Title: Cottage in the Cove - Privacy / View / Screened Porch / Outdoor Cooking / Dock 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 # Cottage in the Cove - Privacy / View / Screened Porch / Outdoor Cooking / Dock ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24420000/24414100/24414093/4807708f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24420000/24414100/24414093/86fa3815.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24420000/24414100/24414093/1be20690.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24420000/24414100/24414093/5dc1a8bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24420000/24414100/24414093/4e41c9b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at Cottage in the Cove - Privacy / View / Screened Porch / Outdoor Cooking / Dock and take advantage of golfing on-site, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91470 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Fireplace ## 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. ### Cottage in the Cove - Privacy / View / Screened Porch / Outdoor Cooking / Dock 3BR/2BA cottage with lots of privacy and a big view from two deck levels, a lakeside bedroom balcony, a big screened porch and a dock tucked into a cove. The house is 1470 square feet, plus a 500 square feet screened porch, a 250 square feet covered deck and two 250 square feet open decks. The covered lower deck allows for rain or shine outdoor cooking, with a prep sink and a charcoal/Propane combo grill. Both fuels are provided. The home has a flat circle drive entrance with parking just a few feet away from the front door. A lighted 34-step staircase and a lighted path lead to the lakeside deck and covered dock in year-round water, with swim/sun deck, water mat for kids, boat slip, jet ski port, dog-friendly ladder and mini fridge. The home has a fully equipped kitchen, crockpot, blender, Keurig coffee maker, regular small coffee pot, washer/dryer, a wood-burning fireplace inside and a chiminea outside, with firewood and starter logs provided. Guided striper fishing is great (see pictures), with dock pickup and drop-off. Fly fishing for trout below Smith Lake Dam is also popular. The home sits on a uniquely shaped 1.3 acre wooded lot with 550 feet of shoreline, starting in the cove and ending at a point of land that shelters the dock from wind, waves and boat traffic. This provides for safe swimming and paddling, minimum wave action on the dock, and just 50 yards to big water. This house is located minutes from the town of Crane Hill and just 1.5 miles from Rock Creek Marina (by water and by road), and 9 miles by water from Lewis Smith Lake Dam. There are a canoe, a peddle boat, a standup paddleboard, floating lily pad and 2 kayaks for renter’s use, with life jackets, floats and paddles provided. Parking space is available for up to 4 boat trailers and the dock in the cove provides safe overnight boat tie-up. There is a roped off hiking trail to a sheltered ledge with a spring in Cap'n Jack's hollow, fun exploring for kids of all ages. All staircases and decks are kid-friendly, with railings and wire panels or wooden pickets. Smoking is allowed outside on the dock, the decks and the porch only. Pets are allowed. We just ask that they use the XL kennel crate provided when inside the house. There are TVs in the living room (55") and on the porch (40") with DVD players and a 20" TV in bedroom 2, all with Dish Network America's Top 120+, DVR and SEC Network. You can DVR the game, play in the lake, and watch the game later. Unlimited Viasat WiFi Satellite Internet is provided and the fee is itemized in the quote. Cell service is good for Verizon and fair for AT&T. The WiFi Internet provides email connectivity even if your cell coverage is bad. We provide bath towels, wash cloths, beach towels, bed linens, bath soap, shampoo, conditioner, toilet tissue, paper towels, dishwashing liquid, scrubby pads, dishwasher pods, laundry soap, dryer sheets, trash bags, Propane gas, charcoal, firewood, lighters and starter material. There is an ice maker in the laundry room with filtered water. A pack and play is provided in the downstairs bedroom closet for the littlest guests as well as a booster seat for the kitchen table. A backpack is also provided for taking snacks, drinks and ice down to the lake. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi (surcharge) ### Parking and transport - Car required - Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces) ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - 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 - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Outside and on the screened porch only. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Foosball table - Golf - Kayak - Table tennis - Water sports equipment - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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: 1,470 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110650000/110649500/110649500/9df82a1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### !!BRAND NEW LISTING!! 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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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Privacy View Big Porch Covered Outdoor Cooking Dock Cove Toys Privacy View Big Porch Covered Outdoor Cooking Dock Cove Toys Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.02800%2C-87.10760&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FHDQtecEVUkuUtFIQvrTKb7CWsw=) Crane Hill, AL #### What's nearby - Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Dowling Memorial Park - 24 min drive - 8.9 miles - Stoney Lonesome OHV Park - 38 min drive - 17.2 miles - WildWater Cullman - 55 min drive - 31.2 miles - Ave Maria Grotto - 61 min drive - 34.6 miles #### Restaurants - ‪The Grille At Trident Marina - ‬14 min drive - ‪Kat Daddy's - ‬21 min drive - ‪Rock Cafe - ‬15 min drive - ‪DJ's Grocery And Deli - ‬19 min drive - ‪Chef Troy's - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage in the Cove - Privacy / View / Screened Porch / Outdoor Cooking / Dock 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 Cottage in the Cove - Privacy / View / Screened Porch / Outdoor Cooking / Dock? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cottage in the Cove - Privacy / View / Screened Porch / Outdoor Cooking / Dock? > Checkout is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Cottage in the Cove - Privacy / View / Screened Porch / Outdoor Cooking / Dock located? > Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Dowling Memorial Park. Tiger Field and Stoney Lonesome OHV Park are also within 16 miles (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question