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Peaceful family retreat

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Peaceful family retreat

Secluded property on the beautiful waters of Smith Lake. Sit on the front porch with your morning coffee & just enjoy the view or your favorite read. Later on you can go jump in the lake for a swim, kayaking, canoeing or sit on dock for fishing or just take a nap. Property adjoins Bankhead National Forest - perfect for hiking & exploring nature. Sit outside by fire pit in the evening, great for roasting hot dogs or marshmallows for s'mores, for your enjoyment!

Property manager

Lisa Willingham

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Peaceful family retreat Addison
Peaceful family retreat Private vacation home
Peaceful family retreat Private vacation home Addison
Perfect Setting for Resting Relaxing Away From it All!

About the neighborhood

Map
Addison, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk
  • Houston Historic Jail - 19 min drive
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 41 min drive
  • Heritage Park Cullman - 42 min drive
  • Smith Lake Park - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef Troy's Talk of the Town - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪La Plaza Bonita Mexican Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪John's Bar-B-Que Addison - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Smith's Bar-B-Q - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful family retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful family retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful family retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful family retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lewis Smith Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Houston Historic Jail and Tiger Field. Dowling Memorial Park and Clarkson Covered Bridge are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Peaceful family retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 27 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with our stay
Really cool place. View from the front porch is amazing! Great for family and pets.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Glenese M., Bremen USA

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Nice place to get away. Was supposed to be house 2, but received code for house 1. Quite place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., Hartselle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described
We rented both houses for 6 days. We loved it and would rent again. True cabins, which was part of the appeal for us personally. Quiet, secluded. Everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun stay!
This was a fun stay! We really enjoyed it. Getting down to the cabin was tough because I was on a car and the road had a little wash out. It was steep and gravel but we made it work. Would definitely come back! Beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet & off the grid!
We needed a place to stay for Rock The South and came across this little cabin. It was just us girls so didnt need something massive. The cabin was cute and clean..We had no negatives at all.....But some FYIs if you stay....cell service was spotty and at the minimal, no internet (which we enjoyed the break) && be safe and drive a SUV or Truck its a couple miles back on a narrow dirt road that has a few washed out spots and can get muddy if it rains! Im glad we got there in the daylight because if it was dark i might have turned around before we made it, im from the country but i was second guessing the GPS for a bit! We unfortunately didn't make it down to the water but i will say the path looked a little grown up and definitely like it might give you a good leg workout down to the water and back up to the cabin! But in all we loved it and are definitely keeping a eye on it for next years adventure!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Peaceful and Secluded
This is the perfect place to get away from everything. It is very secluded, the lake is beautiful but a steep hike down to it. We didn't have time to explore and see if there was an easier way to access it. Directions were a little confusing. When we arrived there were 2 cabins and we weren't sure which one we were to go to. Thankfully nobody was in the other cabin. They are marked 1 and 2, this one is 1. The cabin was very clean. We have Verizon phone service and barely had any service there. There is no cable and the TV channels don't come in, so I would suggest downloading some entertainment if you want it. Overall we enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marolyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, slightly remote cabin
Property has what you need. (TV reception not so good, but...) We saw hummingbirds, hawks, a wonderful view of the lake, and morning and night saw a family of foxes! Beautiful, green, and with a great AC!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Andrea A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, very clean cabin
Overall our experience was very good. The cabin was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Also, the scenery was very pretty. We did have two minor issues. 1- our GPS sent us down a road/ driveway that was somewhat rough and steep. This made it difficult to haul our pontoon boat in and out. We later found an alternate route that was much better. 2- The blinds in the cabin were basically transparent and the people in the other cabin had their car headlights pointed in our window most of the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Edna M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Ants
Ants were all over the kitchen. The roads were almost in-drivable and I had no clue it would be that way.. The access to the lake was ridiculous. The pier was sketchy, broken. The cabin was stocked with the nessasary supplies at least and I thank you for that. I definitely would not book this again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A peaceful family retreat
The property featured a very nice view of Smith Lake. The cabin was definitely rustic but in a good way. Our family wnjoyed our stay in this secluded spot and look forward to doing it again when there is more time for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable
Very relaxing environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
School Group
Our school group went and rented both cabins and enjoyed the entire weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randall L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great value
Will definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location
Never again
This property looked nothing like pictures on outside. Lawn was grown up and was mowed a day after we arrived. The water was not accessible for boats, swimming nor did the dock even remotely resemble pictures. The water was 3 foot ball fields walking distances steep walking. No disabled persons nor small children definitely could make the walk. Wasps Everywhere outside around sitting area. The only positive thing was the cabin was neat clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer L.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Won’t be a return guest
Misrepresentation of property! Close to water but was a nightmare getting to water! Owner didn’t return phone calls while there. Couldn’t get lights on. Electrical issues, air conditioning issues. Porch ceiling was torn out looked like due to wasp problems which our grandson was stung bc of wasp everywhere. Had to have 4 wheel drive to get down to water which we didn’t have. Couldn’t get up one of driveways even in truck. Thank goodness it didn’t rain until we were leaving otherwise we wouldn’t have been able to get out. Wouldn’t recommend to my enemy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
This beautiful property was the perfect stay for our family of five. My kids loved catching the fire flies at night and creating beautiful wild flower arrangements for the table! It had everything we needed and we loved the privacy and beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Not for family vacations
Firstly I would like to say we did not stay here because we were scared out of out minds by all the confederate flags and confederate memorabilia displayed. Also it is nowhere near the lake, you can however see the lake way off in the distance. There is a labyrinth of dirt roads on this property and we were too nervous to try and find the dock. You must have a 4x4 vehicle to get in and out of this property, our car almost did not make it out. We were there a total of 30 minutes before we decided to leave. We had to message the property owners to get check in details, they did not contact us first. After we decided to leave, we messaged them and apologized for not staying and inquired about a refund and NEVER got a reply, not even a no. I think this is the last time we will use VRBO, we have never had luck with them and this last experience really just made me realize it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J., Huntsville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, peaceful getaway
This was exactly what my family needed to get away for the weekend! The location was great, it was quiet and peaceful. Access to water required some creativity without a 4wd, but wasn't impossible. All in all, great location! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bringing it back
My family and I are trying to bring back the family tradition of "decoration day" so our children can see their past. Our stay a the cabin allowed cousins from 3 states to regather and reconnect before visiting the cemeteries where our ancestors and great grands are laid to rest. MORE of our family are wanting to join us next year!! Thanks guys for a clean homemade reunion and everything extra! The lake, the view, the quiet, the deer. Simply beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet!
This place is a secluded cabin way off the road which gives you the privacy that you may or may not want. The road coming in to the house is a little rough but we later figured out that if you use the 2nd drive the entrance is much easier. Everything there you need! Wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
So peaceful. The perfect spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Not what we expected
We were extremely disappointed when we saw that the lake access was not at all easy. We had to walk/drive down an incredibly steep drive to access it. I would recommend a 4 wheel drive vehicle only. We had looked forward to spending time on the dock, only to find that it had broken away from the shore making it completely inaccessible. We made the best of the situation but future guests need to be aware of lake access-or lack thereof.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julian M., AIKEN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
This is just an awesome getaway spot that we look forward to visiting again. Great cabin, spectacular views, and super owners who are very accomadating.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Louanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smith Lake
We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pam M., Franklin Tn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cabin and the lake!
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020