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Experience rural charm near Lewis Smith Lake

Family-friendly farm stay with a water park and a hot tub

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Families and pets find a peaceful getaway at Riverbend Ranch on Smith Lake. Visitors can kayak, paddle-board, or enjoy yard games like cornhole and ladder golf during the day. The property features a playground for children and a firepit where everyone gathers as evening falls.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

About the neighborhood

Map
Crane Hill, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Dowling Memorial Park - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Clarkson Covered Bridge - 37 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 39 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Houston Historic Jail - 53 min drive - 40.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grille At Trident Marina - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪hotdog hut - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hitching Post The Rest-N-Eat - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Oasis - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Crooked Chimney - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Experience rural charm near Lewis Smith Lake

Family-friendly farm stay by the lake
A water park, a firepit, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Experience rural charm near Lewis Smith Lake. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this farm stay. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Games, beach towels, and outdoor furniture
  • Water sports equipment, books, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Experience rural charm near Lewis Smith Lake boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware, and travel cribs
  • 2 bathrooms with showers and tubs or showers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Kayak
  • Playground
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience rural charm near Lewis Smith Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience rural charm near Lewis Smith Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience rural charm near Lewis Smith Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Experience rural charm near Lewis Smith Lake located?

This family-friendly Crane Hill farm stay is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lewis Smith Lake and Dowling Memorial Park. Speegle's Marina is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Experience rural charm near Lewis Smith Lake Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Wonderful stay for the holidays

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

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

Great house

It has a fenced in yard for your dog that was great. Views from front and back of house were awesome. Really nice location and host was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Weekend getaway

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Absolutely perfect!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto P.

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

Riverbend Ranch

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and well stocked. Had a great stay with grands and adult kids! Lits of water toys and outside activities. Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Becky M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not worth the money.

Our stay at Riverbend Ranch Lake House was disappointing. The property had known air conditioning issues that led to multiple interruptions throughout our trip for attempted repairs—disrupting nearly half of our stay. The owner provided a very small partial refund for the two nights without air, but showed little remorse for the inconvenience and disruption we experienced.The listing advertises accommodations for up to 12 guests, but the living room lacked adequate seating, and the dock only had two chairs. There was no dog swim ramp as listed in the description, and several listing photos were misleading or inaccurate. I would not recommend this property. The listing needs to be updated to reflect the reality of what’s being offered. Not worth the money.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savanne H.

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

Girls weekend at the lake

We loved staying here! Matt was so nice and accommodating to us. We actually lost power due to a storm and he showed up and hooked up a generator for us! The dock is kinda small if you have a really big group but they have a fabulous lily pad you can use that we spent the whole weekend using! Great place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariann W.

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

Fishing Tournament

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Family holiday Weekend

Great stay at a great place! The location and property set up was excellent. The host was MOST helpful with all requests and questions.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

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

Loved this property

We had a great time, our host was awesome. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadiea T.

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

7 people

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Janet J.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect lake house for family!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Well appointed and cute lake house

The house is very cute and is equipped with everything needed for a getaway. Great fenced area for dogs. Comfortable beds. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

angela B.

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

Very enjoyable!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Lake Get Away

Quick weekend trip with family and friends. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed every detail about the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Riverbend Ranch Getaway

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B., Memphis, TN

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

Great house

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024