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Dockside Retreat — Your Smith Lake Escape

Lakefront cottage in Crane Hill with fireplace

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
Dockside Retreat — Your Smith Lake Escape provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Entire home

204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • 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.

Dockside Retreat — Your Smith Lake Escape


Dockside Retreat | 4BR Lake House w/ Private Dock + Stunning Views. Your Perfect Smith Lake Getaway Awaits!

Welcome to your lakeside retreat at this beautifully furnished 4-bedroom, 3-bath lake house in Crane Hill, Alabama. Perfect for families and groups, this home combines modern comfort with relaxed lakefront living.

Where You’ll Sleep

1 King Bedroom – spacious and cozy for the ultimate relaxation
2 Queen Bedrooms – perfect for couples or guests
Bunk Room – sleeps 6 comfortably with two twin over queen bunk beds and ideal for kids or groups

All bedrooms feature brand-new beds, quality bedding and linens for a top-notch stay.

Thoughtful Amenities

3 full bathrooms stocked with hairdryers, towels, and essentials
Fully stocked kitchen** with everything you need to cook and entertain
All-new furnishings** throughout for a fresh, comfortable vibe

Outdoor Living You’ll Love

Step outside to enjoy breathtaking lake views from multiple outdoor seating areas—perfect for reading, chatting, or simply soaking up the sun. Spend your days at the private dock, where you can swim, float, or relax by the water.

Fire up the Blackstone or charcoal grill and enjoy outdoor dining on the porches while taking in the stunning scenery.

Lake Adventures

Want to explore Smith Lake? Trident Marina is just a 5-minute boat ride away, where you can rent a boat and experience the lake like a local. Boat not included in home rental.

Why You’ll Love It

✔ Brand-new furnishings, beds & linens
✔ Private dock for swimming, floating & relaxing
✔ Plenty of outdoor seating & dining spaces
✔ Close to Trident Marina for boat rentals or enjoy the restaurant
✔ Perfect for families, groups, and weekend getaways

We can’t wait to welcome you to our little slice of paradise and help you create unforgettable lake memories!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,198 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 area

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Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dowling Memorial Park - 16 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Stoney Lonesome OHV Park - 33 min drive - 26.6 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 50 min drive - 49.1 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 56 min drive - 54.6 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grille At Trident Marina - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Kat Daddy's - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Tubbs' Redneck Yatch Club - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪hotdog hut - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Grille at Trident Marina - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dockside Retreat — Your Smith Lake Escape pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dockside Retreat — Your Smith Lake Escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dockside Retreat — Your Smith Lake Escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dockside Retreat — Your Smith Lake Escape located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Dowling Memorial Park. Speegle's Marina and Smith Lake Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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