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Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake!

Houston vacation home with kitchen

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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a red sofa, and a view of a lake and forest.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large refrigerator.
A modern kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and a stainless steel range hood.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a large TV.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, a built-in oven, and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms297 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Houston, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sportsman Lake Park
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Place, Ave Maria Grotto
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the area

Houston

On lake.Stay at this Houston vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lewis Smith Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Bankhead National Forest. Houston Historic Jail is within 6 miles (10 km) and Tiger Field is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Natural Bridge Park - 45 min drive - 59.2 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 54 min drive - 71.3 km
  • Sportsman Lake Park - 55 min drive - 75.2 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 57 min drive - 74.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪La Plaza Bonita - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Middle Of Meek - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Sonny's Catfish Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Grill - ‬33 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.

Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake!

NO PETS ALLOWED AT THIS PROPERTY.

Sleeps 12 in beds. Maximum occupancy: 15
Four bedrooms, additional sleeping area in downstairs bunk beds; and four bath house located in Arley. Master bedroom on main level. Downstairs bedroom walks out to a nice screened in porch. Spacious living room area on main level, as well as additional space downstairs with a ping-pong table, small kitchenette with a sink bar and another sink. Relax on the upper and lower covered decks. Dining room seats 8, with additional seating at table on porch (6) and on barstools at the island (4).

Great views of the lake!

Bedroom 1: King size bed - main level - private bathroom - tv in bedroom
Bedroom 2: Queen size bed - main level - shared bathroom
Bedroom 3: Queen size bed - second floor - private bath
Bedroom 4: Queen size bed - lower level- shared bathroom - tv in room
Additional sleeping space: 2 sets of bunk beds (sleeps 4)- lower level - shared bathroom

Wifi - streaming available on tv's.
Gas grill for guest's use.
Fire pit.

Approximately 13 steps to the dock. Double decker dock! Boat slips are NOT available for guest's use. However, there is plenty of room to tie your boat up to the dock. Lilypad for guests' use.

RESERVATIONS ARE NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL YOU SIGN THE ELECTRONIC RENTAL AGREEMENT.
NO after-prom, graduation, frat, wedding, etc. parties. Any gathering larger than the Max occupancy has to be preapproved. Violation will result in eviction.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE PRIMARY RENTER MUST MEET THE AGE REQUIREMENT OF 25 YEARS OF AGE.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

3163-274835

Frequently asked questions

Does Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake! to downtown Houston?

This vacation home is 4.3 mi away from Houston.

Sweet Retreat - Great views of the lake! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Travis M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The listing was a little deceiving as far as the number of beds. Otherwise very clean great location easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026