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Smith Lake Family Getaway - Amazing Views, Kayaks & Game Room

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2 kayaks and paddles to enjoy!
Awesome views off the swim platform on the two story dock
Pool and foosball in the downstairs living room!
Fire Pit - under the stars
Floor to Ceiling views in the main living space!!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Houston, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, WildWater Cullman
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Place, Heritage Park Cullman
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

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

About this property

Smith Lake Family Getaway - Amazing Views, Kayaks & Game Room

Lewis Smith Lake family home getaway in the secluded Brushy Creek! The home includes 4 bedrooms + loft bedroom, 3 baths (sleeping for 18 guests), 2 living rooms, and boasts amazing lake views, from nearly every room. Enjoy a cabin lake home that will bring the family together on the two story dock, amazing great room, and game room!!

While staying at our home you will enjoy:
• Large living room w/ stacked stone fire place
• Game room w/ Pool and Foosball
• 2 Kayaks & Paddles
• Fire Pit
• Outdoor dining and decking overlooking the water
• SmartTVs in w/ cable
• Two story dock ready for the whole family
• Easy walk to the dock
• Boat slip for parking your boat

This property is a real 'home away from home'! We are located on beautiful Brushy Creek, a quiet section of Smith Lake, great for boating and skiing. This 2-story, with large loft home is located on the main channel with deep water year round, yet our dock is situated so that guests spend their day swimming just inside the mouth of a wide and deep slough!

Bedroom 1: King bed w/ en-suite bath
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: Loft with 2 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5: King bed & 3 twin bunk bed !

It also has a private, 2-story boat dock with an extra slip to bring your boat along if you choose. Our attached swim dock has plenty of room for everyone. A gated top deck provides a safe jumping spot for kids young and old. Best of all... the breathtaking view from the full front, floor to ceiling windows in the great room upstairs. The kitchen is fully equipped for any meal. This home was built for a crowd!!

The house is conveniently located within:
- 15min to Grocery store (Son’s of Arley)
- 15min to Dollar General and Arley Restaurants

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We are blessed to have a big house that holds a lot of people, but our home is not to be used for parties

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Houston

Located in Houston, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Houston Historic Jail and Clarkson Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Tiger Field. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing, water tubing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Natural Bridge Park - 46 min drive - 60.6 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 55 min drive - 71.7 km
  • Heritage Park Cullman - 56 min drive - 72.7 km
  • Sportsman Lake Park - 56 min drive - 75.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Plaza Bonita - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Talk Of The Town - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Grill - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Paw Paw's Restaurant - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smith Lake Family Getaway - Amazing Views, Kayaks & Game Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Smith Lake Family Getaway - Amazing Views, Kayaks & Game Room?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smith Lake Family Getaway - Amazing Views, Kayaks & Game Room on 21 July 2026 start from NZ$1,084, 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 Getaway - Amazing Views, Kayaks & Game Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Smith Lake Family Getaway - Amazing Views, Kayaks & Game Room?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smith Lake Family Getaway - Amazing Views, Kayaks & Game Room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Smith Lake Family Getaway - Amazing Views, Kayaks & Game Room located?

This family-friendly Houston holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lewis Smith Lake, Tiger Field and Bankhead National Forest. Houston Historic Jail is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time and enjoyed the house. Enjoyed the great view and swimming from the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Great Place

Great times!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

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

Great time!

Great place on the lake for a larger group
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard r.

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

Houston

Loved the property
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April D.

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

Great house with great view

Nice house! Lots of fun swimming off deck!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julianna A.

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

Lake House

House was great! The view was spectacular. Communication with the owner was pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi H.

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

Mother's Day Weekend 2024!

Love this house and the host! We try to come back every year. Plenty of room for my crew of 15 and the view is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Amazing weekend

Perfect Retreat. Romans 1:20 Christ met us there. Beautiful time in His creation. Mark 6:31 "Jesus said, come away by yourselves to a lonely place and rest a while."
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

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

Amazing Family Vacay!

This lake is one of the most beautiful lakes I have ever seen. The house is very spacious for many people to enjoy. The stairs going down to the pier were not as steep in person as I thought they would be by looking at the pics. The host was awesome to work with. I highly recommend this house for your next big family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Great weekend Getaway!

Wow! The views on the water here are amazing! This property was exactly what we needed for a quick weekend getaway with family but I wish we could have stayed longer! The house has everything you need and more! The host was easy to communicate with and made checking in/out very simple. Would recommend to any larger groups or families!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Houston G.

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

Family trip 2025

We stayed here for our 2025 family vacation. We had 12 people ages 5 to 56. All 3 of my kids, significant others and grandchildren. Plenty of room. We like to cook and the kitchen was more than adequate for our family. Even used the grill. We spent most of our days at the boat dock swimming and fishing. Weather was great and the grandkids had a great time. I spent most of the nights kicking everyone’s butt playing pool. Nobody beats the old man. Easy check in and check out. We would definitely go again. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gustavo L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
View from living room is very nice as shown in the pictures. Access to lake is easy. Dock is located in a cove so easy/safe to swim with the kids. Area is quiet. Enjoyed have access to a pool table. Not shown is worn/weathered kitchen cabinetry and very outdated feel and look. Not much kitchen counter space/island to accommodate our family of 8 adults. Location is far from any stores/groceries so make sure not to forget anything. We were short on TP and paper towels and no beach/pool towels provided/available. Served its purpose for a 3 nights but would not stay again as there are likely better places for the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Dated furnishings.

On line photos are probably 15 years old. There were numerous repairs that have been neglected (some made me feel unsafe). Stairs, furnishings, decks, windows, doors, are in need of replacement or at least repairs. Power was out for a couple days and the property manager was able to put us up for a night at a different location (thanks you for power and hot water. )
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory P.

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

What’s better than hugs from the Grandchildren!

Spending time with our children is important and can be challenging at times. Grandsons at BAMA and SAMFORD inspired the Thanksgiving vacation to Smith Lake. This property is so much more than a rental, it feels like a family home. The bedrooms, 2 living areas with fireplaces, amazing lake views, large dinning area, and fully equipped kitchen is the perfect home for our family. Accented with art inspired by the surroundings. A small grouping of family pictures topped off the warmth of the home. Access to lake is only a few steps from the fire pit and outdoor dining area. We enjoyed spectacular sunrises and the golden hour of the sunsets. Our family enjoyed fishing, reading, a round of golf, and sitting around the dining table! A place where memories are made. The host is the best! Simple check-in and responsive to our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent A.

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

Weekend getaway

Was excellent. Beautifully located
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

1st family vacation to Lewis Smith Lake

Thoroughly enjoyed our family lake house vacation. Spent most of our time just sitting on the dock and swimming in the crystal clear green water.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Great property and host.

Great property with plenty of space. Host were very helpful and communicated well!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty F.

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

Grace and Truth

2nd time staying in this location. A few things went wonky. However, the owner went above and beyond to do everything she could to make situation right.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth G.

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

Weekend at the lake 😊

Our group of 7 loved staying at the house this weekend!! It had everything listed online and the host, Celeste was amazing at communicating and super friendly. It was a beautiful and peaceful weekend. We're looking at returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

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

Awesome Weekend!

What an awesome place! The whole family had a wonderful time at Brushy Creek Getaway. The property owner was very helpful and responded to any questions I had. It's a great place for a family vacation. I would definitely recommend it for anyone interested in staying on Smith Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Marsha J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Smith Lake Houston Cabin Rental

We rented the house for the weekend in February for a family gathering. The house was clean but some of the bed mattresses were well worn. Due to leaves and debris blocking doorways and steps, it appeared to have been empty for a while. The door alarm system activated unprovoked during the middle of the night, waking everyone on the main floor, especially those sleeping in the 5 "bedroom" (actually an open loft to the kitchen and living room). The heating system varied greatly from floor to floor and room to room. We were unable to get the gas fireplaces to work despite receiving a quick response to our texts to the home owner. The views were great but the lack of outdoor activities for use during cold temperatures was obvious. The indoor game tables that were used as a selling point turned out to be unusable. The pool cues were missing their tips and the foosball table was warped. Due to the house's location in the back of a remote community with narrow roads, groceries are recommended to be purchased in advance. Alcoholic beverages can only be bought stores in neighboring counties. Our visit was good but would most likely have been more enjoyable in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

We ABSOLUTELY loved it!

We THOUROUGHLY enjoyed our stay!! It was EXACTLY what we wanted!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

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

Amazing stay

Our family enjoyed our stay here. The home and view was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cliff and Rhonda W.

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

Amazing!!!

This was our second time to stay here. We absolutely love the location and the house! Celeste is so easy to deal with and reach fir any issues or questions. The only thing that would make this absolutely perfect is if there was an opportunity to rent a boat with the property instead of having to rent from the marina.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lance h.

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

Great stay

We had an excellent visit to this property. The property owner was responsive and very helpful. Everything was clean and in great condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

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