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Your perfect lake getaway! Newly updated, spacious, and open.

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Welcome to the Nest!!
Gorgeous views from the pier and double boat dock.
Large yard and driveway for multiple cars and/or boat trailer
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14269.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Arley, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smith Lake Park
  • Place, WildWater Cullman
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds

Guest Room

1 King Bed

Master Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs 1/2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Your perfect lake getaway! Newly updated, spacious, and open.

Escape busy schedules and stressful days and land here…at the Nest. Rest, relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect. Soak up the sun, water, views, and priceless times with friends and family. While “real life” will call you back, we hope you will return to the Nest anytime!

Large kitchen with dining area including farm table and adjoining bar. Overflow can enjoy the dining area just beside on the large porch.

Kitchen opens up to family room with large TV and gas fireplace. Double french doors open onto beautiful porch.

Gorgeous lake views from almost every room.

Enjoy your coffee or cocktail on the 500 sq foot covered porch. Take the short staircase to the lake to enjoy swimming or relaxing on the swim pier and double boat slip. Explore the quiet but large cove on either your own boat, or on one of our kayaks or paddle boat.

Plenty of space to sleep 6 upstairs, and 6-8 downstairs. 2 en-suite Masters upstairs, plus another Queen bedroom. Two bunk rooms downstairs, plus a sleeper sofa.

Great 2nd living space downstairs with large TV, games, movies, porch access

Garage Hangout space...ping-pong table, TV, sectional.

Outdoor Space:
-500 ft upstairs covered porch with dining table and plenty of seating
-500 ft covered patio with direct access to yard/lake and plenty of seating; charcoal grill
-Large covered front porch with rocking chairs
-Large landscaped front yard with circle driveway and plenty of parking.

5 Minutes from Arley: Sons of Arley grocery store, hardware store, Dollar General (Red Box), gas stations, Mexican restaurant

1 Mile boat ride from Duncan Bridge Marina
(5 Min in car)

20 Minutes from Jasper, restaurants and stores, large grocery stores, quaint downtown area with great restaurants

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Arley

Located in Arley, this holiday 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.
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Arley, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Natural Bridge Park - 57 min drive - 71.7 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 58 min drive - 69.2 km
  • Sportsman Lake Park - 58 min drive - 69.6 km
  • Heritage Park Cullman - 59 min drive - 69.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪La Plaza Bonita - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cujos Pizza - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your perfect lake getaway! Newly updated, spacious, and open. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Your perfect lake getaway! Newly updated, spacious, and open. ?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Your perfect lake getaway! Newly updated, spacious, and open. on 18 May 2026 start from AU$800, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Your perfect lake getaway! Newly updated, spacious, and open. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your perfect lake getaway! Newly updated, spacious, and open. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your perfect lake getaway! Newly updated, spacious, and open. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your perfect lake getaway! Newly updated, spacious, and open. located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lewis Smith Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Tiger Field and Houston Historic Jail. Dowling Memorial Park and Gamble Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 69 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was a very nice place to stay. The hosts were great with communication and the view of the lake was beautiful. Although we didn't spend much time at the house, it was a great place to come to for rest and relaxation after a long day of wedding set up and wedding day activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! Beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

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

Anniversary Jet Ski Trip

This was our 5th stay at The Nest! It feels like home away from home! Nice house and location!
Floating at the dock.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

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

Great weekend!

House and location are great. We had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Great location

Great house! This is the second time we've stayed here. Very spacious, comfortable beds and plenty of parking. The basement ping pong table room is a nice bonus too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANDRE J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gracious hosts who had no problem approving all requests. Ask if early checkin was possible and it was!!! THANKS. Only way to describe the lake house is absolutely stunning. We will definitely be coming back. 5 Stars
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Another great stay!!

2nd time staying at the “Nest” and everything was great as usual!! Great location and easy to get to! Pamela is a great host and we’ll definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne M.

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

Beautiful place

Our family and 2 others (12 people) stayed here for a weekend reunion. There was plenty of room for everyone and the game room was great to keep kids entertained without electronics. The lake was beautiful and we all enjoyed lounging and swimming off the dock. The kayaks were also great! I would definitely recommend staying here!.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

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

36th Annual Girl Trip

My friends and I truly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home! Plenty of room to spread out, yet come together on the lovely back porch overlooking the lake or gather in the fantastic kitchen to share meals together. Pamela was a wonderful host, very accommdating and responsive. We would definite love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

beautiful house

We had a great time. The house has plenty of space, well decorated, and ample parking.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny W.

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

Great Time

This property was a great choice for our family Thanksgiving. Great open space, beautiful porch overlooking the lake, and lots of beds. Loved the ping pong table, too. We had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April A.

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

Wish we could have stayed longer

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was the perfect fit for our family and we loved our time on the lake. The owner was easy to contact and willing to answer any questions we might have. Our only complaint is our stay went by way too fast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle O.

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

Family time

Wonderful! We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latasha C.

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

Great place to enjoy the lake!

Host was very friendly and kept communication open as needed. Even volunteered to mail us something we left behind. House was in a nice location, not hard to get to, very spacious, and had plenty of parking. The whole transaction was a breeze. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen T.

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

Smith Lake 2024

The location was very easy to access from the interstate and State highway. The location is very close to the nearest marina for boat launching and fuel access. The home is positioned in a nice cove to get away from the major traffic area. It was perfect for our family 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

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

Feels like home away from home

This was our 4th stay at The Nest. We love the location and it feels like home when we walk in the door. The owner is great to work with and communicate with! The house is equipped with everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

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

Amazing family and friends weekend

The house was exactly as described and lots of space for everyone! Our host was very responsive to all questions we had during our stay. We all had a great time and look forward to our next visit at the Nest! Thank you Pamela for being such a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Excellent

This property is very nice. We really enjoyed the view from dock and the quiet space from being on cove. Property was clean. We enjoyed every minute of it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian L.

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

Lovely place on the lake

Great place on the lake just off main channel. Clean and spacious with great views and access down to dock. Communication w property owners was great. We had 5 kids and 4 adults and there was plenty of room for us to spread out. Kids enjoyed use of the kayaks and the ping pong table.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward G.

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

Smith Lake Nest

We had a great stay at "the Nest" on Lewis Smith Lake. The house was perfect for our family. Fishing out on lake in AM and evening, hanging out on dock and floating around the "lily pad" good bit of the day. We all want to come back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

Overall great trip!

My family and I stayed 6 days at this beautiful home right on Smith Lake. It’s spacious and well laid out, with multiple living spaces for all ages to spread out and not feel cramped. Lots of extras provided, like plenty of beach towels, kayaks and life jackets for our use. While we experienced a few not optimal conditions (house had not been well cleaned before our arrival, pet hair on the floor, rug and furniture), the host was very apologetic and refunded a portion of the fee. Just be aware if you have someone with pet hair allergies that this may be an issue. The lake itself is BEAUTIFUL!! One of the cleanest I’ve ever seen. And this area didn’t seem to be super crowded or busy with boaters, which was perfect for us since we had several younger kids. We pretty much had this end of the lake to ourselves for most of the stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sara g.

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

FUN ON THE WATER

IT IS A BEAUTIFUL HOME AND VIEWS. IT DOES HAVE A LOT OF STEPS LEADING DOWN TO THE BOAT WHEN RENTING FOR ELDERLY AND CHILDREN. tHE HOME HAD EVERYTHING WE NEEDED.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE D.

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

Annual Family Gathering/3 generations

The Nest never disappoints. 4 days/3 nights at Smith Lake is perfect for our crew. We swam at the dock, rented a pontoon boat…..for tubing and relaxing, & jumped from the rocky cliff. Ate lots of great food, had coffee on the dock at sunrise, and played lots of Pictionary & LRC at night. Lots of spaces in the house to spread out when needing space, kitchen is well appointed, beds are comfy. Pamela is communicative and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie P.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Unwanted company, Don't stay here!

The property is very nice but the host Pamela isn't responsive with messages. That isn't the worst of it. Thank God there wasn't an emergency she takes hours before responding. The host. Pamela asked me to wash a couple loads of towels (after paying nearly $2000 for our stay) I didn't mind too much since she allowed us a later check out time at 1p.m. During our entire stay I noticed rat/mice traps. We had unwelcome quest...rats!!! For nearly $2000 this is unacceptable. A few fays after checkout I get an email from the host saying my card will be charged $100 for incidentals. I'm thinking what incidentals. Nothing was damaged at all and we cleaned up!!! This host is trying to charged me $100 for her cleaning crew "reporting" there was extra cleaning needed of picking up games, water bottles, and dishes. All lies. We took out over 6 bags of trash, put dishes in the dishwasher, washed 2-3 loads of towels. Then she states they have to get the washer swrviced because too many towels were dried and it made the dryer unbalanced 😡 seriously???? As a traverler why am I cleaning up? That's what a cleaning service is for and we paid for that fee as a apart of our booking. Then on top of there were rats!!!! Don't waste your time or money. Its over 30 minutes drive to food and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff c.

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

Could not want for more

Beautiful house in a amazing setting. Quiet comfortable and breathtaking views. What else could you want. Only problem was our vacation was way too short. Been trying to find an excuse to take another vacation there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Pamela Grafton

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We live in Oxford, MS and are excited to share our new lake house with you! We plan to use it often but want others to enjoy when we can't.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the location on the lake as well as the open, bright home for amazing, relaxing lake time!

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