On lake.At this Houston vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lewis Smith Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Houston Historic Jail. Tiger Field is within 12 miles (20 km) and Bankhead National Forest is within 20 miles (32 km).
Bankhead National Forest - 48 min drive - 19.5 miles
Sportsman Lake Park - 60 min drive - 43.3 miles
Heritage Park Cullman - 60 min drive - 44.6 miles
Getting around
Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 92 min drive
Restaurants
La Plaza Bonita - 28 min drive
Arley Coffee Shop - 28 min drive
Talk Of The Town - 17 min drive
Middle Of Meek - 28 min drive
Sonny's Catfish Cafe - 14 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ducktail Pointe: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14
COME ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF THIS LEWIS SMITH LAKE HOME! This house has so many amenities! There are 5 bedrooms / 3 full baths located on 2 private acres with 300 ft. of lake frontage AND easiest walk to the dock on the lake. Also, you will LOVE the convenience of the private boat launch on the property! Bring your boat and put it in right at the house. The property is located in Houston, AL, only 10 minutes from the locally renowned "Chef Troy's" restaurant.
Bedroom #1: King size bed- main level Bedroom #2: King size bed- main level Bedroom #3: Queen size bed- main level Bedroom #4: King size bed- Lower level Bedroom #5: Queen size bed - Lower level Additional sleeping for children on 4 twin sized tri-fold mattresses (provided). Sleeps 10 in beds with a Maximum occupancy of 14.
The property is equipped with Super-Fast Sprout Fiber Optic Wi-Fi Internet. A total of 6 smart TVs are located throughout the house including a large screen TV with surround sound in the upstairs living room and an outside TV on the lower deck. All the TVs use the same Roku interface/remote for seamlessly streaming AV content. Basic TV channels, including the SEC channel, are available thru the YouTube TV app which you can access from the Roku home screen.
The house has two living areas - one upstairs and one downstairs. Each has a full kitchen with full-size refrigerator. Two KEURIG and two regular coffee makers are provided. There is a baby highchair (if needed). There is also a chest freezer in the garage plus a new washer and dryer for guests' use. A new HVAC system was recently installed to keep you cool day and night. There are 2 gas fireplaces which are non-functioning.
You will enjoy the two large decks, each with ~800 sq. ft and 180- big water lake views. Each deck has patio tables seating 6. The elegant upstairs deck provides peaceful views of the lake and the fun downstairs deck features an outdoor TV, Edison lights, Crimson Tide Corn Hole game, bar stools, propane heater plus gas and charcoal BBQs. Both are just a short walk to the dock.
You will love the beautiful white sandy beach and gazebo complete with a fire pit and Adirondack chairs on the point overlooking a beautiful view of the lake! A limited supply of firewood is provided.
The property has a private boat ramp for you to use.The ramp is best when the lake is at or near Full-Pool - 510' water level. The dock has one boat slip with areas to side tie plus a swim deck. There is a Dock LifeGuard system on the dock, for your safety.
Two single seat 10 ft Tamarack fishing kayaks, a paddle board, and a large floating lily pad are provided for guest use. Additionally, you will find a collection of miscellaneous items such as life vests, noodles, spare light bulbs, spare batteries, games etc. in the garage that are there for your use.
Ducktail Pointe is a quiet and peaceful place that is great for families and those who appreciate this type of environment. Please be respectful of the full time neighbors and help us keep it this way. If you are wake boarding, wake surfing or tubing, remember that you are responsible for any damage caused by your wake so please stay as far from the docks as is safe to do. It is a big lake so please use it all and spread out your wakes.
We Sincerely hope you choose to stay with us and enjoy your time at Ducktail Pointe.
RESERVATIONS ARE NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL YOU RETURN THE RENTAL AGREEMENT TO SMITH LAKE RENTALS. NO after-prom, graduation, frat, wedding, etc. parties. Any gathering larger than the Max occupancy has to be preapproved. Violation will result in eviction. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE PRIMARY RENTER MUST MEET THE AGE REQUIREMENT OF 25 YEARS OF AGE.
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 2,300 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
3163-271268
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Ducktail Pointe: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14 to the airport?
This vacation home is 76.7 mi (92-min drive) away from the Birmingham International Airport (BHM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Ducktail Pointe: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14 have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Ducktail Pointe: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14 offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Ducktail Pointe: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Ducktail Pointe: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Ducktail Pointe: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Ducktail Pointe: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14 have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Ducktail Pointe: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14 have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Ducktail Pointe: 5 BR, 3 BA House in Houston, Sleeps 14 to downtown Houston?