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The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse/Covered Dock/Fiber/Tankless WH/Game RM/EV CHG

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A recreational room with a foosball table, pool table, and a television mounted on the wall. - The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse/Covered Dock/Fiber/Tankless WH/Game RM/EV CHG (Cullman)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a marble island, and two bar stools. - The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse/Covered Dock/Fiber/Tankless WH/Game RM/EV CHG (Cullman)
A room with two beds, a wooden table, and chairs. - The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse/Covered Dock/Fiber/Tankless WH/Game RM/EV CHG (Cullman)
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a wall-mounted TV, and a window with blinds. - The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse/Covered Dock/Fiber/Tankless WH/Game RM/EV CHG (Cullman)
An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by autumn foliage. - The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse/Covered Dock/Fiber/Tankless WH/Game RM/EV CHG (Cullman)
A firepit, a garden and an arcade/games room are just a few of the amenities provided at The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse/Covered Dock/Fiber/Tankless WH/Game RM/EV CHG. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 143898 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse/Covered Dock/Fiber/Tankless WH/Game RM/EV CHG

  • Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun. Relax and enjoy the view of the lake, swim off the boat dock, and even keep your personal boat there. The house is within 10 minutes of Smith Lake Park, so a boat ramp is easily accessible. You will have everything to enjoy a peaceful time on the lake from fully appointed kitchen to fiber internet. Enjoy fishing from the floating dock, sit by the fire pit, or relax and watch the sunset. Tankless water heater for big groups!
    There is a nice pool table, air hockey table, and foosball table in the game room. All are full size tournament style tables.


    THE SPACE
    The house is really big (3900sqft including the finished basement)
    Every room has a smart TV and 4 of the bedrooms have king beds with the other one having 6 twin beds. The master bedroom and the basement both have views of the water from the rooms. There are patios on the basement and the main level that overlook the water.
    There is also a set of washer / dryers on the main level as well as another set in the basement allowing you to keep up with the laundry on big trips.


    GUEST ACCESS:
    Guests have access to everything aside from the cleaning / owner closet.
    Check in / check out is keyless locks with door codes The guests are able to do everything on their own.
    We added 4 kayaks that the guest can rent for the duration of their stay for $100 flat fee for all 4.
    (The small rental fee is the only way we’ve found to keep offering them long-term. When they were simply left open for everyone, we had issues with some guests abusing them, leaving them out, and losing paddles. Renting them separately helps make sure they’re used by guests who actually want them and will take care of them, while keeping the price reasonable for those who do.)


    OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
    As with some lake houses, the driveway is steep. However, we have added a parking lot at street level that is perfectly level and can accommodate multiple trucks and boats as well as other vehicles. The upper parking lot has stairs down to the house that allow easy access. There is also a two car garage that is accessible if needed.

    We have installed a Level 2 EV Charger. It is a J1772 connector (non Tesla) and charges at 50A. We also provide the adapter to charge Teslas.

    We also have other lake houses on Smith and Guntersville Lakes:
    https://www.vrbo.com/2473402
    https://www.vrbo.com/1600060

    And we have Huntsville houses:
    https://www.vrbo.com/3734142
    https://www.vrbo.com/3960683
    https://www.vrbo.com/4968675

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 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

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,898 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 23

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

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

Rules

Max of 14 guests at the property at any time.

Contact us if you have a pet larger than 20lbs or are requesting bringing more than one pet. We make exceptions depending on breed and circumstances.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 in a rural area and on the waterfront. Speegle's Marina and Cullman Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit WildWater Cullman and Funzone. Consider Stone Bridge Farms for a night out or Sportsman Lake Park if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Cullman travel guide
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Cullman, AL

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading into a calm pool surrounded by lush greenery and rocky terrain.
    Lewis Smith Lake
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A calm lake reflecting a forested hillside with autumn foliage.
    Smith Lake Park
    11 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Heritage Park Cullman
    20 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Wallace State Community College
    28 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament
    40 min drive - 28.9 miles

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Drifters On The Lake
    20 min drive
  • McDonald's
    22 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    21 min drive
  • Jack's
    21 min drive
  • Whitlock's Cafe
    17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse/Covered Dock/Fiber/Tankless WH/Game RM/EV CHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse/Covered Dock/Fiber/Tankless WH/Game RM/EV CHG?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse/Covered Dock/Fiber/Tankless WH/Game RM/EV CHG?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse/Covered Dock/Fiber/Tankless WH/Game RM/EV CHG?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse/Covered Dock/Fiber/Tankless WH/Game RM/EV CHG located?

This family-friendly Cullman holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lewis Smith Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Smith Lake Park and Speegle's Marina. WildWater Cullman and Funzone are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse/Covered Dock/Fiber/Tankless WH/Game RM/EV CHG Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. Unfortunately it rained almost the entire time we were there so we didn't get to stay out on the boat as much as we wanted. Thankfully this home is equipped with plenty of entertainment options (pool table, air hockey, plenty of TVs). We had some great family time despite the weather. Beds are comfortable and everything we needed was provided. Love this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great home for the lake. The furnishings were nice. The kitchen was well stocked and there was an abundance of towels for all guests.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place! Great get away

The house was beautiful and had everything you need. Very clean. Beautiful lake! Very nice host. I definitely would book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving gathering

Was perfect location and setup for our crew. Property owners were a blessing and terrific to interact with.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Celebration

Comfortable clean cabin! We enjoyed Everything about it. Plenty of room and has everything you need ! Definitely a must book !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Gathering Place

The house and location were great. The best stocked rental we have ever stayed in. The owners were great and immediately answered any questions we had. We will go back in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful Lake House

We enjoyed our time at the Gathering Place. It was in the mid 90’s during our stay and the house mantained a cool temperature throughout. The house has been updated and is nicely decorated. They have kayaks available for rent that we used everyday. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bass Nation youth and high school tournament

This house was perfect for 4 to possibly 5 fishing teams . We had 3 boats and had room for more. We left tackle on the boats every night without worry and had less than a ten min drive to Smith Lake Park.The house was perfect for ten of us with 6 beds downstairs for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Lake Trip

We enjoyed our stay! The house was very clean and well organized. Everything was labeled which was a great idea. The host was very nice and reached out to us to make sure our stay was going well, which it was! We rented a pontoon and had a bass boat that we brought and were able to dock them both at the house. We spent almost every minute on the lake as the lake is absolutely beautiful! We had two families stay and it was more than enough room. Loved everything about the trip. I hope that we can go back again soon, thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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I honestly don’t know where to begin!!!We took our adult children and their significant others to The Gathering Place for a family vacation, and there were nine of us in all. Without question, this was the best family vacation we’ve ever had.Every day brought a new favorite thing. Was it the game room? The kayaks? Swimming off the pier in the perfect water? The breathtaking views? The fact that we could bring our WaveRunners? Or that our dog was welcome, too? Even preparing meals was a joy thanks to what may be the best-equipped kitchen I’ve ever encountered in a vacation rental.What made this place truly special, though, was how effortlessly it brought our family together. We laughed, relaxed, played games, shared meals, and made memories we’ll be talking about for years.It’s obvious that Ben and Lela designed and host this property with families in mind. Every detail reflects thoughtfulness, comfort, and hospitality. The Gathering Place isn’t just a vacation rental—it’s a place where memories are made.Money well spent. What a gift this week was for our family.Ben and Lela have created something truly special. God bless them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Family Getaway

This home was wonderful. It was one of the cleanest places we have ever stayed, which we appreciated so very much! The kitchen had everything we needed including emergency flashlights that came in handy after a storm took out the power one evening! We also appreciated how each drawer was labeled and everything was easy to find! They even had sippy cups for kids, we were impressed! There was lots of room for us to unpack our food in their large fridge and open cabinet space. The bedrooms were very large and the beds were so comfy! Ben and Lela have thought of everything guests would need and enjoy on a vacation. We loved the games downstairs, and the large seating areas on the back porch and the kitchen! The dock was lovely, and we enjoyed being able to get on the water in kayaks, it was worth the extra fee! Over all, wonderful stay, great communication with the hosts and we appreciated their kindness and understanding! Would book this again and again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The house was spotless. The kitchen was well stocked and there tons of small touches like hand soap and extra throw blankets. The furniture was very comfortable as well as very spacious rooms. A wonderful experience! I would highly recommend A Gathering Place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Experience

Amazing place and beautiful location! House was clean and had everything we needed for a great stay. We would come back and highly recommend it!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Family Fun

Easy location from 65 and plenty of room to spread out with six adults and six children. The downstairs was a great hang out for the youth. This was by far the best stocked rental we have ever experienced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing trip

Very nice house!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gathering Place

Great property. Excellent for 10 or more.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for larger groups

This property was a great lakefront house with good size bedrooms to accommodate a larger group. The kitchen was very well equipment and you can tell the owners placed a lot of attention in the details.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reunion

Needed a place to stay that was big enough to accommodate cousins for a family reunion. This house was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great house for a family getaway!

We had a great time at the home. It was very spacious and had all the requirements. We all had a very nice time and would definitely come back to this rental. Owner was very accommodating. We all enjoyed it and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fathers Day Weekend

Had a great stay with all of my girls and spouses and grandkids. House was perfect for us. Would love to stay there again. We rented a boat and utilized the dock. Perfect set up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
This place was great!! It has 4 king beds and 6 day beds which fit great for us!! And the beds are comfy!! It was well stocked with towels and TP which is always a plus. Many houses we’ve stayed at give like 1 dish rag and dish towel which is insanity- this one had plenty! Kitchen was stocked with plenty of supplies. The air worked great! The view was lovely!! The porch had plenty of chairs. Overall it was an excellent place to stay!! We had some issues (that were not the fault of the owner by any means) and when I messaged them about it they were very quick to respond and do what they could to help! I didn’t quite understand having to rent the kayaks that were there- but the price was reasonable so it wasn’t terrible. We also appreciated then extra fridge in the garage! We had a big group so we brought a lot of food and the extra space was much needed! Parking was plentiful and even had spots on top which was great bc the driveway is STEEP and we had a large van that couldn’t have made it down and up without issues. 10/10 for This house and the owners!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Family Christmas

This is a beautiful home. Lots of room. Very clean….as a matter of fact, the home was so clean that we allowed the 9 month old to crawl all over the place! Lake view is gorgeous. Owners are top notch! Highly recommend rental!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 levels of open space, room for everyone! The house is beautifully decorated & the kitchen is fully stocked. There’s a huge porch off the back overlooking the lake with two large tables & plenty of seating for 16. Great gas grill with smoker for grilling up dinner while taking in the view. There’s a huge game room / tv room downstairs along with extra beds & a private bathroom. This home is absolutely Beautiful. No detail left untouched - a definite 10 outta 10!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

This home was perfect for our large family. Plenty of things to do for the variety of the ages. The kitchen was well equipped with cooking utensils made for a large group. The 2 washer/dryers made it so much easier keeping up with the laundry. The large living room/dining room area made having meals together and playing a murder mystery game great fun since everyone could participate at the same time comfortably. All together this home really helped make our annual family vacation to Smith Lake a real success!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for a relaxing family lake vacation

Our three families from Texas and Louisiana gathered at The Gathering Place at Smith Lake for a relaxing lake vacation. The house was more than large enough for our six adults and three children with plenty of room to spare. We especially enjoyed the great variety and quality of cookware enabling us to cook meals each night. We also made use of the grill, grilling on the patio several times. The dock was perfect to tie up our boat and swim in the water. Smith Lake Park was nearby where we relaxed at the beach area. The house was very clean. I wouldn’t hesitate staying here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023