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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 121950 sq ft

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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free holiday home has an arcade/games room and barbecues. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

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

Map
Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 30 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 43 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Stone Bridge Farms - 43 min drive - 52.1 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
  • ‪hotdog hut - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Oasis - ‬9 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

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

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

Krissa C.

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

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

Nyka B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place and great host! I loved the covered back porch with the big swing. The water is beautifully clear by the boat dock!
Stayed 3 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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was a breeze. The welcome letter was very detailed and helped out a lot. Wifi was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very charming and rustic. Broken up into 3 separate sleeping areas but plenty of room in the main house. Bigger than it looks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brennan B.

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

4th oh July Trip

Great place to stay for a big family. The instructions were clear and very detailed. Definitely would want to stay here again! We made a lot of great memories that will last us a lifetime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Our 3rd time here!

This is our FAVORITE family/friends get-away! We love Smith Lake & this house makes it even more perfect. Owner is awesome to work with. Can’t wait to go back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zack W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent and everyone had a blast. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

alana l.

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

Perfect stay!

We had a wonderful stay! Enjoyed everything & we hope to come back sometime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

great place but our weather wasn't the best. We liked the location.

We had 9 adults,we played games when the weather wasn't good got to ride jet skis my son really like the area. would be great if there was 1 more bath in the main house but the basement and the cottage were great. Nice dock.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

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

Eliezer A.

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

Is amazing

We will do it again… I recommend for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad & Emily A.

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

little weekend church retreat

Beautiful property with plenty of beds for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad & Emily A.

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

Perfect

This is the 2nd time we've stayed here - great spot! Unique house and set up which is fun
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Perfect family spot

We needed a house while visiting family for the holidays. Great kitchen for cooking, more than enough space for everyone to spread out. Perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Host

House was beautiful any issue we had the host fixed which was great veey easy to work with!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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