Consider a stay at Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard! and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
AED 1,205
The current price is AED 1,205
AED 2,034 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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About this property
Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard!
Summary:
Riverbend Ranch: Your Ideal Getaway on Smith Lake
Location: Nestled on Lay Bend, where Crooked Creek meets Lewis-Smith Lake.
Capacity: Accommodates up to 12 guests, perfect for families and pets.
Activities:
Kayak, Canoe, paddleboat, paddle-boarding are available for a small fee. Smores by the fire pit.
Enjoy yard games like cornhole, spikeball, and ladder golf.
Water Access: Year-round access from the swim dock.
Neighborhood boat access, & nearby Triple-Creek Marina available at low water.
The Space:
Location: Riverbend Ranch is situated on Lay Bend, where Crooked Creek empties into Lewis-Smith Lake.
Water access: It has year-round water access from the swim dock, and offers neighborhood boat access. At sometimes of year, when the water level is low, boat access is through Rock-Creek Marina a couple miles down the lake.
Water toys: Water toys, such as two kayaks and two paddle boards, are available upon request. A liability waiver must be signed and a small maintenance fee paid.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome and can be contained in the fenced in yard, and have doggy-door access to the screened in porch. If your dogs are going to be allowed in the house, please keep them off furniture and beds in order to keep the house clean. Kenneling dogs in the house would be greatly appreciated. There is a $25 dog fee that is paid to the cleaners.
Guest Access:
Except for a couple closets and the shed, guests have full access to the house, yard, and dock.
The Neighborhood:
Lay bend is a charming neighborhood surrounded on both sides by Crooked Creek and Smith Lake. It is full of contemporary Lake houses that make for a beautiful neighborhood walk.
Getting Around:
The neighborhood is a great place for walking and enjoying the scenery. It is also a short kayak, paddle board, or boat ride to visit the local marina and restaurant.
Other Things to Note:
*Due to Riverbend Ranch's location on a lake, a mandatory liability waiver must be signed before arrival.
*Guests must be 25 years old to rent "Riverbend Ranch"
*Guest ID may be requested and required to avoid cancellation.
* Smoking is not allowed INSIDE the house. An additional $200 cleaning fee may be assessed to professionally remove the smoke smell.
Interaction with Guests:
Matt is available via ABB chat and texting.
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Located in Crane Hill, this vacation home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Crooked Creek Civil War Museum and Cullman County Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Clarkson Covered Bridge and Houston Historic Jail. Traveling with kids? Consider WildWater Cullman and Funzone. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Crane Hill travel guide
Is Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard!?
As of 11 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard! on 22 November 2026 start from AED 1,205, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard!?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard! located?
This family-friendly Crane Hill vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lewis Smith Lake and Dowling Memorial Park. Bankhead National Forest and Speegle's Marina are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard! Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Absolutely perfect stay at Riverbend Ranch! House felt cozy and so comfortable. Matt was an excellent host!! Look forward to returning to RR in the future.
The house was great for our family. The owner had thought of so many great ideas to make our stay comfortable. Enjoyed our family time on the beautiful, clean lake.
My family really enjoyed our stay! My son was fishing in the high school state championship tournament. The house was very comfortable & had everything we needed! The area was very nice! We will definitely be back! Thank you!!
Loved this lake place, very clean and modernly decorated. Plenty of things to do, even during winter- fire pit area was great, swings, walks around the quiet neighborhood with great views of lake. The dog loved the fenced in yard. Would definitely rent again!
We had 5 adults and 2 boys (10&11). The house was the perfect size for all of us and the yard kept the boys entertained when it wasn’t raining. I was very impressed with how clean the house was. We enjoyed our stay.
Our week at Smith Lake was amazing! The house was well stocked, clean and cozy. It was in a quiet and private neighborhood. The view was spectacular. We took our boat and were able to launch crossbody and kept it on the dock. We’re already planning our next trip here!
We enjoyed our stay at the Riverbend Ranch. This property is Top Notch. Very clean and decorated beautifully. Loved the layout of the house with so many different areas to enjoy. Easy to access by road and close to the dollar general if anything was needed. We were able to access the property by boat as the water level was still good. This property will definitely be on my list to rent again!
Excellent property with lots of ameniaties. Location is quiet and peacful. Home was clean and well kept with plenty of room for 5 adults and one small dog. Communication with the host was quick and easy. Kayaks and paddle boards available on site. We rented a boat from Smith Lake Boating Adventures, and they delivered to and retrieved it from our dock. A great location for a family vacation. We look forward to visiting again!
Our family enjoyed this lake house so much even though it rained on and off most of the time. The paddle boards and kayaks were great and also a paddle boat was available. We were able to make s’mores around the fire pit one night. Perfect setting! Also have a great fenced in area for dogs or small kids. Owner was very accommodating and the house was especially well stocked with basics compared to other Vrbo’s we have rented.. Thank you for an excellent family getaway before school starts back!
We had a lovely time and enjoyed our stay very much. Matt was a perfect host and even mailed my daughter's hair dryer that she accidentally left at the house. We liked the house even more than we thought we would. It has neighbors but feels private. It was clean and comfortable. The dog yard is phenomenal! It has a doggy door in to the screened in porch and most evenings we could leave the door into the house open so they can go in and out as they please. The hot tub was new and leaked so we were only able to use it once but it will be really nice for the future. I gave 4 stars b/c we really wanted to use the dock and water but no one warned us the ramp is way too steep in winter pool to climb up once you're down unless you're a super strong climber. We did not get to kayak or any of the things we were looking forward to. With that said, we will definitely stay here when the water level is higher during summer pool.
The property was in a perfect location with beautiful views. The lake toys provided added to our family fun! The screened in back porch was definitely a nice bonus! The house was spacious and clean other than some pet hair which is acceptable since it is a pet friendly property. Matt was a gracious, responsive host. My only recommendation would be more comfortable seating in the living room and screened in porch. We will definitely stay again!
Matt was such a wonderful host and made check-in so easy!! I loved everything about this beautiful lakehouse and property!! I was especially impressed with the fully equipped kitchen - we had everything we needed! Such a relaxing stay and would love to come back next spring or summer.
The house was quiet, comfortable and well stocked. Our kids had a blast swimming off the dock and the boat ramp across the cove was convenient and easy to use.
Great house with many amenities for children and our grand dogs. We loved the dock with kayak, canoe and paddle boat as well as firepit with lots of comfortable chairs! The screened porch was our favorite gathering spot! Having a nice fenced in yard for dogs was so nice too.
We booked this property for our parents, ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren. This was the perfect little place for all of us. One of the biggest perks is it only had about 20 steps to the lake, which made getting to the lake easy for our parents. We had a great time just hanging out at the house when we weren’t on the lake.