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Grace's Retreat - 10 minutes from I-65

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Room
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and lamps.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a visible nameplate.
A room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio area. Inside, there is a wooden table with a remote control on it, a cushioned bench, and a sofa.
An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of trees through a glass door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Cullman, AL
  • Place, Smith Lake Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cullman

When you stay at this vacation home in Cullman, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Lewis Smith Lake and Smith Lake Park. .This vacation home is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Speegle's Marina and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Cullman Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Smith Lake Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lewis Smith Lake - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 25 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Wallace State Community College - 27 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament - 39 min drive - 28.0 miles

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
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬20 min drive

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 steel 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.


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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features games and water skiing nearby.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • Living room

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

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • 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

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 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 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 trash

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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 317 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Odalys H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, very well maintained. Able to communicate with the host when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay at the Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suzanne was very helpful and communicated well. The property was clean and nicely decorated. We loved the view from the deck. Lots of wildlife... from the eagle that was perched in the tree above to the little lizard walking across the railing and on side of house and the turtle and schools of fish in the lake below. Took a walk up to the park up the road where we spotted a Sandhill crane in the lake and a beautiful Red-tailed hawk setting on the playground slide. We enjoyed our stay, very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our weekend getaway at Grace’s Retreat. It was very quiet and peaceful. The home is very clean and has everything you need. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely love this place. It was our third time staying at Grace's Retreat and I'm sure we will be back again. The house is amazing with beautiful views and just what we need for a weekend girls getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Randall H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
The boat not being available was disappointing, but it turned out to be not that difficult to find one. The deck and walkway need a good pressure washing. Now that we have visited the area I would rent the unit again it was clean inside and well stocked. I would suggest a few beach towels. It was a little musty at first but we added a few glade plug ins and let it air out.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun property, loved the big doors and the outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debora D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved Grace’s Retreat!!! Kitchen was nicely stocked! House is beautifully decorated. The property suited our family perfectly, if six stars were a choice, we would give a six star rating!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marsha T.

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

Vacation

It was a wonderful place to stay! Thank you for making it such a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous home full of subtle luxury all on beautiful Smith Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smith Lake is our happy place, so we take trips there often. This is by far our favorite house so far! We will definitely be back. This house is beautiful and so comfortable. We had everything we needed and more. Very relaxing and enjoyable vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

June H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a fun weekend despite the weather. Suzanne took care of a minor issue before we unpacked…super fast service. Looking to another visit when it warms up.June. Madison,AL
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

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

Weekend getaway

We enjoyed our stay. We was there for weekend events at the park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Perfect location!

We had a great stay- the property is clean, in a great location, amazing views- the sunset is beautiful. We will definitely come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Anniversary

Enjoyed our stay very much. Neat place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great & very quick to respond when we needed help unlocking & shifting thermostat from heat to air (it was unseasonably warm outside for late Nov). Kitchen was well equipped for cooking & had everything we needed. It was just us & another couple staying & was perfect for low key, relaxing weekend indoors. Parking is a little tight at the house (especially turning around in larger vehicle); however it did mention additional parking was available at front of the road. Overall enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Grace’s Retreat was a real treat.

We had a wonderful time at this well furnished very relaxing getaway. Everything was better than expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

joe r.

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