Kelley's Southern Comfort - Scenic views including Duncan Bridge!
"Kelley's Southern Comfort" - Scenic lot located on a point of Smith Lake - with beautiful long range views. The lakeside of the house faces the south, with east to west sun exposure - providing breathtaking sunsets! Also seen from the point are views of Duncan Bridge and Clear Creek. This house is located minutes from the town of Arley and is in sight of Duncan Bridge Marina.
Gorgeous cottage with covered porches across the front and back of the house! The screened porch facing the lake, spans the length of the house and is perfect for watching the sunset. There is a spacious flat lawn leading down to the dock, with a fire pit for your enjoyment. The gas log fireplace (inside) is available for Winter rentals during the cooler months.
There is a boat launch on the property. The dock includes a covered boat slip with additional places to tie off, and a swim pier. Lily pad, cornhole and Giant Jenga for entertainment. There is no power to the dock. The water level at the dock is good until 498 msl (full pool is 510 msl). The boat ramp on the property is good to 500 msl. Check for water levels.
There are two flat screen TV's on the property, one in the living room, one in the family room. Both televisions have DIRECT TV satellite service. The house has WIFI internet service.
Fully stocked kitchen with a Keurig coffee maker and traditional drip style coffee maker.
Bedroom #1: King size bed - master - on the main level Bedroom #2: King size bed - upper level Bedroom #3: King size bed - upper level
Additional sleeping on fold out sofa. Max Occupancy: 8
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.
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Is Kelley's Southern Comfort - Scenic views including Duncan Bridge! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Kelley's Southern Comfort - Scenic views including Duncan Bridge!?
As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kelley's Southern Comfort - Scenic views including Duncan Bridge! on 25 May 2026 start from AU$443, 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 Kelley's Southern Comfort - Scenic views including Duncan Bridge!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Kelley's Southern Comfort - Scenic views including Duncan Bridge!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Kelley's Southern Comfort - Scenic views including Duncan Bridge!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Kelley's Southern Comfort - Scenic views including Duncan Bridge! 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
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great time at this property! It is a bit dated, but an excellent location on the lake with no stairs. Would definitely recommend!
Cole P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Ann C.
3 Sept 2025
Perfect Location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This rental is in a perfect location on Smith Lake. The outdoor space is amazing as well. The house could use some updates but overall was in great condition and very clean. Management company was easy to work with and responsive.
Ann C.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda W.
20 Feb 2019
Great house on the water.
We had a great time although short at the house. Our son got married at Hidden Cover so it worked out well. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting an awesome house on the water. Thanks again!! David & Linda Wheeler
The house was very clean, and it was nice that the AC air was turned on for us when we arrived being its so hot outside, the only thing I would recommend is putting a matt in the bath tub downstairs it gets very slippery taking a shower, we would definitely rent this house again, it was great having a personal boat launch as well, and the screened in porch was nice to sit and have coffee in the mornings :) and the view is awesome!Our family had a lot of fun!
The worst VRBO ever. We walked in, stayed 5 minutes and left the place. Not going to stay there
The land is beautiful. The exterior of the house is old, tired and green slimed. The front porch furniture is broken and you can't sit. You walk in and the musty smell hits. Inside is very dark unlike pictures. So of course you to blinds to open to give you light and the blind falls on your head. The pictures show brown leather couches. What is there is some sofas covered under chocolate colored blankets. I dared not look underneath. The pictures show the back of a red leather chair. that was the final straw. When you walked to front of chair, someone had sat in it so long, there was a huge black head stain - disgusting and several other body stains on the chair. At that point, we turned around and walked out of this house. All den furniture as shown in pictures is totally misleading and what is there is beyond gross. You couldn't pay me to sit on any of it.
AN EXTREMELY ANGRY FAMILY who let immediately and no one has offered to refund us a dime. Don't get us wrong - this could be a beautiful place but the furniture is simply disgusting.
The Drews.
After seeing all the steps between houses and the lake, we appreciated the soft slope of this yard so much more! The view is lovely, it’s just down from the bridge and marina to be convenient, but far enough away to not be bothered by any traffic. The National Forest is directly across from this home, so beautiful, undeveloped areas to enjoy.
The house was clean, and had most anything you need - a little shy on pots and mixing bowls but the knives were sharp!
We would definitely stay here again
Heather A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Mary F.
6 July 2020
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Beautiful place with great location, but needs some attention
We loved the location of the property and the overall arrangement and layout. However, it was not as clean as we would have like (mold on both shower curtains, items left under beds and in drawers by previous renters). Also, the coffee maker did not work, and I had to call twice to get told to go purchase one, and I would get reimbursed. One ceiling fan on the porch did not work. I reported this but never heard back from the property manager. Finally, we were told there was power at the end of the walkway to the dock. That power cable had been severed. In spite of these problems, the porch is fabulous, and we enjoyed beautiful sunsets while swimming from the dock. The house is spacious and worked well for our family of five adults. We would rent again if we knew these problems had been fixed.
Mary F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thanks for your feedback. Fan is being replaced...very difficult to do while guests are there. Let us know if you did not get reimbursed for the coffee pot and thanks for getting this. Would have take a while for us to get one to you. Not sure what happened on the power as we have not had power on dock for years...took it off for safety reasons and there is no need for power on the dock. We will address the under bed items with cleaners. Also, they do not typically check drawers for things left behind unless a previous guest has alerted us to this.
Again, thanks for your feedback. We work diligently to have the properties as good as we can. Please come back.
We had amazing time spending our honeymoon in the cozy lake house and spending time on the screened in back porch. Perfect getaway! Would definitely recommend to others.
Jenny H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020
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