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The front door. You can literally park at the front door.

Entry way of house (stackable washer/dryer on right)

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Amenities
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Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Houston, AL

Lewis Smith Lake1 min walk
Houston Historic Jail11 min drive
Tiger Field22 min drive
Hamilton, AL (HAB-Marion County - Rankin Fite)59 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We’ve stayed several times and will be back in 2024!

GINGER F.

Jan 1, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bottom Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs loft bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Loft 1/2 bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy a Water Getaway! Book the A-frame now!

NO CABLE, Wi-Fi, or Satellite!! Get Away From It All! Welcome to living A-top of the water and welcome to living A-little small. I would describe this place like a tiny home. If you are tall and don’t do well with tight small spaces, this is NOT the place for you. This adorable A-frame is equipped with everything you should need to enjoy a weekend A-way from it all! It is a two bedroom and one and a half bath with a sleeper sofa. This tiny A-frame sits on two acres in Yellow Creek. If you need to launch anything, Houston recreation area is 4 miles away via road.

Property manager

Chad and Jessica Johnston

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Baby gate NOT provided

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO PETS; CHECKOUT LIST MUST BE COMPLETED. IF NOT, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO KEEP THE REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT

-DO NOT trespass on neighbors' property! Cameras are in use; a fine will be charged for trespassing.

DO NOT park vehicle(s)/trailer(s) on neighbors' property. House should have adequate parking for occupancy

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Houston

Located in Houston, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Houston Historic Jail and Clarkson Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sipsey Trailhead and Borden Trailhead. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.

Houston, AL

What's nearby

Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk
Houston Historic Jail - 11 min drive
Tiger Field - 22 min drive
WildWater Cullman - 55 min drive
Smith Lake Park - 71 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chef Troy's Talk of the Town - ‬11 min drive
‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬22 min drive
‪La Plaza Bonita Mexican Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
‪Pleezin Pizza & Pasta of Arley - ‬23 min drive
‪Sonny's Catfish Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy a Water Getaway! Book the A-frame now! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy a Water Getaway! Book the A-frame now!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy a Water Getaway! Book the A-frame now!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy a Water Getaway! Book the A-frame now! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lewis Smith Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Houston Historic Jail and Tiger Field. Borden Trailhead and Sipsey Trailhead are also within 25 miles (40 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J.

13 June 2024

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

Birthday getaway

I absolutely love how this house sits right on the water. We literally fished from the front porch. It was perfect for two people. The county road leading to the driveway is rutted but we made it fine. Once you get to the owner’s property it is a concrete drive. Although steep, it is in good shape. The county road is what could use some work. Overall great location, loved the house, and would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James N.

8 May 2024

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

Silence

When my Wife and I were looking for a mini vacation, my first words were quiet with maybe a little fishing. If you like the sound of birds and the wind rushing through the trees, you have found your happy place. A most excellent choice for couples with perhaps a small family. We must have missed the whiporwhill season. I was hoping to hear them again. The fishing on Smith is always a gamble so prepare to catch a ton or none. The surroundings are top notch! Silence.....ahhhh!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

GINGER F.

1 Jan 2024

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

Love this property!

We’ve stayed several times and will be back in 2024!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnny H.

17 Oct 2023

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

Fantastic!!

Wonderful. Loved the inside. Everything was nice and neat. Wife loved the deck. The fishing wasn't bad either. Location was perfect. My wife wants to come back soon and so do I. Thanks 👍👍

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

11 Oct 2023

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

Great stay with peaceful setting

Beautiful and comfortable cabin. Quiet and peaceful location. Highly recommend. Be aware that county road leading to cabin is a bit dicey.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

12 Aug 2023

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

Great place on the water

We had a great short trip. The only issue was being unsure when we arrive to the dirt road if we were in the right location. The dirt road looked like a dead end. We finally decided to go forward and then could see the road continued down to the lake. We would recommend this look spot to others. We needed a day away from cell phones and email so no Wi-Fi was fine with us. Plus the view from the deck was perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

3 Aug 2023

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

Cooler at the lake

This was a quiet stay. No one else around. We went during the week so typically less crowded anyway. Loved the old/new cabin feel. Swimming was great. No boaters to contend with. Had planned to eat out at least once but ended up getting everything we needed at Publix in Cullman.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Secretary L.

31 July 2023

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

Get away

Cozy little cottage, not close to much so it’s perfect if you want to Get away! Very rustic and woodsy! Like camping off the beaten path, but with all of the comforts! Beautiful lake! It feels like living in a tree house.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber h.

18 June 2023

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

Great house!

This is a great small home! It has everything you need for cooking and mixing. The patio has a great view and we enjoyed our stay! Not far from the Lakeshore marina by car or boat. The driveway is a little steep but if you know how to drive then you’ll be fine. I suggest bringing some dvds or cds if you are there on a rainy day and I suggest some games. We were stuck there on a rainy day and brought our own games which helped. We will be back! My father in law and son drove 4.5 hours to the house and they said they loved it. The bed on the main floor is cozy and perfect! Love this house!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Robert S.

11 June 2023

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

Relaxing Vacation

Wonderful vacation and very relaxing!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Taylor M.

15 May 2023

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

Mother's Day Stay

We had a great weekend overall. The worst part was the driveway and no warning for how bad the driveway/washed out road is if bringing a boat. The communication about the non service was great and good to know before hand. The house itsself and the boat dock in the water was great. House was adorable and cozy. The only and main issue we had was the drive to the house. We brought our ski boat and were not warned at how terrible the drive to the house was. The road is washing out to get down the hill to the house so it was more than difficult to get down with a ski boat. Our boat scrubbed the ground where the wash outs were. Thankfully we were in a F250 to pull it down/up. There was no warning about the drive. My mom was in a SUV Infiniti and she spun tires trying to leave because the road was so bad and also basically went "mud riding" in her car. Over all the house was great but highly suggest bringing F250 and not bringing a boat down the hill.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

14 Apr 2023

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

Peace and quiet at the lake

Wonderful little A-frame cabin in a secluded location at the lake. Really nice deck and floating dock to enjoy the lake. Property has everything you need for a few days of solitude.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny K.

26 Mar 2023

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

Not worth price

Could use some upgrades but still a very cute place! Not worth the price though!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

8 Jan 2023

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

Christmas Getaway

The A Frame is perfect for a couple. This was our second stay at this property, and although there were some weather related issues (4 degree temps), the owner was more than accommodating.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Erin B.

2 Aug 2022

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

Peaceful Getaway

The A frame is small but very efficient. Steps to upstairs are narrow and steep for a 77 year old, but I managed. Kitchen is nicely equipped. Deck and dock were where we spent most of our time. Neighbors all around, but we seemed to be the only ones there! Loved watching the hummingbirds feed. Driveway turnaround was a challenge for the long bed pickup truck of my daughter. The SUV did fine. Goggle Maps gave us wrong directions for one turn, so took us longer than expected to get there. I'm glad I had used another app and written my own directions using map.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie S.

25 July 2022

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

Best Part of lake

The A Frame house is in the perfect spot on the lake. The only problem we really had was ants all over the inside of house

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

leeann h., hartselle ala

22 July 2022

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

Beautiful place

Need quite time, wanna reconnect to life? This is the place!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ginger A.

19 June 2022

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

Gorgeous View!

Adorable little cabin in the woods with a gorgeous view of the lake. Be prepared for spotty cell service and no Wifi. Awesome weekend get away. Host is VERY quick to communicate.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jeffrey S.

10 June 2022

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

Great view of lake… peaceful and secluded

This was a great get away for me and my wife. Secluded on the lake with a great view of boats passing. The A frame was perfect for us to have a few days of rest and relaxation. We plan to visit again

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam B., Oxford MS

30 May 2022

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

Beautiful Area

Really enjoyed our stay here. Cabin is small but efficient. Really enjoyed the deck with such a beautiful view and fishing from the private dock. Cabin is equipped with everything you need. Enjoyed eating at Chef Troy’s a couple of times. Would definitely consider making a return trip. Excellent communication with owner.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

9 May 2022

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

Beautiful view !

Very relaxing place

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

6 Mar 2022

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

Great weekend getaway

This was a great place to spend a weekend away.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA M.

4 Mar 2022

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

Cute cabin

My husband and I both have bad knees so it was very nice that we could back right up to the door to unload our car and there is not a lot of steps down to the dock just a small hill. Things were just like owners said.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

12 Feb 2022

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

Chill weekend

We were looking for a neat, out of the way, quiet place on the water to chill and do nothing for the weekend and this house did not disappoint. No frills but all you need. Will return.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022