House in Lewis Smith Lake, AL
14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun. Relax and enjoy the view of the lake, swim off the boat dock, and even keep your personal boat there. The house is within 10 minutes of Smith Lake Park, so a boat ramp is easily accessible. You will have everything to enjoy a peaceful time on the lake from fully appointed kitchen to fiber internet. Enjoy fishing from the floating dock, sit by the fire pit, or relax and watch the sunset. Tankless water heater for big groups!
There is a nice pool table, air hockey table, and foosball table in the game room. All are full size tournament style tables.
THE SPACE
The house is really big (3900sqft including the finished basement)
Every room has a smart TV and 4 of the bedrooms have king beds with the other one having 6 twin beds. The master bedroom and the basement both have views of the water from the rooms. There are patios on the basement and the main level that overlook the water.
There is also a set of washer / dryers on the main level as well as another set in the basement allowing you to keep up with the laundry on big trips.
GUEST ACCESS:
Guests have access to everything aside from the cleaning / owner closet.
Check in / check out is keyless locks with door codes The guests are able to do everything on their own.
We added 4 kayaks that the guest can rent for the duration of their stay for $100 flat fee for all 4.
(The small rental fee is the only way we’ve found to keep offering them long-term. When they were simply left open for everyone, we had issues with some guests abusing them, leaving them out, and losing paddles. Renting them separately helps make sure they’re used by guests who actually want them and will take care of them, while keeping the price reasonable for those who do.)
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
As with some lake houses, the driveway is steep. However, we have added a parking lot at street level that is perfectly level and can accommodate multiple trucks and boats as well as other vehicles. The upper parking lot has stairs down to the house that allow easy access. There is also a two car garage that is accessible if needed.
We have installed a Level 2 EV Charger. It is a J1772 connector (non Tesla) and charges at 50A. We also provide the adapter to charge Teslas.
We also have other lake houses on Smith and Guntersville Lakes:
https://www.vrbo.com/2473402
https://www.vrbo.com/1600060
And we have Huntsville houses:
https://www.vrbo.com/3734142
https://www.vrbo.com/3960683
https://www.vrbo.com/4968675
There is a nice pool table, air hockey table, and foosball table in the game room. All are full size tournament style tables.
THE SPACE
The house is really big (3900sqft including the finished basement)
Every room has a smart TV and 4 of the bedrooms have king beds with the other one having 6 twin beds. The master bedroom and the basement both have views of the water from the rooms. There are patios on the basement and the main level that overlook the water.
There is also a set of washer / dryers on the main level as well as another set in the basement allowing you to keep up with the laundry on big trips.
GUEST ACCESS:
Guests have access to everything aside from the cleaning / owner closet.
Check in / check out is keyless locks with door codes The guests are able to do everything on their own.
We added 4 kayaks that the guest can rent for the duration of their stay for $100 flat fee for all 4.
(The small rental fee is the only way we’ve found to keep offering them long-term. When they were simply left open for everyone, we had issues with some guests abusing them, leaving them out, and losing paddles. Renting them separately helps make sure they’re used by guests who actually want them and will take care of them, while keeping the price reasonable for those who do.)
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
As with some lake houses, the driveway is steep. However, we have added a parking lot at street level that is perfectly level and can accommodate multiple trucks and boats as well as other vehicles. The upper parking lot has stairs down to the house that allow easy access. There is also a two car garage that is accessible if needed.
We have installed a Level 2 EV Charger. It is a J1772 connector (non Tesla) and charges at 50A. We also provide the adapter to charge Teslas.
We also have other lake houses on Smith and Guntersville Lakes:
https://www.vrbo.com/2473402
https://www.vrbo.com/1600060
And we have Huntsville houses:
https://www.vrbo.com/3734142
https://www.vrbo.com/3960683
https://www.vrbo.com/4968675
Amenities at The Gathering Place: Big Lakehouse/Covered Dock/Fiber/Tankless WH/Game RM/EV CHG
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Lewis Smith Lake, AL
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
The house was very spacious and had plenty to keep everyone occupied or to just lounge around and enjoy a peaceful relaxed time.With most of the lake homes, the walk up and down to the lake is steep but has plenty of “landing” spots to stop if needed. We took our children and grandchildren and everyone loved how spacious it is.The drive is very steep but no issues getting up and down if you have a front wheel drive or 4-wheel drive. They do have parking at the top of the drive for those who don’t want to attempt the steep drive. Overall great place/location and we’ve stayed at many on Smith Lake
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
This place was great!! It has 4 king beds and 6 day beds which fit great for us!! And the beds are comfy!! It was well stocked with towels and TP which is always a plus. Many houses we’ve stayed at give like 1 dish rag and dish towel which is insanity- this one had plenty! Kitchen was stocked with plenty of supplies. The air worked great! The view was lovely!! The porch had plenty of chairs. Overall it was an excellent place to stay!! We had some issues (that were not the fault of the owner by any means) and when I messaged them about it they were very quick to respond and do what they could to help! I didn’t quite understand having to rent the kayaks that were there- but the price was reasonable so it wasn’t terrible. We also appreciated then extra fridge in the garage! We had a big group so we brought a lot of food and the extra space was much needed! Parking was plentiful and even had spots on top which was great bc the driveway is STEEP and we had a large van that couldn’t have made it down and up without issues. 10/10 for This house and the owners!!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
I honestly don’t know where to begin!!!We took our adult children and their significant others to The Gathering Place for a family vacation, and there were nine of us in all. Without question, this was the best family vacation we’ve ever had.Every day brought a new favorite thing. Was it the game room? The kayaks? Swimming off the pier in the perfect water? The breathtaking views? The fact that we could bring our WaveRunners? Or that our dog was welcome, too? Even preparing meals was a joy thanks to what may be the best-equipped kitchen I’ve ever encountered in a vacation rental.What made this place truly special, though, was how effortlessly it brought our family together. We laughed, relaxed, played games, shared meals, and made memories we’ll be talking about for years.It’s obvious that Ben and Lela designed and host this property with families in mind. Every detail reflects thoughtfulness, comfort, and hospitality. The Gathering Place isn’t just a vacation rental—it’s a place where memories are made.Money well spent. What a gift this week was for our family.Ben and Lela have created something truly special. God bless them.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
We had a wonderful stay. Unfortunately it rained almost the entire time we were there so we didn't get to stay out on the boat as much as we wanted. Thankfully this home is equipped with plenty of entertainment options (pool table, air hockey, plenty of TVs). We had some great family time despite the weather. Beds are comfortable and everything we needed was provided. Love this property!
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10Outstanding
(31 Ratings)
"The house was very spacious and had plenty to keep everyone occupied or to just lounge around and enjoy a peaceful relaxed time.With most of the lake homes, the walk up and down to the lake is steep b..."
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