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Lakefront Retreat "A Happy Place" with Panoramic Views on Lewis Smith Lake

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Jasper, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, WildWater Cullman
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Place, Sportsman Lake Park
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the area

Jasper

With a stay at this vacation home in Jasper, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lewis Smith Lake. .This vacation home is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Tiger Field and 13 mi (20.9 km) from Gamble Park.
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What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Heritage Park Cullman - 53 min drive - 79.3 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 54 min drive - 80.4 km
  • Sportsman Lake Park - 57 min drive - 88.8 km
  • Wallace State Community College - 59 min drive - 81.4 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cujos Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Country Basket Restaurant and Grill - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Lakefront Retreat "A Happy Place" with Panoramic Views on Lewis Smith Lake

Escape to a pristine lakefront home on Lewis Smith Lake, known as one of the cleanest lakes in North America. This peaceful waterfront retreat offers panoramic, million-dollar views, deep year-round water, and easy lake access, making it perfect for family vacations, girls’ trips, fishing weekends, or a relaxing getaway on the water.

This immaculate 3-bedroom, 3-bath lake house was originally featured on HGTV’s Bargain Lakefront Homes and combines comfort, scenery, and location for the ultimate lake experience.

While the home sits just off the main channel, it is tucked enough into the shoreline to create a calmer area for swimming and floating, while still offering wide open lake views and quick access for boating and exploring Lewis Smith Lake.

Lakefront Home Highlights

Easy Water Access
Just steps from the back door to the shoreline. Enjoy a swimming platform and private boat tie-up, making it easy to spend the entire day on the water.

Kayaks Included
Two complimentary kayaks with life jackets are available for guests—perfect for exploring the shoreline, paddling at sunrise, or casting a line.

Great Swimming Area
The clear water near the house is ideal for swimming, floating, or relaxing in the sun.

Spectacular Natural Setting
Surrounded by dramatic rock-bank shoreline and crystal-clear water, you may even spot local wildlife while enjoying your morning coffee or evening sunset.

Outdoor Living Spaces
Relax on the screened-in porch and spacious decks overlooking the lake—perfect for morning coffee, sunset dinners, and watching boats pass by on the water.

Prime Location on Lewis Smith Lake

This lake house offers the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience.

• 5 minutes to gas stations and grocery stores
• 10 minutes to Arley for charming local dining
• 20 minutes to Jasper for shopping and amenities

The home is also just minutes from Duncan Bridge Marina, making it easy to launch a boat, rent watercraft, fuel up, or explore more of Lewis Smith Lake.

Easy Weekend Getaway Location

Located within an easy scenic drive from:
Birmingham
Huntsville
Nashville
Tupelo
Memphis

This makes the home ideal for weekend lake getaways, family vacations, fishing trips, and relaxing retreats.

Experience the Best of Lake Living
Spend your days boating, kayaking, swimming, and fishing, or simply relax on the deck soaking in the breathtaking lake views and peaceful surroundings.

As evening arrives, unwind with spectacular sunsets reflecting across the crystal-clear water—the perfect ending to a day at the lake.

Whether you're planning laughter-filled family days on the water or quiet evenings under the stars, this Lewis Smith Lake lakefront retreat offers incredible scenery, comfortable accommodations, and everything you need for a truly memorable stay.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • 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
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is only allowed outside - Not In The House

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Please take the outdoor trash cans 1 or both if have trash in them up to the street by our mailbox when you leave.

Please make sure all outdoor toys/chairs are where you found them and life jackets are with kayaks.

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Lakefront Retreat "A Happy Place" with Panoramic Views on Lewis Smith Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garet R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful view and a peaceful, quiet place to rest and relax!

We absolutely loved this lake house and the stunning, million-dollar views! The neighborhood was peaceful and felt very safe. We especially enjoyed the pier and the water. This was our first time staying at Smith Lake, and we really loved the area. The house was exactly as described in the listing. Our kids had a blast, and the water was absolutely beautiful. The check-in and check-out process was super easy, and the host was terrific, with great communication. Thank you for sharing your home—we'll definitely keep this house on our list for future visits!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place

Great property!! Close to grocery store but still great location on lake. Only problem at all and it won’t stop me from renting again, is the boat dock doesn’t have an open slip so you have to tie off on one side which is fine unless it rains. But I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience

We have stayed here multiple times and have never been disappointed. Great location and amazing host
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya J., Birmingham/Hoover

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Enjoyed the gorgeous views, nice outdoor space, and appreciated the tidy, well stocked home. The owners were great with communication. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Definitely “A Happy Place!”

Our family had a great stay at this lake house. The view is gorgeous! We enjoyed the main porch, the screened-in porch, as well as, the boat dock. There was ample seating on each level. Unlike other vacation homes, this owner had everything in the kitchen that we needed to cook and eat with. They also had games to enjoy! We highly recommend “A Happy Place.”
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We had a really great time. Very relaxing!!!! Thought there would be more to do around the area. The toilet was broken when we got there. They couldn’t come and fix it until Tuesday. After they fixed it it still did not work. Other then that is was a good trip!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley S., Maryville

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfectly relaxing

It was an incredible trip. We had a few hiccups but worked through them.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Place indeed

This lake house is lovely !! The veiw is amazing !! The area is soo nice . The house is so clean and very guest friendly .. It’s an excellent place to stay . I only wish we could have stayed longer .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paige T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lake view!

A Happy Place was very clean and spacious! Would recommend it to my friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Parker H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Good place on smith lake. Perfect for small groups. Great location. Description was accurate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Second stay!

We’ve stayed here before and it’s still our favorite location! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laken W., Saltillo, MS

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday week

My family and I have rented a lakehouse on Smith lake for the past 3 years, but this was a new area of the lake for us. We loved that it was less than a 5 min drive to the local grocery store and DG. This property was also super clean! Everything from the inside all the way to the bin of boat dock accessories was all free of dust! The neighborhood was clean and safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Macey G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View

We greatly enjoyed our stay. We had 10 adults. We enjoyed all eating around the large table and playing games. Plenty of room on the dock for us to all hangout comfortably. The view of the lake is spectacular. We were disappointed that the third shower/tub is not able to be used and the listing does not reflect that. We were able to make it work with two showers but a third would have been helpful. Overall, we had a great time and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin W., Bartlett, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot on the lake

Great location on the lake close to 2 marina’s. Not many steps to the water. House has everything you will need for your stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness

When can we come again to A Happy Place?!

This lake house is ideal for a peaceful getaway. The view is incredible and the layout is perfect for two families. We had 4 adults and 2 almost grown children. We felt like we were away from busyness of life but a grocery store is not that far away! The kitchen had everything we needed for preparing our meals. I could go on & on. We would definitely rent this property again. We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Donald B., Fort Wayne, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable

Would rent again but feel there are better options in the same price range.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing trip

A Happy Place was just that for us - A (very) Happy Place to spend Labor Day weekend. The property accommodated our group of two families (four adults and 3 children) perfectly. The view of the lake is breathtaking, the dock is situated in a calm little cove that is perfect for swimming and exploring the adjacent rocks, and the kitchen and home were fully stocked with everything we needed. We were disappointed to see that the tub/shower in the third bathroom cannot be used, but we were able to fit in all showers, etc. in the other two bathrooms. Beds were comfortable and the property is nicely situated within 5 minutes of a grocery store, which is a huge plus! All in all, this was a fantastic first visit to Smith Lake. We would definitely recommend the property to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun and relaxing family getaway

This property and Smith Lake did not disappoint. The listing photos and description is very accurate, the house was very well stocked with everything we needed, Rene was easy to get in touch with, and we cannot wait to return for a future visit! Our little boy (2.5 years old) didn’t want to leave. We probably jumped off the dock and the rocks 500 times into that beautiful water! We rode many many miles on the lake in our boat and it really seems like the location and view of this property is REALLY top notch! Thanks for sharing your home and we can’t wait to come again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenna A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Can’t wait to come back

We had an amazing weekend! Rene was incredibly responsive, kind, and helpful when it came to our reservation and specific questions we had. The view from her cabin is amazing and the location is perfect- you’re out of all the busy traffic on the lake and can still enjoy tubing/skiing. Would most definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Holiday

We enjoyed our stay at A Happy Place. Everything was fantastic. My favorite part--not many steps to water. Had plenty of room for everyone and the littles really enjoyed the yellow water mat. We rented a boat from Duncan Bridge Marina which made the holiday complete. Thank you for letting us use your lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robin W., Bartlett, TN

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Time

We’ve spent many years visiting Smith Lake - our family loves it here. So after renting several properties over the years...this one checked many boxes for all 7 of us. Plenty of room and bathrooms. Not many stairs to the water. Open kitchen and den space for us all to hangout together. Loved the big kitchen table. Kids enjoyed the kayak and water toys provided by the owner. We really enjoyed all the seating on the dock. Spent a lot of time on the doc swing! So close to Duncan Bridge and Dunskin Point Marina. Kitchen well stocked. Plenty of towels, blankets and linens. Easy access to town. Owner is quick to respond to any questions. We are keeping this property on our favorites list.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely lake house

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Spacious, clean, well stocked, great location. Everything was perfect for our group of 9.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

This is a one of a kind property on Lewis Smith Lake. The owners were great and we hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

casey r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

We have been renting houses at Smith Lake for 20 years. This is the best house for location to smooth ski water, Duncan marina and access to lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alice P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekday Family Vacation

Very much enjoyed our few days at the house. The location on the lake was amazing and so close to Duncan Bridge Marina where we put in our boat. Will definitely be back! Smith Lake is beautiful and I would highly recommend going during the week. Not many boats on the lake when we visited so comfortable with the kids taking the kayaks out and playing near the dock.