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❤Makin MEMORIES: House w/Dock/HotTub/Fiber Internet/TWH/next to park boat ramp❤

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Property grounds
Exterior
Smart TV
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

❤Makin MEMORIES: House w/Dock/HotTub/Fiber Internet/TWH/next to park boat ramp❤

Relax and enjoy the lake, swim off the boat dock, and even keep your personal boat tied off in the slip. Sink into the bubbling warmth of our hot tub while enjoying the view. The house is next to 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 high speed 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!


THE SPACE:
With room to comfortably sleep 12 guests, our large and welcoming home is the perfect place to host your family, friends, or group retreat. Each cozy bedroom is designed for relaxation, and the open living areas create an atmosphere of togetherness. You can expect all the creature comforts you desire, and then some.
There is a bedroom and full bath down stairs as well as the kitchen and main living room.
Upstairs there are an additional 3 bedrooms, an extra living room, and two more bathrooms. One of the bedrooms upstairs has a balcony with a glider that overlooks the water. The living room downstairs has windows across the back of the house that over look the water. There is an attached deck off the main level that over looks the water and has an easy to access pellet / propane grill.
Outside, the lower level is a fenced patio with string and step lighting and a 6 person hot tub underneath the upper deck.
The front and back yard are fenced and can give peace of mind for kids and pets.
At night, gather around the fire pit under the starry sky for s'mores, stories, and unforgettable moments.


GUEST ACCESS:
There is plenty of parking for several cars in the main driveway including a car port. There is also a 2 car attached garage (no garage door opener / manual doors).
There is a fenced in yard with access to the road that would allow for a boat trailer to be kept during your visit.
We also added 3 kayaks that guests can rent for the duration of their stay for $100 flat fee for all 3 (Just request after booking if interested).


OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
The house is so close to the water. There is a slanted sidewalk and 10 stair steps to the boat dock from the house.
There are a lot of houses on Smith lake without close ramp access and without cable internet. This property has both. We are just across the lake from a marina that sells gas. This makes keeping the boat filled with gas easy and convenient.
We also provide two sets of high capacity front load washers and dryers. This will without a doubt meet any big groups laundry needs!
There is also an extra large refrigerator in the garage to allow for food storage for large groups.
The boatlift is also available for guests if it fits your boat (configured for a pontoon). Otherwise, just lower it out of the way and tie off.
GFCI Power plugs are available on the front of the house by the driveway and on the dock to allow for easy charging of boat batteries no matter where your boat is.

In the summer, you will have 1/2 mile of water view solid to the other shore. In the winter, when the water levels have dropped >10ft, there is still year round water but there is a sand bar island that appears in the middle and the water wraps around it.

Also just switched Internet to fiber internet.

We added a pellet / propane grill. We provide the propane. Bring your own pellets.

We have installed a Level 2 EV Charger. It is a J1772 connector (non Tesla) and charges at 48A.
If you have an adapter, you can charge a Tesla.

This is our 2nd vacation rental. We are premier hosts and have 3 lake properties (Two on Smith Lake and one on Guntersville Lake). The other property IDs are 3094465 and 1600060.

Property manager

Ben and Lela Boggess

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

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
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • 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
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 9 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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Similar properties

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

Property is also known as

❤Makin MEMORIES Boat Dock/Hot Tub/Cable Internet❤

About the area

Map
Cullman, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 21 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 23 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 26 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sunflour Bakery & Eatery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Jim B's BBQ - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ❤Makin MEMORIES: House w/Dock/HotTub/Fiber Internet/TWH/next to park boat ramp❤ pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at ❤Makin MEMORIES: House w/Dock/HotTub/Fiber Internet/TWH/next to park boat ramp❤?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ❤Makin MEMORIES: House w/Dock/HotTub/Fiber Internet/TWH/next to park boat ramp❤?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ❤Makin MEMORIES: House w/Dock/HotTub/Fiber Internet/TWH/next to park boat ramp❤ located?

This family-friendly Cullman holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Lewis Smith Lake and Smith Lake Park. WildWater Cullman and Funzone are also within 12 miles (20 km).

❤Makin MEMORIES: House w/Dock/HotTub/Fiber Internet/TWH/next to park boat ramp❤ Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mongo M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Total Blast!
Lovely home and grounds! Every amenity we needed was there and in good working order. The hot tub was a huge hit and all the kids caught at least one catfish off the dock! Family get-together...huge success! We will stay here again if the stars align once again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Phyllis H.

Nice house
Everything was nice. The inside of the house was great. The outside was not. Spider webs everywhere and spiders. The tables and chairs outside were not clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrating Grandma’s birthday!
Can’t say enough good things about this property. Location was great, house layout was great & was well stocked with everything we needed, it was nice to be able to use the boat dock to fish & tie off the boat, & fenced in yard was perfect for the tag-along family pet. 😊. Hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mgordon923, Muscle Shoals Al.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
This house is a great getaway from the fast pace of life. Would recommend to everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mature ladies long weekend
The inside of the house was immaculate and comfortable. Well-equipped kitchen, plenty of linens, paper towels and tissue, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, laundry and dishwasher pods. We packed more than we needed to. This is one of the best equipped properties we have stayed in. The view from the deck was amazing. A beautiful heron entertained us from the dock for most of our stay. We hope to return in the fall. Thank you for sharing this beautiful lake home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
Well kept property, great location ,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cristiana I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice get-away
Our friends and us were impressed with the vacation house I selected. It was much larger than I was expecting. We were a little disappointed that the grill didn't work well, had to cook hot dogs on the stove. Chlorine levels in the hot tub were way too high causing me to have a severe allergic reaction.Tub really needs to me emptied and scrubbed out.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake getaway close to home.
Very clean and well laid out for large Families.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice
We really enjoyed ourselves
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun lake vacay!
The home is spacious and comfortable! We had three generations… 6 adults and 5 kids. We all had our private space as well as lots of space for cousin fun. The kitchen is well stocked with everything needed. We enjoyed the hot tub every day, and had a fire the last night before we had to leave. The dock was perfect for fishing, and we went boating, tubing, and knee boarding each day. We have a pickle-ball enthusiast, so the garage became our pickle ball court. The upstairs den was great for movies for the kids. We walked to the park each day and the preschooler enjoyed the playground. The others had a family football game on the grassy fields. Just what we needed!! The house was perfect!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., Clinton, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Getaway!
The home is absolutely beautiful! We enjoyed the porch sitting and the lake view. Very quiet, peaceful, and serene! The ducks and cranes were in full season - they out in quite a show!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B., Forest

Liked: Cleanliness
Awsome property
This home was amazing. It was fully stocked and the hot tub was the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jeremy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation 2023
Great house. Carpet upstairs needs some attention( needs to be stretched). Outside siding needs to be washed. ( just something you might not be aware of. We will definitely stay there again. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect secluded, cozy escape
Memories were made! This clean, spacious, secluded, cozy house was perfect for our bachelor party of 7, plus my dog. Everyone had a great time and felt right at home. The house was fully furnished with tons of comfortable seating, bedding and lounging and was well equipped with plenty of bath/beach towels, shampoo, body wash, smart TVs and wifi. Finding a house with a fenced in yard is rare for Smith Lake so that was HUGE plus for me and my dog. And if you like to fire up the grill after a long day on the lake and relax in a nice hot tub at night, look no further! Everything about this place was absolutely perfect, even the location. There are many places to stay on the lake but if you want to be a little closer to “civilization”, there is a dollar general, gas station, boat ramps and a restaurant all within five minutes. I highly recommend renting from “Cappy’s” boats if you don’t bring your own and eating at “Brothers” for lunch or dinner. You can really tell Ben takes pride in his place and he was very accommodating with any questions I had. If was to ever go back, I wouldn’t book anywhere else. Five stars for everyone in our group!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott P., Williston FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay
This was our second stay and the house was just as clean and in great condition as it was last year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and extremely well equipped house. Owners though of every extra little detail.
Will Definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Lake Trip
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Makin Memories. The house was very clean, very well stocked and maintained by the owners. In addition, the communication sent by the owners was very detailed and useful. They also responded quickly when we had a question about operating the boat lift at the dock. Fantastic experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gloria A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Making Memories
Great location. Easy trip down to dock. Great view off porches. Owner's are so very pleasant. House stocked well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
July getaway
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alabama Family Vacation 2023
This property was beautiful and well equipped for a family of 12. The grandkids got to sleep in their very own area which was a major hit! We loved the easy access to the dock, that we could swim off the dock and that we could pull the boat we rented into the dock. The owners were so easy to work with. Very accomodating, quick to respond and even made some great suggestions for our trip. We definetely plan our making our way back here again. Beautiful home and beautiful lake! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness
June 2023
Enjoyed the new location for us - always been in Arley so first time to stay in Cullman. House was well stocked for all needs. Easy access to marina and boat ramps. Liked hot tub and firepit. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family spot!
This is a great place for families! I really loved how the house was stocked with plenty of plates and everything you needed for the kitchen. A huge plus was the gates they had inside which we used to keep our baby safe! We will definitely be visiting again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family
The eight of is stayed comfortably in this home, no complications. Excellent views, water access, gathering areas. We were not an easy bunch to please but the owners were so accommodating in every way! Thank you for memories.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful spot!!
We had a wonderful stay!! We came up for a tournament, but ended up getting sick and I couldn't think of a better place to be stuck inside. The view was spectacular, with three mallard ducks who visited every morning. The covered dock was very convenient whereas we were able to park the boat and get on the water when we could within a few minutes (and get off when we got tired). The host Ben was really flexible and understanding. We were able to delay our arrival due to us feeling ill and adding the time lost to the end of the trip. He was accommodating. We will definitely stay there again and recommend to friends!!! Craig
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Makin Memories
We had a relaxing and peaceful time! Home is lovely, quiet, and beautiful. Kitchen is well-stocked and amenities are perfect for couples and families. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023