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Dockside Retreat — Your Smith Lake Escape

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A covered outdoor deck with wooden flooring, wicker furniture, and a view of a lake and bridge.
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A spacious living area with a high ceiling and wooden beams, a fireplace, and a large TV.
A large wooden house with a balcony and string lights, surrounded by trees and a dock.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lewis Smith Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Crane Hill, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Lake Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Ave Maria Grotto
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bunk Room Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Crane Hill

Located in Crane Hill, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Dowling Memorial Park, while Crooked Creek Civil War Museum and Cullman County Museum are cultural highlights. WildWater Cullman and Funzone are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 30 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 45 min drive - 52.7 km
  • Stone Bridge Farms - 47 min drive - 49.7 km
  • Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament - 59 min drive - 69.0 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grille At Trident Marina - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Stoney Lonesome Cafe - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Kat Daddy's BBQ & Grill - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪The Grille at Trident Marina - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Chef Troy's - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dockside Retreat — Your Smith Lake Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dockside Retreat — Your Smith Lake Escape?

As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dockside Retreat — Your Smith Lake Escape on 10 May 2027 start from NZ$2,570, 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 Dockside Retreat — Your Smith Lake Escape?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dockside Retreat — Your Smith Lake Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dockside Retreat — Your Smith Lake Escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dockside Retreat — Your Smith Lake Escape located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Dowling Memorial Park and Bankhead National Forest. Speegle's Marina and Smith Lake Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Love the porches! Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was awesome from the time we booked till the time we checked out. This was a great location and home was clean. We would love to stay again during warm weather to enjoy the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is really pretty, and the water views from the two decks are unbeatable! Communication with the host could not have been smoother. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was absolutely lovely, so well decorated and comfy! Outdoor space was fantastic, loved sitting on the deck upstairs and laying on the bed swing downstairs! Hostess was very responsive, would recommend to friends and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The home is beautiful. The house was clean, host was quickly to respond to messages. The location is perfect, porches and swings were fabulous. We did not have a place to dock the rented pontoon. The owners are using the boat dock for their pontoon. It all worked out due to the weather. No rain or storms last week so it was calm without docking problems. I am definitely coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We celebrated Father’s Day weekend at the lake this year and everything was super clean and the views were everything! We plan to stay here next year, and already looking forward to another wonderful trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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