Sitting on the shores of the Lay Lake, this Shelby vacation rental makes for an ideal waterfront retreat! The interior boasts 4 private bedrooms, 4 baths, a sleeping loft and a bright living room. Spend time outdoors relaxing on the spacious deck as you dine at the patio table or soak up the sun on a chaise down by the water. For more outdoor adventure, take a hike through Oak Mountain State Park, descend into the DeSoto Caverns or take a day trip and drive the 50 miles to explore Birmingham!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Waterfront Home | 2,700 Sq Ft | Free WiFi | 470Ft of Private Shoreline | 3.6 Acre Lot
Nature enthusiasts will delight at this waterfront Shelby vacation rental complete with plenty of space for outdoor living and an interior that boasts all of the comforts of home.
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5 (Loft): 2 Twin Beds | Game Room: 2 Twin Beds
OUTDOOR LIVING: Screened-in balcony, spacious deck w/ views, patio table, 3 swinging benches, dock, fire pit, chaises, cornhole, 2 fishing kayaks INDOOR LIVING: 2 flat-screen Smart TVs, 2 flat-screen TVs, DirecTV, pool table, stone fireplace, hardwood floors, basement living room, Xbox One, DVDs KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, kitchen island, bar seating GENERAL: Air conditioning, linens/towels, suitable for children, suitable for elderly, clawfoot tub, firewood provided FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip) PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Lay Lake (on-site access), The Narrows Boat Launch (.25 miles), Lacoosa Marina Guided Fishing Tours & Boat Rentals (2.7 miles), DeSoto Caverns (31.5 miles), Oak Mountain State Park (37.2 miles), Moss Rock Preserve (43.1 miles) DINING: VJ’s Restaurant (2.9 miles), Fat Johnny’s Comfort and Soul (10.7 miles), Tin Top Bar-B-Que 2 (10.8 miles), The Pizza Star (11.3 miles), Ana Irvin Dining Hall (25.5 miles) GOLF COURSES: Timberline Golf Club (17.3 miles), Ballantrae Golf Club (26.6 miles), Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Alabama Golf (37.4 miles) BIRMINGHAM DAY TRIP: Birmingham Botanical Gardens (48.4 miles), Birmingham Zoo (48.7 miles), McWane Science Center (49.3 miles), Birmingham Museum of Art (50.2 miles) AIRPORT: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (52.3 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking inside. There is a designated smoking area outside - Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 pets max, dogs only) - No events, parties or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required at check-in
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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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Shelby
Located in Shelby, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Shelby County Historic Museum and Museum of George Washington are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum and Flagg Mountain Cabins and Pinhoti Trail. Travelling with kids? Consider Peach Park and Comer Museum and Arts Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
Shelby County Historic Museum - 17 min drive - 20.3 km
Shelby County Public Library - 17 min drive - 20.7 km
Columbiana City Park - 18 min drive - 21.0 km
Restaurants
V J's Restaurant - 9 min drive
Pecel lele cah Slemania - 11 min drive
Shelby Sandwich Shop - 12 min drive
The Sandwich Shop - 12 min drive
Big Chums BBQ - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers!?
As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers! on 25 May 2026 start from AU$672, 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 Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers! located?
This family-friendly Shelby holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lay Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Beeswax Creek Park and Columbiana City Park. Columbiana Sports Complex and Shelby County Historic Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the sunrise. Beautiful place.
Donna O.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
So glad Donna that you and your family enjoyed the spectacular views. Solitude is definitely a place to recharge your batteries. Hope to have you again.
Really nice place. Very quiet neighborhood and right on the lake. We had plenty of space for all 10 of us.
cindy l.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2025
Cindy so glad you and your friends found Solitude on Lay Lake. I hope to see y’all return on the future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mitch
16 Sept 2025
Amazing Getaway!
We had a fantastic time. The place itself is beautiful and very well kept up and maintained, including the fire pit area which was perfect during our stay. But the star of the show is the water and the lot. It's secluded and peaceful, yet it's super easy access to the main water and several marinas. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place to relax and get away.
Mitch
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2025
So glad you and your crew enjoyed your stay at Solitude. I agree the lake is the star of the show. The views from the upper deck and screened porch are amazing. I’m glad you enjoyed the easy access to the water, it makes it so easy to enjoy the lake that way as well. I’m looking forward to hosting you again
Great place and very clean! Randy was very communicative and helpful. There's a boat launch 1 minute away and several spots to get lunch/dinner a quick boat ride away. Really had a great time
Jim P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
So glad you and your friends enjoyed your stay at Solitude. It is a great location for all the things you mentioned. I guess you could say it’s a trophy place.
We had one of our best ever vacations at your place! Thanks for sharing!
Carrie O.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2025
From The Owner: "Carrie, I am so glad you enjoyed your time at Solitude. My goal is to make sure that you have the best experience possible. I look forward to your return."
This is a wonderful place! Peaceful, comfortable, clean and lovely! Plenty of room to spread out for alone time and the main room was big enough to accommodate us all for meals and games.The outside areas are beautiful and well maintained.
Four sisters with one daughter stayed the weekend, chatting, laughing, eating! It was fabulous!!
cathy h.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2025
From the owner: "Cathy, so glad y’all had a great time. We have many families that use Solitude for events like yours. Come back anytime and laugh with family and friends at our place again."
Amazing property with all the amenities needed readily available. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy our stay worry free, we never had to leave to get anything. Perfect set up for the 8 in our group (youngest was 50, oldest is 70). Will book again in the future.
Michael S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2025
From the Owner: "So glad all your expectations were fulfilled. I would love to have you and your family back in the future making more memories."
It was perfect!!!! My husband and I decided to take our kids and grandkids on a little trip. It was 8 adults and 3 kids. Perfect amount of space. We brought our pontoon that fit perfect under the boat dock. You can see the boat landing from the deck. So nice and quiet. We thoroughly enjoyed it, and hope to go back again!
Karla W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Paul
30 June 2025
Family Get Away
We had 9 people staying at the house. There was plenty of room, the accommodations were fantastic, property was super clean, and the amenities were as stated in the listing. It was really nice being able to enter at the main floor as well as at the basement level. There were plenty of rooms to split up among the different groups in the family. Thank you so much!
Paul
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
From the Owner: "So glad you enjoyed your stay. We're happy we could meet your expectations at Solitude."
We loved staying here. The home was big enough for our party of 12 ranging from ages 7 to age 85. The property was serene, the kids loved the kayaks, and my parents loved eating out on the porch watching the water. Thank you for such a lovely stay!
Davy Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brent
3 June 2022
Awesome place
We loved this house. Location was perfect and private and everything was so nice. We will be back
Brent
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2022
From the owner: "Brent, we look forward to having you back. So glad y’all enjoyed your stay!"
Very nice home and quite location. It was perfect for our large family get away. Beautiful view of lake. Lots of space to gather and get away to yourself. Highly recommended!
Beautiful, peaceful, quiet!! Everything you could want in a vacation rental. The view is wonderful! Beautiful fall colors! The woods come alive at night with wildlife! Deer, raccoons, chipmunks, beavers. Just a lovely home, inside and out! Host was very easy to communicate with and checked with us during the week. We loved our stay!
Jolene H.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec 2024
From the owner: "Jolene, it was my pleasure to host you and your party. So glad you enjoyed your stay at Solitude. Come back to see us in the future, it's a little cooler than South LA, and no gators."
We had a wonderful time at this property; the pictures don’t do it justice! Perfect location, plenty of room, right on the water. The kayaks were great and the pool table in the basement was a nice extra as well. Property manager was lovely and very responsive. Will definitely stay here again.
Jennifer R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec 2022
From the owner: "So glad y’all had a great time. Anytime the world is spinning out of control and you need some Solitude, come on back."
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
ANGIE
2 July 2024
Family Friendly
This property did not disappoint and was just as described in the listing! We had ages 9 to 82 on the trip and everyone enjoyed all the place had to offer! We kayaked, fished, peddle boated, and hung out on the many piers the place had to offer. Recommend for sure! Property owner was very responsive to communication and is always a plus!
We had not all been together for almost 6 yrs and Solitude on Lay Lake was the ideal place for us to spend time together, share and make memories. The home both indoor and outdoor was set up with many places to hang out, float in lake, go boating, play corn hole or play pool or just lounge on porch swings or at fire pit - we had a great time - Thank you, Solitude!
Dave&Cheryl L.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2024
From the owner: "Cheryl, we are so glad you could reconnect at Solitude. Everyone has memories of previous vacations, we strive to make our guest's memories pleasant ones."
We booked this property for our family for the 4th of July. Everything was fantastic. We had our boat with us so the docks, the marina and the boat ramp being so close was perfect. The owners were great, couldn’t have gone smoother. We will definitely be back.