Barney’s Bluff - Towing Pontoon + Dock, Pet-Friendly

Great property with the lake in the back and the cows in the front. Very tranquil. Interior was very nice with sun room being a great gathering place. Hosts very engaged and responsive. Highly recommmend.

The house was great. The location on the lake was fantastic. We caught a good bit of fish off the dock and in this cove.

Overall this house was beautiful and we really enjoyed our stay. The host keeps in contact the entire time and is open to any needs you may have. The house is exactly as pictured and described. Another review mentioned not needing to bring much but your personal items and it’s true. They have everything you need there! The sunroom was our favorite and where we spent the majority of the time. We didn’t explore the local area but there is plenty to do at the house: boat rides, sitting at the dock, board games, etc. Everything was clean and a very spacious house, you can tell they keep great care of the property. They also understand that pets are family and that was another favorite part. Fully fenced yard and deck so our dogs could roam freely and safe, which is a big win for me on vacation. They really thought of everything to allow you to enjoy your vacation! The dock has a wide ladder which made it easy for my dock diving dog to get out of the water! We enjoyed our views of the lake and the cows in the front. It was hard to leave and we will definitely be back!

This property was so peaceful and nice, well equipped with everything we needed and more. We’ll definitely stay here again! Highly recommend!

Barney’s Bluff was absolutely perfect for our end of summer get away! The spacious, well-equipped house was spotless and thoughtfully accommodating. The owner provided everything imaginable, from life vests and beach towels to dog bowls. We felt very welcomed and safe! My crew of five teens and two dogs had a blast making smores in the fire pit, playing games in the sunroom, and exploring the lake on the pontoon! We made great memories and thoroughly enjoyed our stay! I can 100% recommend Barney’s Bluff to anyone who has a soft spot for pets and family!!! Perfect hosts!!

Place was great and Pontoon Boat was fantastic. Owner's very responsive and accommodating. Very relaxing, clean and well equipped. Lots of nice touches to make you feel welcome. Highly recommend.

This property was even more beautiful than advertised!! Immaculately clean and beautifully decorated. The kitchen had everything you could imagine needing including a cute coffee bar and a sweet surprise gift! The bedrooms were spacious, with comfortable beds and plenty of blankets and pillows. There is no shortage of entertainment for any age- television, games, books, and so much to do outdoors!! The views were amazing with plenty of outdoor areas for eating and playing! Corn hole boards, kayaks, a paddle board and more are provided for your enjoyment as well. This could not have been a better weekend for my family. I only regret we couldn’t stay longer!

We decided to spend the week days at this lovely location. Very quiet and peaceful. Barney’s Bluff is everything and more than advertised. We also decided to rent the pontoon for a couple days to check some land for sale on the water. It was great to do this from the water versus the street. The convienence of just being able to walk on down and go was great! Having an home where we were able to bring our fur babies and have a safe fenced in area and deck was a huge bonus! We even caught a small mouth bass fishing from the dock and casting towards the horse line.we highly recommend this place!

Barney’s Bluff has become not just our favorite house on the lake, but our favorite vacation spot. Karen and Tim go out of their way to make sure your stay is comfortable and that any issues are addressed immediately. They are some of the most accommodating hosts we’ve ever had when staying at a VRBO. I only give five stars because VRBO won’t let me give 10!

You really can’t ask for more than what Barney’s Bluff has to offer. While we always come prepared with everything we need to enjoy the lake, at Barney’s you can almost leave everything at home except your wallet, tooth brush, food, swimsuit and a change of clothes and Barney’s provides everything else you need to have a great time on Smith Lake. Floats, life jackets, dog life vests, kayak, paddle board, pontoon available for rent, fully equipped kitchen, extra swim towels, lounge chairs, rocking chairs, gas grill, fire pit, board games, books, internet, smart tvs, washer & dryer, fenced area for pets, etc. The home and all amenities were well taken care of as well. One word of caution: if you trailer your boat, once you get to the last turn (right before you turn onto CR 187) pull over and walk the short distance down the gravel road to make sure your trailer backing skills are sufficient to get turned around. We loved our stay!