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

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This is the view of the lake from the side yard of the house.
Property grounds
6 person Hot Tub!
Fire Pit with a great view of the lake.
Main living room on ground level.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cullman, AL
  • Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Smith Lake Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • WildWater Cullman
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bunkroom

+3
6 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Downstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

Lakeview room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

❤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
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Max of 12 guests at the property at any time.

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

About the area

Cullman

Located in Cullman, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cullman County Museum and Evelyn Burrow Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District and Clarkson Covered Bridge. Travelling with kids? Consider WildWater Cullman and Funzone. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Cullman, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Heritage Park Cullman - 21 min drive - 15.9 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 21 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 23 min drive - 20.1 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony D.

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

Loved our stay.

Great view family friendly house.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

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

EXCELLENT

We absolutely love this place! Beautiful home with a beautiful view of Smith Lake! It was everything and more. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Yearly stay

Great place. This was our 3rd stay and it is always clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne J.

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

Excellent for holiday dinner

Clean, well provisioned property for a family holiday dinner. Plenty of space for adult children and grandchildren to visit and have Thanksgiving dinner. Plenty of extras for little things that you forget such as: spices, body soap, garbage bags etc. We had everything we needed for a relaxing stress free visit. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Family fun

Well kept property, great location ,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mongo M.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

mgordon923

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

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

Wendy R.

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

July getaway

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy G.

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

Lake getaway close to home.

Very clean and well laid out for large Families.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

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

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

8/10 Good

Phyllis H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Robin G.

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

Really nice

We really enjoyed ourselves
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B., Forest

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

Awsome property

This home was amazing. It was fully stocked and the hot tub was the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott P., Williston FL

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

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

Nicole C.

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

100% Recommend!

Our stay was perfect. This house was perfect for our party of 8 to celebrate my mom’s 60th birthday. Beautiful lake front view. Easy access down to the water. Lots of outdoor seating to enjoy the views. Fenced in yard for my pup. Grill, full kitchen. Everything was perfect. The hosts were so helpful & friendly. I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett J.

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

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

Ben R.

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

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

Karen B., Clinton, USA

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

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

Gloria A.

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

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

Keri S., Clanton

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

Great location! Perfect for family!

Loved this location and setup of the property. Spacious and clean. The added details were great and provided excellent convenience for a multi-family getaway. Our teens loved the outside area and having their own space to settle in. We’d definitely choose this location again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marcia C.

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

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

Amy C.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

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

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

8/10 Good

Diane T.

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

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

Randall H.

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Ben and Lela Boggess

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I am an Electrical Engineer and work in Research Park in Huntsville. Lela is a stay at home mom for our three kids.

Why they chose this property

This is our 3rd vacation / short term rental. We are premier hosts with all three rentals. We love Smith Lake and its deep water and wanted a place here. This property has everything! It has a very assessible boat ramp, high speed internet, and it is the closest you can be to I-65. The boat ramp is in walking distance. So putting the boat in the water doesn't have to be orchestrated with multiple people and vehicles.

What makes this property unique

The hot tub offers a great option for cooler stays with the view and being able to relax.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests