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Point lot w/beautiful views! Deep water, 2-story dock, min steps to water.

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A covered deck with two wicker chairs facing a lake. - Point lot w/beautiful views! Deep water, 2-story dock, min steps to water. (Arley)
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Point lot w/beautiful views! Deep water, 2-story dock, min steps to water. provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this cottage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Point lot w/beautiful views! Deep water, 2-story dock, min steps to water.

  • “Amazing Place” “Stunning Views” “Very Clean and Comfortable” “Easy Walk to the Water” “Quiet Location” “Fantastic 2-Story Dock” “Everything We Needed” “Attention to Detail” “Added Touches” “Fantastic!” “Easy Booking” “Fast Responses from Hosts”

    These are just a few of the comments from previous guests.

    Come stay at our home on Smith Lake. Check out the current photos of our completely remodeled home with all the modern interior amenities. This lakefront home sleeps up to 8 people, in four bedrooms, and has a sleeping nook with two comfortable single beds.

    Enjoy Your Time Outdoors:

    -Exclusive use of our 2-story dock with swim pier and covered upper deck
    -Covered boat slip with Hydro Hoist boat lift
    -Jump off the second level of the dock into the 50’ year-round deep water
    -Two Pelican “sit-in” kayaks and paddles provided at no extra cost
    -Rubber Duckie floating mat – available for use during warmer weather
    -Fish from the dock or along our 200’ of shoreline
    -Full selection of children and adult life vests provided at no extra cost
    -Launch your boat at the public boat launch only minutes away
    -Refuel your boat at Triple Creek Marina less than 5 minutes away
    -Sit outside and stargaze since you are away from the city lights
    -Relax on the Adirondack chairs or chaise lounges on the upper deck of the dock
    -Enjoy panoramic views from the outside covered deck
    -Gas grill for outdoor cooking is hooked up to our large propane tank so no need to worry about running out of propane.
    -Shock IQ installed on our dock. It monitors the dock frame and water for stray electricity.

    Relax Inside:

    -High-speed internet - Just Installed - High Speed Fiber-Optic Internet!!
    -50” plasma TV with a full lineup of DirecTV Stream. Roku device.
    -Tankless hot water heater for endless hot water
    -Generous selection of bright white bath towels, hand towels, and wash cloths
    -Full-size washer and dryer with Tide Pods and Bounce dryer sheets included
    -Fully equipped kitchen including stainless kitchen appliances (ice and water in the refrigerator door)
    -Quiet LG dishwasher with Cascade pods included
    -Large selection of pots, pans, baking sheets, dishes, utensils, flatware, etc.
    -Crock pot, blender, hand mixer available
    -Keurig AND filter coffee makers including a selection of coffee K-cups
    -New mattresses in all bedrooms in 2020 and 2021.
    -Lots of supplies included – laundry soap and dryer sheets, dishwasher soap, shampoo, body wash, paper towels, lots of trash bags, first aid kit, and more.


    Everything mentioned above is INCLUDED in the rental rate. There are no hidden fees. All photos on VRBO are current.

    We offer Contactless Check-In with electronic access to our home.

    Have Pets? We are pet friendly! We ask that you keep them off the furniture including the beds.

    Note: Cell service is good for AT&T and poor with Verizon. Our wi-fi internet provides email connectivity even if cell coverage is not good. Also, many cell providers provide calling over wi-fi. Check with your carrier.

    We have two exterior security cameras. One covers the driveway and the other covers the dock from a distance.

    Please don’t hesitate to message us with any questions about our home on the lake.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking in the house please.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Leave all sheets and blankets on the beds and towels in the bathrooms. (we’ll take care of laundering them for the next guests)

Adjust the thermostat to 78 in the summer and 65 in the winter

If you have used the kayaks, please make sure they have been: o Drained of all water & rubber drain plug replaced o Returned to the storage hooks on the dock o Both paddles are placed with each kayak

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Preapproved pets only Not allowed on any furniture

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Events yes, parties no. Max of 8 overnight guests

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in the house please.

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
Note from host: Events yes, parties no. Max of 8 overnight guests
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Arley, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Crooked Creek Civil War Museum and The Lily Pond an Art Gallery & Tea Room are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Houston Historic Jail and Clarkson Covered Bridge. WildWater Cullman and Funzone are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting. Visit our Arley travel guide
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Arley, AL

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading into a calm pool surrounded by lush greenery and rocky terrain.
    Lewis Smith Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A cemetery with numerous white crosses and tombstones, surrounded by trees.
    Ave Maria Grotto
    55 min drive - 67.8 km
  • A calm lake reflecting a forested hillside with autumn foliage.
    Smith Lake Park
    59 min drive - 52.5 km
  • Heritage Park Cullman
    53 min drive - 65.4 km
  • Sportsman Lake Park
    53 min drive - 68.2 km

Restaurants

  • The Grille At Trident Marina
    50 min drive
  • Arley Coffee Shop
    16 min drive
  • La Plaza Bonita
    16 min drive
  • Rock Cafe
    51 min drive
  • Middle Of Meek
    16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Point lot w/beautiful views! Deep water, 2-story dock, min steps to water. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Point lot w/beautiful views! Deep water, 2-story dock, min steps to water. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Point lot w/beautiful views! Deep water, 2-story dock, min steps to water. ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Point lot w/beautiful views! Deep water, 2-story dock, min steps to water. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lewis Smith Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Tiger Field and Houston Historic Jail. Bankhead National Forest is 11.2 mi (18 km) away.

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10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed in February. The lake was so peaceful! The house is beautiful, very clean and has enough room for large gatherings!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Vacation 2024

We had a wonderful week on the lake. The location and house was perfect. We will want to return again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place!

I've stayed here several times and will be back. It's the perfect place for a relaxing trip to the lake. The view is great and the dock is good for swimming, fishing and relaxing. Bruce is a great host as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay

Property was very clean. Home was very spacious. Check in and check process was super easy. Would definitely stay here again. Property was very well taken care of!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very peaceful

Very clean great view easy boat storage and great fishing
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Wonderful view and location. Plenty of room for the family. Owner had a lot of little extras that made the stay that much better. Definitely will stay again. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spring break

was vry nice house and dock, very quiet area, weather was great, will come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Rental ever

This was by far the best Rental house I have ever stayed in. It was well stocked, clean, and beautiful!! We had an amazing time and will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect lake location

The view from the property of the lake is wonderful. Also the upper level of the dock is a great place to relax and watch the sunset. Having access to the boat lift was a big plus for us as well. We had a wonderful few days of family and friends
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

This was our first trip to Smith Lake. Our stay was amazing. All of my family met here to celebrate our Thanksgiving. I can’t say enough about the views and quiet relaxing time we had. This stay met ALL our expectations. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this place

This is the perfect rental for our family— two years in a row! We fished from the rocks, kayaked in the cove, and loved swimming by the dock. With our family of 5, everyone had ample space and privacy. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Providence Point

Just as advertised. We had a great time, swimming kayaking, and just enjoying the quiet. Cabin was very clean. Great mattresses, beautiful view, easy to get to the water, just a nice place. The boys loved it. Great WiFi and all around great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Break with the Guys

We had an amazing long weekend at this property! Super comfortable inside and out! The host was great to work with and helped us get checked in early. Amazing back deck and dock to take in the lake morning, noon, and night. Very quiet neighborhood on one of the best parts of Smith Lake. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

We have stayed at multiple rental properties on Smith Lake, and so far this was definitely the best. The house was clean and updated. The 2-story dock was a hit with both kids and adults. The view from the front porch was amazing. The kids enjoyed all the places to jump off and swim. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our family loved this lake house!

Our family had a wonderful weekend at Smith Lake! The home was very clean. Bruce was super easy to communicate with. The dock was fabulous and the evening views were amazing! Our boys loved fishing in the evenings after spending the day on the water. We cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

My family stayed for spring break and had a great time. The house is just as described and communication with the owners was excellent. They responded to all my questions and even worked with my husband to find a place to launch our boat and store the trailer. Our kids ranged in ages from 8 to 19 and they all loved it. We played on the rocks, kayaked, and enjoyed the 2-story dock each day. We enjoyed everything about our stay and hope to return next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house on amazing part of the lake!

This house is a perfect location with spectacular views of Smith Lake! We so enjoyed the back porch for the sunset views and sitting at the table for sunrise for breakfast. This house was spotless inside and out! We spent so much time on the beautiful 2 story dock watching boats go by and can’t wait to stay here again! 5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful spot - clean, peaceful, great for swimming

We had a wonderful time at this lake house. The house was spotlessly clean, comfortable, and well equipped. The dock for baiting and swimming was great. My teens swam and kayaked and spent hours hanging out by and on the water. The property was pet-friendly and my dog loved laying on the deck of the house watching boats go by. The house itself was perfect for a weekend stay. We will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring break on the lake

We really enjoyed our stay. Sitting on the porch in the mornings with coffee and listening to the birds was fantastic. House was exactly as expected, very clean and very well equipped. We really appreciated the selection of coffee. We brought our boat as well, boat launch was close by and owner supplied great directions. Family enjoyed be able to fish off the rocks as well as the dock, beautiful dock. Would highly recommend this property. Thanks for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property that never disappoints

This is our third year staying at this perfect lake house. The house description is 100% accurate. The views are beautiful. It is peaceful and relaxing to sit out on the front deck. The boat dock is perfect for hanging out, swimming, and fishing. We brought our jet ski and bass boat this year, and we had a great time out on the lake. I love the location of the house. If you want a great vacation, I highly recommend this lake house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful 2nd Stay

This is our second stay and once again it did not disappoint. We had a wonderful stay and had so much fun on the lake. This location is peaceful and beautiful and the house is perfect. We brought our jet ski and it is easy to get to the house from the Saddleback Bridge Boat launch. Having Triple Creek Marina almost right across from the house made it super easy to get fuel. This is a great location and the town of Arley is a few minutes away. The Arley Cafe has great food and is a hidden gem. This was a perfect getaway. I really love the house and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Birthday weekend

Very nice house and beautiful location. Loved the dock and spent a lot of time there enjoying the great weather. Dock was perfect size for securing and storing my boat. Owner should fix hand rail on deck as it was very wobbly. In addition the bbq grill was covered in grease and caught our burgers on fire the first night. Had to breakdown the grill and clean to use the second night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

The property was awesome. The home was equipped with everything that we needed. The views were exceptional. The only draw back was we arrived late Friday night and had to go to a public boat launch since we were not able to take the boat to the property and trying to locate the property at night in the water was a little trying. But the host did provide pretty good directions from the boat launch. I would definitely use them again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Thanksgiving

We had a great stay and enjoyed the house and dock a lot. Luckily I am a planner and brought everything under the sun because there were not a lot of extra supplies (such as dishwasher pods & tp) and there were no seasonings you could use. Some places have at least some basics but this did not. We have stayed at many places and I just bring whatever I think I will need. The Publix in Cullman does deliver which surprised me. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone. The setting was beautiful and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location for a fishing trip.

We stayed here in March during my son’s school break. The house was immaculately clean and the kitchen had everything I needed to cook with. I even told my husband that I think it’s the cleanest rental we’ve ever stayed at. The lake level was lower, but we expected that since it’s winter/spring. It still has very deep water around the dock and my son was able to fish off of the dock and the shore. It’s a very nice dock and I liked to sit on the upper deck. There were not very many people on the lake while we were there (early March), but I could see how the lake would be bustling with boats once the weather gets warmer. Check-in was easy, communication was good and instructions for checking out of the house were easy as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025