Updated single story modern lake home w/2 slip boathouse/swim dock and new pontoon boat for rent. Nestled in calm, clear, deep-water cove, this home is packed with extras for family and friends to gather and enjoy the lake. Swim, kayak, paddleboard, fish, boat, grill, amazing deck with panoramic views from spacious sunroom atop the bluff. Wifi/Roku, games, parking, pet-friendly w/fenced yard. Highly sought after lake location with clean water and little boat traffic. Great for families w/kids. 2 Poochies Properties presents "Barney's Bluff" is a renovated (2022) single story home with all new furniture, flooring, bathroom cabinets and fixtures, paint and accessories. We named this house after our beloved pooch, Barney, who loves to sit on the rocks along the bluff overlooking the lake. The featured sunroom is another favorite spot of his, so when it gets hot outside, he can keep a comfortable eye on all the lake activities. This home has a large master bedroom with king bed, attached bathroom with shower, jetted tub and walk-in closet. The master suite includes a Roku TV, dressers, night stands, comfortable reading chair, and large shuttered windows which flood the room with light. The well-stocked kitchen has plenty of counter space including a center island with vegetable sink. The dining room and coffee station are attached to the kitchen and these three areas can be closed off from the adjacent living room via sliding glass pocket doors in the dining room wall. The large dining room table can accommodate 8 people and the kitchen bar area has two padded stools. Adjacent to the dining room you will also find a very functional laundry/mud room with large capacity washer/dryer and a convenient sink. The spacious living room has plenty of comfortable seating with a reclining couch and three reclining swivel chairs. Cabinets are full of books and games for all ages and there is even a large computer desk with great views for those who have to get some work done. One guest bedroom has a queen bed, dresser, night stands, closet, Roku TV and locking privacy door. Another guest bedroom has two bunk beds, dresser, closet and locking privacy door. This room is ideal for kids. The guest bathroom is located between the two guest bedrooms and adjacent to the living room. This bathroom has a shower/tub combo, twin vanities with sinks and medicine cabinets, a toilet and a linen closet. The featured space in the home is the sunroom, which is surrounded by glass doors and has panoramic views of the lake. This room has a bar (no sink) with most cocktail accessories, a 60-inch Roku TV, large gathering/game table with 8 chairs, comfortable padded patio furniture, cornhole boards, a poker set and other goodies. The sunroom opens to the huge new composite deck with several tables and chairs for eating, drinking and lounging. There's a new propane gas grill with padded patio chairs under a sunshade, as well as a firepit area overlooking the bluff that seats 8 people. The deck is gated so you can set some boundaries for the kids or pets as needed. Wood stairs lead from the deck down to the boat/swim dock. There are 44 steps (which includes two landing/resting areas with chairs) between the deck and the ramp to the dock. The dock will have another flight of stairs between the ramp and the platform on the water. You will likely find a paddleboard, tandem kayak and a variety of other water toys at the dock, including a brand new 22-foot Sun Tracker pontoon boat with 150 HP motor! This immaculate boat is only available for rent (additional fees apply) to Barney's guests along with an optional 3-person towable tube (comes with a 60-ft rope and rope performance ball). The boat features 4 swivel fishing chairs, live well, cushy leather loungers and of course an adjustable Captain's chair. Stay cool under the shade of the electronic bimini cover and enjoy ample additional amenities that is sure to enhance your boating adventure. Contact Tim via email for more boat rental information. There is also a picnic bench with some lounge chairs and other seating. You will find two paddles for the kayak and one for the paddleboard in the boat dock closet. There are also a variety of high quality "water saddles" for guests to sit in the water and chill. There are (12) adjustable personal flotation vests: (2) XL, (4) L, (4) M, (4) SM [50 lb and up] as well as 2 dog life vests: (1) L and (1) XL; FYI - Barney is 125 lb and wears the XL vest! A 5-foot high gated fence encloses one side of the house so that your furry companions can enjoy the deck, dock and water by your side without worrying that they will wander off or mingle with the other local critters. There is a convenient pet "clean-up" station and other pet amenities in this area as well. Barney's front parking area has room for three standard to large sized vehicles. There is a large sloped gravel/dirt parking area behind the detached garage (garage is not accessible for Guests) that is available as well. This area is great for larger vehicles turning around, especially if you brought a boat or trailer because the turning radius for vehicles with trailers is limited in the front area. The larger side parking area can prove difficult when the ground is wet due to muddy/slippery conditions along the slope. All TV’s are set up to stream at 70 MB (maximum download) with many free channels including 75+ live Roku channels. You can also login with your own streaming account. Steaming has been reported to slow down to 15 MB (download) when there are many devices streaming or the weather is bad and sometimes for no known reason. I am here for you during your stay but my level of interaction is up to you. I do not live nearby but I'm only a phone call or message away. You will be able to self-check in upon arrival and check out automatically. Keep in mind this is my home and not a hotel. Please treat the space with respect. If any problems arise, try to let me know immediately and I'll do everything I can to rectify the situation promptly. My goal is to provide you with a 5-star hospitality experience. Barney's Bluff is centrally located on Smith Lake along a quiet dirt/gravel country road, adjacent to farmland - you may see some cows along the way. The country road is accessed by a paved county road that winds through rolling hills and farm land of Cullman County. There is a small but well-stocked general store with food/drinks, groceries, pizza, gas/diesel, fishing/boating and hardware supplies about 8 minute's drive from Barney's. Your best bet for getting to Barney's, as well as getting around this area of Smith Lake while you are here, is to have your own vehicle or rental. Public transportation, taxi and rideshare services are scarce and may be relatively costly when available. I do not consider bicycling a good option because there are many winding roads with blind curves, which are typical along the waterfront properties. You can bring your boat and launch it at Smith Lake Dam Boat Launch (closest) Smith Lake Park Boat Launch, or Duskin Point Marina Boat Launch and dock it at Barney's or you can rent Barney's 11-person Pontoon boat (check with host at time of booking). Or you might prefer to use Barney's tandem kayak to get on the water. He is happy to lend his (fishing) kayak to guests for the duration of their stay if they promise to take care of it. Guests can fish from the dock. The water is usually clear and always deep - between 38 and 45 feet at the dock.