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5 BR Retreat on Beautiful Smith Lake & Close to I-65

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View of Whitehouse from across the lake
The Summer Whitehouse
Entry Doorway
Easy winding path to dock
Walkway & pier view in summer

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12151.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cullman, AL
  • Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Smith Lake Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • WildWater Cullman
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Jefferson Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Kennedy Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Lincoln Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Reagan Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Roosevelt Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5 BR Retreat on Beautiful Smith Lake & Close to I-65

This is a beautiful, peaceful retreat for winter, spring, or summer. Whether sitting out under the overhead string lights at night or on one of the many decks, this house has an awesome view of Smith Lake to enjoy from the deck, living room, or screened-in porch! It is conveniently located near Smith Lake Park, Speegle's Marina, Smith Lake Zipline, Slippery Summit Aqua Park, WildWater Park (slides, wavepool, etc), Whitlock's Cafe, 2 produce stands, other restaurants, & only 6 miles from I-65, Exit 305 (County Road 222). Cappy's Boat Rental is less than 1/4 of a mile from the Whitehouse. It’s a perfect location to make memories with family or friends!

This house has 5 bedrooms, including a double-bunk room with a television. There are two full bathrooms and 1 washer/ 2 dryers. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything to make your stay easy & enjoyable. Lots of seating areas inside and outside. For your entertainment, there is a game room in the basement with a pool table, dart board, and a Foosball table, as well as a mounted television. On first floor you’ll find board games and lots of dvds to choose from. Two kayaks and a paddle board are also provided for your use.

This property offers tons of room outdoors for enjoying the view of the lake while relaxing or sunning on one of the spacious decks or enjoying your morning coffee on the screened-in porch. Charcoal grill & gas grill (with gas provided) are on the deck for cooking out as well as fire pit with seating for cooking your hotdogs and s'mores! Lots of graveled parking included for guests and boat trailers.

Wander down the easy, winding rock pathway to the pier which has a 10 x 14 swim deck on dock. There is room to tie up your boats or wave runners to dock and side of ramp. There is also a boat ramp 1/4 mile from the Whitehouse to launch your boats for a $5 donation (put in box). You can also park trailers (if needed beside Cappy's -launch in front if Cappy's Boat Rental).

All four tvs are Roku- living room, game room, kids' room, and master bedroom with strong WiFi.

**Please inquire about additional weekly and monthly discounts during fall and winter off-season dates. Great for business trips or interim housing needs.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The dock does not have water under it when the water level is 502 or below (this is in early fall sometimes, winter, & very early spring); however, there is always water access from the lot. Send a message to the property manager for more information about the current lake water level or check smithlake.info for current level.

Property manager

Sherry Bailey

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
There is a portable crib for a baby.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Additional short-term guests must be preapporoved.
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Pets to be preapporoved and fee is nonrefundable.
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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: Additional short-term guests must be preapporoved.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Cullman

Located in Cullman, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District and Clarkson Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Speegle's Marina and Funzone. Consider Stone Bridge Farms for a night out or WildWater Cullman if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Cullman, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Heritage Park Cullman - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 17 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 19 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sunflour Bakery & Eatery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Jim B's BBQ - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 BR Retreat on Beautiful Smith Lake & Close to I-65 pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 BR Retreat on Beautiful Smith Lake & Close to I-65?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 BR Retreat on Beautiful Smith Lake & Close to I-65?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 BR Retreat on Beautiful Smith Lake & Close to I-65 located?

This family-friendly Cullman holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lewis Smith Lake and Speegle's Marina. Smith Lake Park is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary E.

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

Perfect family getaway

This is our second time staying here for Thanksgiving. My father, husnabnd and teen boys love hanging out by the fire ring area and game room. The home always has all the cookware we need to make a meal, a huge plus for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl E., Nolensville

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

Great Stay!

Great communication, great place, great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Wonderful place to stay at Smith Lake

Our family and friends had a wonderful time staying at The Whitehouse.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

LINDSAY P.

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

Very Clean

The house was very clean and in a great location. The owners were super friendly and very helpful when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna R.

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

Whitehouse/RTS

We came for RTS and it was perfect. Easy short drive to and from concert. House was adorable and very clean. Host was excellent accommodating our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Great stay

Everything was nice and clean. We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey A.

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

Great location

We had a great trip. The house is fabulous and location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

Very nice stay

Property was very nice. It was out in a quiet area. The house was just right for our large family gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Everything was perfect

Communication with the owner was superb, and everything about the home was flawless. An excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernest D.

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

A fine location!

Every one loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah I.

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

Ivey Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation stay! The house was a perfect location, was stocked with everything we needed for cooking and tidying up, and provided plenty of activities to keep everyone busy and having a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shandi M.

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

Whitehouse review

What a great stay we had at the Whitehouse! The house had everything we needed and was the most well stocked home we’ve ever rented for vacation. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tasha S.

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

Family Vacation

No complaints here! The property was beautiful and the host was a delight.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Great place and close to town

This rental has everything that you will need when staying on the lake. Kayaks, life jackets, and paddle board were all provided. All of the cooking materials that you could need along with some basic spices. The grounds are beautiful and the house sleeps a lot people comfortably. The owner was very responsive with any questions. They even provide some snacks and basic essentials such as toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, soap, etc… i highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzette G.

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

Awesome Home!!

Our stay at the White House was wonderful. The home was clean, organized, and had everything we needed. There was plenty of space for our family and we will stay here again in the future!!! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lonna W.

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

Family wedding near by

We all had a great time and enjoyed the paddle boards and swim platform … was easy to park my boat and tie up to platform … was great place to stay w my large family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonja L.

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

Smith Lake 2022

Beautiful property! We stayed here last year and was excited that the property was available for our dates again this year. Love coming here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

June D.

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

Great House!

The White House was awesome! We really enjoyed the house, it was very well stocked with everything we needed for our stay. The house was clean, and the view of the lake was great. We would love to stay at this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E.

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

Weekend get away

We had a great time with the grandkids and kids. The little ones loved swimming off the dock and finding clams in the bottom of the lake. Great weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brent W.

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

White House Review

4 friends had a great weekend at the Whitehouse. Beds were comfortable, the house was clean, we had all the necessities for a guy’s weekend of grilling, football and fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ally S.

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

Employee House

We got this house for our team members and there was plenty of space for them to feel comfortable. Great communication from the hosts. Would book again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna J., Dora, AL

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

Enjoyable trip, awesome place!

We had everything we needed. Enough room for everything. Plenty to do. Convenient location. No complaints, would stay here again. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C., Decatur, Alabama

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

fantastic

Beautiful home with all new everything. great location to restaurant by boat. Quiet and lots of comfortable space especially outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Highly recommended

This place was everything the add said it would be and then some. Great communication with Robert!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

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

Vaca

Wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sherry Bailey

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My family and I have loved Smith Lake for many years. My kids and grandkids have learned to swim and ski on this beautiful lake. We are a lake-loving family who find peace, fun, and relaxation on Smith Lake. This wonderful property is a fairly new purchase & exciting adventure for our family after moving from a 25-year stay on another property. My husband and I have been married for 50 years and have been blessed with 17 grandchildren. I am a retired school teacher and currently deal in antiques, Amish furniture, farmhouse furniture and decor, and lots of other treasures.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this property for many reasons. First of all, it’s close to where we’ve been for many years, and second, it can accommodate all our family comfortably. It’s convenient to 1-65, downtown Cullman, and is in a part of Cullman that is seeing growth with new restaurants, recreation areas, and boat rentals. It’s private and has wonderful outdoor spaces.

Languages:

English