Cabins near Birmingham

Just outside of Birmingham, Appalachian mountains, crashing waterfalls, and big adventures await.

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Little Blue House @ Smith Lake

1 site · Lodging3 acres · Arley, AL
Welcome to Smith Lake in Alabama the Beautiful. Whether you want to hike the trails of the Bankhead National Forest, forage and frolic in the Sipsey Wilderness area, or splish, splash, ski, and fish in the clear blue waters of Smith Lake, The Little Blue House is the perfect destination. This comfortable, colorful, fully furnished cottage is ideal for adventurous couples and families and is nestled on peaceful acreage right in the center of it all. Located 1 hour north of Birmingham and south of Huntsville, Alabama's Lewis Smith Lake, commonly called “Smith Lake,” by the locals, is rated the second-cleanest lake in the country besides Lake Tahoe. Hot summers, mild winters (mostly!), and plenty of rain to keep water levels high make this an ideal region for enjoying lake life. Enjoy private, peaceful lodging 1.5 miles from the private boat ramp and lake access located on the beautiful upper part of the Rock Creek branch of Smith Lake, which offers year-round deep water. The Little Blue House is a comfortable, fully furnished home offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Upon arrival, you will find ample parking, a well-lit, welcoming front porch, and easy self-check-in with your personalized digital lock code. Start your day communing with the local wildlife, while sipping coffee from the front porch or back deck. After a day of adventure, grill some dinner and eat alfresco at the picnic table or relax with cocktails around the firepit. The master bedroom has a queen-sized bed, a spacious walk-in closet, and an en-suite bathroom with a tub/shower combo. The second bedroom provides a king-size bed and a designated work desk/dressing table. The third bedroom offers 2 twin beds and is directly across from the second full bathroom. All linens and towels are provided. The home has a well-stocked kitchen with a stove, microwave, coffeemaker, toaster, blender, and a refrigerator big enough to camp in. Off the kitchen, there is a full-size washer and dryer and access to the large outdoor back deck. The deck overlooks the wooded lot and provides a small fenced area for your pooch. Beyond the fenced area, you will find the picnic table and fire pit. Yard games such as horseshoes and cornhole are on site as well.
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It may be the biggest city in Alabama, but Birmingham secretly hides some of the state's most secluded natural treasures. Beyond the urban golf courses, sprawling state parks and national forests are a hideaway for casual campers and hardcore trekkers alike. Follow your compass just south of Hoover to find Oak Mountain State Park. Spanning more than 9,900 acres, it's the biggest park in Alabama at 9,900+ acres. Get psyched about hiking or mountain biking over 40 miles of trails right outside your tent. Nearby Talladega National Forest is an oasis of mountains and waterfalls in southern Appalachia. There are tons of campgrounds in this wilderness, but one popular pick is Cheaha State Park. From here, you can hop on the trailhead of the 339-mile Pinhoti Trail. Aching to spend some time in the saddle? Ride your hoofed pal to a horse camp on the Shoal Creek Horse Trail System. An hour's drive northwest of Birmingham, you find another big wilderness—Bankhead National Forest. RV sites and tent camping are your gateways to riverside hikes and freshwater lagoons. At the north end of the forest, you find Sipsey Wilderness; it's easy to love this popular backpacking destination that boasts river canyons and waterfalls. Looking for more camping in the Birmingham area? Check out Tannehill State Park or DeSoto State Park. You can also pull your big rig into a local RV park with full hookups and Wi-Fi. Camping weather is great year round, but bring rain gear—showers are common in every season.

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