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Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 (Cullman)
Outdoor dining - Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 (Cullman)
Smart TV, DVD player - Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 (Cullman)
Smart TV, DVD player - Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 (Cullman)
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 (Cullman)
On the shores of Smith Lake, Grace's Retreat offers a tranquil lakeside escape. Unwind on the deck while watching your favorite sport or take in the sunset from the observation deck above the swim pier. With an open family room, kitchen and dining area plus two bedrooms and bathrooms this home features plenty of space for relaxation.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65

Escape to a lakeside retreat only 10 minutes from I-65 Exit 305 on Smith Lake in Cullman, Alabama. Relax with your friends and family on the deck while watching your favorite sport on the 70'' flat screen television through the open garage door or with the screens in place. Or watch the sunset from the observation deck above the swim pier.



This unique commercially designed home includes two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The home can sleep one to six comfortably. The home features an open and large family room, kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is equipped with stainless appliances, granite countertops and with ice/water dispenser in the refrigerator. The home has been professionally decorated by an interior designer.



The home features two large insulated glass garage doors that can be opened for open-air and screens that remotely lower to create a completely screened-in porch for the entire home.



The home is located within five minutes of Smith Lake Park, with free boat launch and is directly across from Smith Lake Marina.


Now Offering! An optional 2018 SouthBay pontoon boat rental for guests of Grace's Retreat and Little's on the Lake. (Available Seasonally)


If your date is already booked, please check out our other property - Little's on the Lake. The house is located 100 feet from Grace's Retreat and can be rented with Grace's Retreat to accommodate up to 18 people or separately for 10-12 guests. The property is an exact reverse floor plan from Grace's Retreat. Its listing is:



Little's On The Lake: https://www.vrbo.com/4118985ha



Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • Water dispenser

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  • Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please make sure the outside lights are off upon departure. Check the front and back doors to be sure they are locked. Remember you must lift the handle and then lock the door. Thank you!!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Effective September 1, 2010

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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: 20
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 area

Located in Cullman, this holiday home is on a lake. Cullman County Museum and Evelyn Burrow Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include WildWater Cullman and Funzone. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, waterskiing and power boating adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Cullman travel guide
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Cullman, AL

What's nearby

  • Smith Lake at Unicoi State Park in Georgia
    Smith Lake Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Final resting place for Brother Joseph, who created the art that is known as Ave Maria Grotto.This is a cemetery of only monks in residence at St. Bernard Abbey. Ave Maria Grotto, in Cullman, Alabama, is a landscaped, 4-acre park in an old quarry on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey, providing a garden setting for 125 miniature reproductions of some of the most famous religious structures of the world. It was added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage on February 24, 1976, and to the National Register of Historic Places on January 19, 1984. The stone and concrete models are the work of Brother Joseph Zoettl, a Benedictine monk of St. Bernard's Abbey, who devoted some 50 years to the project, the last three decades (1932 to 1961) almost without interruption. They incorporate discarded building supplies, bricks, marbles, tiles, pipes, sea shells, marbles, plastic animals, costume jewellery, toilet bowl floats and cold cream jars. Born in 1878 in the Kingdom of Bavaria, Brother Joseph was maimed in an accident that left him slightly hunched due to cervical kyphosis. He immigrated to the United States as a teenager, settling in northern Alabama. Soon afterward he began studying at the newly founded Benedictine monastery of St. Bernard, where he took his vows in 1897. Br. Joseph was not allowed to be ordained as a priest, due to the rule of the period that stated any man with a distracting disability could not be ordained a priest. He ran the monastery’s power plant and was, even by a monk's standards, a withdrawn, quiet man. Brother Joseph rarely left Alabama, where he died in 1961.
    Ave Maria Grotto
    23 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Lewis Smith Lake
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • WildWater Cullman
    18 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Stone Bridge Farms
    24 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Huntsville International Airport (HSV)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wendy's
    17 min drive
  • Drifters On The Lake
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    21 min drive
  • Whitlock's Cafe
    5 min drive
  • Bubba Rito's
    20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 ?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps away from Lewis Smith Lake and Smith Lake Park. Speegle's Marina and Cullman Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65 Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 307 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Absolutely loved this place!

We loved everything about this place! Location was great, check in was easy, beds were comfortable, showers worked well and had plenty of hot water. Rental was very well stocked. It had everything you might need for a stay and then some. Very highly recommend this place and already have plans to stay again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sha H.

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

Girls trip!

It was just what us girls needed. Very clean, kitchen stocked with all necessities, beds were super comfy! Living room furniture cozy for relaxing!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

benja r.

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

Great Lake location

We enjoyed our stay. The home is beautiful and comfortable. It was very easy to get to from the interstate and close to the public park beach. We recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Grace’s retreat Smith Lake

Great place on the lake!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Great property!

Nice, comfortable, and convenient home! Great views. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan H.

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

Lake front retreat

Excellent location for Smith Lake. Home has all the amenities to relax and enjoy the lake with family. Great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe r., Frederick, MD

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

Great place for get away

Visited in February, clean house, very responsive host, good location to visit Northern Alabama. Would certainly consider again, if we find ourselves in Alabama again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline l.

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

wedding in bama

We recommend 10/10, clean, all the right cooking supplies, minimal and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin D.

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

Industrial look but a homey feeling.

A relaxing setting with a nice deck view. Spacious bedrooms and cozy living area. We'll stocke
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

High School Bassin

We loved everything about this home! Furniture and beds are so comfortable. Host was great! We will definitely stay again..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

John H.

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

Nearly perfect.

This is a lovely home. It is spacious and airy and the deck is wonderful. But it is not user friendly for older folks to get to the dock. And any one who has a mobility issue would not want to attempt it. The trees have grown up and block the view of the lake. There are plenty of seating options and the king size beds are very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan Y.

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

50th Wedding Anniversary Getaway!

We had a Relaxing, Quiet week. It was wonderful. We had a wonderful time exploring the area, seeing the sites and tasting the cuisine from around the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

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

Hidden Gem

This place is fantastic!!! View over the lake is amazing and super clean. Loved the industrial feel and atmosphere. You will not be disappointed, and communication with the host was superb. I definitely will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christa E.

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

Great Place

Check-in and out was a breeze and communication was AMAZING! The place was very nice and exactly what you see in the photos. We were provided so much information about the area for shopping and eating and found it super helpful. While we only stayed for a weekend, the place was stocked with everything you would need for a longer stay. The owners truly thought of everything! Beds were comfortable and seating was plentiful. This place is already on my list for another getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

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

Perfect

Very unique and nice property. Very clean and the view was beautiful! Was perfect for our late Christmas gathering-equipped with everything we needed! We would stay here again when in the area! Thanks to the host for her availability!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER G H.

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

2nd time here

Love this property. This was our 2nd time here. We love the views, the back deck every night and those garage doors are just our favorites! We spent a long weekend watching football, spooky movies and just hanging out. We also always have a great time visiting Brother's during our stay..such a fun neighborhood lake spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

We loved the place! Will come back for sure

It’s a wonderful location and home- updated and big rooms and comfy beds and couches. Wonderful deck overlooking the lake. Easy access to Cullman. We had a couple of power outages due to strong storms in the area. The owner went over and above to help us out in that situation. So accommodating and kind. This is a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candy G.

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

All Around Awesome!!

Grace's retreat was awesome!! Comfortable beds, enough seating for all, great deck with view and well equipped kitchen. I hosted a Father's day cook out. We had serving plates, cutting boards, and mixing bowls and enough utensils for all. Terry was awesome when dropping off/picking up the pontoon boat. We had a fun time on the lake and will be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B., Cullman county

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

So quiet and relaxing

This property has to be in my top 5 of all time. Peaceful e quiet area. We saw deer from the back deck. Very convenient to good places to eat and close to cullman for anything you might need . Will definitely be back. Hostess was amazing. Beautiful uniquely styled and immaculately clean!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S., Cullman, AL

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

Name says it all!

Rented the house for a family cookout and birthday celebration. It was everything we could hope for. The house was very well stocked with everything we needed. Very short trip to the nearest stores which definitely came in handy a few times. The name describes it perfectly, it truly is a RETREAT!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandy p.

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

Perfect Grace's Retreat

I can't say enough nice things about this place. It's location which feels like you're over the water surrounded by just enough trees to keep you cool. Well appointed inside and out. I took my 97 yr old mother and my 47 yr old daughter. Suitable for any age. Kitchen well stocked for even the most gourmet cooks. If you have a chance, go for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle L.

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

Super Nice Plce

We LOVED the location of Grace's Retreat! The house isnjuat the cutest & super roomy. The beds were really comfortable too. The area is super convenient & close to LOTS of places to eat or shop. The cove was super quiet, despite being close to the Smith Lake park boat launch. The only "complaint" was the walk to & from the dock. The hill is super steep so make sure you have everything before going down, but that isn't anything the owners could change. We were also visited by the sweetest kitty, who even went to the dock with us & napped in the shade while we swam. We would def stay here again on our annual girl's tri.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bella S.

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

Late Summer Getaway

The house is perfect! Great location close to boat rental, groceries and gas. The lake is magical! Clear beautiful water! We are in love! The weather was cool when we were there so we got to raise the garage door while we cooked breakfast one morning. Such a COOL amenity! It’s perfectly furnished, super clean, just a great place for a couple like us or a small group of friends! There is plenty of privacy. We plan on renting here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

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

Girls Weekend

Grace’s Retreat was a delight to stay in! Four friend gathered from different parts of AL to hang out, rest, eat good food, craft, watch movies and enjoy our friendship. The house was perfect for us. Lots of room with comfy furniture, a truly stocked kitchen, great beds with high end linens and the furniture out side on the expansive deck was high end also! No plastic chairs at this stay. God made the beautiful lake sunrises and sunsets which you can enjoy from the warmth of the house too. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Unique property

Well appointed unique property with functioning glass garage doors for door walls to patio. Property owners easy to communicate with and responsive. Not uncommon with lake properties, there is a steep walk to stairs leading to dock that may be challenging for those with mobility issues. Reasonable check out process. Would recommend location and would stay again at this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024