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Beautiful farmstay minutes from I-65 and Smith Lake. Plenty of boat parking

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A covered porch with a wooden floor, wicker furniture, and a view of a rural landscape.
A single-story white house with a porch, a red door, and a white picket fence.
A bedroom with a bed, a red chair, a white sofa, and a wooden dresser.
Private kitchen
A bedroom with a bed, a white sofa with red cushions, a red armchair, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lewis Smith Lake
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Cullman, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Lake Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, WildWater Cullman
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Child Bed

Office 1

1 Child Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful farmstay minutes from I-65 and Smith Lake. Plenty of boat parking

We are a farmstay with barnyard animals located on acres of farmland.
We are 3 minutes off Exit 299 on I-65 halfway between Huntsville and Birmingham. We are 7 minutes from Smith Lake Park and have plenty of parking for multiple boats and ATV's. We are 10 minutes to Stony Lonesome ATV park and offer free boat launching at Hames Marina. We are close to the Shrine in Hanceville and 15 minutes from Ave Maria Grotto and Saint Bernard Preparatory School. We are close to the Rock the South concert and Heritage Park and Wildwater Park. There are several playgrounds minutes away. Discover the gorgeous landscape that surrounds this family farm.
There is nothing more peaceful than sitting on the porch in the morning listening to the birds chirp. There are 3 ponds on the property full of all types of wildlife and wonderful ecosystems.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Thank you so much for your stay! It was a pleasure to host you! Safe travels and we hope you come back soon!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3925651vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Cullman

Located in Cullman, this holiday home is in a rural area and near a water park. Evelyn Burrow Museum and Cullman County Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cullman Golf Course and Speegle's Marina. WildWater Cullman and Funzone are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing, water tubing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Cullman, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 14 min drive - 9.8 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 14 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 19 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Clarkson Covered Bridge - 24 min drive - 39.0 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drifters On The Lake - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful farmstay minutes from I-65 and Smith Lake. Plenty of boat parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful farmstay minutes from I-65 and Smith Lake. Plenty of boat parking?

As of 3 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful farmstay minutes from I-65 and Smith Lake. Plenty of boat parking on 7 Oct 2026 start from AU$701, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful farmstay minutes from I-65 and Smith Lake. Plenty of boat parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful farmstay minutes from I-65 and Smith Lake. Plenty of boat parking?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful farmstay minutes from I-65 and Smith Lake. Plenty of boat parking?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful farmstay minutes from I-65 and Smith Lake. Plenty of boat parking located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lewis Smith Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Smith Lake Park and Cullman Golf Course. Speegle's Marina and Heritage Park Cullman are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for us near Dodge City and Stony Lonesome Off road park.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a very nice stay at the small farm. Quiet and peaceful. Very clean .Loved all the animals especially the mini goat. Fresh eggs were great for breakfast. I highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2026
Thank you so much!! We hope you will consider us if you are in the area. We appreciate your care for the house and animals.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were pleasantly surprised by this place. We needed a place for our family to stay for a wedding in the area and this was perfect! The home was comfortable and plenty of space for us. The animals were such a nice treat and exactly what we didn’t know we needed. Would highly recommend The Sunshine house for a relaxing getaway with loved ones.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Thank you so much! I'm so happy you stayed with us! You were a pleasure to host and we hope you come back soon. Thank you for taking such great care of the animals and house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!!

Love this little place! The cats are a bonus!!! Super clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2024
Thank you so much for your stay and kind words! We hope you will come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I really enjoyed staying at this home for a quick getaway. The house was so clean and comfortable. We loved feeding the animals and we all fell in love with the baby goat and kitten. The beds were so comfy and we had all the kitchen supplies needed to cook up a scrumptious breakfast including fresh eggs that we gathered in the morning. We will be back to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your stay! We appreciate you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very welcoming and the house is homey. The wecoming committee is fabulous..chickens cats and especially the baby goat. My granddaughters loved feeding and petting animals and the little dark cat tolerated being carried as one of my girls just really loved holding her. We will stay here afain whenever we visit the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2025
Thank you so much! We hope you come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home with lots of parking

Nice, clean home. Lots of parking. Great outdoors with animals. Hames Boat ramp was less than a mile. Smith public boat ramp about 10 minutes. Close to food and gas stations Will def stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2024
Thank you so much!! We hope you will stay again!😀
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thisbis the best hidden gem ever!

Such a nice house, very clean, updated appliances, and the cutested neighbors. My wife absolutely adored the goats, chickens, lambs, cats, ducks and geese! She even was able to feed a baby goat. Also one of the most untalked about the bed... so conofrtable!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2025
Thank you so much Brian! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for giving the baby goat its bottle. Please come again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norma M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farm Heaven

Wow what a fun week! Such a beautiful amd peaceful property. We had a blast feeding the animals. We even got to collect fresh eggs every morning. Now let’s just talk about those adorable baby goats!!!!! They were so friendly and so much fun. Jessica is wonderful and answers immediately for any questions or anything you need. Five stars
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Thanks Norma! It was a pleasure hosting you. We hope you can come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Farmhouse

We came to town with 4 of our kids age 1-9 to visit the Shrine. We found this great place to stay. The house was very nice. We arrived in the evening and were immediately greeted at the fence by some mini goats and a very nice farm cat who approached us at the car. The kids loved all the animals on the property from the ducks, chickens, goats and two cats. We love to come to town to visit the Shrine, we will definitely check out this Vrbo again! Thanks Ms. Jessica for the very nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2024
Thank you so much!!

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Penner

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I'm from Decatur, Alabama. I am a schoolteacher. I have 4 kids and have been married to my sweetheart for 25 years. .

Why they chose this property

This was my grandpa's farm. I spent my childhood playing on the farm with my sisters and cousins.

What makes this property unique

The farm is beautiful and peaceful and the animals are a joy to be around.

Languages:

English

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