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Respite By The Lake

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Crane Hill, AL
  • Popular LocationLewis Smith Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSmith Lake Park35 min drive
  • Popular LocationWildWater Cullman44 min drive
  • AirportBirmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)76 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.

Respite By The Lake

The boat house is the maximum size allowed on Smith Lake (custom, two story, deep water boat house)! The upper level features a sunning deck and an air conditioned cooling room. The lower level features a large swim deck and two slips roomy enough to house two boats or a boat and two personal watercraft.
The custom craftsmanship of this house is obvious upon entrance. The interior of the house is beautifully decorated with timeless, neutral colors. The house features four bedrooms, four full baths, large walk in closets, a fully equipped custom kitchen, open floor plan with family, dining and sitting area, office/library/sitting area upstairs, and an enclosed porch leading to an elevated deck boasting an outdoor fireplace.
The custom kitchen is fully equipped with high end appliances. The beautiful stone archway frames a six burner Wolf gas stove and double oven. Just above the stove and granite countertop you will find a Franke pot filler faucet. The Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer is paneled to match the custom cabinetry. Located to the right of the refrigerator is a paneled ice maker. A large center island features a deep farmers sink and beautiful black granite countertop.
In addition to the dream kitchen, the first floor offers an open floor plan that includes a sitting area with a beautiful stone gas/wood fireplace as well as a family and dining area. Floor to ceiling windows offer a full view of the lake. The tumble travertine floors feature radiant heating powered by gas with electric backup. The full bath includes a fully tiled walk in shower. There are also 2 bedrooms located on the first floor with a full bathroom to share.
A custom wood speakeasy door leads to an enclosed porch. Exit the porch onto an elevated deck with an incredible outdoor stone fireplace.
Walk upstairs to the second floor and relax in one of three sitting areas. French doors lead to an office with a custom, lighted drafting table and a custom built desk with even more built in shelving. Vaulted tongue and groove wood ceilings with recessed lighting and sky lights provide plenty of light. Walk through the roomy master bedroom into a dream master bath. The large bath features custom cabinetry with a double basin and a vanity area, both topped with granite. A walk-in fully tiled shower has built in shelves and a seating area. Just off the bathroom is a huge walk in closet with built in shelving. A laundry room offers a front loading washer and dryer, granite countertop, custom wall cabinet and a hidden, built in ironing board. Enter the private back bedroom through a set of beautiful French doors with it's own full bath equipped with a soaking tub.

Check in is 3:00pm and Check out is 10:00am
Please contact Anna by phone or email to discuss rental of this beautiful home.
Please note the house amenities do NOT include a TV service. Wifi only.

Property manager

Anna Lanier

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Respite Lake House Crane Hill
Respite Lake Crane Hill
Respite By The Lake Crane Hill
Respite By The Lake Private vacation home
Respite By The Lake Private vacation home Crane Hill

About the neighborhood

Crane Hill

Located in Crane Hill, this vacation home is on a lake. Lewis Smith Lake and Smith Lake Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include WildWater Cullman and Funzone.

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk
  • Smith Lake Park - 35 min drive
  • Heritage Park Cullman - 43 min drive
  • WildWater Cullman - 44 min drive
  • Sportsman Lake Park - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cold Springs Grill - 47 min drive
  • Stoney Lonesome Cafe - 41 min drive
  • Hotdog Hut The Hamburger Ice - 15 min drive
  • Kat Daddy's BBQ & Grill Co. - 35 min drive
  • Simply Southern Catering - 47 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Respite By The Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Respite By The Lake ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Respite By The Lake ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Respite By The Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lewis Smith Lake and within 20 mi (32 km) of Smith Lake Park and Tiger Field. Clarkson Covered Bridge and Heritage Park Cullman are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meagan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We had the best time, the house was amazing with plenty of room for all of us to sleep comfortably. Having the lift to get down to the pier really made a difference in our stay! We loved swimming off the dock and taking out our boat daily!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
We enjoyed our stay. The home is beautiful and clean. I love the warm tile floors. The steps to the water are rough going up and down but we were not surprised because we read the reviews. The sunroom on the deck needs cleaning and maybe some new furniture. Overall I would suggest this vacation home to anyone who does not have mobility problems.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kenneth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review Respite
Beautiful house. Some maintenance issues. Many recessed lights out, especially outside where footing is tricky at bight. I asked manager about starting gas fireplace and she did not know how. Missing key to turn on gas but host did not seem concerned enough to have one delivered. Also the internet (satellite) was very spotty and the tvs, advertised as smart, only could stream a couple of aps. Renter needs to bring their own rocu and run on their own phone hotspot for streaming. Lovely property.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erick P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Weekend
Great relaxing stay!! Beautiful home with all the amenities you could ask for. Great location to Trident Marina, and the Castle House is right across the lake. Kept our boat and two jet skis onsite at the boat house and we loved the area. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G., Huntsville Al

Liked: Cleanliness
Great boat dock, beautiful open concept kitchen/ living room, dining room.
We had a large family gathering for Father's Day. Just needed more space and this was the ticket. Beautiful home. Yes, there are steps to the dock. This is Smith lake- very few places do not have steps. All of our family made it down without problems- even my nimble 90 year old Mom! It was very clean and livable, and the ice maker was fantastic. For those checking in- we got there after dark, so it was a bit unusual. The first door is not the main door- you go down a few steps to the third door. None of the bedrooms have windows, but that did not bother anyone in our group. Thank you so much for offering this beautiful home for VRBO!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
The house was very clean and a great location! The only complaint is the mattresses on the beds are very uncomfortable, but other than that everything was perfect! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home on Smith Lake
This house is amazing. Very unique layout. Giant open first floor with living room and dining room and a very impressive kitchen that includes a Wolfe gas stove and an ice machine 🤩. There’s a small bathroom with shower just off of the foyer. Also on the first floor is a suite that includes a den, full bathroom and 2 bedrooms. The tv in this den was the only one that we could get to work for us to stream a movie, but it kept buffering so even that was a no go. Upstairs is another sitting area and a small office. The master suite is roomy with a firm king size bed and an en-suite bath to die for. Behind the master is a bedroom with 2 twin beds and another full bathroom with a soak tub. The two story 2 slip dock is wonderful with tons of open room in the sun as well as a covered area for shade sitting. Small glass cooling room that has a window a/c that works great! The only negative is the distance down the steep hill to the water—lots of steps. If you have any mobility issues this won’t work for you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Bryce W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quality Spot
Great price for exactly what we needed, to be on the water
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frances B., MADISON

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
Nice place to stay. We would definitely return. We took a boat and two jets skis. Perfect boat house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Cindy P., Hayden, AL United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a large group
Overall it was a great property. The distance and number of stairs to the lake was not advertised. The stairs were dangerous with no handrails. If the lift had been working, it would not have been an issue. The lift needs to be repaired to have proper access to the lake. The ice machine was not working as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021