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A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Near Trident Marina and the Big Bridge, A-Deck With a View is a charming cabin/cottage style A-Frame home on Smith Lake. Relax in the spacious screened-in main level porch with impressive views of the lake or unwind by the natural rock deck's fire pit. The expansive multi-level deck offers plenty of space for entertaining, while a covered dock and large swim platform invite water activities like floating, boating, or fishing.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12181 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake

"A-Deck With a View" is a unique cabin/cottage style A-Frame home found on Smith Lake near Trident Marina and the Big Bridge. Impressive views of the lake from a large multi-level deck can't be beat.

The main A-Frame home features 1.5 Baths, with two Main Floor Bedrooms, a Loft Bedroom, a Basement Game Room, Laundry Room, plus plenty of parking. There is also a detached Master Suite complete with bedroom, bathroom, and private deck with views of the lake.

The expansive deck areas include a screened-in main level porch off the family room with amazing views of the lake. Other deck areas include a covered deck, two large, split level entertaining decks, and a natural rock deck with fire pit.

This property also has a covered, single-slip dock and large swim platform that keeps your boat/PWC safe and out of the elements with plenty of space for water activities from floating to boating and fishing.

A-Deck With a View is only 20 minutes from I-65 and just minutes by boat or car from Trident Marina and the Country Mall Convenience Store. With plenty of parking on this property, it’s perfect for a quick getaway or long vacation.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,950 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Outdoor Noise Restrictions after midnight. There are neighbors.
Any special events or requests beyond the maximum guest limit must be pre-authorized before rental.
Vaping in the home is not allowed, but you may smoke or vape outside and on the patios.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: There is a $75 Pet Fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
Must give all details for any event

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Must give all details for any event
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Crane Hill, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Clarkson Covered Bridge and Houston Historic Jail are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Dowling Memorial Park. Travelling with kids? Consider WildWater Cullman and Funzone. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Crane Hill travel guide
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Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

  • Smith Lake at Unicoi State Park in Georgia
    Smith Lake Park
    30 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Lewis Smith Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stone Bridge Farms
    43 min drive - 52.1 km
  • Wallace State Community College
    44 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament
    57 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Grille At Trident Marina
    9 min drive
  • Kat Daddy's
    16 min drive
  • Tubbs' Redneck Yatch Club
    23 min drive
  • Hitching Post The Rest-N-Eat
    9 min drive
  • Rock Cafe
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Dowling Memorial Park. Stoney Lonesome OHV Park and Speegle's Marina are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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A-Deck With a View. A unique lakeside home on Smith Lake Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

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

Fun Family Getaway

Our family had a great time! Very peaceful location with a wonderful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi L.

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

Beautiful place!!

We had a lovely stay in this cozy cabin! We used the fire pit and it was so nice outside. Just a lovely thanksgiving place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Perfect Lake Weekend

We love staying at this property because of its quiet location and close proximity to Trident Marina. The property is always clean and it accommodates our family perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon R.

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

Comfortable

The house suited us well. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colton K.

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

Incredible Place!

Couldn’t be happier with our visit to this property. Nice, clean, perfect location, and great owner. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kirk S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we had a great time. 2 Grandparents, 2 parents and 2 boys all fit comfortably in the main house. Did use the detached room for showers when the main bathroom was being used. Only used the game room to wash clothes. Game room has a separate outdoor entrance. The house could use some freshening up. Lots of stairs to the dock which wasn't an issue for us. Loved sitting outside on the screened in porch and the fire-pit area overlooking the lake was great. Caught some nice catfish. The location is really great with a nice view of the lake. Kids enjoyed a rope swing nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Great weekend stay.

Nice, unique lake house. Plenty of space for a big family, and a fantastic boat dock. Everything was just as pictured.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

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

Wonderful!

What a wonderful place! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! Absolutely gorgeous view and the most comfy beds!! Thankyou for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Wonderful Weekend

We had a wonderful weekend staying at this property to relax and recharge. The property in and of itself is incredible and easy to get to. We loved the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

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

Gorgeous, cozy cabin to get away to the lake!

Highly recommend. This property makes great use of the amazing view and all available space. Separate bedroom options made it great for kids, teens and adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Peaceful and rustic - perfect lake house!

The space was wonderful! The views were beautiful and we enjoyed the outdoor deck areas and fire pit. The bedrooms had comfortable beds with nice bedding. The owner responded very quickly to all my questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M P.

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

FAMILY CHRISTMAS

We couldn't of had a GREATER place to stay for all of us. The house was amazing with everything you need with comfy beds and pillows. We used all bedrooms even the little cottage which was cozy and warm. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook for five nights. We even used the the grill.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Our favorite spot

It’s our favorite house on Smith Lake. Price is fair. View is awesome. The dock & lake are the best. Lots is sleeping space too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

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

Rock the south weekend

Lots of room with a great view of the lake. Cabin is well maintained with lots of extras. We really enjoyed our stay and the owner was friendly and helpful. We have recommended to friends and would definitely stay here again!! Special thanks to Sherry for the help with our left behind clothes!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tabitha M.

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

Perfect Weekend Lake Retreat!

This home and place is so special. We loved that every one in our family had a space for themselves to sleep and so many spaces to just sit and be quiet, to fish, to read and relax. Night time camp fires overlooking the water and watching the night sky. The kitchen was fully stocked so that we were able to grill and cook our favorites all day. A great place to get away from it all. Beds were nice and cozy too and host was so quick to answer any questions we had while there. Highly recommend for a family/friends getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal F.

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

Great location

Everything the host expressed in the welcome email was accurate and appreciated. The house had more room than we expected. The dock is very nice and it was in a great location to other places on the lake. There are a decent amount of stairs to the dock but expected as this is common for smith lake. I’ve stayed in other locations where the steps to the dock were crazy and you would be exhausted by the time you got to the lake, or back to the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patty M.

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

Lake house

Great location on the lake. The dock is awesome and in great shape. Loved the PWC docks. It’s a 25 ish minute drive to a public ramp to launch your own boat or PWC. The house is great, we didn’t need all the space but there are lots of places to sleep. The driveway is steep and if you have a boat trailer it’s going to be a bit of a challenge getting it tucked in at the top of the driveway, but it can be done.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill V.

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

Family Getaway

We went for a weekend stay with family, and had a great time despite some of the rainy weather. The place was nice, and accomodated everyone. The inside was clean, but we had to clean all of the furniture on the back porch, due to pollen being on everything (it appeared that we were possibly the first guests of the season, but we LOVED the back porch & swing), and someone left trash & fishing reel parts on the boathouse. A few things we didn’t know about or take into consideration were how many stairs there were to the boathouse, the fact that there isn’t a dishwasher, that the only way downstairs to the game room was by going outside with all of the stairs, and also that Smith Lake Park is the closest boat ramp (we had two fishing boats with us). Otherwise we liked the place, and enjoyed our family getaway. Thank you for sharing your place with us).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly P.

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

Loved the View

We really enjoyed our stay at A Deck with a view. Having young married adult kids the room and bed set up worked well for us. The upstairs loft worked well for our single young adult kids. It does take a little while for the upstairs to cool down but by nighttime it was fine. The view from the screened porch was my favorite! There are 74 steps down to the water so a lot less than some of the houses we saw. Trident Marina is an 8 min drive and 5 min boat ride. The boat rental was a huge hit. The house in an older home but has lots of charm. The separate little “cottage” was perfect for my husband and I to get away from the kids since they stay up so late. I knew it didn’t have a dishwasher so I was prepared and brought lots of paper/plastic products. There are plenty of dish towels, bath towels and beach towels. All the kids commented on how comfortable the beds were. The house is not fancy but it has a great cozy feel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The home has a wonderful deck and a killer view!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn G.

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

Amazing property

We loved our stay at this place! We really enjoyed the lake and the provided jetski docks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weston A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place! Fireplace was quite peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy A.

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

Lake vacay

We enjoyed our stay. Lake was beautiful and house was exactly as described.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer v.

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

Beautiful place

had a wonderful time, very clean, perfect view of the lake.loved the separated room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025