At Expansive Retreat with Heated Pool & Gorgeous Views, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this vacation home. In addition to an arcade/game room and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
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The current price is AED 1,697
AED 1,697
AED 4,238 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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About this property
Expansive Retreat with Heated Pool & Gorgeous Views
This beautifully designed and spacious lake home is perfectly located close to I-65, grocery stores, restaurants, and boat ramps.
One of only 2 rentals on Smith Lake with a private lake side pool to lounge in by the lake, it is also fully loaded with everything needed for an unforgettable vacation including outdoor bar, grill, fire pit, fire table, pool table, kayaks, SUPs, 2 coffee bars, waffle bar, kids video game/tv space, and boundless deck space to enjoy the beautiful sunsets.
Bella Vista is located on one of the main arms of Smith Lake in Cullman. It is less than 10 minutes to I-65 and less than 10 minutes to gas stations, fast-food restaurants, bait shops, grocery stores, and a boat launch. This is a rare find on Smith Lake to be close to so many things but still have beautiful big water views.
There are decks expanding most of the whole first and second level to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or a cocktail in the evenings. The top decks has a fire pit table to gather around in the early evening while you witness the beautiful sunsets seen from Bella Vista.
Perhaps the best part of Bella Vista, is the private in-ground heated salt-water pool out back right on the lake. This is the only rental on Smith Lake with a private pool. If you don't want to take a dip in the lake or want to have somewhere for the kids to play and splash while grilling by the outdoor bar, you will love this amenity. Included are plenty of floats and toys as well as propane for the grill. Plenty of seating for all. The pool is only shut down from Nov 15th to March 8th as it is too cold for the heater on those days.
The location on the water is optimal for fishing, swimming, boating, and water sports. While the dock is on larger open water, there are also nearby peaceful and smaller arms of water or tributaries to explore on the 2 kayaks and SUP's provided.
The home has had extensive updates, and is fully loaded with everything necessary to make memories with friends and family. On the top floor, you will find an open living room, dining room, and kitchen with seating for everyone as well as the completely renovated master suite to include a soaking tub. Off the master bedroom, a separate daybed and desk can be found for a quiet read or cranking out some work.
On the lower floor, you'll find a pool table, ping pong table, arcade games and ample seating for everyone, making it an ideal gathering spot. There are plenty of board games and other surprises for entertainment. The lower floor also hosts two more king suites, each with private bathrooms, as well as another private bedroom with a queen-sized bed. For the kids, there's a special area designed for their enjoyment, complete with TV, Xbox One with games, books, crayons, bean bags, and a Nugget for fort-building fun. Sleeping arrangements include two sets of bunk beds and a queen bed to ensure comfort for adults as well.
Some Additional Highlights: - Outdoor fire pit provided with free firewood - Supplies for roasting marshmallows - Tabletop Shuffleboard - Bathroom by the pool - 3 refrigerators (including one by the pool) - 2 coffee bars - Waffle Bar (loaded with toppings and various syrups) - 4 Smart TVs (Satellite TV on the main floor) - Fiber WiFi - Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Bluetooth Surround Sound Music System Upstairs
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Located in Cullman, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Cullman County Museum and Evelyn Burrow Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cullman Golf Course and Funzone. Traveling with kids? Consider WildWater Cullman and Sportsman Lake Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and water skiing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Cullman travel guide
Does Expansive Retreat with Heated Pool & Gorgeous Views have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Expansive Retreat with Heated Pool & Gorgeous Views?
As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Expansive Retreat with Heated Pool & Gorgeous Views on 2 November 2026 start from AED 1,697, 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.
Is Expansive Retreat with Heated Pool & Gorgeous Views pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Expansive Retreat with Heated Pool & Gorgeous Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Expansive Retreat with Heated Pool & Gorgeous Views?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Expansive Retreat with Heated Pool & Gorgeous Views located?
This family-friendly Cullman vacation home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lewis Smith Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Smith Lake Park and Stoney Lonesome OHV Park. WildWater Cullman and Heritage Park Cullman are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Great location and amenities' with gorgeous views!
Our stay at Bella Vista was outstanding! The house was extremely clean and had everything we needed and more. The pool area was great and gave us the hang out space we were hoping for as a family and friend group. The property manager was extremely helpful and the views were outstanding from morning to night. Highly recommend!
This is our second stay, stayed last year too…We love the house the location and we would encourage anyone to visit..the fishing was great, the pool kept the teens occupied…it’s a great place.
We could not have found a better place to celebrate my husband’s birthday! There was so much to do for everyone with pool activities, lake fun, and reflection time on one of the many decks. The coffee and waffle bar were an added bonus. I would highly recommend this property.
The home was clean, very spacious, comfortable and well stocked with everything we could possibly need. The views of the lake were amazing and the pool was an extra nice feature. The host (Brandon) was available for any questions and responded promptly.
We truly enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Our family ages 2 to 66 had a wonderful week. The house was super clean. The owner was easy to contact and responded quickly to any questions. The owner has an app that is downloadable after the deposit is paid. It’s full of useful info. We loved it so much we have already rented for next year. The only negative is that there are a lot of steps down to the pool and the dock. The stairs did not bother us at all and are depicted in pictures.
Fall break from Nashville couldn't have been better! We loved the place- it was so clean and very comfortable for 4 adults and a group of kids ages 13-17. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed. The bathrooms were new and clean. A lot of attention went into the details and we appreciated it so much! We can't thank you enough for such a great family weekend!
The only con I can come up with was the cleanliness of the entire pool deck. It was old, filled with leaves - leaves piled in the pool, wet leaves in all the furniture, not usable area at all and truly an eyesore. We joked about "not looking down" from the balconies - only straight out at the beautiful lake.
We had a blast!! The location is so convenient. Close to the Highway, grocery, and immediate care clinic. It was spacious with one thank you of room for 8 adults and 3 kids. The kids loved the bunk room and tv setup. All of the beds were comfortable and it was a wonderful and relaxing trip for all. We were able to use the boathouse to dock our boat and there was room to park the truck and trailer along the side of the driveway although we had to back all the way down the road to get it in. Enjoyed all the amenities! Up to date and working. Very clean! Wash room was nice and big. Only suggestion would be a commercial ice maker. The owner was very nice and answered all of my questions promptly.
The house was perfect for our family! The kids loved the pool, pool table, paddle boards, and bunk room! The kitchen and house were very well supplied, house very clean. Brandon answered every text almost immediately! Fantastic week at the lake with our family of 14!!
Our family had an amazing multigenerational trip here. The home is spotless, spacious, and welcoming – comfortable without feeling overly fussy. The Lake view was gorgeous, and the added touches ( waffle bar s’mores by the fire pit, paddle boards, kayaks) made the experience unforgettable Brandon‘s responsiveness and hospitality were exceptional. We would gladly rebook.
The house was beautiful and had so many extra things to make our stay special. Games, waffle bar, pool toys,etc. Our favorite part was sitting outside in the evenings around the fire pit overlooking the lake. We will definitely try to rebook next time we come back!
weather prevented enjoying outside amentities but plenty of inside activities with games, pool table, ping pong etc.great communication and response froim host.lots of bedrooms and bathrooms which proved valuable with three teens also good separation with adult upstair space and teen downstair.
This was probably one of the best places we have stayed. It was very clean and comfortable. They had everything you could ask for, including the little details like extra blankets, toothbrushes, toothpaste, smores kits, and even a waffle bar! There were plenty of activities for the kids to do: pool, ping pong, games, fishing, etc. The kitchen was fully stocked. The beds were comfortable. It was too cold to enjoy the lily pad, kayaks, or the pool but the fire table was nice and the sunset was amazing.