Live the Lake Life - Paddle, Play, Relax: The perfect Lakefront Getaway!
A true, cozy, lake house experience. Our home offers stunning views from every room of the house. The location and amenities of this home provide the perfect place to relax, unwind, and make precious memories. The scenic views and calm water are perfect for swimming, boating or just hanging out on the boat dock. The home is 3,600 sf, 3 acres, light boat traffic area, sunset views, screened porch, 5 BR/4.5 BA - 3 queen beds, 1 king, 6 twin, and a pull-out couch. The space The property is tucked away from any busyness, on 3 acres, with 300ft of water front, with plenty of privacy and serenity. It is a beautiful walk on river rock down to the boat dock (no long, steep, staircase). We are off the main channel of the lake (big water), where there is much less traffic, waves, and noise. There is a national forest across from us and so, instead of seeing boat dock after boat dock, your view is lake, woods, and the sunset every evening. The feel and look of our home is designed & decorated to be a true lake house experience. Our home is beautiful, private, serene, absolute heaven. Thank you for your interest. Guest access The boat dock has one slip that is open for guests to use for their own boat. There are two jet ski pads, however they are occupied with owner’s wave runners. The boat dock does have cleats to tie up other watercraft if you need.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Late Check-Out fee of $50 per every 30 minutes late after 10am on check-out day.
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Arley
Located in Arley, this holiday home is near a water park 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 92 min drive
Restaurants
The Grille At Trident Marina - 33 min drive
La Plaza Bonita - 24 min drive
Arley Coffee Shop - 25 min drive
Chef Troy's - 33 min drive
Hitching Post The Rest-N-Eat - 33 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Live the Lake Life - Paddle, Play, Relax: The perfect Lakefront Getaway! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Live the Lake Life - Paddle, Play, Relax: The perfect Lakefront Getaway!?
As of 25 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Live the Lake Life - Paddle, Play, Relax: The perfect Lakefront Getaway! on 26 Apr 2026 start from AU$1,514, 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 Live the Lake Life - Paddle, Play, Relax: The perfect Lakefront Getaway!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Live the Lake Life - Paddle, Play, Relax: The perfect Lakefront Getaway!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Live the Lake Life - Paddle, Play, Relax: The perfect Lakefront Getaway!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Live the Lake Life - Paddle, Play, Relax: The perfect Lakefront Getaway! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lewis Smith Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Tiger Field and Dowling Memorial Park. Houston Historic Jail and Speegle's Marina are also within 20 miles (32 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house was beautiful and in a beautiful setting. The kitchen and bedrooms were very well appointed and had everything we needed. Large house that easily accommodated 12 people. We spent lots of time just sitting and swimming off the dock which was great. The host was amazing and helpful. Great stay!
It was exactly as described but even better! Beautifully decorated, private, spacious home nestled on a brow overlooking the lake, just steps away from a large dock on a clear lake where swimming, sunning and fishing were enjoyed by all. Even in July, cool breezes were felt on the large screened porch, due to the shaded wooded area surrounding it. And its location off the main lake provided quite mornings, nights and evenings. The well stocked kitchen, commercial refrigerator, separate ice machine,Traeger grill, ample parking just added to the perfection we experienced. The layout of the house was perfect for late sleepers and early risers, four totally separate sleeping areas. We have rented many vacation homes but never have I had a host as responsive as Jim. I had never rented on Smith Lake so I had many questions but each one was answered promptly and thoroughly. We definitely plan on returning and I am telling all my friends about this special getaway. Note: We rented a pontoon boat from Squirrels Boat Rentals just a few miles from the house via water and was very pleased with his service.
Robert & Patricia G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Hey Guys, thank you so much for your amazing review! I’m so glad that you and your family had such a great time and that it was even better than expected! Thank you for communication and great ideas on how to make the place even better. I hope to hear from y’all soon! Thank you- Jim
About the host
Hosted by Jim Young
Franklin, TN.
Why they chose this property
Our area of the lake has less traffic (less waves, noise, people), our view across the lake is National Forest vs. boat docks, rock jump just around the corner, and our view every night is the sunset off our boat dock.
What makes this property unique
We love the feel of our lake house, it's privacy, it's décor, and it's warmness.