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Family Paradise - Smith Lake Home

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Crane Hill, AL
  • Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Smith Lake Park
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Houston Historic Jail
    ‪70 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 is good with 5G availability
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 1 open slip for 1 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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Property manager

Shannon Haskins
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: with approval
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

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 Dowling Memorial Park, 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 and cycling.
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Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 54 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 54 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 56 min drive - 49.8 km
  • Houston Historic Jail - 70 min drive - 43.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cujo's Pizza - ‬67 min drive
  • ‪Chef Troy's Country Cuisine - ‬67 min drive
  • ‪Mikes BBQ - ‬67 min drive
  • ‪Cold Springs Grill - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Butterbeans - ‬66 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 23 kg 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?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Dowling Memorial Park. Stoney Lonesome OHV Park and Tiger Field are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

The Real M.

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

Amazing property

This was the best place for a week of relaxing and fishing with the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER H.

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

Christmas Getaway!

We had an amazing stay at this wonderful property! Cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trey H.

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

Fantastic Stay!

This place is absolutely amazing. Plenty of room for several grown men and all the extras you need to feel at home and relax. The owners are incredibly helpful and accommodating. I’d recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL M.

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

Family Christmas

It was perfect size for 3 couples and 5 children.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Perfect House for our Retreat

The house was perfect for our women's ministry retreat! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

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

Fall Getaway

We had a wonderful and relaximg weekend enjoying the beautiful view from the porch and the nice weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenese M.

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

Great time

Relaxing. Good fishing. Great place for family and friends. Plenty of indoor and outdoor space
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

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

siblings annual weekend reunion

Spacious, clean and comfortable with lovely views of the lake. Very accommodating kitchen and dining area. Great outside decks and porches. Walk down to the water is a manageable slope that isn’t too long or too steep. Would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Surprise Birthday Party

I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya S.

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

Great getaway

We had the best trip! House was as described! Everything was perfect! We even swam in the lake, after we fell off the paddle boards! The host was great, we even got to check on a few hours early!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla F.

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

2024 Fountain/Swain Family Christmas

The house and the view were beautiful. We had no problms with any instructions from the host. Everything was spelled out exactly as they needed to be.The check in and out instructions are very clear. We had people ranging from 57-3 years old and everyone enjoyed our stay. We would definitely stay again and recommend it to anyone. to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony I.

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

Great Experience

Loved everything about this place. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

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

Great Experience

This property is exactly as it is described! Had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy A.

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

Our stay

Was perfect for a bachelor trip, thinking about possibly coming back later this summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

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

Great place!

We had the most wonderful time! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn H.

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

Paradise!

Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Mike P.

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

Just what we expected

Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

brad d.

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

Great location and amenities

The house is fantastic and had everything for out group’s needs and enjoyment. Kitchen was well stocked and plenty of room for 12 adults. Firepit and dock were great for outdoor activities. Host was very responsive and helpful with area recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 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

10/10 Excellent

Shirley H.

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

Great vacation

We really enjoyed our stay. House is beautiful with great view. Kitchen had everything we needed. The pool table was in use all the time except when we were floating in the lake. Several of us really enjoyed the paddle boards. That is a great amenity. Very peaceful on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 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

10/10 Excellent

Carol R., Birmingham, AL

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

Perfect spot for a Family Lake trip

The property was perfect for a family trip with young kids. The dock had so many things to play with and the kids loved the slide. The house has a beautiful view of the lake!! And the large dining table and couches were perfect for our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Great place.

Third time staying here. Always clean, well stocked, and the owners respond quickly with any questions you might have. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

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

Happy Renters

My sisters family and my family met there for the weekend! It was just as described actually maybe more fun and roomy than we thought. Kid friendly and safe for pet. We had a very Good time and recommend anyone looking. The water is perfect there. It’s deep and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Shannon Haskins

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My wife, Shannon and I have a passion for marriage and family ministry. 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 designed 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.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests