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Year Round Waterfront Lakehouse - Whitt's End

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Enjoy the serene view of the lake from the porch, which features a bench, table, and ceiling fan.
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Relax in this open-plan living space with a cozy seating area and dining table, perfect for communal meals.
Relax on the porch with two comfortable chairs and a small table, surrounded by a rustic view of a red barn and lush greenery.
Enjoy waterfront views and access to a serene lake from this lakeside property.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Double Springs, AL
  • Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Smith Lake Park
  • Houston Historic Jail
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Year Round Waterfront Lakehouse - Whitt's End

Do you need a break? Come join at us at Whitt's End! We are located on the main channel of the great Lewis Smith Lake and conveniently near the secluded William Bankhead National Forest. Please enjoy our 5BR/3.5BA lake home on a flat lot with year round waterfront. Our home is on lot that is wooded for privacy, but still allows breathtaking views of the lake from the screened in porch, living room, dining room, kitchen and master bedroom. Our large screened porch is just off the living area facing the lake. The screened in porch is perfect for your morning cup of coffee, afternoon naps, to fresh fish being served at the table. We have a grilling deck with a charcoal grill right off the screened in porch. After supper, you will have a blast making a fire in our large fire pit with ample seating for everyone. It's only a short walk to the boat and swim dock.

Don’t have a boat? No problem. You can rent a pontoon from Lakeshore Marina. Lakeshore Marina is 1.4 miles from our home.

Do you love to kayak, paddle board or canoe? We are in the start of a no wake zone cove. It’s perfect for kayak, paddle boarding or canoeing!

You can enjoy a meal at one of the local restaurants if you don’t feel like cooking. The Marina as a bar/restaurant. Not far away is Chef Troy’s. Also, the Chevron gas station has one of the best cheeseburgers around!

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During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lewis Smith Lake. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. A kitchen and 3.5 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Lewis Smith Lake and 8 minutes by car from Houston Historic Jail
Year Round Waterfront Lakehouse - Whitt's End offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Whitt and Terri Gillespie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Waterfront Lakehouse
Waterfront Lakehouse Whitt's End
Year Round Waterfront Lakehouse - Whitt's End Double Springs

Year Round Waterfront Lakehouse - Whitt's End Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

melanie b.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a great place!!!

We will be back! This lake house was the perfect setup. We had 8 adults and 4 kids (ages 1-6). The house was in a great swimming location, was close to a marina for boat rental, was off the beaten path and chaos of the main lake, but still close enough for a quick DG run. Every single space was usable, including the water slide and the cut little slide off of the deck. The Lilly pad was also a big hit. The fishing was also another win. Lastly, not sure if it was the location or the upkeep of the property, but we did not have mosquito issues. That alone was a huge win! The owners communication was always clear and their checkout instructions were simple. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Great Experience

This is the second time we have stayed at this property. It is a very nice reasonably priced house. It has everything you need on a great part of the lake. The walk down to the dock is not too hard given that my 80 year old mother had no issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Group stay

We had a wonderful ladies weekend to celebrate a milestone birthday. Everything was perfect and the listing is exactly as described. We took walks in the peaceful neighborhood and lounged on the deck to soak up some sun. The fire pit was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable stay on Smith Lake (Sipsey River)We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Whitt’s end! There was plenty of room and excellent communication with the property owner. The property was as advertised with some general wear and tear on the house. It was quiet even with other properties nearby. The house was very comfortable for our group of 11. We had all the necessities we needed provided by the owner and the A/C kept the house cold. The fire pit was also a big hit in the evenings.The Screened porch works great especially with all the kids when it rains, which it did often this past week. was perfect to just hang out, eat, play games or just relax with lots of seating. There is easy access to boat dock via wooden walkway with not many steps and well lit at night. The boat dock is in an excellent location with very little boat traffic so the kids were able to play off the dock. Its not on the main channel and just inside a no wake zone. The water pad and slide were perfect! The covered boat slip and JetSki port was great for the PWC and bass boat although a power receptacle to recharge the batteries would have been nice. I'm glad it was covered since it rained so much! The public launch was close by (next to Lakeshore Marina). Its a short drive - or boat ride - to Lakeshore Marina. We all had a great time and would definitely rent again! As a matter of fact, my family has already asked me to re-rent this property for next year.
Morning fishing very close...I caught 6 keeper Bass the first morning and never fired up the big motor. A view from the water near the NO WAKE buoy.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing Getawsy

House was excellent. Able to dock 3 boats with no trouble at dock with houseDock is very nice. Plenty of area to relax. Easy on and out of drive with boats to fish other areas of Lewis Smith Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa E.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 senior adult couples

The house was as listed. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Weston T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent getaway!

Very nice property, easy to access, really enjoyed ourselves. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding

Plenty of room for my family, quiet neighborhood, short walk to water. Overall, we were happy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gourgeous lake. Awesome location.

We loved our stay on Snith Lake. This house was very comfortable for my group of 11. The location is awesome with very little boat traffic so the kids were able to play of the dock. We had everything we needed as far as necessities provided by the owner and the A/C kept the house cold even in the summer heat. 10/10 definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Property Yet

I have taken my children and grandchildren to Smith Lake 3 years in a row now. We have stayed at three different properties. This property is by and far the best yet!!! The property is very nice, the house is modern and boat dock was in good shape. The location of the house is great since it is not on the main channel with all the boat traffic. My family has already asked me to re-rent this property for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property!

We very much enjoyed our stay here! The property location is absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The huge screened-in porch was absolutely perfect for enjoying a good book on while also soaking in the view. The house was pretty clean overall, but seemed like maybe we were the first ones there after being left empty for the winter - some cobwebs on the walls/ceiling and some stains on the comforters.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful!

Amazing location. Great place for a family. Host was so accommodating. Highly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend

It rained the majority of the time we were there but what little time it didn’t rain, we had a blast. My son caught a lot of fish, so everyone was happy!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cortez T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

We really enjoyed our stay here. It's was clean and had everything we need to make it feel like home
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Like Home Away From Home!

My family of seven was very comfortable at this property. We had everything we needed. Plenty of space to spread out, as well as huddle up. We would highly recommend Whitts End as a favorite getaway location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chase B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

My family stayed for spring break. Plenty of room and excellent communication with the property owner. Enjoyed everything and property was as described.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fiancés birthday trip

We had a great time! Beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great getaway

We really enjoyed the closesness to our own home. This was a perfect get away with friends! We had lots of room and the lids enjoyed fishing all weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, great space

plenty of room, the place was clean, we loved the screened in porch, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber K., Huntsville is

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect.

Perfect family lake vacation at Whitts End. Property exactly as listed and was perfect for our needs! Thank you!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July Family Fun

Overall we had a great stay. I wish that the next door neighbors had been nicer. They rudely informed us that we need all trash to be put into a black garbage bag instead of the white ones that were already there and white bags is what we had brought from home. Who knew???? They also spent the entire weekend loudly pressure washing their boat dock with a generator that we couldn’t hear ourselves talk over. It just took away from the lake atmosphere having to hear that the whole time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hongxiang G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Stay

It was amazing, the rooms and everything was neat and nice. It was very quiet too. The lake and slide were great, our kids loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Looking forward to next Thanksgiving there

Everyone enjoyed there stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris W., Corinth, Ms

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Property was just as described. The house had many outdoor areas the covered porch, fire pit, and dock were awesome. The no wake zone was perfect for my kids to go kayaking. The host were very nice and made sure we had everything, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021