Title: 5 BR Retreat on Beautiful Smith Lake & Close to I-65 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 # 5 BR Retreat on Beautiful Smith Lake & Close to I-65 ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69560000/69555100/69555093/abb46d3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69560000/69555100/69555093/77e6ca9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69560000/69555100/69555093/76903d6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69560000/69555100/69555093/8566b833.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69560000/69555100/69555093/96868ab0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At 5 BR Retreat on Beautiful Smith Lake & Close to I-65, you can look forward to a water park, a firepit and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/games room. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121630 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## 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. ### 5 BR Retreat on Beautiful Smith Lake & Close to I-65 This is a beautiful, peaceful retreat for winter, spring, or summer. Whether sitting out under the overhead string lights at night or on one of the many decks, this house has an awesome view of Smith Lake to enjoy from the deck, living room, or screened-in porch! It is conveniently located near Smith Lake Park, Speegle's Marina, Smith Lake Zipline, Slippery Summit Aqua Park, WildWater Park (slides, wavepool, etc), Whitlock's Cafe, 2 produce stands, other restaurants, & only 6 miles from I-65, Exit 305 (County Road 222). Cappy's Boat Rental is less than 1/4 of a mile from the Whitehouse. It’s a perfect location to make memories with family or friends! This house has 5 bedrooms, including a double-bunk room with a television. There are two full bathrooms and 1 washer/ 2 dryers. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything to make your stay easy & enjoyable. Lots of seating areas inside and outside. For your entertainment, there is a game room in the basement with a pool table, dart board, and a Foosball table, as well as a mounted television. On first floor you’ll find board games and lots of dvds to choose from. Two kayaks and a paddle board are also provided for your use. This property offers tons of room outdoors for enjoying the view of the lake while relaxing or sunning on one of the spacious decks or enjoying your morning coffee on the screened-in porch. Charcoal grill & gas grill (with gas provided) are on the deck for cooking out as well as fire pit with seating for cooking your hotdogs and s'mores! Lots of graveled parking included for guests and boat trailers. Wander down the easy, winding rock pathway to the pier which has a 10 x 14 swim deck on dock. There is room to tie up your boats or wave runners to dock and side of ramp. There is also a boat ramp 1/4 mile from the Whitehouse to launch your boats for a $5 donation (put in box). You can also park trailers (if needed beside Cappy's -launch in front if Cappy's Boat Rental). All four tvs are Roku- living room, game room, kids' room, and master bedroom with strong WiFi. \*\*Please inquire about additional weekly and monthly discounts during fall and winter off-season dates. Great for business trips or interim housing needs. IMPORTANT NOTE: The dock does not have water under it when the water level is 502 or below (this is in early fall sometimes, winter, & very early spring); however, there is always water access from the lot. Send a message to the property manager for more information about the current lake water level or check smithlake.info for current level. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Kayak - Water park - Water sports equipment - 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 - 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 - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,630 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) Note from host: Pets to be preapporoved and fee is nonrefundable. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: There is a portable crib for a baby. ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Additional short-term guests must be preapporoved. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30 Note from host: Additional short-term guests must be preapporoved. 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 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 ## 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%7C34.09317%2C-86.95778&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=5u2E4ydkFdwMu9GD0WG9QbFT9Ec=) Cullman, AL #### What's nearby - Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Smith Lake Park - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles - WildWater Cullman - 21 min drive - 11.4 miles - Sportsman Lake Park - 24 min drive - 13.8 miles - Ave Maria Grotto - 27 min drive - 14.8 miles #### Getting around - Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Whitlock's Cafe - ‬13 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive - ‪Jack's - ‬18 min drive - ‪Bubba Rito's - ‬18 min drive - ‪Drifters On The Lake - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 5 BR Retreat on Beautiful Smith Lake & Close to I-65 pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at 5 BR Retreat on Beautiful Smith Lake & Close to I-65? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 5 BR Retreat on Beautiful Smith Lake & Close to I-65? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 5 BR Retreat on Beautiful Smith Lake & Close to I-65 located? > This family-friendly Cullman holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lewis Smith Lake and Speegle's Marina. Smith Lake Park is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 5 BR Retreat on Beautiful Smith Lake & Close to I-65 Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 65 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie C. 29 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place to stay at Smith Lake Our family and friends had a wonderful time staying at The Whitehouse. ##### Stephanie C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron S. 29 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything was perfect Communication with the owner was superb, and everything about the home was flawless. An excellent stay. ##### Aaron S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LINDSAY P. 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Clean The house was very clean and in a great location. The owners were super friendly and very helpful when needed. ##### LINDSAY P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary E. 2 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family getaway This is our second time staying here for Thanksgiving. My father, husnabnd and teen boys love hanging out by the fire ring area and game room. The home always has all the cookware we need to make a meal, a huge plus for us. ##### Mary E. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brianna R. 2 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Whitehouse/RTS We came for RTS and it was perfect. Easy short drive to and from concert. House was adorable and very clean. Host was excellent accommodating our stay! ##### Brianna R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie C. 27 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Everything was nice and clean. We will stay again. ##### Julie C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shandi M. 19 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Whitehouse review What a great stay we had at the Whitehouse! The house had everything we needed and was the most well stocked home we’ve ever rented for vacation. Highly recommend! ##### Shandi M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd S. 4 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice stay Property was very nice. It was out in a quiet area. The house was just right for our large family gathering. ##### Todd S. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Becky K. 2 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vaca Wonderful ##### Becky K. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ernest D. 18 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A fine location! Every one loved it! ##### Ernest D. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### June D. 4 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House! The White House was awesome! We really enjoyed the house, it was very well stocked with everything we needed for our stay. The house was clean, and the view of the lake was great. We would love to stay at this house again. ##### June D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary E., Woodstock 1 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Host, Everything was perfect This home is perfect for a family get away. Has everything you will need, even some treats were waiting for us. Game room was a big hit with the teens! ##### Mary E. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brent W. 26 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### White House Review 4 friends had a great weekend at the Whitehouse. Beds were comfortable, the house was clean, we had all the necessities for a guy’s weekend of grilling, football and fishing. ##### Brent W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ally S. 7 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Employee House We got this house for our team members and there was plenty of space for them to feel comfortable. Great communication from the hosts. Would book again. ##### Ally S. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beverly H. 5 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Plenty outdoor space Amazing views and so many places to sit around and enjoy the outdoors. Screened in porch was fun for card playing. Kayaking and game room were fun for all. Plenty of space outside and inside to enjoy friends/family. Beds were super comfy. Wonderful home with well stocked kitchen. ##### Beverly H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard K R. 23 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Whitehouse As advertised. Everything went perfectly ##### Richard K R. Stayed 26 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris G. 7 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property, Wonderful Hospitality Host was incredibly communicative and accommodating - very easy to work with and very responsive. The property was very clean, not a single complaint there. The house comes with a full entertainment room - fooseball, pool, darts - what’s not to love? Also enjoyed the kayaks. Water access is very easy with a nice dock and level ground to push off from. Great property, would definitely be a repeat customer. ##### Chris G. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie M. 8 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway! Perfect location close enough to the “city life” but far enough to enjoy the peace and quiet of the “countryside” loved the convenience of not having to travel far to get items needed to cook or to go for a night out. The house was exactly as described.. the game room was a big hit for my son and the kayaks as well. We loved everything about it. Nice quiet area. Lovely homeowners who made our stay very welcoming! Will definitely return! ##### Stephanie M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer K. 29 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place and close to town This rental has everything that you will need when staying on the lake. Kayaks, life jackets, and paddle board were all provided. All of the cooking materials that you could need along with some basic spices. The grounds are beautiful and the house sleeps a lot people comfortably. The owner was very responsive with any questions. They even provide some snacks and basic essentials such as toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, soap, etc… i highly recommend this rental. ##### Jennifer K. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Leigh M. 31 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Weekend Getaway We went with 3 family’s with kids ranging 2-12 and had a great time! The white house was the perfect stay for us! Darrell and Sherry were so helpful and quick to respond. The only downside was the water was a little muddy here, but bc the water level was low at this time. But ours kids didn’t mind at all because they would “turtle hunt”. ##### Leigh M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah R. 10 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Whitehouse! Amazing vacation stay! The photos do not do this home justice. Much more lovely in person! Plenty of room indoors & out for our family of 12. You could not want for anything as far as food/drink preparation. Hosts were so thoughtful to provide welcome treats upon our arrival! Located perfectly and easy access to the lake & boat rentals. The sweetest hosts were very easy to communicate with and checkin/check out was a breeze. If you're looking for a lake retreat, this can't be beat! Thanks for sharing your home, Sherry & Darrell! ##### Deborah R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Regina K. 24 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Little Piece of Heaven on Earth Home away from home. I had all the info I needed upon arrival. It was as easy as coming home. The property owner was at my discretion through text our entire stay. She made our vacation a dream. In my rental itinerary, she included attractions around Smith Lake. The attractions includes; restaurants, water parks, marinas, and boat rentals. The rental unit was immaculately clean. She left a few snacks for us weary travelers when we arrived. When I walked through the door I was at peace, relaxed and comfortable. This will be one of our frequent get away spots. We are a family of ten and we had plenty of space. Thanks for sharing your place with us. See you again soon. The Kilmers ##### Regina K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie M. 26 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### You should definitely BOOK THIS HOUSE! 5++ stars! WOW! We travel a lot and have used VRBO for almost all of it. We’ve stayed in some pretty nice places and recently on a trip before this not a great one :( but this home was by far the BEST. The White House renews my faith in VRBO and amazing owners. This home is what every VRBO should aim for! This house is clean, stocked, and honestly the closest property we’ve stayed in that felt like “home”! The owners are so nice and have created an amazing property. The lake and dock were great, the game room was a blast, we played a lot of pool, and there everything you would want to do on a trip. Fire pit, fishing, a hammock, kayaks, screened in porch to sit and relax and FUN! I truly hope we are back in this area next year so we can stay here again! ##### Stephanie M. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laureen S. 15 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family friendly, close to places. We enjoyed our stay at the Whitehouse and our very first time on Smith Lake! The house had everything we needed in the kitchen. The grill(s) cooked well also. The game room was a hit, especially with the kids. Very clean, homey feel. All the kids slept on the couch (instead of bunk beds one night) and said the couch was super comfy to sleep on. Plenty of room for our party of 13. We used the fire pit for s’mores one night until we couldn’t take the heat outside any longer! Smith lake was absolutely beautiful and we can not wait to return! Would definitely recommend staying here. Owners were super easy to communicate with, even checked on us during our stay, and left some yummy snacks for us. ##### Laureen S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krystal J. 7 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Talk about equipped! The Whitehouse was a great place to call home away from home. The house was very well equipped. The amount of towels and washcloths available to our group was soooo very helpful. The kitchen is very well stocked. The beds were all comfortable. We loved having access to a washer and dryer and would’ve utilized the second set as well with our group if it hadn’t been broken by a previous renter. We enjoyed the game room and the kayaks. Communication with Sherry was great and she was more than happy to answer all of my questions and offer recommendations. Thank you for having nice toilet paper! 😂 My only recommendation would be to have the cleaning staff turn the air down to around 70 earlier in the day before guests check in. It was warm in the house and hot in the game room when we arrived and took all of the first day and some of the night to lower the temp enough in both areas to be comfortable. ##### Krystal J. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023