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Amazing Log Cabin on the Water!

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Den
Interior
Den with wood burning fireplace
Guest room #1 with King Bed and lake view
Master bedroom shower

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Crane Hill, AL
  • Lewis Smith Lake
    1 min walk
  • Tiger Field
    28 min drive
  • Smith Lake Park
    42 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Amazing Log Cabin on the Water!

A short drive from Birmingham, you will feel like you’re a world away as you meander along a quiet road with picturesque views of the countryside. You’ll be welcomed inside this beautiful rustic Adirondack style log cabin by the aroma of knotty pine into a huge kitchen and dining room where you can enjoy a family breakfast next to a real wood fireplace with wide views of the lake.

Take a moment to catch your breath before stepping into the Great Room. Here you can read a book while watching the boats go by on the comfortable leather sofa, enjoy a glass of wine by the floor to ceiling rock fireplace, watch TV with the whole family, or just sit and enjoy the details of this exquisitely decorated room with pine wood beams stretched across the soaring ceilings.

You’ll be drawn up to the loft where you will find an open area with bonus daybed and office area with wireless internet connection and a private full-size bedroom with views of the Great Room and Smith Lake. Just off the Great Room, a hand-crafted King Bed with a mural of the Lake and beautiful armoire make up the master suite. The master bath features a claw foot tub and an incredible custom stone and slate shower large enough for two.

Wake up to awesome views of the lake from the second King suite with adjoining bathroom. The 3rd ground floor bedroom features a King bed and 3rd bath. The 2nd floor offers a bedroom with a full size bed and sleeping loft with twin beds. With all the beauty inside, you tend to forget the main reason you came here but eventually you will find yourself on the back covered porch looking out over a large deck with table for outdoor dinning and outdoor wood burning fireplace. The amazingly clear and deep waters of the main body of Rock Creek.

A large fenced in yard allows Mom and Dad the opportunity relax on the porch swing and watch the kids and puppies play. When you’re ready to go down to the lake, a gentle walk leads you to the boat dock with swim pier and double jet-ski lifts. You’ll definitely want to take advantage of the large stainless gas grill enjoy your meal in the lakeside gazebo with picnic table and double glider. The house also has a state or the art security system with external cameras. With all these extraordinary amenities and accommodations for up to 10 people, you’ll want to come every season to Cody’s Cabin.



Keywords: Cabin lake, lake house, smith lake , lewis smith lake, crane hill, rock creek

Property manager

Larry Watts

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Per Pet. Non Disclosure $150 Penalty

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please only take "ONE" key out of the lock box at time of check in. The second key is a spare in case you lock yourself out.
If you have never used a gas stove or gas grill please call for instructions before using. Do NOT leave any trash on the property.
Please do not remove any of the furnishings from the house. Return all outdoor furniture to its place prior to leaving.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

About the area

Crane Hill

Located in Crane Hill, this cabin is on the waterfront. Crooked Creek Civil War Museum and The Lily Pond an Art Gallery & Tea Room are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include WildWater Cullman and Funzone. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking/biking trails.
Map
Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk
  • Houston Historic Jail - 39 min drive
  • Smith Lake Park - 42 min drive
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 55 min drive
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪La Plaza Bonita Mexican Restaurant - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Pleezin Pizza & Pasta of Arley - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Hotdog Hut The Hamburger Ice - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Butterbeans - ‬60 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Log Cabin on the Water! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Amazing Log Cabin on the Water!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Log Cabin on the Water!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Log Cabin on the Water! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Tiger Field. Houston Historic Jail and Smith Lake Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Break
My Family and 2 dogs had a wonderful stay in October. The weather was perfect and the cabin was very nice. We spent most of our time out on the porch sitting on the swing or by the fire. The kitchen was great for meals and had all we needed. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leann M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the Decor - Fun Weekend!
My family and I had a wonderful time at this beautifully decorated cabin. There are a lot of great features to this property. The antiques and photos were very cool and sparked several conversations. We loved that it had 3 king size beds on the main floor, each with their own full bath. The fenced yard was great for our dog when he wanted to take a break from the dock and lake. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking and serving the catering we brought with us. It is close to Triple Creek Marina and we had a lot of fun on our rented Sea-Doo. The guys all enjoyed fishing, even though they didn't catch anything. The rock shore line made for some fun cliff jumping. We did have a couple of minor, but important, repair requests upon arrival. Larry was very responsive and sent the handyman the next morning. The property is in need of a floor-to-ceiling deep cleaning and some maintenance and pressure washing on the porch, deck, and dock...but we didn't let that spoil our fun and enjoyment of this beautiful, crystal clear lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Derrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice weekend
Nice quiet secluded and very safe area , everyone had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place!
We were very satisfied with our rental and recommend everyone to check it out. Great location, the house, the views and the lake was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lizabeth W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication
Log cabin
Nice location on a beautiful lake, but the house is in great need of upkeep and maintenance. The decor is very outdated and the house is very dark. The ice machine was broken, and the kitchen was very dirty. The outside fence was broken and the “gazebo” by the lake is basically condemned and unusable. The dock is old and scary. The deck needs to be completely rebuilt, as there are pieces of broken wood which is dangerous and the outdoor “ fireplace” is disgusting. Overall, the yard and outdoor areas need attention. I’ve rented numerous houses on the lake for years, and this was a disappointment.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stsy
The property was lovely and the house gorgeous. We had a blast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emery H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Tine
Perfect place for family of 10. Very nice rooms and very relaxing den. Would be a great place to stay as a winter weekend get-a-way!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family’s annual lake trip
Inviting, warm, family oriented cabin that was perfect for family stay. The cabin is beautifully decorated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family memories.
Great place for the family. Swimming and fishing right in the backyard. Short walk to the dock. Bedrooms were arranged perfectly for our family. 3 bathrooms a definite plus. Cell service a little spotty but that just forces families to spend time enjoying each other instead of being on their phones.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Cabin and location was great. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake House
Relaxing nice stay with friends...
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alecia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful getaway, perfect for families!
This cabin was everything we were looking for in an extended weekend vacation. The home is simply breathtaking, and the lake views are gorgeous. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and bathrooms, and the layout of the property is ideal for multiple couples. Our group never felt crowded or in each other's way, and the privacy was really nice. The guys enjoyed fishing right off the shoreline, and the rest of enjoyed the mild weather in the shade of the gazebo. We're looking forward to going back to Cody's Cabin again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
☀️🎉
Beautiful cabin. No wood for fireplaces was disappointing. Comfortable beds. No tv’s for kiddos in bedrooms, Wi-Fi was trouble some at times. I’m guessing water level was down which made ramp a little scarey to walk on, although we couldn’t find any fish in the lake 🐟 It was relaxing and plenty of seating overall. Location was nice and easy to find. Had a great birthday
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful log cabin on the lake
We felt like we stepped into a Ralph Lauren commercial!!! Beautifully rustic with all the amenities. We celebrated our 30th anniversary there and really enjoyed the peace and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B., Wetumpka, AL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cody's Cabin's Critique
When we walked through the front door of the cabin we were amazed at how beautiful it is. The furnishings are amazing! The kitchen has more accessories than any other place we've ever stayed. The beds are comfortable, the bathrooms totally modern and spotless. The back porch and swing were my happy spot. The gazebo with glider...another happy place. Super easy access to the water with dock to either fish from or jump off for a swim...but there is a ladder for the more timid swimmers. I think we spent more time on the huge deck than anywhere else. So nice with so much seating to enjoy the fireplace...even though we didn't build a fire. The view is incredible! Needless to say...we loved it! Thank you so much Larry, for sharing it with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for Family Getaway
Our family enjoyed 3 nights at Cody’s Cabin, making memories together. It was the perfect place for us, easily accommodating 2 sets of grandparents (in their 70’s), aunt & uncle (40’s), mom & dad & baby; as it offered plenty of bathrooms & bedrooms with king size beds. Additionally, fenced backyard made for less stress keeping up with a 1.5 year old and two dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin
Loved the cabin! Plenty of room for multiple families if needed. Great porch. Loved the natural rock shore.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake Vacation Rental
The best parts of the rental is its easy access to the lake (very few steps) and our dogs were allowed. Would rent this property again based on this experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dr Tom/Marian N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family wkend
Beautiful location,easygoing to the dock. Plenty of room for large family 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great viee and level land
Very clean, lots of room. This is the second time we have been and woulg go again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous lake stay!
This is our 5th time renting this house with our whole family (ages 8 - 77) and we love it more and more every year! There's plenty of room for everyone, the kitchen is so well stocked and large enough to feed the whole crew, and the view of the lake is perfect. We can't wait to come back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
This place is nice - a real cabin feel. Plenty of room and bathrooms. Our grandsons loved the upstairs loft - we put all their toys up there. We also really liked the glider in the gazebo. The cabin was a little dark - need to use brighter bulbs. I put a bright colored tablecloth on the dining table and that brightened things up a bit. Just a few short steps to the dock, which is always a good thing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake House
Great house and plenty of room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Fishing Trip
Absolutely Beautiful!! Everything was extremely nice. Kids kept saying how nice the cabin was…..I think they were trying to talk us into buying a cabin on the lake…..just might, lol Everything about the place was perfect, like being at home!! Will rent again next summer if available!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing impromptu getaway!
I rented Cody’s Cabin for a short impromptu getaway with a couple of family members and friends. The cabin is spacious and roomy. Plenty of place to spread out inside and out. The bedrooms were spacious and well decorated with a great cabin aesthetic. Three great bathroom’s especially the primary bedroom’s bathroom. House was very clean and well appointed. Host was very nice and responsive to questions. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Larry Watts

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Lives in New Orleans and owns the 1896 O'Malley House Bed and Breakfast.

Why they chose this property

I chose this location for the beautiful lake and mountains.

What makes this property unique

I enjoy boating and spending time with friends and family while at the cabin.

Languages:

English
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