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A Happy Place at Smith Lake – Swim, Relax, Repeat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Lewis Smith Lake's serene shores welcome you to this clean family home with a million-dollar view. Located in a quiet cove, enjoy private swimming areas and explore the lake's main channel via two kayaks. With three bedrooms and three bathrooms, this lakefront retreat offers ample space for safe fun in the sun.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11158 sq m

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.

A Happy Place at Smith Lake – Swim, Relax, Repeat

A Happy Place on Smith Lake – Escape to a pristine, family-friendly lakefront retreat with panoramic, million-dollar views of Lewis Smith Lake. Perfect for family getaways, girls’ trips, fishing adventures—or just as a peaceful retreat.

Originally featured on HGTV’s Bargain Lakefront Homes, this immaculate 3BR/3BA house the property is gracefully nestled in a inlet—providing a more tranquil swimming area protected from the majority of boat wakes, yet still offering direct access and panoramic views of the main channel. It’s the ideal blend of serenity and connectivity on the lake.

What You’ll Love:

Breathtaking lake views from almost every room

Year-round deep water access just steps from the back door

Private swim platform and boat tie-up area on the dock

Two kayaks with life jackets available to use—free of charge

Unique kayaking areas to explore nearby

Abundant wildlife, stunning sunsets, and tranquil mornings on the water

Location Highlights:

Only 5 minutes to gas and groceries

10 minutes from Arley

20 minutes from Jasper

1 hour from Birmingham

Close to Duncan Bridge Marina

Whether you're swimming, paddling, fishing, or just sipping coffee on the deck at sunrise, our home is your happy place on Smith Lake. Come make unforgettable memories with your family and friends!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is only allowed outside - Not In The House

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
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 and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please take the outdoor trash cans 1 or both if have trash in them up to the street by our mailbox when you leave.
Please make sure all outdoor toys/chairs are where you found them and life jackets are with kayaks.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Swim at your own risk. Owners are not responsible. While swimming keep the dock power off. If you turn dock power on - turn off before you leave.
Please be respectful of our neighbors. Quiet time after 10 pm.
Only 4 cars are allowed. Neighbors will tow cars that are in their yard or blocking road.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only allowed outside - Not In The House

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Jasper, this holiday home is on a lake. Houston Historic Jail is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Tiger Field. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Jasper travel guide
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Jasper, AL

What's nearby

  • 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
    60 min drive - 83.4 km
  • Smith Lake at Unicoi State Park in Georgia
    Smith Lake Park
    61 min drive - 71.0 km
  • Lewis Smith Lake
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sportsman Lake Park
    57 min drive - 82.8 km
  • Stone Bridge Farms
    60 min drive - 81.6 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Jack's
    9 min drive
  • Subway
    9 min drive
  • Cujos Pizza
    5 min drive
  • Mike's BBQ
    8 min drive
  • El Paso Mexican Restaurant
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Happy Place at Smith Lake – Swim, Relax, Repeat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Happy Place at Smith Lake – Swim, Relax, Repeat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Happy Place at Smith Lake – Swim, Relax, Repeat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Happy Place at Smith Lake – Swim, Relax, Repeat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Happy Place at Smith Lake – Swim, Relax, Repeat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Tiger Field. Gamble Park and The First United Methodist Church are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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A Happy Place at Smith Lake – Swim, Relax, Repeat Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

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

Great Experience

We have stayed here multiple times and have never been disappointed. Great location and amazing host
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig F.

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

Awesome place

Great property!! Close to grocery store but still great location on lake. Only problem at all and it won’t stop me from renting again, is the boat dock doesn’t have an open slip so you have to tie off on one side which is fine unless it rains. But I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garet R.

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

Wonderful view and a peaceful, quiet place to rest and relax!

We absolutely loved this lake house and the stunning, million-dollar views! The neighborhood was peaceful and felt very safe. We especially enjoyed the pier and the water. This was our first time staying at Smith Lake, and we really loved the area. The house was exactly as described in the listing. Our kids had a blast, and the water was absolutely beautiful. The check-in and check-out process was super easy, and the host was terrific, with great communication. Thank you for sharing your home—we'll definitely keep this house on our list for future visits!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christina B.

Perfect location!

The location was perfect! The house accommodated our group of 9 easily and we made wonderful memories this past weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Lovely lake house

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Spacious, clean, well stocked, great location. Everything was perfect for our group of 9.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Second stay!

We’ve stayed here before and it’s still our favorite location! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

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

Happy Place indeed

This lake house is lovely !! The veiw is amazing !! The area is soo nice . The house is so clean and very guest friendly .. It’s an excellent place to stay . I only wish we could have stayed longer .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelley S., Maryville

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

Perfectly relaxing

It was an incredible trip. We had a few hiccups but worked through them.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya J., Birmingham/Hoover

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

Great getaway

Enjoyed the gorgeous views, nice outdoor space, and appreciated the tidy, well stocked home. The owners were great with communication. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Happy Place for a vacation!

This place is amazing! So much larger than we imagined! We had 10 adults for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the large table! The deck and view are amazing! The owners are super and we hope to return very soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

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

Definitely “A Happy Place!”

Our family had a great stay at this lake house. The view is gorgeous! We enjoyed the main porch, the screened-in porch, as well as, the boat dock. There was ample seating on each level. Unlike other vacation homes, this owner had everything in the kitchen that we needed to cook and eat with. They also had games to enjoy! We highly recommend “A Happy Place.”
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

When can we come again to A Happy Place?!

This lake house is ideal for a peaceful getaway. The view is incredible and the layout is perfect for two families. We had 4 adults and 2 almost grown children. We felt like we were away from busyness of life but a grocery store is not that far away! The kitchen had everything we needed for preparing our meals. I could go on & on. We would definitely rent this property again. We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun and relaxing family getaway

This property and Smith Lake did not disappoint. The listing photos and description is very accurate, the house was very well stocked with everything we needed, Rene was easy to get in touch with, and we cannot wait to return for a future visit! Our little boy (2.5 years old) didn’t want to leave. We probably jumped off the dock and the rocks 500 times into that beautiful water! We rode many many miles on the lake in our boat and it really seems like the location and view of this property is REALLY top notch! Thanks for sharing your home and we can’t wait to come again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Robert B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We had a really great time. Very relaxing!!!! Thought there would be more to do around the area. The toilet was broken when we got there. They couldn’t come and fix it until Tuesday. After they fixed it it still did not work. Other then that is was a good trip!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige T.

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

Beautiful lake view!

A Happy Place was very clean and spacious! Would recommend it to my friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Parker H.

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

Great stay

Good place on smith lake. Perfect for small groups. Great location. Description was accurate.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laken W., Saltillo, MS

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

Holiday week

My family and I have rented a lakehouse on Smith lake for the past 3 years, but this was a new area of the lake for us. We loved that it was less than a 5 min drive to the local grocery store and DG. This property was also super clean! Everything from the inside all the way to the bin of boat dock accessories was all free of dust! The neighborhood was clean and safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Macey G.

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

Beautiful View

We greatly enjoyed our stay. We had 10 adults. We enjoyed all eating around the large table and playing games. Plenty of room on the dock for us to all hangout comfortably. The view of the lake is spectacular. We were disappointed that the third shower/tub is not able to be used and the listing does not reflect that. We were able to make it work with two showers but a third would have been helpful. Overall, we had a great time and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin W., Bartlett, TN

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

Great spot on the lake

Great location on the lake close to 2 marina’s. Not many steps to the water. House has everything you will need for your stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Donald B., Fort Wayne, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Comfortable

Would rent again but feel there are better options in the same price range.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing trip

A Happy Place was just that for us - A (very) Happy Place to spend Labor Day weekend. The property accommodated our group of two families (four adults and 3 children) perfectly. The view of the lake is breathtaking, the dock is situated in a calm little cove that is perfect for swimming and exploring the adjacent rocks, and the kitchen and home were fully stocked with everything we needed. We were disappointed to see that the tub/shower in the third bathroom cannot be used, but we were able to fit in all showers, etc. in the other two bathrooms. Beds were comfortable and the property is nicely situated within 5 minutes of a grocery store, which is a huge plus! All in all, this was a fantastic first visit to Smith Lake. We would definitely recommend the property to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenna A.

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

Can’t wait to come back

We had an amazing weekend! Rene was incredibly responsive, kind, and helpful when it came to our reservation and specific questions we had. The view from her cabin is amazing and the location is perfect- you’re out of all the busy traffic on the lake and can still enjoy tubing/skiing. Would most definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

Family Holiday

We enjoyed our stay at A Happy Place. Everything was fantastic. My favorite part--not many steps to water. Had plenty of room for everyone and the littles really enjoyed the yellow water mat. We rented a boat from Duncan Bridge Marina which made the holiday complete. Thank you for letting us use your lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robin W., Bartlett, TN

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

Fantastic Time

We’ve spent many years visiting Smith Lake - our family loves it here. So after renting several properties over the years...this one checked many boxes for all 7 of us. Plenty of room and bathrooms. Not many stairs to the water. Open kitchen and den space for us all to hangout together. Loved the big kitchen table. Kids enjoyed the kayak and water toys provided by the owner. We really enjoyed all the seating on the dock. Spent a lot of time on the doc swing! So close to Duncan Bridge and Dunskin Point Marina. Kitchen well stocked. Plenty of towels, blankets and linens. Easy access to town. Owner is quick to respond to any questions. We are keeping this property on our favorites list.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Beautiful Property

This is a one of a kind property on Lewis Smith Lake. The owners were great and we hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019