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Little's On The Lake - A Contemporary Retreat On Smith Lake - Avl Pontoon Rental

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

Little's On The Lake - A Contemporary Retreat On Smith Lake - Avl Pontoon Rental

**Offpeak promotion. Book our property for longer than four days, enjoy an additional 10% off your booking price. Either make an inquiry and mention this offer or go ahead and book and we will issue the refund for 10%. Offer good for bookings make for dates prior to March 31st 2025 and each off-peak season there after.

Escape to a lakeside retreat only 5 minutes from I-65 on Smith Lake in Cullman, Alabama. Relax with your friends and family on the deck while watching your favorite sport on the 70'' flat screen television through the open garage door or with the screens in place. Or watch the sunset from the observation area above the swim pier.

This unique commercially designed home includes two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The home can sleep one to twelve comfortably with available bunk beds. The home features an open and large family room, kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is equipped with stainless appliances, unique counter tops and with ice/water dispenser in one of the two refrigerators. The home has been professionally decorated by an interior designer.

The home features two large insulated glass garage doors that can be opened for open air and screens that remotely lower to create a completely screened in porch for the entire home.

The home is located within five minutes of Smith Lake Park, with free boat launch. Now Offering! An optional 2018 SouthBay pontoon boat rental for guests of Grace's Retreat and Little's on the Lake. Smith Lake Marina and the brand new restaurant "Drifters on Smith Lake" is located across the water. Visit our website at www.littlesonthelake.com for additional pictures and complete details.

Little's on the Lake is named for our grandparents, Fred and Willene Little.

Our optional 2018 SouthBay Tritoon family pleasure boat (no pets or fishing on boat) seats up to 8 people and is only available to renters of Little's on the Lake or Grace's Retreat. The boat can be delivered to the house dock by 9:00 a.m. the morning of your first rental day and the boat will remain with you until sunset of the last rental day or the following morning.

Boat availability is March through October at $350 per day. A $300 cash at delivery security deposit is required and returned to you upon return and inspection of boat. Lake level and mechanical condition of boat determines availability.

If for some reason the family boat is not available during your stay we have several other references / options we can make available to you.

If your requested dates are already booked, please see our other property, Grace's Retreat, This house is located 100 feet from Little's on the Lake and can be rented with Little's on the Lake to accommodate up to 18 people or separately for up to six additional guests. The property is an exact reverse floor plan from Little's on the Lake.

We also have a new Gatlinburg-type property a mile from our lake properties on smith lake called A Fuller View. It is 3 bedroom, 2 bath, with a hot tub. Check it out!

Grace's Retreat: https://www.vrbo.com/908857ha

Fuller View Cabin: https://www.vrbo.com/2457705

Property manager

Jay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet
  • Water dispenser

Similar properties

Property grounds

Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 283 reviews
Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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

Little's Lake Contemporary Retreat Smith Lake Avl Pontoon Rental
Little's Lake Contemporary Retreat Smith Lake Avl Pontoon Rental

About the area

Map
Cullman, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk
  • Smith Lake Park - 2 min walk
  • Heritage Park Cullman - 20 min drive
  • WildWater Cullman - 20 min drive
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sunflour Bakery & Eatery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Jim B's BBQ - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little's On The Lake - A Contemporary Retreat On Smith Lake - Avl Pontoon Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Little's On The Lake - A Contemporary Retreat On Smith Lake - Avl Pontoon Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little's On The Lake - A Contemporary Retreat On Smith Lake - Avl Pontoon Rental?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little's On The Lake - A Contemporary Retreat On Smith Lake - Avl Pontoon Rental located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and Smith Lake Park. Speegle's Marina and Cullman Golf Course are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Little's On The Lake - A Contemporary Retreat On Smith Lake - Avl Pontoon Rental Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 245 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra T.

Great Place
We really enjoyed our stay, it was peaceful and the view was beautiful, the host was great, the place was clean and all our accommodations were met. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

5 Stars!
We stayed in Jay’s property for Memorial Day weekend. The entire stay was wonderful (property and lake) and Jay even informed us while we were there that bad weather was moving in. He was a wonderful host and we will definitely try to go back this summer!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gennifer S.

Great stay!
We had such a great time at Littles on the Lake! Thanks for such a great lake vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard I.

A perfect set-up for my needs
Property was designed in such a way to be an amenable floor plan flow for one or several persons and is also comfortably furnished. My thoughts, R
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy M.

Amazing stay!
My husband and I had a wonderful time at this property. The home is lovely, the location couldn’t be better, and it’s so convenient for a boat at the doc. We live locally and will definitely be back for another staycation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric O.

Great getaway!
Repeat guests. Love this house!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce F.

Great location and easy to find.
Great lay out. It accommodated 4 adults and 3 children nicely.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Holiday Weekend
This was a great property and a fantastic location. Wonderful place for a family gathering over a holiday weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

Amazing
I will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chere D.

Summer Fun
Great time had by all. Good location Stores close by boat landing close perfect.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Lovely!
Stunning view, home very well-appointed and comfortable. Very close to boat launch. Loved our weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

stephen d.

Very clean and unique property. Definitely a great place to chill and get a great view of smith lake
Would def come again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda H.

Very convenient
We rented the home for out of town company since we live in the area. It was a great place for our entire family to meet for evening meals. The kitchen is large and there is plenty of seating both inside and outside for dining. Beautiful sunsets each evening!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chance B.

Beautiful property on beautiful smith lake!!
House was perfect! Clean and well stocked! Love the open floor plan and the garage doors that open to the porch! Plenty of parking for my boat trailer as well as a boat launch 30 seconds down the street! Will be coming back! 10/10 would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Ferrell P.

Quick trip to view Smith Lake property
Looks like an office building from the outside, but has the cabin feel inside.......two small negatives, stop feeding the next door neighbor's cat and change the shower liner....but great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh E.

Thanksgiving Break
My sister and I enjoyed our stay at Littles. The kitchen was well provisioned for our needs. This is a perfect location for a large group to stay as one bedroom has two sets of double bunk beds. There was an occasional electrical glitch in the master bedroom where the ceiling fan didn't work and the key box was difficult for us to open in the dark after arriving late but these were small things that didn't prevent us from enjoying our stay. Our host was super patient and dealt immediately with any issue that popped up. We look forward to returning and staying here at Littles when we visit family in the Cullman area
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Great experience!
We loved our weekend getaway at Littles on the Lake! Very clean, everything as described! The stairs to the pier are very steep & long! Was not expecting that, but we made it. Not much view of the lake either. Limbs and brush really need to be trimmed back. Overall, we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole E.

!!!
Very clean and nice. We loved the concept and decor. My 2 and 3 year old boys could run around freely. We loved grilling every night. My mommy heart was a little scared of the steep transit to the dock, but I quickly got over it. Jay answered every question I has promptly. Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

nikki p., Covington, LA

Unique, modern industrial style Property
My husband and I had a wonderful relaxing weekend at Littles. Being that it was just the two of us, we had more than enough room. We enjoyed the uniqueness of the house style. The house is very well equipped, super clean and nicely decorated. The garage doors are very cool . The owner, Jay, was very quick and thorough in his communications, providing us with nearby restaurant and grocery shopping recommendations that were very helpful. The house is located within 15 minutes from the Interstate exit, making it easy to get it. We were very pleased with our stay. One suggestion: Bring slippers/ house shoes. We had cold weather during our stay and being that the floors are concrete, I would have loved to have my warm fuzzy slippers.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

Kristin S.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pictures are deceiving!!
This property has a lot of potential if the owner took better care of it! It is charming and has direct water access. The garage doors would be awesome in cooler weather, but that’s about all I can say that the property has going for it at the moment. Cons: - The walk to the lake is extensively long and overgrown. The owner has no control over the length of the walk, but the weeds/poison ivy growing through the stairs is heavy. The overgrowth on the sides of the stairs leaves you stepping over branches and through spiderwebs every morning. This should be cared for, cut back, sprayed, whatever so that the walk is more manageable for folks and kids. - The AC unit does not work well in the bedrooms. There are two bedrooms, and while it pumps in great air in the main living areas, the bedrooms are hot in the summer. That makes it harder to sleep. - This Unit does not comfortably sleep 12 people, unless they are small. One of the two bedrooms has two set of full sized bunks. We had teenage boys in that room and they did not enjoy sharing as they were very close to each other. I would suggest one person per bed in a full size, and 2 per bed in a Queen. There is a Queen pullout but you can feel every single spring and brace underneath. It is VERY uncomfortable. Mattress needs to be updated. - Property was filthy. Master bedroom mattress was covered in fresh urine, it didn’t look like any attempt was made to clean it. We didn’t know this until we stripped the beds to leave, so we slept on it the whole time. The couch had dead palmetto bugs on it (I know they weren’t roaches). The dishes had dead smaller bugs in the bowls and cups, the patio furniture and awnings were covered in mold, mildew and rust, showers have mold growing on the grout and caulking, some of the cabinets are chipped and veneer is cracking and cobwebs were everywhere inside and out. This property needs a heavy cleaning, decluttering and pressure washing and it needs an investment to some newer furnishings and such. Again, great potential for this unit if it were taken care of. Currently, I feel I overpaid for the experience we had, especially since I slept in someone else’s pee!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

chad t.

Great!
Great place for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

bill w.

RTS
took a few of my daughters friends to RTS. this property was perfect. loved the layout. outstanding location to RTS. The owner communicated very well. we loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chere D.

Resting on the lake
Most all was great.There a few repairs and cleaning to be done.Stove needs cleaning bad. The front door will not lock without key and then you must walk around to back door to come in.Grill lighter is broken.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jason A.

Great place, Great price
Unique place. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam J.

Perfect stay and awesome property manager!
We had no issues whatsoever with our stay and everything about the house was perfect. We really enjoyed the garage door windows and surprisingly big porch overlooking the water. Jay, the property manager, was extremely helpful and generous. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022