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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, table football, ping pong
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 27401 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Crane Hill, AL
  • Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Dowling Memorial Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Stoney Lonesome OHV Park
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Crane Hill

Located in Crane Hill, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lewis Smith Lake and Dowling Memorial Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Stoney Lonesome OHV Park and 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Speegle's Marina.

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk
  • Dowling Memorial Park - 11 min drive
  • Heritage Park Cullman - 32 min drive
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 34 min drive
  • Smith Lake Park - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cold Springs Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Stoney Lonesome Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hotdog Hut The Hamburger Ice - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kat Daddy's BBQ & Grill Co. - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Simply Southern Catering - ‬21 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.

Smith Lake ,Off I65,Sleeps 25, Rocket Fiber Internet! Deep Water, Pets Ok.

Welcome to 'Magnolia Manor' in Crane Hill, AL in Cullman, Al near Bremen and across from the superb Trident Marina. Super lake views by the lake in our 16 x 32-foot PAVILION AND DOUBLE DECKER BOAT DOCK!! Steps down from the house and a NEW Double Decker Boat Dock with 16 x 32 Swim Platform attached to our new double-decker boat dock also the lower deck on the house has about 1500 square feet of outside space that is now covered so even if it rains you can use the lower deck with our new outdoor professional ping pong table! Lakeside fire pit. Also, if after looking at all those steps and you have older folks who would have a hard time with the steps, talk to me about that. We have an option thanks to our kind neighbor! So don't worry about that part! We just ask that one does not block the drive because that is the neighbors drive to their house and they are kind enough to let our guests use it if need be. (Please note: We are not available for PROM Parties or FRAT Parties)

Fire pit lakeside.


Cleaning:

We use the following Covid-19 cleaning protocol using a diluted bleach solution (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water and alcohol. We clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces in the household common areas (e.g. tables, hard-backed chairs, doorknobs, light switches, phones, tablets, touch screens, remote controls, keyboards, handles, desks, toilets, sinks).

We named the property Magnolia Manor because the surrounding hills and hollows area has abundant 'cowcumber' magnolias growing everywhere. On Google Maps we can be found just across the lake (West Side) from the Bridge at Trident Marina next to the peninsula. Trident Marina has live music during the summer months. Double-decker boat dock with an upper pavilion now installed. We have 270 feet of steps down to the lakeside pavilion and then a sidewalk down to the new double-decker boat dock with swim platform. Dock Fishing and site-seeing excellent. Free blazing fast fiber WiFi. 15-20 minutes from Interstate 65, the major highway artery from Mobile, AL to Chicago, IL.


At times there is Free Live outdoor Music (during summer) at Trident Marina. Magnolia Manor is the best place to stay on Lewis Smith Lake. Great Family atmosphere. Wide open lake views and spaces. Near to CULLMAN, Alabama shopping and great restaurants especially The AllSteak in CULLMAN for catering and great meal with their world famous orange rolls!


We are located on the Western side of Cullman County, on the East Side of Lewis Smith Lake across the lake from Trident Marina, formerly called Ryans Creek Marina, Phillips Bridge or “Big Bridge,” near Bremen, AL.

To go by land, it is just 5 minutes away. We are 8/10 of one mile from the Trident Marina, formerly Ryan Creek Marina. Our spacious, non-smoking home, will help you get away from city life and enjoy the easy-going pace of the Northern Alabama countryside in the foothills of the Appalachian chain. Whether you choose to stay in Spring, Summer, Winter or Fall, you will feel at home while only an hour away from Birmingham and Huntsville. We are approximately 2 hours from Nashville.

Sometimes even deer are spotted or cranes can be seen flying over the lake in and around the Magnolia Manor.

Perfect for family, family reunions, church meeting, conferences, corporate meetings, professional continuing education courses, and/or company retreats.

To find us on Google Maps, just find Trident Marina on County Road 222. Magnolia Manor is 2/10 of one mile West of the Marina by land or by boat, just across the lake next to the peninsula that juts out on the map. Coming from I-65, we are 7.1 miles West of Interstate 65 down State Highway 69. After driving 7.1 miles on Hwy 69 South towards Jasper, one turns right or West onto County Road 222 at Hwy 69 mile marker 228. Head West on Cty Road 222 up the hill 1.5 miles where you will find a 4-Way Stop sign and a grocery/gas store called 'JD 4-Way.' Keep straight on 222 another 5.2 miles and you will come to Ryan Creek Marina. Go 8/10 mile further on 222 and turn right onto Cty Road 327 into Sunrise Pointe Estates Subdivision (there is a sign there). We are 1/10 mile on the right, the first drive on the right (Lot 2) with a concrete drive leading down into the front of Magnolia Manor. You have arrived!

Magnolia Manor is a hide-away overlooking Smith Lake placed upon a rolling hillside about 270 feet from waters edge where we have 140 feet of water frontage and plenty of parking at and around the house.

The upper deck/balcony is perfect for sunbathing, just hanging out, BBQ on the Green Egg, cooking relaxing, boating, fishing or skiing. Down by the waterside is a newly constructed spacious 16 x32 foot pavilion. You can tie down your motorboat, jet skis, or pontoon at our boat/swim dock after a day of swimming, water-skiing, jet skiing or fishing for largemouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, bream, and crappie, and enjoy the beautiful sunset over the lake. Tie up at our boat dock. We are in a cove and there are no rough waves coming in. Bring your floats and life jackets and float around!

There is an in-ground pit near the waterside, just bring your own firewood. Sometime the nearby convenience store, Country Mall sells firewood.

New! Blazing Fast Fiber internet!! Green Egg Charcoal grill ! Streaming YouTube TV 65 inche Samsung !



1455 Acre plus OHV (Off Highway Vehicle Park) is only 15 minutes away. The County of Cullman, AL built and maintains this Park called 'Stoney Lonesome.' Very popular with folks driving in from AL, TN, and MS.



According to the Birmingham News article on June 12, 2008, ' The Cullman County Commission bought the land - seven miles southwest of the Interstate 65 exit at Dodge City - in 2012 for just more than $1.8 million.

Much of the money came from an Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs grant designated for an OHV park.

The OHV park has basic trails open for the ATVs, the motorcycles, the mountain biking,' Sellers said.....rock crawling, so 4x4 vehicles with oversized tires can crawl over large boulders or up steep inclines, Sellers said. The county plans to get rock crawlers to help design and build that trail section from quarried boulders.

Magnolia Manor bedding is as follows: 1 King Bed (sleeps 2); 2 Queen Beds (sleeps 2 per bed);2 Twin Bed sleeps 2; 2 Futon Sofa/Beds (sleeps 2 per futon); 5 Bunk Beds (sleeps 10 total in Bunks); 1 New Leather Sofa folds out and sleeps 2. Total of 24 can sleep in beds! Extra couch available as well, would make 25!

Lewis Smith Lake is a Southern Company reservoir in North Alabama. The three-fingered lake was created by Alabama Power to produce hydroelectric eco-friendly power and improve river traffic conditions on the Black Warrior River, as well as to provide recreation opportunities.

Besides fishing the lake offers excellent opportunities for other water sports, including swimming, boating, jet-skis, and water skiing, as well as non-water related activities like camping, picnicking and just plain relaxing. This Lake Home is about 1 hour north of Birmingham and about 2 hours south of Nashville, 2 and 1/2 hours from Atlanta, just 15 minutes off Interstate 65. Lewis Smith Lake is located between Birmingham and Huntsville and is nestled among the pastures and rolling hills of Northern Alabama. Lewis Smith Lake serves as a perfect getaway for individuals in both Birmingham, Atlanta, and Nashville.

'We visited Magnolia Manor in June and had a wonderful time. I have four
kids and 7 grandchildren. The house is wonderful for a big family.
Everyone had their own rooms and the kids loved the bunks. The kitchen
is adequately furnished for cooking large meals. We loved the outside
decks. There is lots of parking for several vehicles. We enjoyed our
time at Magnolia Manor and would recommend it for a family vacation.'
......Dianne Holloman, Quitman, MS

'Marvelous time with all the kids and grandkids. We hope to come back next year!'
The Fifes in Hoover, AL

"Thanks so much so allowing our family to spend time in your beautiful home. We spent a lot of time in the house since it was raining a lot during some of our stay here. You have a lovely home. We will look into visiting again. We love how much room there is! Thanks again." The Howards

"This weekend we celebrated our mothers 50th birthday with family and friends. Everyone 'ooohed and aaahed' over how beautiful the house was. Everything we needed was here! (The WiFi was great for the laptops!) We watched the Olympics on the big TV in the living room. It also snowed outside! The weekend was delightful! Thank you for letting us stay here! Hopefully we will get to come back again!" Davis Family

Our guests come from as far away as Santa Barbara, California and as near as right here in Alabama.

For your boat rentals, we recommend Trident Marina which is just across the lake from Magnolia Manor. Many guests enjoy swimming off our spacious boat dock. Bring your own life jackets and floats to your enjoyment!


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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. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy the convenience of ski-in/ski-out access at this vacation home, which also features a water park and a hot tub. Additional features at this vacation home include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Rickey Harris or Ulvia Harris --USA and Salinas Ecuador

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Air hockey
  • Games room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grills
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Deposit will be forfeited for smoking inside .

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Boating on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4312 sq ft (401 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

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
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Small dogs will be allowed $75. NO CATS

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Weddings/Family Reunions. Not suitable for Proms.
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 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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Smith Lake ,Off I65,Sleeps 25, Rocket Fiber Internet! Deep Water, Pets Ok. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 205 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pefect spot to stay for a local family wedding!
The house and property were perfect for our trip down for a family wedding at The Barn Smith Lake. There were 25 of us and plenty of space to spread out if needed or to just hang out. As we left, everyone was already talking about coming back when it is warmer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
We had a family reunion Christmas gathering and The house was perfect for us all. Places for kids to play, teenagers had some room to escape and the adults had plenty of lounge space to enjoy themselves. The kitchen was well equipped and laid out to handle a crowd.equipped and laid out well for large groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas Getaway
The property is wonderfully suited for family gatherings. The great room/kitchen area are fantastic for multiple groups spending time doing all kinds of things. Lots of places to sit and eat, play cards, have conversation, or watch TV. The basement play area is awesome with ping pong, arcade, pool table, and foosball to pass the time. Every space is built with purpose. It was cold so we were not really able to much around the lake but there was so much to do inside and on the decks that we didn’t need it. Just a beautiful place, fully equipped with all you need! Loved it so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selena J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Retreat
It's the perfect places for a group of ladies to stay. It has lots of room and the view is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tohra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, Clean Property
We were a group of 27 and we had a wonderful stay! The place was clean and the property manager was extremely responsive whenever we had questions. Very well stocked in terms of the kitchen and towels, etc. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great house for a large gathering.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad & Emily A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big Group
We've stayed here many times - hosts are the best, very responsive. Wonderful place on the lake for a large group
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Family Fun
Our family gathered in this well-stocked, large home for connection through stories, food, play, and celebrations. We had plenty of room for all ages to enjoy each other. I was afraid the steps to the dock were too much, but they were actually really easy b/c slope and height were accounted for. Location for supplies and boat rental and use were excellent. Host was available, house fit our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marshall B., Gastonia, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Bunk Bed Farm
Nice place but need one large bed in one of the room full of bunk beds
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R., Pascagoula

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place
The house is beautiful and well kept. Very clean. The lake is beautiful. My family floated in the water or sat on the deck. I am 78 so the steps are a little too much for me and my pregnant granddaughter but the host made arrangements with the neighbors for us to drive down to the pier and park. Would recommend for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful relaxing half week.
This property suited our needs perfectly. 7 adults and 11 kids from 3-15.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly
We had a fabulous vacation with kids and grandchildren. Home was beautiful and enjoyed hanging at lake looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

KC M.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 generations
We enjoyed get the 5 generation together at this property. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out as well as be together. The kitchen was nicely stocked with dishes and glasses. There were plenty of pots and pans that had been used a lot and some had to be rewashed before we could use them. One thing that did surprise me was the lack of life vest and or floats. Luckily we brought some because of having a couple small children. Overall it’s was a wonderful week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness
As Advertised
The property was as advertised and true to pictures and had plenty of space for a large family. The kitchen was well equipped as well. The owner/property manager was very responsive to any questions or requests.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake House!
My group loved the lake house. It was a fantastic space with plenty of room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to visit
This property was amazing. Close to stores if you had forgot something. The communication with Rickey was great. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake Home!
Beautiful home with plenty of room for a family reunion. Well stocked too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
We had a great time and the house was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Blake H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Church College Retreat
We had 25 students sleep comfortably in this house. The accommodations were wonderful and we had a great weekend. The lake and dock had to be everyone’s favorite! The students had a great time jumping off into the water and even watching the stars at night! The hike up was definitely worth it! We loved the house and would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad & Emily A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best retreat spot
Took young adults on a lake weekend and the pace never disappoints. Be there several times and hope to keep coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B., madison, usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake front home
We really enjoyed our stay. The host checked in with us before we arrived to see if we would need anything or if we had any questions. The only hard part about checking in was deciding which master suite we wanted to stay in! This home is perfect for anyone who wants to stay with multiple families/friends because it has multiple sleeping arrangements. Downstairs has a large game room along with a mini kitchen and additional washer & dryer. Our kids loved jumping off the 2 story boat house and the being able to keep our boat in the slip made getting on the water really easy and convenient. As for the location it was perfect for us. It is a 3 minute boat ride from Trident Marina and Trident Grill. We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
We rented the magnolia manor for a family reunion and it accommodated all of us very well. The boat dock was very fun to swim at. We all had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey B., Savannah, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin as advertised!
We stayed here for the Rock the South weekend & had a blast! Thanks for being great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valorie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding reception with Alabama Family & Friends
The place was absolute perfect . We all fell in love with the place Cranehill , the beauty of the water . I would highly recommend Magnolia Manor for your next family reunion , Wedding , Reception or just to get away and enjoy Gods Beautiful Nature. Ricky was awesome . We had a storm WiFi and AC Connection to internet went out , he showed up at our door to immediately take care and get everything running perfectly again . We could not have pick a more perfect or Beautiful Location for my Daughters Reception . Five Star Stay ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa Mosley B., Sardis, Ms

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
House was beautiful and well stocked with linens and kitchen needs. The stovetop was out but had griddle and hot plates to use, however breaker kept going off and had to switch outlets when cooking. Only two large kitchen bags available for garbage and two rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom which didn’t last long. Dock houses were swarming with wasp, two children were stung. Rotten board noted on dock in water that posed hazard. Dead mouse found in floor of lower level but no live mice seen during visit. Just a lot of inconveniences for price paid. All in all plenty of room, good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023