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

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!

We loved our stay at Barney’s bluff. The house and property was well maintained and clean. The owners went above and beyond to make you feel welcome. The house was well stocked, and the layout was perfect. We especially loved the sunroom and porches. Our children had a wonderful time swimming, riding the kayak and paddle board, and fishing. The dock had nice shade and was great to stay at throughout the day. It was a relaxing vacation, and we highly recommend the property.

We loved our stay at Barney’s Bluff! Wonderful location on the lake. Very kid and pet friendly. Looking forward to going back in the future!

In our 10 years of staying in vacation rentals, Barney’s Bluff was by far our favorite. Loved the details, like the comfy bedding, coffee bar, bright and colorful decor and furnishings, robes, games, and the snacks with welcome note. That 4 seasons room! Didn’t want to leave it. Just wish the screens on the sliding doors were repaired so we could enjoy the fresh air while sitting there. And the fire pit wood was too wet to attempt a fire. Was there kindling because we couldn’t find it. But those still didn’t take away from our pure enjoyment of this place. Thank u for allowing a teacher and her husband a relaxing Spring Break!

This property was absolutely perfect for a short weekend getaway! The house was very clean and comfortable. The hosts have gone way above and beyond to make sure that you have just about anything you could possibly need or want during your stay. It was honestly like going to stay at a home away home. Communication was great and everything far exceeded my expectations!