\"JUST STEPS TO THE WATER\" PRIVATE 2 BR 2 BATH APARTMENT ON 5 POINTS COVE
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
“JUST STEPS TO THE WATER” is a private 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment on Smith Lake at 5 Points Cove in Cullman, Alabama. The unit is a former “mother-in-law” apartment located in the basement of the main home, with no internal access between the two. Homeowners live on-site in the main house and can be available if needed, while guests use their own entrance and receive access codes on the day of arrival.
Layout & In-Unit Features
The apartment includes a living room, dining room, laundry, and a full kitchen with an oven/stove and microwave. Practical comforts include air conditioning, heating, Wi-Fi, cable TV, a washer, and an ironing board. The property is smoke-free and accommodates up to 6 guests.
Lakefront Amenities & Recreation
Smith Lake frontage is just steps from the back door, with nearly a quarter-mile of shoreline and a private park area. Guests have use of a covered entertainment pavilion, a hot tub, a boat dock (tie-up available), and a private paved boat launch (4-wheel drive needed). The home sits on the main channel but is set back in a private cove designed to reduce noise and wave action, with deep water noted as good for swimming and fishing close by.
Parking & Boat Logistics
Free parking includes a private parking pad sized for up to three cars, plus space for a boat trailer. The owner keeps their boat in the slip, but guests can still tie up at the dock. For launching elsewhere, Smith Lake Park is a short drive away (noted by guests as roughly 3–5 miles).
Policies & Check-in
Check-in is 3:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am, with payment required at booking and full refunds available for cancellations made 30 days prior to arrival. Minimum age to rent is 25. Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the property.
Best for
This lakefront apartment is best for couples, families, and small groups who want direct Smith Lake access with boating and swimming conveniences, including dock use, a pavilion, and a nearby launch option. It also suits travelers who prefer a quieter waterfront setting, since it sits on the main channel but in a protected cove designed to reduce boat-traffic noise and waves.
Travel tips
If bringing a boat, plan your launch: the on-site paved launch requires 4-wheel drive, while Smith Lake Park is a short drive away and is used by guests for pontoon launching. Access codes are provided on the day of arrival, so keep an eye on your messages before check-in. The property is strictly non-smoking across the entire grounds, and the minimum rental age is 25.
What guests say
Reviews highlight the lake views and the close-to-the-water setting as standout features, with guests noting the scenery from inside the unit. The owners are frequently described as welcoming and helpful, including showing guests around the property. Boating access is a recurring theme, with guests mentioning easy lake time and using Smith Lake Park nearby for launching. No consistent negative themes are provided in the available excerpts.
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