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Welcome to "The Lilly Pad" Waterfront Resort Cottage at Smith Lake!

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
TV, fireplace, books, music library
Miscellaneous

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Welcome to "The Lilly Pad" Waterfront Resort Cottage at Smith Lake!

Imagine yourself at "The Lilly Pad" resort cottage, where Lakeside Living is at its finest and so are the modern design features you'll experience. Conveniently located in beautiful Crane Hill, the views are breathtaking! Our cottage boasts one of the BEST wide range views of the entire lake. Experience spa-like amenities in a cozy lakeside retreat where everything you need is provided... Just show up & enjoy!

Hear the light hum of boats and serene nature in the background while cozying up beside an evening fire on the terraced double deck patio. Enjoy a glass of wine from the wine fridge while strolling the pier and take a leisurely nap on a new luxurious gel memory foam mattress after a day of excursion out on the lake! Prep your charcuterie board on the quartzite island (or grill out on patio Weber!) and enjoy while lounging on the double chaises on the spacious concrete tiered deck overlooking the big blue peaceful expanse of Smith Lake. Memories are sure to be made at this cottage. Welcome to The Lilly Pad!

Deep, clear water makes for an incredible waterskiing and fishing location! Paddleboards, kayaks, & huge Lilypad float included with stay, as well as a jet ski ramp and large covered dock for your boat(s) (or rent a boat from Cappy’s just down the road). Inflatable for tubing and kneeboard also available for guests. Children love the swim deck and ladder and having a huge shoreline to explore! Gorgeous coves nearby, as well as minutes as away from Smith Lake Castle, Smith Lake Park, and Trident Marina & Grille (...Hello, amazing 5-star waterfront restaurant with live music!)

Whether you are looking for a fun family vacation full of adventure or a relaxing retreat with friends, The Lilly Pad is your place. Book today as our dates fill up fast!

Property manager

Meredith Darroch

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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Important information

You need to know

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: 10
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 neighborhood

Map
Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 33 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Heritage Park Cullman - 41 min drive - 30.9 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 42 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 43 min drive - 35.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Angler Seafood House - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Whitlock's Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Pop's Place Barbq - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Cold Springs Grill - ‬45 min drive
  • ‪Rodney G's Hickory Grill - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to "The Lilly Pad" Waterfront Resort Cottage at Smith Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to "The Lilly Pad" Waterfront Resort Cottage at Smith Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to "The Lilly Pad" Waterfront Resort Cottage at Smith Lake!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to "The Lilly Pad" Waterfront Resort Cottage at Smith Lake! located?

This family-friendly Crane Hill cottage is located on the waterfront, steps from Lewis Smith Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Dowling Memorial Park and Speegle's Marina. WildWater Cullman and Funzone are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Welcome to "The Lilly Pad" Waterfront Resort Cottage at Smith Lake! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great short weekend getaway
Easy drive from middle Tennessee
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelli P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend!
Thank you for providing such a lovely place for us to spend time with our family. We read, watched movies, and kayaked. It was so relaxing and the Lily Pad was clean and perfectly tended to. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family trip
We loved our stay at The Lilly Pad. Wonderfully equipped and decorated home. Comfortable beds. We rented a boat and the dock was great. Loved the Lilly pad and paddle board and kayak. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Restful Stay
We enjoyed our getaway at this cottage. It was very cozy and restful! It was quite quiet up there in the Fall which is just what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for our needs
This was a nice little property for my son and I to stay and fish. The covered dock was great - long enough to get my fishing boat well protected. Good views there and shade for the hot days.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We enjoyed our stay at the property. Everything we needed was there and all the details were taken care of. The decorating style and layout of the property was also top notch. I would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. We hope to go again in the fall.
The property was everything we hoped for. It was very clean and the view was spectacular.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
End of Summer Long Weekend
Property was well appointed and the property description was spot on! The dock, the lily pad float, and the kayak were great. Easy to access from Madison, Alabama (an hour and a half). It was just what the doctor ordered!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie R., Clarksville, TN 37010

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly relaxing girls getaway
Very clean, beautiful location, well stocked kitchen that had everything we needed for a three day stay. The beds were incredibly comfortable and the fireplace (we stayed in January) was WONDERFUL! Perfect for a girls getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Stayed for a quick trip to Birmingham and loved every minute of it. Beautiful inside and out. Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short weekend tri
Great location and great view. The outdoor space is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at The Lily Pad!
Overall everything was wonderful & felt like home! Loved that there were items like shampoo, coffee creamer, sugar, a few groceries & plenty of dishes/plastic spoons & forks! Also loved that there were plenty of towels, washcloths & toilet paper! I didn’t feel like we went without anything on this trip! The porch had acorns & leaves but they’re constantly falling this time of year so it would be difficult to do anything about it! Plan to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable Cottage
This place was so cute! Would highly recommend. The view was spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Stay!
This is the perfect lake getaway! Beautiful place perfect for a family with the most accommodating kitchen I've ever seen. And the view....absolutely beautiful! We had a great time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Girls Trip
I spent a long weekend with my best friends here and it was perfect! The house had everything we needed, and it was clean and comfortable with cute decor. My favorite part was the outdoor setup; we spent the majority of our time floating on the lily pad! It was a great weekend with friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ericka P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply amazing
Steps to water & perfect little home. Has everything you need for a lovely wkend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry L., Birmingham Al

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hideaway
Very clean and well kept. Fully equipped kitchen and many items toiletries etc available for use. We will stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elyse N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and peaceful.
Enjoyed my stay here! Easy lake access, especially for Smith Lake. House is cute, has most everything you need. The driveway is pretty steep, but I find that to be very common for the area. The easy Lake access really makes the spot special. Most rentals you’ll have to descend from Everest to get to the water, this one you do not!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Work stay
Booked this for a work trip, ended up being further away than anticipated. Place was clean. The surrounding area was pretty remote and driveway hard to get in and out of.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location
Clean, beautiful home and lake! The kids loved the water mat! Def will be back but next time with a boat!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Odalys H., Williamsburg

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Inspiring
Lovely home supplied with everything we needed. Great kitchen for cooking together. Perfect spot on the deck swing to have coffee, a drink or simply enjoy the view. The host was exceptionally helpful.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place!
We had the best girls trip here! The perfect in between spot for Birmingham and Huntsville. Everything was thought of - we felt right at home. We are already talking of rebooking next year. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

alyssa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Getaway
Great location! The house was nicely decorated and had everything we needed and then some. Are they were not too many steps to get down to the lake, which was good for grandma. I could not ask for a better view to drink morning coffee, and watch the sunrise from the deck. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best view lake house
This lake house was everything as it is described We loved the setup of the house it was very clean and decorated The Veiw was completely amazing of the lake and very easy to get to the covered boat dock. We would love to stay at the lake house in the near future!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Trip!!
We had the best stay! It was the cutest place for us to have my friends relaxing bachelorette weekend!! The views are unmatched! House was cozy and clean!! Meredith even went beyond what she should have and had to ship some personal items we left behind, back to us!! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023