Title: Smith Lake Escape! Comfy, colorful, family friendly home. Private boat launch Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Smith Lake Escape! Comfy, colorful, family friendly home. Private boat launch Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114250000/114245000/114244909/0050c1eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114250000/114245000/114244909/4ced8397.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114250000/114245000/114244909/da6f58b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114250000/114245000/114244909/2a5ee076.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114250000/114245000/114244909/ec6809d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Smith Lake Escape! Comfy, colorful, family friendly home. Private boat launch and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Smith Lake Escape! Comfy, colorful, family friendly home. Private boat launch Welcome to Smith Lake in Alabama the Beautiful. Whether you want to hike the trails of the Bankhead National Forest, forage and frolic in the Sipsey Wilderness area, or splish, splash, ski, and fish in the clear blue waters of Smith Lake, The Little Blue House is the perfect destination. This comfortable, colorful, fully furnished cottage is ideal for adventurous couples and families and is nestled on peaceful acreage right in the center of it all. The Little Blue House is a comfortable, fully furnished home with three bedrooms and two full baths. Upon arrival, you will find ample parking, a well-lit, welcoming front porch, and easy self-check-in with your personalized digital lock code. Start your day communing with the local wildlife while sipping coffee from the front porch or back deck. After a day of adventure, grill some dinner and eat alfresco at the picnic table or relax with cocktails around the firepit. Located 1 hour north of Birmingham and south of Huntsville, Alabama's Lewis Smith Lake, commonly called “Smith Lake,” by the locals, is rated the second-cleanest lake in the country besides Lake Tahoe. Hot summers, mild winters (mostly!), and plenty of rain to keep water levels high make this an ideal region for enjoying lake life. Enjoy private, peaceful lodging 1.5 miles from the private boat ramp and lake access located on the beautiful upper part of the Rock Creek branch of Smith Lake, which offers year-round deep water. The master bedroom has a queen-sized bed, a spacious walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom with a tub/shower combo. The second bedroom provides a king-size bed and a designated work desk/dressing table. The third bedroom offers 2 twin beds and is directly across from the second full bathroom. All linens and towels are provided. The home has a well-stocked kitchen with a stove, microwave, coffeemaker, toaster, blender, and a refrigerator big enough to camp in. Off the kitchen, there is a full-size washer and dryer and access to the large outdoor back deck. The deck overlooks the wooded lot and provides a small fenced area for your pooch. Beyond the fenced area, you will find the picnic table and fire pit. Yard games such as horseshoes and cornhole are on site as well. The living and dining spaces are comfy, creative, and family-friendly, offering WIFI, streaming channels, and indoor games just in case it rains...otherwise, GO OUTSIDE and play! From the home, you will be a short 1.5-mile drive to a private boat ramp to access the beautiful waters of Smith Lake. Bring your kayaks, paddleboards, or boats! A map to the boat launch and parking directions are provided. The cottage has 2 inflatable kayaks for guests to use. Life jackets are required and not provided, so bring your own!! Several boat marinas are close by, some of which offer boat rentals, restaurants, and entertainment. Duncan Bridge Marina is the nearest and is a 15-minute drive. ATTENTION ANGLERS!! Like a deep, clear, and blue diamond, Lewis Smith Lake is one of Alabama’s treasures. This 21,200-acre lake is different than most other Alabama reservoirs. If you typically fish a shallow, stained body of water, your first trip onto Smith Lake can be a welcome challenge. Watching your depth finder jump to 200-plus feet can leave you feeling lost. However, like most lakes, most bass, bream, and crappie fishing is done by casting to the numerous large rocks and fallen trees along the shoreline. With 500-plus miles of shoreline, there are multiple places to fish. Smith Lake can produce trophy striped bass. Fish in the 40+ pound range are present, and some anglers feel a 50+ pound Smith Lake record may be caught one day. Live shad, available locally, are the preferred bait. There are excellent Bass Guides close by to assist you in landing THE BIG ONE!! We just know you will fall in love with this wonderful area and all it has to offer. POINTS OF INTEREST: The quaint town of Arley, which has a grocery store, restaurants, and shops, is only a 15-minute drive away. Bankhead National Forest, known as the ‘land of 1000 waterfalls’, covers 181,230 acres. It is home to Alabama's only National Wild and Scenic River, the Sipsey Fork. 16 miles Natural Bridge Park features a 148-foot sandstone bridge that towers 60 feet above winding pathways, and it's the longest natural bridge east of the Rockies. 37 miles Cullman, AL, 30 miles away, offers excellent shopping and dining. Cullman is host to the annual German fest and Christkindlmarkt from Thanksgiving until Christmas each year. Dismals Canyon, National Nature Landmark, 58 miles. Go to enjoy the day, but ALWAYS stay past twilight to witness the bioluminescent creatures called Dismalites, a.k.a. Glow worms! Guest access Guests have use of the entire home, which is located on a lovely wooded lot. Enjoy easy, private check-in with a code to the digital lock. The outdoor space includes a firepit and picnic table area, with ample room for outdoor recreation. The back deck area is surrounded by a small fenced section of lawn for a small pet with an additional pet fee. The lake can be accessed via a private boat launch 1.5 miles from the home. This boat launch is adjacent to our family lake house, and separate parking is available for your use. A map will be provided for the launch area and designated parking. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - No lift - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - 6 outdoor pickleball courts - Kayak - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71660000/71659000/71658926/99b2942a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Smith Lake Alabama Cabin’s - C Cullman - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 101 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=71658926&PinnedHotelID=71658926&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39030000/39022000/39021963/e4818311.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little cabin on the smith lake Crane Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 102 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=39021963&PinnedHotelID=39021963&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53980000/53971500/53971417/f61fcb5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enjoy a Water Getaway! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.018997,-87.161354&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yetnElu%7ErO%3FQ%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%40S%40Q%40QBQ%40S%40SBQBQBQBQBQDQBQDQDQBQDQDOFQDQFOFODQFMFQFOFOHOFOHOFMHOHMHMHMHOJMHMJKHMJKJKHMLKHKLKJKJIJKLIJILKLGLKLGJILGLGLGNGLGLELGNELELENELENENCLCNCNCLCNANCLANANANAN%3FN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBLBNBNBLDNDLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFNFJFLFLHLFLJJFLJLHJHLJJHJJJJJJJJJLJJJJHLJJHLHLHNJLHLHLFNHLFNHNFNFNHNFPFLDPFNDNFPDPDNDPDPDPBPDPBPDP%40PBPBPBPBR%40R%40PBP%40P%3FR%40P%40P%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FPAR%3FRAPAP%3FRAPCPAPARCPCPCRCPAPEPCPEPCPEPENEPEPENGPEPGNEPGLGPINGNGLIPGLINGNIJINKLINIJILKLIJKLKJKJKLKHKLKJKHMHKJMHMHKHMHMHMFMFKHOFMFMDMFOFMDMDODMDOBMDODOBMBOBM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMCOAOCMAOCOCMCOEOEMCOEMEMEOEMGMGMEOGMGMIMGKGMIMIMIMIKIMKKIKIKKMMIIMKIMKKKMIKKMIMKKIOIMIOIKIOGOIMGOIOGOGOGQGMEQGOGQEQGOEQEQCOEQEQCQEQCQCQCQCSCQAQASCQAQAQASAQ%3FQAS%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZVXHE1PcCO8FayoUPZ3RxgTOYtY=) Arley, AL #### What's nearby - Lewis Smith Lake - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles - Tiger Field - 26 min drive - 8.9 miles - Houston Historic Jail - 38 min drive - 15.0 miles #### Getting around - Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 87 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Plaza Bonita - ‬22 min drive - ‪The Grille At Trident Marina - ‬56 min drive - ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬22 min drive - ‪Cujos Pizza - ‬40 min drive - ‪El Paso Mexican Restaurant - ‬40 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Smith Lake Escape! Comfy, colorful, family friendly home. Private boat launch pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Smith Lake Escape! Comfy, colorful, family friendly home. Private boat launch? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Smith Lake Escape! Comfy, colorful, family friendly home. Private boat launch? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Smith Lake Escape! Comfy, colorful, family friendly home. Private boat launch located? > Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lewis Smith Lake and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Tiger Field. Houston Historic Jail and Dowling Memorial Park are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question