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Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Escape to the serene Yellow Creek surroundings at this cozy A-frame retreat. Perfect for a weekend getaway, this two-bedroom haven features everything you need to unwind, including a sleeper sofa and access to nearby Houston recreation area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

Enjoy a Water Getaway! Book the A-frame now!

NO CABLE, Wi-Fi, or Satellite!! Get Away From It All! Welcome to living A-top of the water and welcome to living A-little small. I would describe this place like a tiny home. If you are tall and don’t do well with tight small spaces, this is NOT the place for you. This adorable A-frame is equipped with everything you should need to enjoy a weekend A-way from it all! It is a two bedroom and one and a half bath with a sleeper sofa. This tiny A-frame sits on two acres in Yellow Creek. If you need to launch anything, Houston recreation area is 4 miles away via road.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
There is also a checkout list posted on the fridge. Please call with any questions.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

NO PETS; CHECKOUT LIST MUST BE COMPLETED. IF NOT, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO KEEP THE REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
-DO NOT trespass on neighbors' property! Cameras are in use; a fine will be charged for trespassing.
DO NOT park vehicle(s)/trailer(s) on neighbors' property. House should have adequate parking for occupancy

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Baby gate NOT provided

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in Houston, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Houston Historic Jail and Clarkson Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Tiger Field. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Houston travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Final resting place for Brother Joseph, who created the art that is known as Ave Maria Grotto.This is a cemetery of only monks in residence at St. Bernard Abbey. Ave Maria Grotto, in Cullman, Alabama, is a landscaped, 4-acre park in an old quarry on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey, providing a garden setting for 125 miniature reproductions of some of the most famous religious structures of the world. It was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on February 24, 1976, and to the National Register of Historic Places on January 19, 1984. The stone and concrete models are the work of Brother Joseph Zoettl, a Benedictine monk of St. Bernard's Abbey, who devoted some 50 years to the project, the last three decades (1932 to 1961) almost without interruption. They incorporate discarded building supplies, bricks, marbles, tiles, pipes, sea shells, marbles, plastic animals, costume jewellery, toilet bowl floats and cold cream jars. Born in 1878 in the Kingdom of Bavaria, Brother Joseph was maimed in an accident that left him slightly hunched due to cervical kyphosis. He immigrated to the United States as a teenager, settling in northern Alabama. Soon afterward he began studying at the newly founded Benedictine monastery of St. Bernard, where he took his vows in 1897. Br. Joseph was not allowed to be ordained as a priest, due to the rule of the period that stated any man with a distracting disability could not be ordained a priest. He ran the monastery’s power plant and was, even by a monk's standards, a withdrawn, quiet man. Brother Joseph rarely left Alabama, where he died in 1961.
    Ave Maria Grotto
    56 min drive - 70.4 km
  • Lewis Smith Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Houston Historic Jail
    11 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Bankhead National Forest
    35 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Larkwood Falls
    58 min drive - 71.8 km

Restaurants

  • La Plaza Bonita
    22 min drive
  • Arley Coffee Shop
    22 min drive
  • Talk Of The Town
    11 min drive
  • Izzy's Deli
  • Sonny's Catfish Cafe
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy a Water Getaway! Book the A-frame now! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Enjoy a Water Getaway! Book the A-frame now!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy a Water Getaway! Book the A-frame now!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy a Water Getaway! Book the A-frame now!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy a Water Getaway! Book the A-frame now! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Houston Historic Jail and Tiger Field. Bankhead National Forest and Borden Trailhead are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Great Cozy Setting

Great place, the water view was amazing, cozy vibe and great remodel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Amazing Views!

We had a Family event, right around the corner. It was the perfect place, for rest, beauty, and space of our own. We Will Stay Again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis M.

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

Quiet Place on the Lake

The cabin was nice - right on the water. We were close enough to two restaurants that we liked and the hiking we came for. And the hosts were very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

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

Beautiful Getaway

My daughter and I enjoyed He relaxing stay! If you want peace and tranquility, this is your place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cami H.

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

Hidden Gem

The A-frame was cozy and felt like home. Directly on the water, so the view was amazing. Bring your fishing gear!! Also, not having WiFi was a well needed break from our phones that we didn’t know we needed. Loved this place and hope to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

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

Great stay with peaceful setting

Beautiful and comfortable cabin. Quiet and peaceful location. Highly recommend. Be aware that county road leading to cabin is a bit dicey.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Quaint and quiet!

We loved this cabin! So relaxing. We definitely want to return. Limited cell service… a little bumpy county road, and a steep drive way but all made for a great relaxing getaway! Beautiful, calm mornings in a quiet cove. Perfect for kids to swim and chill. Only a few minutes to Chef Troy’s or lakeshore!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny H.

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

Fantastic!!

Wonderful. Loved the inside. Everything was nice and neat. Wife loved the deck. The fishing wasn't bad either. Location was perfect. My wife wants to come back soon and so do I. Thanks 👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Secretary L.

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

Get away

Cozy little cottage, not close to much so it’s perfect if you want to Get away! Very rustic and woodsy! Like camping off the beaten path, but with all of the comforts! Beautiful lake! It feels like living in a tree house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

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

Cooler at the lake

This was a quiet stay. No one else around. We went during the week so typically less crowded anyway. Loved the old/new cabin feel. Swimming was great. No boaters to contend with. Had planned to eat out at least once but ended up getting everything we needed at Publix in Cullman.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

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

A -Frame Smith Lake stay

The cabin was amazing; very clean with everything we needed for our brief stay. A great re-model by the owners. Close to the Sipsey Wilderness/Bankhead National Forest where we enjoyed hiking. We fished off the dock at the cabin and enjoyed the beautiful view of Smith Lake, one of our favorite places to be. Near Chef Troy's Talk of the Town restaurant, very good food and service. Just a suggestion for the owners-you may want to mention the driveway being very steep and rutted. We were in a 4x4 pickup and had no trouble at all, but anyone using a smaller car may bottom out in some spots. Just a heads-up would be worth mentioning. Overall, a fantastic stay! We will certainly be back. Thank you to the owners, great little cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy P.

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

Great trip-just what we were looking for

The property was just as described. It had a fantastic view, wasn’t too crowded and the house was just perfect for us. We loved that it was unique. The only issue we faced was the road down to the house. If we wouldn’t have been in a 4 wheel drive truck I’m not sure we could have made it; although it’s not the fault of the property owners. Just something you need to know if renting it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J.

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

Birthday getaway

I absolutely love how this house sits right on the water. We literally fished from the front porch. It was perfect for two people. The county road leading to the driveway is rutted but we made it fine. Once you get to the owner’s property it is a concrete drive. Although steep, it is in good shape. The county road is what could use some work. Overall great location, loved the house, and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

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

Great place on the water

We had a great short trip. The only issue was being unsure when we arrive to the dirt road if we were in the right location. The dirt road looked like a dead end. We finally decided to go forward and then could see the road continued down to the lake. We would recommend this look spot to others. We needed a day away from cell phones and email so no Wi-Fi was fine with us. Plus the view from the deck was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James N.

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

Silence

When my Wife and I were looking for a mini vacation, my first words were quiet with maybe a little fishing. If you like the sound of birds and the wind rushing through the trees, you have found your happy place. A most excellent choice for couples with perhaps a small family. We must have missed the whiporwhill season. I was hoping to hear them again. The fishing on Smith is always a gamble so prepare to catch a ton or none. The surroundings are top notch! Silence.....ahhhh!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack J.

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

Great Quick weekend stay

I fished from the balcony that was awesome, we rented a Pontoon boat at S4 boat rental and we drove it up to the property which has a Dock that was a nice bonus, overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

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

Anniversary vacay

Wonderful and fun stay at the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert S.

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

Relaxing Vacation

Wonderful vacation and very relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

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

Weekend getaway

Great place! Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

GINGER F.

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

Love this property!

We’ve stayed several times and will be back in 2024!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

David A. A.

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

Beautiful and peaceful

If you are looking for peace and quiet this is your place. We enjoyed the deck and the view of the beautiful clear lake! The cabin is not fancy but it was cozy and comfortable. The worst part is the road to the cabin. Something really needs to be done with it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

Great trip A way from it all!

Very cute and secluded. Roomier that we thought. Has all you need and close to some beautifull places on this lake. The house is so close to the water and so easy to load in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Peace and quiet at the lake

Wonderful little A-frame cabin in a secluded location at the lake. Really nice deck and floating dock to enjoy the lake. Property has everything you need for a few days of solitude.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

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

Christmas Getaway

The A Frame is perfect for a couple. This was our second stay at this property, and although there were some weather related issues (4 degree temps), the owner was more than accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Peace and Quiet...

It was peaceful with no distractions, not even the phone. Just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024