The property was very clean and well kept. We enjoyed the lake which was right at the back door. Quite and peaceful. Would definitely recommend to anyone that is looking for a peaceful getaway.

My family and I had a wonderful stay last week. There are no steps to the water. You walk right off the porch. Paula is a terrific host!

This was our 2nd time staying at this wonderful lake house. We always have a great time here and catch a lot of fish. The house is in a great location on the lake and close to stores and restaurants. The owners are very nice and accommodating. We absolutely love the porch, deck and dock. We also love using their kayaks and lily pad. We rented a pontoon at the marina nearby for 3 days and parked it at their boat dock. Every time we go to Smith Lake we book a fishing charter with Keith Prather of Smith Lake Fishing Adventures. We always catch huge striped bass with Keith. We can't wait to go back to this VRBO lake house. It has everything we need to have a great family vacation!

First, it’s hard to find. Very unfriendly road and steep driveway unless you have a 4x4. No cell access, very slow internet. House is older and not especially clean. Only 2 flimsy plastic chairs at fire pit. Owner is all business and wants a laundry list of cleaning done before you go including stripping your own beds and hauling garbage up to the top of the hill. We had a good time together here but I would NOT stay at this property again. Sorry ☹️

There was an ample amount of supplies in the house for all of us. We enjoyed drinking our coffee from the long porch looking at a beautiful view of Smith Lake. This was our second "Girls Retreat" to Smith Lake. We plan to come again in 2023 and stay in this same house. The Hills stayed in touch before, during and after our stay. I would highly recommend this VRBO.

A good place for summer fun for family. Nice clean cabin with everything you will need for vacation with the family. We enjoyed the lake and cabin. The grandkids had a great time rowing in the kayaks, swimming in the lake. The girls and I really enjoyed the lillypad, the boys fishing. We cooked great meals in the kitchen. We hope to return again.

Great location and house! Walkout access to the lake. Really enjoyed the swim mat, kayaks, and dock w/ boat slip! Thank you!

This was our second time staying in this lovely Lakehouse and once again we had a wonderful stay. We love the quiet coziness of this location. Paula is an excellent host. Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with our family.

We had a great stay at the lake. Cabin is close to the dock, and came with plenty of extras for a good time in the water.

We Loved this house. Great location,beds felt new and had great views. We will be going back.

We both truly enjoyed our little mini getaway to the cabin. We were in town for a wedding and enjoyed being able to get away from the crowds and functions when we needed a little space. The cabin is very "homey" and the front porch sits right over the water. Do be careful and heed the notes about not taking the wrong type of car down the driveway as it can be pretty tight at the bottom. I have a large truck and managed well, but would say its a definite no for trailers as per the listing. We would definitely stay here again.

Cute little cabin. Literally on the lake. The moment you step out side you are lake living. The big windows in the living have amazing views of the water. Very relaxing. We will book again.

We had a wonderful family vacation at this lake house. We loved the view and being outside on the porch, deck and dock. We had so much fun kayaking and fishing. We caught a lot of fish too (spotted and striped bass). We will definitely come back.

It felt like home away from home but with beautiful scenery. Smith Lake is so quiet and Serene in the winter... Would definitely stay again!

We used Smith lake fishing guide, Keith Prather and had a great time.

The stay was worth every penny.

We had really good time at the Hills cottage for our anniversary weekend. The water view and hanging out on the floating dock was our favorite! I sat for such a long time every night watching the fish around the pier at night and star gazing.

My husband and I, our two adult kids and my son's girlfriend enjoyed our stay at the lake house. Very comfortable, homey feeling. We took advantage of the back deck and the boat dock. We especially enjoyed the lily pad! We even made s'mores one night in the outdoor fire pit. And, Mother Nature brought good weather during our stay. :) All in all it was a awesome break we greatly needed and we will probably stay again in the future. Thanks to Paula Hill for staying ontop of things and checking in on us to make sure we were doing okay.

This cottage was perfect for our family. It was charming and well kept, but also felt lived-in enough to make us feel comfortable. The lake this house sits on is beautiful and worth exploring if you have time, it goes on forever! The lake isn't particularly wide, but it's really long with several branches and it's super deep. The depth makes it great for swimming without having to squish through any yucky lake mush. The top water of the lake is quite warm and invites you to jump right in. We rented a pontoon boat which was a blast. We toured the lake and found a couple of nice places to stop for a snack or a meal and gas up the boat. The house was super comfortable with nice beds, comfy chairs, and central air which was critical for our stay in mid-July. The Hills were wonderful hosts and very responsive to any and all of our needs. We had a few questions about the area and places to shop or eat or whatever. They've really done a nice job of setting their place up for whatever you might like. The porch has nice rockers to sit in the shade and watch the lake, the deck has a picnic table if you like to eat outside, the dock is an easy walk from the front door and once you get there, they have a lily pad (floating pad to use with the swimming pier) as well as an open boat slip, kayaks, and a jet ski dock. Whatever you want to do on the lake, this house is set up for it. I can't say enough nice things about our stay. In fact, we accidentally left a load of laundry in the dryer in the confusion of packing up to leave, and our hosts promptly let us know and helped organize getting them shipped back to us. To the Hills if you are reading this review, thank you for sharing your little slice of paradise with us! It's hard to believe that you can keep yourselves away from this place for long enough to let other folks use it, but I'm certainly thankful for the opportunity. I would definitely stay again!

Beautiful view of the lake and a very short walk down to the lake. We had a great trip and will definitely go back!

This was a great stay for us and the family. We pulled our boat from Dallas TX and the boathouse made it really convenient for lake access. The views was awesome and we were able to see the fireworks shows across the lake. The short walk to the boathouse and swimming dock made it really great for the kids to go swimming and kayaking at will. We made smores over the fire pit at night and these were great. Once we figured out how to unload the vehicles due to the steep driveway everything was good. Paula was very responsive although we had very little needs. We would stay here again.

Great family vacation spot.

My dream family vacation and unforgettable memories were made at the Lakehouse. We searched many listings of homes on Smith Lake but we kept coming back to this lake house and we were rewarded for our decision. This lake house was a great fit for the 7 of us. My family was hesitant about there being only 1 shower but the location and view kept us intrigued enough to book. Once at the Lakehouse, the shower issue wasn’t an issue at all for us. This is the perfect home away from home for lake life. This lake house is nestled back in the trees and yet directly on the water, and that isn’t an easy find on Smith Lake. The Lakehouse has everything you need to relax, unwind, and make memories. Paula was an exceptional host with quick responses and we had no issues while at the Lakehouse. We rented a pontoon from and recommend Evan’s Marinana, just past Duncan Bridge. Also, if it should rain on your trip to the Lakehouse, take advantage of exploring Clear Creek after the rain, you won’t be disappointed with its beauty.

The owners made sure to tell us everything we needed to know about their property before we got there. Once we were there, they checked in to make sure we were having a great time. They responded quickly to us when we found something was missing from their dock and also contacted the neighbors to locate it for us so we could use it. The house was very comfortable and was enough room for 8 people to sleep. We had a relaxing weekend and really enjoyed the location. Will stay again when we return to the lake.

Enjoyable stay with exciting driveway

The house was in good condition and very clean. The lake front location of this property is amazing. I sat on the porch drinking my coffee and felt like I was on a house boat. Thanks Paula, it was a wonderful and relaxing Mother's Day weekend with my husband and two adult children.

The house was in good condition and very clean. The lake front location of this property is amazing. I sat on the porch drinking my coffee and felt like I was on a house boat. Thanks Paula, it was a wonderful and relaxing Mother's Day weekend with my husband and two adult children.

Our second time staying at the Hills lake house. The hubby and I love it there. It was quiet and peaceful. We have only had positive experiences at the house and when communicating with the Hills. We plan on going again in the summer.

Great place right on the lake. Perfect for mom, dad, 2 kids (7&11), & our doggy. Huge front porch and great dock. Kayaked with kids every day.

We really enjoyed ourselves .it was so peaceful and just the perfect place for us.

My husband and I had a great time getting away and relaxing in a cozy lake house over-looking Smith Lake.

This is a great kid friendly and dog friendly house with a gorgeous view and a cozy interior. Close to hiking trails in Bankhead National Forest. Definitely not handicapped accessible (super steep drive way) but great for an active family.