Trendy Lakeside Retreat-Screened Bar, Large Dock, Kayaks

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5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Arley, AL

Lewis Smith Lake1 min walk
Tiger Field6 min drive
Smith Lake Park61 min drive
Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)76 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

About this property

Low Monthly Winter Season Special:
Weekly Special - $2,000/Week
Monthly Special - $5,000/Month
Message Host for more Winter Season details

START BOOKING SUMMER NOW!

Welcome to our Smith Lake Treehouse, our home away from home! Our Five Bedroom Luxury Smith Lake House is perfect for families. The house faces west overlooking the water, so you and your family and friends can enjoy sunset views every night from one of three outdoor patios or dock.

The home is situated in Brushy Creek in Arley, Alabama, located just 30 mins from I-65. The year-round waterfront house and dock provide both beautiful, scenic views and calm waters for easy swimming, boating and kayaking.

The Space:

The two-level patio deck provides spaces for family and friends to eat, sit by the fireplace, and enjoy cozy evenings. The fully screened in treehouse sports bar includes two TVs, bar with 6 barstools, and sectional couch for daytime or nighttime bug-free hanging. This home also includes a detached guest house, complete with full kitchen and living room. The guest house is perfect for extended families.

Enjoy a large dock with swim platform, and two kayaks included.

Accommodations:

Master bedroom (In Main House) – King bed with ample space for air mattress and/or pack and play. Private bathroom with separate tub and shower.

Bedroom 2 (In Main House) – Queen bedroom that shares bathroom with bedroom 3

Bedroom 3 (In Main House) – Two Twins (bunkbed) and one Full that shares bathroom with bedroom 2

Bedroom 4 (In Guest House) – Queen bedroom with half-bath (Shared Shower with Bedroom 5)

Bedroom 5 (In Guest House) – Queen bedroom with half-bath (Shared Shower with Bedroom 4)

We have Wi-Fi and (4) TVs are set up with Dish TV or for streaming services.

Pontoon Boat Rental Available. Please message for more information.

Featured Accommodations
-Fishing
-Kayaks on Kayak Stand
-Smore Bar
-Games
-Fire Pit
-Yoga on (2) yoga mats
-Corn Hole

Other amenities: hair dryers, bath & lake towels, blender, coffee maker

Other things to note
Please note: while we do have full wifi at the house, it may not be fast enough to stream shows, on-line game, etc. Also, as this is a rural area, cell service is NOT always dependable. While the wifi will make calls, messages, & emails accessible… We recommend un-plugging and enjoying your stay!

Winter Season runs from October 15 thru March 31. To prepare a qualified quote, select your arrival date (must be the 1st day of the month) and the departure date (must be the 1st day of the month). Alternate dates must be pre-approved. All monthly rentals are subject to an additional $150 cleaning fee. Please contact us with your interest and to further assist!

Property manager

Patrick Poole

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 vacation home is on the waterfront. Sipsey Trailhead and Borden Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lewis Smith Lake and Tiger Field. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and water skiing adventures can be found near the property.

Arley, AL

What's nearby

Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk
Tiger Field - 6 min drive
Houston Historic Jail - 15 min drive
WildWater Cullman - 50 min drive
Smith Lake Park - 61 min drive

Getting around

Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

Chef Troy's Talk of the Town - 16 min drive
Arley Coffee Shop - 6 min drive
La Plaza Bonita Mexican Restaurant - 6 min drive
Pleezin Pizza & Pasta of Arley - 7 min drive
Sonny's Catfish Cafe - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Trendy Lakeside Retreat-Screened Bar, Large Dock, Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

22 July 2023

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

Beautiful property inside and out

We stayed here with our 5 kids, ages 18-25. The house has plenty of space inside and out. The kitchen has 6 burners on the stove and a double oven so it was convenient for cooking for a group and we had everything we needed (but if you plan to make anything that requires tools other than the kitchen basics just remember to bring those items with you as well as containers if you plan to store leftovers in the fridge). The beds are very comfortable, the water pressure is good. The air conditioning is consistent throughout the house- we all like it pretty cold at night and usually sleep with a portable fan but didn't pack them and we were still comfortable. The bunk bed room was a few degrees warmer than the rest of the house and can't have a ceiling fan because of the bunk bed obviously, so if the guests staying in that room like sleeping with a fan it would be a good idea to pack one- but it was still a comfortable temperature in there. The decks are so spacious and have great areas to hang out. There are 2 yoga mats and I absolutely loved doing yoga on the lower deck, the view is incredible! We loved hanging out on the dock, just sitting enjoying the view, fishing, as well as taking out the kayaks. The lake is gorgeous! We bought all the food we thought we needed before we drove in, but it was nice to know that you can pick up many items at Son's of Arley which is only a 10 minute drive. All 7 of us loved everything about this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

melissa s.

17 July 2023

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

Great Lake house

We enjoyed the lake house. It has everything you need. The house has all you could want. Bedding was good. Kitchen equipped- could use some mixing bowls and things like that but overall- well equipped. The dock was great for the boat and jet skis and the kayaks were a nice touch. Having the guest house is a bonus for extra fridge space. Bring everything you need. Temps could have been cooler in the guest house- never figured out why we couldn’t get it cooler but that’s on us for not asking about how to get temps down. Great house and highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean Ann C.

9 July 2023

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

Wonderful stay

We had a large group of family and friends. This house could easily accommodate the entire group. The beds were also extremely comfortable. Everyone had a wonderful time. Thanks for your hospitality.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Billy M., LAUREL

27 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

June

First, the property listing title says “New”, this property is not newly constructed, maybe a new VRBO listing, but not new. The interior living space is well designed and great for a large group and was clean and well maintained. The kitchen was the least supplied VRBO we have stayed in. A minimal amount of dishes, utensils, and pots. The advertised 4 bathrooms are actually 2 full baths and a “Jack and Jill “ set, so that means only 3 shower/baths. The exterior is also designed well and great for a large group. However, the deck, furniture, and interior of the screened bar area all needed a good cleaning. Mildew and tree debris was everywhere. We did enjoy our stay, but for the price, one expects a better property in terms of overall maintenance and care.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

22 June 2023

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

Great time at the lake

We had a great family vacation at the lake. We had 9 adults and 3 teenagers in our party. We brought our speed boat and had the lake to ourselves as we went skiing and wakeboarding. The covered dock was great for swimming in the clear water and relaxing in the shade. The house was spacious with a big kitchen to prepare and serve our meals. The upper deck was a good place to eat and enjoy the views of the lake. One drawback for some people might be that there were a lot of steps from the house to lake but that help me get my exercise in for the day. We really enjoyed are stay at the lake.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023