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TV, DVD player
TV, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Enjoy a Water Getaway! Book the A-frame now!

NO CABLE, Wi-Fi, or Satellite!! Get Away From It All! Welcome to living A-top of the water and welcome to living A-little small. I would describe this place like a tiny home. If you are tall and don’t do well with tight small spaces, this is NOT the place for you. This adorable A-frame is equipped with everything you should need to enjoy a weekend A-way from it all! It is a two bedroom and one and a half bath with a sleeper sofa. This tiny A-frame sits on two acres in Yellow Creek. If you need to launch anything, Houston recreation area is 4 miles away via road.

Property manager

Chad and Jessica Johnston

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 750 square feet

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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
Contactless check-out available

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
Note from host: Baby gate NOT provided

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

PRIVATE_VACATION_HOME
Book the A-frame Now! Houston
Labor Day Open! Book the A frame Now!
Enjoy the Summer! Book the A frame Now!
Book the A-frame Now! Private vacation home
Come spend fall at the lake! Book the A frame now!
Come Spend Time at the Lake! Book the A frame Now!
Book the A-frame Now! Private vacation home Houston

About the area

Map
Houston, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Houston Historic Jail - 11 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Tiger Field - 22 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 54 min drive - 54.3 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 71 min drive - 67.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chef Troy's Talk of the Town - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪La Plaza Bonita Mexican Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Pleezin Pizza & Pasta of Arley - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Sonny's Catfish Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy a Water Getaway! Book the A-frame now! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy a Water Getaway! Book the A-frame now!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy a Water Getaway! Book the A-frame now!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy a Water Getaway! Book the A-frame now! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Houston Historic Jail and Tiger Field. Borden Trailhead and Sipsey Trailhead are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Enjoy a Water Getaway! Book the A-frame now! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Great place! Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Quiet...
It was peaceful with no distractions, not even the phone. Just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and quiet!
We loved this cabin! So relaxing. We definitely want to return. Limited cell service… a little bumpy county road, and a steep drive way but all made for a great relaxing getaway! Beautiful, calm mornings in a quiet cove. Perfect for kids to swim and chill. Only a few minutes to Chef Troy’s or lakeshore!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Getaway
My daughter and I enjoyed He relaxing stay! If you want peace and tranquility, this is your place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great trip-just what we were looking for
The property was just as described. It had a fantastic view, wasn’t too crowded and the house was just perfect for us. We loved that it was unique. The only issue we faced was the road down to the house. If we wouldn’t have been in a 4 wheel drive truck I’m not sure we could have made it; although it’s not the fault of the property owners. Just something you need to know if renting it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary vacay
Wonderful and fun stay at the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
I absolutely love how this house sits right on the water. We literally fished from the front porch. It was perfect for two people. The county road leading to the driveway is rutted but we made it fine. Once you get to the owner’s property it is a concrete drive. Although steep, it is in good shape. The county road is what could use some work. Overall great location, loved the house, and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Silence
When my Wife and I were looking for a mini vacation, my first words were quiet with maybe a little fishing. If you like the sound of birds and the wind rushing through the trees, you have found your happy place. A most excellent choice for couples with perhaps a small family. We must have missed the whiporwhill season. I was hoping to hear them again. The fishing on Smith is always a gamble so prepare to catch a ton or none. The surroundings are top notch! Silence.....ahhhh!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

GINGER F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this property!
We’ve stayed several times and will be back in 2024!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!!
Wonderful. Loved the inside. Everything was nice and neat. Wife loved the deck. The fishing wasn't bad either. Location was perfect. My wife wants to come back soon and so do I. Thanks 👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay with peaceful setting
Beautiful and comfortable cabin. Quiet and peaceful location. Highly recommend. Be aware that county road leading to cabin is a bit dicey.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on the water
We had a great short trip. The only issue was being unsure when we arrive to the dirt road if we were in the right location. The dirt road looked like a dead end. We finally decided to go forward and then could see the road continued down to the lake. We would recommend this look spot to others. We needed a day away from cell phones and email so no Wi-Fi was fine with us. Plus the view from the deck was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cooler at the lake
This was a quiet stay. No one else around. We went during the week so typically less crowded anyway. Loved the old/new cabin feel. Swimming was great. No boaters to contend with. Had planned to eat out at least once but ended up getting everything we needed at Publix in Cullman.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Secretary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Get away
Cozy little cottage, not close to much so it’s perfect if you want to Get away! Very rustic and woodsy! Like camping off the beaten path, but with all of the comforts! Beautiful lake! It feels like living in a tree house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
This is a great small home! It has everything you need for cooking and mixing. The patio has a great view and we enjoyed our stay! Not far from the Lakeshore marina by car or boat. The driveway is a little steep but if you know how to drive then you’ll be fine. I suggest bringing some dvds or cds if you are there on a rainy day and I suggest some games. We were stuck there on a rainy day and brought our own games which helped. We will be back! My father in law and son drove 4.5 hours to the house and they said they loved it. The bed on the main floor is cozy and perfect! Love this house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Vacation
Wonderful vacation and very relaxing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Taylor M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother's Day Stay
We had a great weekend overall. The worst part was the driveway and no warning for how bad the driveway/washed out road is if bringing a boat. The communication about the non service was great and good to know before hand. The house itsself and the boat dock in the water was great. House was adorable and cozy. The only and main issue we had was the drive to the house. We brought our ski boat and were not warned at how terrible the drive to the house was. The road is washing out to get down the hill to the house so it was more than difficult to get down with a ski boat. Our boat scrubbed the ground where the wash outs were. Thankfully we were in a F250 to pull it down/up. There was no warning about the drive. My mom was in a SUV Infiniti and she spun tires trying to leave because the road was so bad and also basically went "mud riding" in her car. Over all the house was great but highly suggest bringing F250 and not bringing a boat down the hill.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet at the lake
Wonderful little A-frame cabin in a secluded location at the lake. Really nice deck and floating dock to enjoy the lake. Property has everything you need for a few days of solitude.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penny K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not worth price
Could use some upgrades but still a very cute place! Not worth the price though!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Getaway
The A Frame is perfect for a couple. This was our second stay at this property, and although there were some weather related issues (4 degree temps), the owner was more than accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
The A frame is small but very efficient. Steps to upstairs are narrow and steep for a 77 year old, but I managed. Kitchen is nicely equipped. Deck and dock were where we spent most of our time. Neighbors all around, but we seemed to be the only ones there! Loved watching the hummingbirds feed. Driveway turnaround was a challenge for the long bed pickup truck of my daughter. The SUV did fine. Goggle Maps gave us wrong directions for one turn, so took us longer than expected to get there. I'm glad I had used another app and written my own directions using map.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chrissie S.

Best Part of lake
The A Frame house is in the perfect spot on the lake. The only problem we really had was ants all over the inside of house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

leeann h., hartselle ala

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Need quite time, wanna reconnect to life? This is the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022