Water's edge, gated community, private dock with toys, community pool, hot tub

Crane Hill, Alabama
$656 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

No detail was spared in outfitting this space, all with breathtaking lake views from nearly every window. The double slip dock is steps away, complete with SUPs, kayaks, an inflatable lily pad, plus a lift for your boat! Perfectly located within a gated, private hamlet with access to the hilltop community pool and clubhouse. Dockside delivery with pontoon rentals, Level 2 EV charger. Come see why we were featured in Architectural Digest, Birmingham Home & Garden and The Lakeside Life magazines!

The steps to the house descend between two massive boulders to the front door. The custom craftsmanship and attention to detail are immediately evident upon entering, as are the designer furnishings and decor. From the spacious living area, the double doors invite you to take in the incredible view from the covered porch. Next to the kitchen and living area, the keeping room is perhaps the most stunning room in the house, with two walls of windows to take in the lake on one side and the hillside on the other. The kitchen is also walled in counter to ceiling windows, as well as beautiful concrete countertops, a full-size freezer in addition to the refrigerator, and a separate ice maker in the butler's pantry. This floor, as well as the master suite, feature a Sonos audio system and support mobile Sonos speakers as well.

The upper level has two guest rooms, each with a queen bed, with views that make you feel like you're on top of the water! There is also a full bathroom on this level with plenty of shelf space and a huge shower (both showers in the house have Kohler shower heads with wands to make it easier to bathe kiddos). From this level, the adventurous ones in your party can climb the ladder access for the finished loft, which has four built-in twin beds and a couple of bean bags, along with a TV/soundbar setup that has an HDMI input for gaming devices. There is a removable ladder guard to keep little ones from ascending the ladder.

The secluded lower level is where you'll find the master suite, with a gorgeous king bed and a private access to the lower deck overlooking the lake. The master bath has a full-size tub and large walk-in shower. The washer and dryer are also found on this level, as well as access to the lower outdoor living area, complete with adjoining fireplace.

The lower deck, illuminated at night by string lights, has a large table for outdoor dining, a gas grill, a swing and a private outdoor shower. From here you'll access the 6-person hot tub, set in amongst the huge boulders, as well as the fire pit with a large Solo Stove. The walkway to the private dock, also illuminated with an assortment of lighting options and nearly level with the lower deck during summer months, leads to the double slip dock with lots of water toys, a Hydrohoist boat lift, shaded seating area, and a bunch of Adirondack chairs in the sun.

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A few things to note:

For those unfamiliar with Smith Lake, please understand that the lake is located in a rural and somewhat remote area of Alabama; the same qualities that make it so serene and peaceful also lead to it having a bit of an out there feel. The roads coming in, especially the last 3/4 mile drive down the hill to our community's gate, are narrow, twisty and most lack stripes. Once inside our gate, the road is a paved one-way loop that's a bit steep and curvy but completely navigable with a 2-wheel drive (unlike some areas of the lake). There aren't street lights here, although we did install landscape lighting to illuminate the pathway and house after dark. The terrain at Point William, like much of Smith Lake, is rugged and steep; our houses here were uniquely positioned at the bottom of the slope right on the water, unlike many homes on the lake on top of bluffs with long walks down to the water. With that said, there are 25 steps from our parking pad to our front door; as mentioned, they are lit and we have handrails along most. You will find that AT&T works wonderfully here, but any other carrier doesn't work once you come down the hill from the pool and clubhouse. The home does offer wifi (via 300 mbps fiber optic), so we suggest guests utilize wifi calling when needed. We do have three outdoor cameras, all motion-detected and provide on-demand viewing by us (Ring system). They view the dock, the front door area, and the parking pad (all outdoor).

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2250 Sq Ft (209 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Firepit Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Lainie R.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2025

    Stayed Nov 23, 2025

    Beautiful and comfortable home. The location on the lake is quiet and very peaceful. We really enjoyed the dock, paddle boards & kayaks. The host was very attentive, accommodating, and kind. We really enjoyed our stayed.

  • Samuel C.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    Beautiful house and view!

  • Alisha W.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Everything exceeded our expectations! Jason has done a fantastic job ensuring that the place has everything you need for a fun, relaxing stay.

  • Debbie J.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Beautiful home and location! The owner was amazing at communicating and has put a lot of thought and details into their home.

  • Julie L.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 29, 2025

    These best outdoor space and overall beautiful home!

  • Jessica H.

    Submitted May 31, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    We had an awesome time at Water’s Edge for the second year in a row. Jason is an amazing host who responds quickly and is constantly making upgrades to the house. Our two families fit comfortably and the house and dock offer so much to do that I never hear an “I’m bored” even from the teenagers. We’ve made it a annual tradition!

  • Kim B.

    Submitted May 8, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    Rented house for 50th birthday and had a spectacular time. The location and amenities could not be beat.

  • Matthew D.

    Submitted Apr 23, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    Clean comfortable house with plenty ofroom for everyone. Jason was extremely nice and easy to communicate with. Any questions I had were quickly handled.. no delays.. that is always so important to me. He was building add-on to his lower deck that will have a hot tub and shower. Not quite finished when we were there, but it will look great once done. It is close!!only suggestion I might give, would be to add maybe one more tv somewhere.. master or maybe held by moose horns in great private outdoor seating area.. Not a huge deal for us since we had an ipad for the 2 year old.. but others might want to have more than one tv for a family. overall, great location, great stay, great house. lots of paddle boards and kayaks for everyone to use... Thanks Jason!!

  • Barb S.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    We had a wonderful weekend. The home was beautiful and just what we had hoped for. The views are breathtaking. We will be back!

  • Chris S.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    We were lucky enough to get Labor Day weekend at this amazing home. The home was well represented in the listing and pictures. The host jason over communicated, was very easy to get ahold of and responded quickly to questions. We brought our boat and Jason allowed us to use the boat lift which was a great perk to keep our boat covered and out of the weather. The way the dock sits in relation to the main channel of the lake also allowed the boat to be shielded from any boat wakes when not on the lift. Overall, the home had everything we needed for a quiet, relaxing weekend with family. We will be back again next year.

  • Leslie K.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 13, 2024

    We loved our stay at this lake house. The house and dock are absolutely beautiful. It was nice to have several kayak's and stand up paddle boards to add to the fun. Having access to the salt water pool was perfect for young children that are not yet comfortable in the lake. Jason was very helpful and answered any and all questions quickly. Highly recommend.

  • Justin D.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 1, 2024

    This is our second time staying. House is great and location is amazing too. Jason is so easy to work with. We will definitely be back again.

  • Maria F.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 27, 2024

    This home is located in a quiet cove with amazing views of the lake. The best part of the home is thr dock - it’s perfectly situated and has all the best lake toys - kayaks, paddle boards, lily pad, chairs and covered seating. We rented a boat and were able to tie up to the dock nicely. The home is well appointed and decorated. While the listing says the home sleeps 12, pay attention to the bedroom/bathroom layout if you have more than 6 adults with kids.

  • Trey W.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    House is beautiful, water and dock are right out the back door and has amazing access to the lake. We had 2 families: (5 kids under 10, & 4 adults) the kayaks and close access to the water was amazing. The lilly pad was so great to swim from with the low dock. The part of the lake is perfect, not a lot a boat traffic, felt very private. The hosts were available and wonderful to work with. The title of this property certainly fits it is perfect in every way.

  • LeeAnn C.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2024

    Stayed Jun 16, 2024

    Great location! The home is lovely with spectacular views of the water. The boat deck is a great family hang out!

  • Kari O.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    Had the best time here. House was beautiful with a great location on the lake. Would definitely recommend!

  • Paige W.

    Submitted May 24, 2024

    Stayed May 20, 2024

    We loved our family trip to this adorable house on Smith Lake! It is on a cove which makes it such a great spot on the lake. There are great views of the lake from the house. The dock was very close to the house which was very easy and convenient! The property manager was so helpful and easy to communicate with. We can't wait to go back!

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