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Cranes Nest - Huge dock with two kayaks for the guest's use!

Crane Hill, AL 35053

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
1800 Sq ft
2 Floors

About This Property

GORGEOUS LAKE VIEWS! Come to Smith Lake and relax! Enjoy this perfect home, complete with a wraparound deck to enjoy the sunset. Or sit by the fire pit at dusk. A double decker dock with deep water off the dock for fun in the water! Kayaks for the renter's use. All the amenities you need inside the house, including a Smart TV, WiFi, board games, fully equipped kitchen, and gas grill.

Enjoy the beautiful nature of Smith Lake or it is also a short drive into Cullman, for dining, shopping and local festivals!

Bedroom #1: Queen size bed - main level
Bedroom #2:Queen size bed - main level
Bedroom #3: Queen size bed - lower level
Bedroom #4: Queen size bed - main level

Additional sleeping on the sleeper sofa in the family room.
2 full baths, one on the main level and one on the lower level.
Sleeps in beds: 8 Max Occupancy: 8

Huge dock with 24' x 10' boat slip.Swim docks are 30' x 14' and 10' x6'. Top level is 32' x 14' with a"jump" point! There are no steps to the dock. There is no power on the dock. Yearround water. 2 kayaks with paddles.

Please Note: The owner has Security Cameras installed at the front door and the dock.

RESERVATIONS ARE NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL YOU RETURN THE RENTAL AGREEMENT TO SMITH LAKE RENTALS. NO after-prom, graduation, frat, wedding, etc parties. Any gathering larger than the Max occupancy has to be preapproved. Violation will result in eviction.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE PRIMARY RENTER MUST MEET THE AGE REQUIREMENT OF 25 YEARS OF AGE

Amenities

Bathroom

combination tub/shower shower toilet

Bedroom

queen Parking non smoking only

General

tub Air Conditioning Clothes Dryer Heating Linens Provided Towels Provided Washing Machine Kitchen Stove Dining Table Lake View Lakefront Outdoor Grill fishing swimming children welcome pets not allowed Minimum Age Limit for Renters flexible Dining Area Away From It All Family Romantic Outdoor lighting Smoke detectors Fire extinguisher Enhanced cleaning practices Clean with disinfectant No-contact check-in and check-out High touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant Towels and bedding washed in water that's at least 60sC/140sF

Entertainment

Television

Technology

Internet Wifi Free Wifi

Outdoor

Fire pit Deck / Patio

Kitchen

Coffee Maker Dishes & Utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator

Kitchen: Standard

Guest Reviews

7 verified reviews

★★★★★
Jeremiah August 8, 2025

Will definitely stay again. The lake was peaceful. My boys loved jumping off the dock

Host response:

We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, and especially jumping off the dock! Please come back and stay with us again soon!

Would Book Again
★★★★★
Jeremiah August 4, 2025

Will definitely stay again

Host response:

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We are so glad that you had a great time. We’d love to host you again for another relaxing stay at Smith Lake Rentals!

Would Book Again
★★★★☆

Great 4th of July

Roy July 8, 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fourth of July week with my family everyone had a great time.

Cleaning Manager Communication Great location
★★★★★
Amber June 15, 2025

We had a wonderful stay. The house was beautiful and had everything we needed. The dock was nice. We enjoyed hanging out on the dock and swimming.

Host response:

Thank you! Please come back and visit us again at Smith Lake Rentals!

Well Equipped
★★★★★
Scott July 26, 2024

Excellent stay at Crane’s Nest! Beautiful home, awesome dock and in a great part of the lake. Not too far from Cullman which has the most awesome brewery I have ever visited - Goat Island Brewing! Highly recommend staying here for a relaxing getaway on the lake, and definitely recommend a visit to Goat Island during your stay!

Great location
★★★★★

Whip family fishing camp

Dennis W. May 30, 2023

We had a great time and great family

★★★☆☆

Property needs some work

Rachael H. October 16, 2022

Overall ok. Just a place to sleep … the smell upon opening the door was overwhelming (moth balls and chemical air deodorizers)…. The house is cute for what it is, and they’ve done a good job of putting a face lift on it. The outdoor fire pit was very nice. That said, it all just left something to be desired.,, would not stay here again.

Host response:

When the AC has been off a while (it is the offseason) then can be the case. Owner is installing WIFI thermostats so they can get normalized. This home is a ranch style house that has been updated as well as it can be. See the pictures. Not sure I understand a 3 star review when there are no real complaints. The pictures are very representative of the property. If you want a clean, affordable property with a lot of space, awesome water, views and no waves...this is it.

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