On the shores of Smith Lake, Grace's Retreat offers a tranquil lakeside escape. Unwind on the deck while watching your favorite sport or take in the sunset from the observation deck above the swim pier. With an open family room, kitchen and dining area plus two bedrooms and bathrooms this home features plenty of space for relaxation.
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
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Kitchen
Washing machine
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Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65
Escape to a lakeside retreat only 10 minutes from I-65 Exit 305 on Smith Lake in Cullman, Alabama. Relax with your friends and family on the deck while watching your favorite sport on the 70'' flat screen television through the open garage door or with the screens in place. Or watch the sunset from the observation deck above the swim pier.
This unique commercially designed home includes two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The home can sleep one to six comfortably. The home features an open and large family room, kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is equipped with stainless appliances, granite countertops and with ice/water dispenser in the refrigerator. The home has been professionally decorated by an interior designer.
The home features two large insulated glass garage doors that can be opened for open-air and screens that remotely lower to create a completely screened-in porch for the entire home.
The home is located within five minutes of Smith Lake Park, with free boat launch and is directly across from Smith Lake Marina.
Now Offering! An optional 2018 SouthBay pontoon boat rental for guests of Grace's Retreat and Little's on the Lake. (Available Seasonally)
If your date is already booked, please check out our other property - Little's on the Lake. The house is located 100 feet from Grace's Retreat and can be rented with Grace's Retreat to accommodate up to 18 people or separately for 10-12 guests. The property is an exact reverse floor plan from Grace's Retreat. Its listing is:
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 to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please make sure the outside lights are off upon departure. Check the front and back doors to be sure they are locked. Remember you must lift the handle and then lock the door. Thank you!!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: Effective September 1, 2010
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Located in Cullman, this holiday home is near a water park and on a lake. Cullman County Museum and Evelyn Burrow Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include WildWater Cullman and Funzone. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, waterskiing and power boating adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Cullman travel guide
Is Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 ?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 located?
Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Lewis Smith Lake and Smith Lake Park. Speegle's Marina and Cullman Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 Reviews
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We loved everything about this place! Location was great, check in was easy, beds were comfortable, showers worked well and had plenty of hot water. Rental was very well stocked. It had everything you might need for a stay and then some. Very highly recommend this place and already have plans to stay again in the future!
We enjoyed our stay. The home is beautiful and comfortable. It was very easy to get to from the interstate and close to the public park beach. We recommend!
Visited in February, clean house, very responsive host, good location to visit Northern Alabama. Would certainly consider again, if we find ourselves in Alabama again.
We had a Relaxing, Quiet week. It was wonderful. We had a wonderful time exploring the area, seeing the sites and tasting the cuisine from around the area.
This place is fantastic!!! View over the lake is amazing and super clean. Loved the industrial feel and atmosphere. You will not be disappointed, and communication with the host was superb. I definitely will be back!
Very unique and nice property. Very clean and the view was beautiful! Was perfect for our late Christmas gathering-equipped with everything we needed! We would stay here again when in the area! Thanks to the host for her availability!
Check-in and out was a breeze and communication was AMAZING! The place was very nice and exactly what you see in the photos. We were provided so much information about the area for shopping and eating and found it super helpful.
While we only stayed for a weekend, the place was stocked with everything you would need for a longer stay. The owners truly thought of everything! Beds were comfortable and seating was plentiful. This place is already on my list for another getaway.
This is a lovely home. It is spacious and airy and the deck is wonderful. But it is not user friendly for older folks to get to the dock. And any one who has a mobility issue would not want to attempt it. The trees have grown up and block the view of the lake. There are plenty of seating options and the king size beds are very comfortable.
It’s a wonderful location and home- updated and big rooms and comfy beds and couches. Wonderful deck overlooking the lake. Easy access to Cullman. We had a couple of power outages due to strong storms in the area. The owner went over and above to help us out in that situation. So accommodating and kind. This is a wonderful place to stay
Love this property. This was our 2nd time here. We love the views, the back deck every night and those garage doors are just our favorites! We spent a long weekend watching football, spooky movies and just hanging out. We also always have a great time visiting Brother's during our stay..such a fun neighborhood lake spot.
This property has to be in my top 5 of all time. Peaceful e quiet area. We saw deer from the back deck. Very convenient to good places to eat and close to cullman for anything you might need . Will definitely be back. Hostess was amazing. Beautiful uniquely styled and immaculately clean!!!
Grace's retreat was awesome!! Comfortable beds, enough seating for all, great deck with view and well equipped kitchen. I hosted a Father's day cook out. We had serving plates, cutting boards, and mixing bowls and enough utensils for all. Terry was awesome when dropping off/picking up the pontoon boat. We had a fun time on the lake and will be returning.
Rented the house for a family cookout and birthday celebration. It was everything we could hope for. The house was very well stocked with everything we needed. Very short trip to the nearest stores which definitely came in handy a few times. The name describes it perfectly, it truly is a RETREAT!
I can't say enough nice things about this place. It's location which feels like you're over the water surrounded by just enough trees to keep you cool. Well appointed
inside and out. I took my 97 yr old mother and my 47 yr old daughter. Suitable for any age. Kitchen well stocked for even the most gourmet cooks. If you have a chance, go for it.
The house is perfect! Great location close to boat rental, groceries and gas.
The lake is magical! Clear beautiful water! We are in love!
The weather was cool when we were there so we got to raise the garage door while we cooked breakfast one morning. Such a COOL amenity!
It’s perfectly furnished, super clean, just a great place for a couple like us or a small group of friends! There is plenty of privacy.
We plan on renting here again!
We LOVED the location of Grace's Retreat! The house isnjuat the cutest & super roomy. The beds were really comfortable too. The area is super convenient & close to LOTS of places to eat or shop. The cove was super quiet, despite being close to the Smith Lake park boat launch. The only "complaint" was the walk to & from the dock. The hill is super steep so make sure you have everything before going down, but that isn't anything the owners could change. We were also visited by the sweetest kitty, who even went to the dock with us & napped in the shade while we swam. We would def stay here again on our annual girl's tri.
Grace’s Retreat was a delight to stay in! Four friend gathered from different parts of AL to hang out, rest, eat good food, craft, watch movies and enjoy our friendship. The house was perfect for us. Lots of room with comfy furniture, a truly stocked kitchen, great beds with high end linens and the furniture out side on the expansive deck was high end also! No plastic chairs at this stay. God made the beautiful lake sunrises and sunsets which you can enjoy from the warmth of the house too. We’ll be back!