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A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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Crane Hill, AL
  • Place, Smith Lake Park
  • Place, Goat Island
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Crane Hill

On lake.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lewis Smith Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Dowling Memorial Park. Stoney Lonesome OHV Park and Speegle's Marina are within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Dowling Memorial Park - 15 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Stoney Lonesome OHV Park - 30 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • WildWater Cullman - 47 min drive - 29.7 miles
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 53 min drive - 33.1 miles

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grille At Trident Marina - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kat Daddy's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tubbs' Redneck Yatch Club - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Rock Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪DJ's Grocery And Deli - ‬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.

A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake

"A-Deck With a View" is a unique cabin/cottage style A-Frame home found on Smith Lake near Trident Marina and the Big Bridge. Impressive views of the lake from a large multi-level deck can't be beat.

The main A-Frame home features 1.5 Baths, with two Main Floor Bedrooms, a Loft Bedroom, a Basement Game Room, Laundry Room, plus plenty of parking. There is also a detached Master Suite complete with bedroom, bathroom, and private deck with views of the lake.

The expansive deck areas include a screened-in main level porch off the family room with amazing views of the lake. Other deck areas include a covered deck, two large, split level entertaining decks, and a natural rock deck with fire pit.

This property also has a covered, single-slip dock and large swim platform that keeps your boat/PWC safe and out of the elements with plenty of space for water activities from floating to boating and fishing.

A-Deck With a View is only 20 minutes from I-65 and just minutes by boat or car from Trident Marina and the Country Mall Convenience Store. With plenty of parking on this property, it’s perfect for a quick getaway or long vacation.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,950 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Outdoor Noise Restrictions after midnight. There are neighbors.
Any special events or requests beyond the maximum guest limit must be pre-authorized before rental.
Vaping in the home is not allowed, but you may smoke or vape outside and on the patios.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: There is a $75 Pet Fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Must give all details for any event

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
Note from host: Must give all details for any event
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Must give all details for any event

Frequently asked questions

How close is A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake to the airport?

This vacation home is 62.4 mi (67-min drive) away from the Birmingham International Airport (BHM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

Is there free parking at A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake to downtown Crane Hill?

This vacation home is 3.6 mi away from Crane Hill.

Reviews

A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Keith N.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was adequate for us, not luxurious but good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very charming and rustic. Broken up into 3 separate sleeping areas but plenty of room in the main house. Bigger than it looks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nyka B., Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun place and great host! I loved the covered back porch with the big swing. The water is beautifully clear by the boat dock!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check-in was a breeze. The welcome letter was very detailed and helped out a lot. Wifi was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weston A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place! Fireplace was quite peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake vacay

We enjoyed our stay. Lake was beautiful and house was exactly as described.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was excellent and everyone had a blast. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay! The home has a wonderful deck and a killer view!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brennan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th oh July Trip

Great place to stay for a big family. The instructions were clear and very detailed. Definitely would want to stay here again! We made a lot of great memories that will last us a lifetime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

We loved our stay at this place! We really enjoyed the lake and the provided jetski docks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness

great place but our weather wasn't the best. We liked the location.

We had 9 adults,we played games when the weather wasn't good got to ride jet skis my son really like the area. would be great if there was 1 more bath in the main house but the basement and the cottage were great. Nice dock.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Mendenhall

Liked: Cleanliness

Our 3rd time here!

This is our FAVORITE family/friends get-away! We love Smith Lake & this house makes it even more perfect. Owner is awesome to work with. Can’t wait to go back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

had a wonderful time, very clean, perfect view of the lake.loved the separated room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

We went for a weekend stay with family, and had a great time despite some of the rainy weather. The place was nice, and accomodated everyone. The inside was clean, but we had to clean all of the furniture on the back porch, due to pollen being on everything (it appeared that we were possibly the first guests of the season, but we LOVED the back porch & swing), and someone left trash & fishing reel parts on the boathouse. A few things we didn’t know about or take into consideration were how many stairs there were to the boathouse, the fact that there isn’t a dishwasher, that the only way downstairs to the game room was by going outside with all of the stairs, and also that Smith Lake Park is the closest boat ramp (we had two fishing boats with us). Otherwise we liked the place, and enjoyed our family getaway. Thank you for sharing your place with us).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable

The house suited us well. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Cassie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna M P.

Liked: Cleanliness

FAMILY CHRISTMAS

We couldn't of had a GREATER place to stay for all of us. The house was amazing with everything you need with comfy beds and pillows. We used all bedrooms even the little cottage which was cozy and warm. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook for five nights. We even used the the grill.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L., Mobile,AL

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place!!

We had a lovely stay in this cozy cabin! We used the fire pit and it was so nice outside. Just a lovely thanksgiving place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliezer A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Is amazing

We will do it again… I recommend for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie C.

Great Host

House was beautiful any issue we had the host fixed which was great veey easy to work with!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Lake Weekend

We love staying at this property because of its quiet location and close proximity to Trident Marina. The property is always clean and it accommodates our family perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad & Emily A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

This is the 2nd time we've stayed here - great spot! Unique house and set up which is fun
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Everything the host expressed in the welcome email was accurate and appreciated. The house had more room than we expected. The dock is very nice and it was in a great location to other places on the lake. There are a decent amount of stairs to the dock but expected as this is common for smith lake. I’ve stayed in other locations where the steps to the dock were crazy and you would be exhausted by the time you got to the lake, or back to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024