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.

What time is check-in at Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard! located?

This family-friendly Crane Hill holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lewis Smith Lake and Dowling Memorial Park. Bankhead National Forest and Speegle's Marina are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An awesome place for families to meet and enjoy including 4 legged ones . A very nice Lakeview and we had lots of fun with all the water toys! Matt was very accessible with quick answers to any questions
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family had a wonderful stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Welcoming to dogs, great s'mores kit for the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host and amenities were great for our annual girls trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house. It was very clean. Great area for dogs and plenty of water toys to keep my kids busy! It’s a trip down the stairs and a steep ramp to dock. S’mores supplies were a great addition. Geese were everywhere across the way and there was a ton of feathers in the water. Next time, I’d make sure to ask about water level. With it being close to the end, I worried about cleanliness of water with as many geese as we seen. We still swam and did what we wanted. Hot tub was perfection. Overall, great place and a perfect weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyed our stay

Beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 December 2024
Thank you. Im glad you enjoyed rhe view!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in a perfect location with beautiful views. The lake toys provided added to our family fun! The screened in back porch was definitely a nice bonus! The house was spacious and clean other than some pet hair which is acceptable since it is a pet friendly property. Matt was a gracious, responsive host. My only recommendation would be more comfortable seating in the living room and screened in porch. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
Thanks for staying at Riverbend Ranch! We’d be happy to host you anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2023
I'm so glad your group had a fun time. We'd be happy to host you anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2024
I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
I'm always happy when my guests are happy. Please come back again sometime. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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