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Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Consider a stay at Cottage in the Cove - Privacy / View / Screened Porch / Outdoor Cooking / Dock and take advantage of golfing on-site, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91470 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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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.

Cottage in the Cove - Privacy / View / Screened Porch / Outdoor Cooking / Dock

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, dining tables and kitchen islands. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include printers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

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: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside and on the screened porch only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,470 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: In XL kennel crate when inside the house.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Railings & wire panels/pickets on all staircases

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside and on the screened porch only.

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
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

Vrbo Property

About the area

Located in Crane Hill, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Speegle's Marina 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 Dowling Memorial Park. Consider Stone Bridge Farms for a night out or WildWater Cullman if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting. 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
    39 min drive - 31.9 km
  • 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
    50 min drive - 55.7 km
  • Lewis Smith Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Stone Bridge Farms
    50 min drive - 54.6 km
  • Wallace State Community College
    51 min drive - 50.7 km

Restaurants

  • The Grille At Trident Marina
    14 min drive
  • Kat Daddy's
    21 min drive
  • Hitching Post The Rest-N-Eat
    14 min drive
  • Rock Cafe
    15 min drive
  • Chef Troy's
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in the Cove - Privacy / View / Screened Porch / Outdoor Cooking / Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cottage in the Cove - Privacy / View / Screened Porch / Outdoor Cooking / Dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage in the Cove - Privacy / View / Screened Porch / Outdoor Cooking / Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in the Cove - Privacy / View / Screened Porch / Outdoor Cooking / Dock?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Cottage in the Cove - Privacy / View / Screened Porch / Outdoor Cooking / Dock located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Dowling Memorial Park. Tiger Field and Stoney Lonesome OHV Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Cottage in the Cove - Privacy / View / Screened Porch / Outdoor Cooking / Dock Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 123 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kris K.

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

Fantastic

The home and view are fabulous. The house is set up great with everything you need for your stay. We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter B.

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

Great recharge!

Between the space, ping pong table, kayaks, and paddle boat, fun was had by the adults and the little kids. Not much room for improvement for a family getaway. Really great value!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kady K.

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

Smith Lake Weekend

We had a great time in the fun cottage in the cove! Julie was highly accessible and super helpful! It was nice having so many basic essentials provided! We also found some great local dining, including karaoke for the teens!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

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

Another Great Stay

This was our second stay at Julie's cabin. It was great. As before, the cabin was well equipped with everything we needed and more. We made good use of the dock and boats, the large screened porch with ping pong, foozball, hammocks, etc., and the decks, great for reading, relaxing and talk, with a beautiful view to the lake. All in all, very enjoyable weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

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

Great getaway

Great cozy cottage on the lake it was wonderful place to stay. The stairs to the water was a work out but worth it. The house was clean and it had every thing we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

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

Lake vacay

This place is the best to stay at !! Especially if you don’t actually own a boat but want the lake experience! She offers so much things to get on the water in ! This is our second year and we have not been disappointed yet !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Thanksgiving away from home

We stayed here during Thanksgiving. I was concerned about cooking a full Thanksgiving dinner at a rental. This property has the best stocked kitchen I've stayed in yet! We have stayed in places all over Europe and the US. You can tell when the owner spends time there compared to an investment property. Wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted N.

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

Wonderful host and great location

At first, had some mixed impressions about how remote the property was while driving there, but the location in a cove was perfect for allowing younger children to play in the water while keeping an eye on them. The private cave located on the property was an unexpected bonus! The host was very attentive and accommodating. Definitely, a return trip is in the cards.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

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

Great way to end the summer!

We love Smith Lake and always end with a week at the lake before school. Julie was very helpful and responsive to my questions. The best part of this cottage is how well-equipped it was. I loved all the extra towels, kitchen appliances, little extra toiletries etc. Especially since Walmart is 30 minutes away. We had a wonderful week her and I appreciate being able to bring our dog. Many thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige C.

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

Smith Lake

It was absolutely perfect! A perfect “Lakehouse”. It does take a little to get there! Gravel roads! But awesome! We were there for a wedding my daughter was in “nearby” 0.7 miles by water but a 25 minute drive! :-)…so we brought our boat and taxi’d back and forth. Actually really fun! One afternoon I used the provided paddleboard and paddleboarded over to hang out. The dock is great! And you are tucked back way off the main channel. They provided all kinds of amenities! Plenty of coffee! Overall 💯! I would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

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

Stay at Cabin in the Cove

My two sons, two grandsons and I spent four nights at the Cabin in the Cove. This is our 5th Smith Lake guys-reunion and, by consensus, the best. The cabin itself is very nice, very livable and extraordinarily well-equipped. The huge screen porch adds spaciousness, along with ping-pong and other games, two hammocks, and a nice table for six we used for evening meals. The deck provides a wonderful view of the lake. The cove shelters the dock from lake traffic. We made good use of the kayaks and canoe. It's fairly remote, so try to anticipate your food needs, but the kitchen has good appliances and all the cookware, utensils, etc. we needed. Julie provided helpful information and promptly addressed any concern or question. All-in-all, this is one of the best VRBO experiences I have had and I highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan T.

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

Awesome House!

House is above and better than as advertised!House is in very good condition, full of supplies that would be needed. Host was very quick to respond and very accommodating. We hope to book this house again for next years trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family property for weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home to spend time with family. The steps down to the water was the only thing we all had problems with. Other than that, wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan O.

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

Great family weekend

Great place with very attentive owner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cole S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Loretta S.

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

Great location on the water

Great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Great amenities! Very well stocked. The stairs to go down to the lake were difficult for an out of shape 61-year-old, but good exercise. Great for nature lovers as it is secluded and surrounded by various “critters”! Enjoyed making fun family memories!
Sitting on the dock
Great Lily pad
S’mores!
View of the house from water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tia A.

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

WONDERFUL

Totally worth the getaway to this home away from home!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guest

Good place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melted D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was a hidden gem! The kitchen and rest of the house were stocked with everything you need and more! Julie was very attentive and responsive! Our kids loved swimming in the cove and playing with all the toys. The property was wooded and high on the hill so the views were magical. We cant wait to come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan O.

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

Great home away from home

Great owner with thoughtful amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

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

Our Stay !

We are in love with this location ! The owner was the best at all times and we have truly enjoyed our time at the lake .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Great property

Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Candice M.

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

Had a wonderful Thanksgiving. The house had everything we needed and the paddle boat was the best.

Very easy check in
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020