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Sneak into a Secret Slough; Only 20minutes from I65!

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Fully Stocked Kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Crane Hill, AL
  • Lewis Smith Lake
    1 min walk
  • Smith Lake Park
    29 min drive
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District
    40 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Sneak into a Secret Slough; Only 20minutes from I65!

We welcome you to enjoy time away in this very secluded spot on Lewis Smith Lake with no busy boatways or noises as you are tucked into this tiny slough. The home is conveniently located between Smith Lake and Trident Marinas. You can dock your or a rental watercraft during the high water season(and sometimes in the off season as well) directly to the home's swim pier. You will be a quick, 20minute boat ride to goat island or views of the infamous “Castle” for enjoyable sight seeing on the lake.
You will enjoy beautiful views with only about 50 steps to the water. You can enjoy a float or kayak on the lake, but please bring your own life jackets! Read a book in a rocking chair, or take a nap in the hammock. We hope your kids will enjoy exploring the waterfall, playing games, and catching fireflies. Make sure to pack your smore supplies for the fire ring, then star gaze as the fire burns low.
We invite you to relax and enjoy time with family and/or friends in a slower paced environment. There are plenty of ways to enjoy quality time with your loved ones here. You will truly feel like you are escaping from it all. We hope you will enjoy this space and all it has to offer, and make lasting memories that you and your kids will remember for years to come!

Property manager

Colleen
Premier Host

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: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Movement of furniture is prohibited. Excess linen use will incite extra fees. Trash must be placed in 2 provided bins only, excess will be a fee
Any damage/movement of cinder blocks in parking area will be considered damage as they are protecting our septic system. No smoking inside or outside.
Home is seasonal water. The dock ladder must be locked upright out of water as lake levels fluctuate frequently. Damage fees will apply.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Crane Hill

Crane Hill is home to this holiday home. Funzone and Cullman Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lewis Smith Lake and Smith Lake Park. WildWater Cullman and Sportsman Lake Park are also worth visiting.
Map
Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk
  • Smith Lake Park - 29 min drive
  • WildWater Cullman - 38 min drive
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 40 min drive
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Angler Seafood House - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Whitlock's Cafe - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Stoney Lonesome Cafe - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Place Barbq - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Rodney G's Hickory Grill - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sneak into a Secret Slough; Only 20minutes from I65! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sneak into a Secret Slough; Only 20minutes from I65!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sneak into a Secret Slough; Only 20minutes from I65!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sneak into a Secret Slough; Only 20minutes from I65! located?

Situated in Crane Hill, this holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Smith Lake Park. Tiger Field and Clarkson Covered Bridge are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kent J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed a Wonderful 4th of July Holiday Getaway
The accommodations were as described and in a great location. The owner answered our questions timely and was very helpful. I would say the deck and patio need attention to remove spider webs, but other than that everything was ready for our stay. The beds were very comfy, but one bedroom requires access to other bedrooms for bathroom access which you cannot tell from the pictures. This wasn’t an issue for us though as all who stayed were family members. We watched fireworks from the water on our boat and made great special memories!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT LOCATION GREAT HOME AWAY FROM HOME
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ DEFINITELY 5 stars from us! The location was perfect, and house was a perfect fit for all of us. Beautiful view of the lake. The beds…. The beds are soooo comfy! Even the kids were saying how they slept better than they have in a while. We will definitely be planning another trip back to stay here again. The owner is very responsive and answers promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little mini vacation!
Very well impressive. Was our first time on smith lewis lake and it was by far the best!! It is such a beautiful view!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
super comfortable I liked it
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
We had a wonderful stay! My family really enjoyed the house. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property
We enjoyed our stay. Kitchen had everything needed for meals. Plenty of beds and good room in living area. Nice decks with a beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded cabin on the Lake
We really enjoyed our Fall Break stay here! There were so many beds and bathrooms and an excellent kitchen, as well as a fantastic laundry room with washer & dryer. The decor was super cute Farmhouse style and the whole place was neat as can be. Relaxing on the screened-in porch was amazing after an afternoon of kayaking on the lake and exploring the little cove we were in. At night we had a nice campfire in the fire pit where the kids roasted marshmallows and ate s'mores! There were tons of little extras thrown in like nice fluffy towels, shampoo, conditioner and bodywash in all the showers, laundry and dishwasher soap-pods provided, and even a full icemaker and coffee pods in the kitchen with the coffee maker. There were lots of card and board games to play as well as outdoor ladderball, and we were able to log into Netflix & Amazon Prime to watch movies at night. The owners are so nice and there was great communication with them. The views were amazing and our family had such a nice relaxing time here! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W., Senatobia, MS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sisters Get Away
We had a very relaxing stay. House was very comfortable, beds were great. The water was high enough to float or swim.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timmy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING LAKE HOUSE
Some friends of mine wanted to coordinate a stay on smith lake, and we stumbled upon this ABSOLUTE GEM of a property :D I booked the property asked questions and was surprised with how responsive the property person was! They answered all of my dumb questions (I am one of those people)... And once we got to the property it was even better than the pictures implied! The little cabin was adorable and clean, the linens were soft, the toilet paper was stocked. Everything was just as it aught to have been. THEN THE LAKE, oh my was it tranquil, peaceful, serene... you name it and it was apt for the water. We swam off the dock, paddle boarded, kayaked, light a fire in the fire pit, night swam, played some banjo (i came from alabama, how could I not have a banjo on my knee?) and the whole time it was just as quite as could be. Nothing but us, the sunshine, the moonshine (like full moon lighting the night, not the home made stuff) and the leaves softly blowing in the wind. 10/10 would recommend. 10/10 would do again. 10/10 perfect trip!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Colleen

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We live in Madison, AL, and love the short commute to the lake with our crew. We have 5 little kids, and love making memories!

Why they chose this property

We enjoy escaping to a secluded location to get away from it all.

Languages:

English

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