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Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home

Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home

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Exterior
Kitchen
Great Room
Dining
Living area

Overview of Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home

5 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Crane Hill, AL
  • Popular LocationLewis Smith Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSmith Lake Park54 min drive
  • Popular LocationRickwood Caverns State Park66 min drive
  • AirportBirmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

+1
1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home

This home sits on a very private point lot with 700 feet of water frontage. It was designed for multiple families with kids. The view is absolutely spectacular with water on 3 sides and views from almost every room in the house. It is roughly 3,000 square feet and has a additional 2,100 square feet of balconies and decks. There are two great rooms, one for the adults and a second for the kids. The upstairs has 20' vaulted ceilings throughout. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and a Keurig Coffee machine. The huge, custom built square table seats 12 for family meals and two additional bar top chairs are at the kitchen counter top. For outdoor cooking, there is a large, high end, gas grill and a wood burning smoker.

There are two masters with one upstairs and the second down. The third and fourth bedrooms are downstairs. The game room includes a pool table, ping pong, foosball table, games and puzzles. We have a flat screen tv on the main level with Directv as well as two tv's on the bottom level, one in the master downstairs and one in the main room. We just installed a new "Starlink" wireless service with over 100M access speed, if you need to connect your laptop.

Satellite TV (DirecTV) - Three TV's
Cell Phone coverage: Good
Land Line Phone
Nearest Marina/boat launch: About 5-10 minutes by road and less than 5 minutes by water
Water Level: Very deep.

The outside balconies and decks wrap three sides of the house. The lighted walkway leads down to the enormous three slip boat house and swim platform. The water slide is connected to city water for hours of fun in the lake. A deck box is available with life preservers for all sizes. There are plenty of chairs and chaise lounges by the house that can be brought down to the dock to use. Pontoon boat rentals are made through Duskin Point Marina. You are also welcome to bring your own boat.

The boat house includes 2 open slips for 2 boat and additional side docking for 3-4 more.

Smith Lake is rated as the third cleanest lake in the country. You must see it to believe it. There are 500 miles of shoreline with over 21,200 acres of water. There is fantastic swimming, fishing, boating and skiing. Much of the lake is in the Bankhead National Forest with miles of undisturbed wooded shores and spectacular views.

We are located very close to the Smith Lake dam and is also near Duskin Point Marina (great for refueling and a quick snack). It is 55 minutes from Birmingham, 2 hours from Nashville and 4 hours from Memphis.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
With approval

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: with approval
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadlock

About the area

Crane Hill

Located in Crane Hill, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Tiger Field, while The Lily Pond an Art Gallery & Tea Room and Crooked Creek Civil War Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk
  • Smith Lake Park - 54 min drive
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 56 min drive
  • Rickwood Caverns State Park - 66 min drive
  • Jasper City Hall - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cujo's Pizza - 67 min drive
  • Cold Springs Grill - 42 min drive
  • Mikes BBQ - 67 min drive
  • Butterbeans - 66 min drive
  • Simply Southern Catering - 42 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home located?

This family-friendly Crane Hill holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lewis Smith Lake, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Tiger Field and Smith Lake Park. WildWater Cullman and Funzone are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Glenese M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Ready for another visit
Great place to stay. Hope to rent there again this summer. Relaxing and fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway with friends.
The lake house was just as nice as advertised. The bedrooms were nice and clean with comfortable beds. Kitchen had all the amenities and the furniture was plentiful and comfortable. Huge bay windows provided a great view of the lake with beautiful sunsets. The property is as secluded as you can ask for for such a popular lake. I highly recommend the property to large groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Trey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Guys Trip
For years now, our friend group has done an annual weekend trip to catch up and relax. This place is so perfect for that that we might have to make it a regular location! Amazing views, plenty of beds and room. Just an incredible stay that we’d recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Patrick H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SWEET PLACE
The home is fabulous! Amazing views and lots of things to do for "kids" of all ages!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

5/5 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Autumn Delight
The amazing views from this property are endless! Family Paradise rests at the mid-focal point of the cove! This lake retreat was perfect for our multi-generational (20's through 80's) family holiday celebration! The kitchen is large and fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, and appliances! The walk-thru butler's pantry is perfect for holding your groceries! We cooked, baked, ate, laughed, and enjoyed the breathtaking views from every window! Highlights: fishing off the dock, sitting around the firepit in the evenings, taking in the views from the swivel chairs on the top deck, playing pool, and playing cards at the large family table! Family Paradise feels like the lake house that has been in your family for years! The owners are excellent and the process to rent and stay at Family Paradise is easy to follow! Family Paradise is Smith Lake VRBO vacationing at its best!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shannon Haskins

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My wife, Shannon and I have a passion for marriage and family minstry. Family Paradise was built with a vision of drawing families closer, creating life long memories; a place of rest and inspiration. In Spring, Summer and Fall we cater to family vacations and reunions. In winter, we focus on church retreats, including, mens, womens, marriage, youth, young adults & church leadership planing.
We live in Bimingham, AL with our 4 children, Sammy, Megan, David & Emily.

Why they chose this property

Smith Lake is one of the cleanest and most beautiful lakes in the country. It is conviently located 1 hour from birmingham and Huntsville, 2 hours from Nashville and 4 hours from Memphis. The rural setting provides the perfect setting to relax and enjoy some quality family time.

What makes this property unique

Surrounded on 3 sides by water, Family Paradise offers an amazing lake experience. The gentle sloping lot minimizes the number of steps to the water. The house was desiged specifically for larger groups including beds in bedrooms for 14 and a huge kitchen table for 12. The kitchen is stocked with pots, pan and appliances to serve these large groups. The dock and swim platform are huge with fun for all ages. We also provide 1 open slips if you need to dock your owned or rented boat.

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