Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard!

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9.8Outstanding
(34 Ratings)
"Host and amenities were great for our annual girls trip!"
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9.8 / 10
Outstanding(34 Ratings)

House in Lewis Smith Lake, AL

12 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 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

Summary:

Riverbend Ranch: Your Ideal Getaway on Smith Lake

Location: Nestled on Lay Bend, where Crooked Creek meets Lewis-Smith Lake.

Capacity: Accommodates up to 12 guests, perfect for families and pets.

Activities:

Kayak, Canoe, paddleboat, paddle-boarding are available for a small fee. Smores by the fire pit.

Enjoy yard games like cornhole, spikeball, and ladder golf.

Water Access: Year-round access from the swim dock.

Neighborhood boat access, & nearby Triple-Creek Marina available at low water.



The Space:

Location: Riverbend Ranch is situated on Lay Bend, where Crooked Creek empties into Lewis-Smith Lake.



Water access: It has year-round water access from the swim dock, and offers neighborhood boat access. At sometimes of year, when the water level is low, boat access is through Rock-Creek Marina a couple miles down the lake.



Water toys: Water toys, such as two kayaks and two paddle boards, are available upon request. A liability waiver must be signed and a small maintenance fee paid.



Dogs: Dogs are welcome and can be contained in the fenced in yard, and have doggy-door access to the screened in porch. If your dogs are going to be allowed in the house, please keep them off furniture and beds in order to keep the house clean. Kenneling dogs in the house would be greatly appreciated. There is a $25 dog fee that is paid to the cleaners.



Guest Access:

Except for a couple closets and the shed, guests have full access to the house, yard, and dock.



The Neighborhood:

Lay bend is a charming neighborhood surrounded on both sides by Crooked Creek and Smith Lake. It is full of contemporary Lake houses that make for a beautiful neighborhood walk.



Getting Around:

The neighborhood is a great place for walking and enjoying the scenery. It is also a short kayak, paddle board, or boat ride to visit the local marina and restaurant.



Other Things to Note:

*Due to Riverbend Ranch's location on a lake, a mandatory liability waiver must be signed before arrival.



*Guests must be 25 years old to rent "Riverbend Ranch"

*Guest ID may be requested and required to avoid cancellation.



* Smoking is not allowed INSIDE the house. An additional $200 cleaning fee may be assessed to professionally remove the smoke smell.



Interaction with Guests:

Matt is available via ABB chat and texting.

Amenities at Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard!

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Lewis Smith Lake, AL


Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10
Outstanding(34 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Host and amenities were great for our annual girls trip!
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
Matt was such a wonderful host and made check-in so easy!! I loved everything about this beautiful lakehouse and property!! I was especially impressed with the fully equipped kitchen - we had everything we needed! Such a relaxing stay and would love to come back next spring or summer.
8 / 10Excellent·Nov 2025
We had a lovely time and enjoyed our stay very much. Matt was a perfect host and even mailed my daughter's hair dryer that she accidentally left at the house. We liked the house even more than we thought we would. It has neighbors but feels private. It was clean and comfortable. The dog yard is phenomenal! It has a doggy door in to the screened in porch and most evenings we could leave the door into the house open so they can go in and out as they please. The hot tub was new and leaked so we were only able to use it once but it will be really nice for the future. I gave 4 stars b/c we really wanted to use the dock and water but no one warned us the ramp is way too steep in winter pool to climb up once you're down unless you're a super strong climber. We did not get to kayak or any of the things we were looking forward to. With that said, we will definitely stay here when the water level is higher during summer pool.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Everything about accommodations & interaction with host was excellent. Would have given five stars had we been able to easily access the dock to fish & enjoy the water toys avail. The water was so low the ramp to dock was dangerously steep. That’s on us - we should have checked ahead. 2 of our brave young adult were able to climb to the dock to use canoe.That said, the porch, tree swing & fire pit (with complimentary s’more fixings!) and perfect weather made it a snuggly family weekend. We’d love to come back in late spring or summer to get the full lake experience!Thank you Matt for hosting us!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard! pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Riverbend Ranch*Smith Lake Family Fun!*Dog Yard!?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.