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A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden flooring, and a dining area with a view of the outdoors. - Blue View - Private Boat Launch on property! (Arley)
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A wooden deck with lounge chairs, a wooden building with a sloped roof, and a pathway leading to it. - Blue View - Private Boat Launch on property! (Arley)
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a bench. - Blue View - Private Boat Launch on property! (Arley)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, and a stainless steel refrigerator. - Blue View - Private Boat Launch on property! (Arley)
Blue View offers a serene escape for families and friends. With 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, this lakefront retreat features a spacious deck perfect for savoring Smith Lake's sunset views. Enjoy paddleboarding, kayaking or swimming off the dock in the private cove.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Blue View - Private Boat Launch on property!

  • PRIVATE BOAT LAUNCH on property! "BLUE VIEW" is the absolute perfect vacation getaway for a family or group of friends. A very private location and gorgeous views. The property borders a cove which is safe for paddle boarding, kayaking and swimming off the dock. It is also near Arley, Alabama for your local shopping or restaurants.

    Fabulous 4 bedroom / 3 bath house conveniently located on Dismal Creek, just minutes from Duncan Bridge Marina. The house features an open floor plan with the kitchen, den and living area all combined. Large deck overlooking the lake for you to enjoy the beauty of a Smith Lake sunset. The dining room seats 8 and 4 more can sit at the kitchen bar.

    This house has a gorgeous scenic view of the lake! It is an easy walk to the dock, on a gently sloping sidewalk. Boat ramp on the property! Put your boat in conveniently at the house!

    Charcoal and gas grill.

    The private dock has 1 boat slip with boat lift available for the renter's use. Lily pad floatation mat for guests use. Yearround water. There is an extra level of safety at the dock provided by DC power and Solar Power on the dock.

    Bedroom 1: King size bed - main level
    Bedroom 2: King size bed - upstairs
    Bedroom 3: Queen size bed - upstairs
    Bedroom 4: Queen size bed - upstairs
    Additional sleeping in the Bunk room : located downstairs in basement - 3 bunk beds (Twin size bed on top and full size bed on bottom); full size bed; fold out sofa
    Sleeps in beds: 19 Max: 20

    WiFI Internet. Smart TV's with streaming available. Direct TV on 3 of the TV's.

    RESERVATIONS ARE NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL YOU RETURN THE RENTAL AGREEMENT TO SMITH LAKE RENTALS. NO after-prom, graduation, frat, wedding, etc parties. Any gathering larger than the Max occupancy has to be preapproved. Violation will result in eviction.

    PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE PRIMARY RENTER MUST MEET THE AGE REQUIREMENT OF 25 YEARS OF AGE.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Dock
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,650 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

About the neighborhood

Located in Arley, this vacation home is on a lake. Houston Historic Jail and Clarkson Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Tiger Field. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Arley travel guide
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Arley, AL

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM)
    81 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Plaza Bonita
    16 min drive
  • Cujos Pizza
    35 min drive
  • Arley Coffee Shop
    17 min drive
  • Big Daddy's Grill
    28 min drive
  • El Paso Mexican Restaurant
    35 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue View - Private Boat Launch on property! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue View - Private Boat Launch on property!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue View - Private Boat Launch on property!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue View - Private Boat Launch on property! located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Lewis Smith Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tiger Field and Bankhead National Forest. Houston Historic Jail is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) away.

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Blue View - Private Boat Launch on property! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Large kitchen and lots of room for family dinners, wonderful views, great location.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Fantastic

Excellent place to stay. We had a wonderful time in the house, down at the dock, and 9n the patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magan S.

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

Thanksgiving 2024

Excellent property for our extended family to stay during theThanksgiving holiday. The leaves were stunning. Would totally recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Wonderful Family Reunion

Our family connected together from 3 different states in this beautiful home on our beloved Smith Lake. The house was clean and lovely. The kitchen was well supplied for cooking, including a second refrigerator. Very helpful. There was plenty of space for dining and it was helpful having two separate gathering areas. The beds were comfortable and the bunk room worked great for our grandchildren. The host and Smith Lake Rentals were friendly and very helpful. The house location on the lake was great. Not a lot of traffic and a short drive (by water) to the marina. The sidewalk down to the water is pretty steep, but it helped us walk off some of our snacking! Our family would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Inez P.

My family children grand children had so much fun perfect place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful place very peaceful clean comfortablle
Verified

8/10 Good

Sissy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Beautiful lake and nice house. Great access to the lake. Enjoyed ourselves greatly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nuce

I love the space that was available for the family. Also kitchen was very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Great stay at Blue View

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our entire family gave this place a thumbs up! The house was big enough for all of us to spread out at bedtime but still enjoy time together in the large kitchen and family room. The dock was large enough for swimming and allowed space for our boats. It was off the main body of the lake so the water was fairly calm and away from the large wake boats, a plus with small children. We had an issue with trash pickup the first day but management responded quickly and handled it. We would definitely stay here again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy W.

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

Fabulous House on Smith Lake

This house is amazing! It is the most well stocked place I have ever stayed. With two grills, a Blackstone, and a full kitchen with two refrigerators we were able to cook all of our planned meals without any hiccups. (This is good since the closest store isn’t all that close.) The views from the wonderful decks are wonderful! There is plenty of comfortable seating too. Only slight drawback are the many large potholes along the last 1-2 miles of the road leading to the house. We are glad we had vehicles able to navigate this. Once you arrive at the house and see the lovely inside and look at the view of the lake, nothing else seems to matter much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Keli H.

Blue View: The Peaceful Break We Needed

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We typically stay at another house close by but it was booked for our dates. We were hesitant to try another house but Blue View did not disappoint. The property description is accurate. Our party was large - 3 families with 15 people and there was plenty of room for all of us. Booking was easy, the management company was very helpful and responsive, the kitchen was well stocked with spices, oils, trash bags, soap, etc. We used the Blackstone grill every morning. The decks were lovely and the weather was perfect. The Lily Pad was a huge hit with the kids and adults. We like this part of the lake because it is so quiet. This house has its own boat launch which is very convenient and the main reason we chose this house over others. As a STR cleaner, I am fully aware of how much house this is to turn over but I have to say that it needs a good deep cleaning and why I am giving this house only 3 stars for cleanliness. Everything else was great!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Smith Lake

Awesome place! Boat ramp & lift on property is HUGE!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022