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

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Near Trident Marina and the Big Bridge, A-Deck With a View is a charming cabin/cottage style A-Frame home on Smith Lake. Relax in the spacious screened-in main level porch with impressive views of the lake or unwind by the natural rock deck's fire pit. The expansive multi-level deck offers plenty of space for entertaining, while a covered dock and large swim platform invite water activities like floating, boating, or fishing.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12181 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

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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.

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Crane Hill, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Clarkson Covered Bridge and Houston Historic Jail are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Dowling Memorial Park. Traveling with kids? Consider WildWater Cullman and Funzone. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Dowling Memorial Park - 15 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Stoney Lonesome OHV Park - 30 min drive - 24.9 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 47 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 53 min drive - 53.2 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tubbs' Redneck Yatch Club - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪hotdog hut - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hitching Post The Rest-N-Eat - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪DJ's Grocery And Deli - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cold Springs Grill - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

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.

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

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Dowling Memorial Park. Stoney Lonesome OHV Park and Speegle's Marina are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jennifer v.

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

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

Amy S.

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

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

Brandon R.

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

Comfortable

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

10/10 Excellent

alana l.

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

Perfect stay!

We had a wonderful stay! Enjoyed everything & we hope to come back sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L.

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

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

Stephanie A.

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

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

Ashley O.

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

Fun Family Getaway

Our family had a great time! Very peaceful location with a wonderful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad & Emily A.

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

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

Eliezer A.

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

Is amazing

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad & Emily A.

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

little weekend church retreat

Beautiful property with plenty of beds for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will i.

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

Labor Day weekend

Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bri A.

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

Bachelorette Trip

We had an amazing stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Donna M P.

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

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

Jenny M.

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

Wonderful!

What a wonderful place! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! Absolutely gorgeous view and the most comfy beds!! Thankyou for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colton K.

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

Incredible Place!

Couldn’t be happier with our visit to this property. Nice, clean, perfect location, and great owner. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna D.

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

Beautiful Lake House Perfect for family gatherings

We rented this property as a getaway for our parents 30th anniversary weekend! It was perfect to be together with plenty of activities! The house was very clean and the beds were very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Perfect family spot

We needed a house while visiting family for the holidays. Great kitchen for cooking, more than enough space for everyone to spread out. Perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Wonderful Weekend

We had a wonderful weekend staying at this property to relax and recharge. The property in and of itself is incredible and easy to get to. We loved the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill V.

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

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

Tina O., Alabama

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

Great trip!

We loved our stay. There was plenty of room for all 12 of us. We had everything we needed and would definitively stay again. It's one of the properties with the least amount of steps which made getting the kayak to the lake easier
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Peaceful and rustic - perfect lake house!

The space was wonderful! The views were beautiful and we enjoyed the outdoor deck areas and fire pit. The bedrooms had comfortable beds with nice bedding. The owner responded very quickly to all my questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Great weekend stay.

Nice, unique lake house. Plenty of space for a big family, and a fantastic boat dock. Everything was just as pictured.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S., Blount County, Alabama

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

Short Christmas Stay

Great Christmas Eve and Christmas Day stay for my family. Love that they allow pets, too. Owner was very responsive and easy to contact. The property was perfect for our family. Would love to come back for a summer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

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

Gorgeous, cozy cabin to get away to the lake!

Highly recommend. This property makes great use of the amazing view and all available space. Separate bedroom options made it great for kids, teens and adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023