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Lakefront Cozy Cottage only a few steps to the lake! No pets allowed!!!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Arley, AL
  • Lewis Smith Lake
    1 min walk
  • Tiger Field
    6 min drive
  • Houston Historic Jail
    15 min drive

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About the area

Arley

Located in Arley, this cottage is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Lewis Smith Lake and 6 minutes from Tiger Field. .This cottage is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Houston Historic Jail and 22.2 mi (35.7 km) from Clarkson Covered Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tiger Field - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Houston Historic Jail - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Cullman Downtown Commercial Historic District - 49 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 60 min drive - 39.9 km

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefront Cozy Cottage only a few steps to the lake! No pets allowed!!!

Private Cozy Cottage with a Spectacular view of beautiful year round water!
Full length windows span the entire length of the main level.
It’s located on a wide section of Brushy Creek with 232 ft of water frontage.
It has a covered front porch and uncovered deck with walkway to boat slips and swim pier and one jet ski dock.
Only one boat slip available. We have our boat docked in one slip and it is not available for rent.
We also have three kayaks that you can use but life jackets will be required.
Plenty of outside chairs, gas grill and fire pit and wrought iron table and chairs with lounge chair.

If you don’t want to walk up and down steep steps then this is the cabin for you.
You Only need to walk out the door onto the covered front porch and take 7 steps to the uncovered deck and you will be on the walk over bridge to the boat slips and swim pier where you can enjoy fishing or swimming, reading or relaxing in the sun!
We have plenty of parking at top of the driveway on the left side.
After you turn onto our driveway you will pass a house on the right that is not us. We share a driveway with them. Please don’t stop there! Our cottage will be at the end of the driveway to the left.
The yellow cottage.
The driveway is steep!
You will need front wheel drive or truck to park at the bottom of the hill.
No trailers at the bottom of the hill. Park at top on the left please.

The cottage has 3 bedroom and 1 1/2 baths.
The main level offers:
1-bedroom/main level with Queen bed and half bath/with washer and dryer.
Den/main level has vaulted ceilings large flat screen TV with dish network service and blue ray and one queen sleeper couch plus 2 recliners and electric logs.
It has full length windows across the length of the downstairs/main level with amazing views of year-round beautiful water.
Dining room/main level with table and four chairs and kitchen bar with 2 stools. Plenty of seating outside too.
Kitchen/main level has refrigerator, dishwasher, electric stove/oven,microwave/venter-hood, coffeemaker, blender,mixer,and plenty of dishes and pots and pans. Everything you need to cook and eat with.
You are also welcome to use any coffee,filters, and any condiments and spices that I have available. I usually
try to keep that in the side refrigerator for my guest to use.
I will have 1-roll of paper towels and 5-rolls of toilet paper and 3 laundry pod3-garbage bags and dishwasher detergent and liquid soap and towels for your use.

The Upstairs offers:
2 bedrooms and 1 full bath.
The master upstairs bedroom has a large flat screen TV with dish network and Queen size bed.
The 2nd upstairs bedroom has a bunk bed with full size on bottom and twin on top.
with twin air mattress in master bedroom closet.
TV with blue ray only. No dish satellite connected in bunkbed room.
The front porch has several chairs and gas grill.
Fire pit.
C/H/A!
Deck with table and 4 chairs and lounge chair.

We have a Lily pad!
2 lounge recliners on swim pier.
Corn Hole

Don’t use fireplace it will smoke out the cabin.
We have electric logs in the fireplace that can be used with or without heat.

We have double boat dock.
Only one dock is available to use.
Pontoon boat is not available for use.
One jet ski ramp.
Swim pier.
Be careful the bank is steep and rocky and when wet can be slippery.
No pets.
No grills allowed.

This cabin isn’t handicap approved or accessible.
It has steps and bathtub doesn’t have safety rail. And steep bank with rocks and steep driveway. When wet it can be slippery.
Right on water.
Children need to be watched at all times and wear life jackets .

Don’t use upstairs door except for emergency! It is bolted.
The steps are to steep to use!
Stay off the steps to the side upstairs door.
Steep and no rail.
For emergency use only!!!!

It’s a Great place to read, relax,fish, swim or boat ride.
Stripe bass guides offer a chance to catch BIG FISH! My husband caught 35 lb one. I have included a photo of it.
Their are Several Boat Marinas close by with some that offer boat rentals and restaurants /entertainment.
Duncan Bridge Marina is the closest. It is about 15 mins away.
LakeShore Marina/restaurant/bar /Motel is about 25 minutes.
The unique town of Arley is only 5 minutes away with a Grocery store and restaurants and shops.
Smith Lake offers deep and clean water with about 500 miles of lakeshore.
Curry, Ala is about 10 miles away.
Jasper is about 25 miles.
Double Springs is about 10 Miles.
Crane Hill is about 35 Miles.
Bankhead National Forrest is close by with several walking trails.
$59 damage Insurance and $250 damage deposit required at time of booking.
Signed property agreement will be emailed to you and needs to be signed and sent back before taking possession.

I hope you love our little piece of heaven like we do.
You can reach me at 662-473-7873 anytime if you have any questions.

Have Fun!

Steve and Paula.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A flat-screen television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
This smoke-free cottage features kayaking nearby and water skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Paula Hill

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children need to be watched at all times!!

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Pet Friendly-private Lake-front House Double Boat Slip/lift/pier
Pet Friendly-private Lake-front Double Boat Slip/lift/pier Arley
Pet Friendly-private Lake-front Double Boat Slip/lift/pier
Unique Pet-friendly Lakefront Cabin Rare lot few Steps Lake

Lakefront Cozy Cottage only a few steps to the lake! No pets allowed!!! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

Liked: Cleanliness
At home in Arley
I really enjoyed my stay here and Paula was so easy to work with. My husband and I are building a house in Arley and this was the perfect location for us. I love the covered porch and the views are incredible. The easy access to the lake was the best thing about this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheriff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Smith Lake Yellow House
Great views of the lake. Loved the porch with an overhang and the swimming area of the dock.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Communication was great, Paula made sure we had everything we needed. The house was perfect! The dock and lily pad were great. My wife enjoyed the kayaks a lot! Wonderful stay, well definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway before school starts
Enjoyed our stay! Owners are super helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful peaceful place!
We stayed for a long weekend on the lake. Property is beautiful, clean, and well maintained. Beds were super comfortable. We loved the kayaks, rented a pontoon for a day, did tons of fishing, had coffee with chipmunks, swam, laid out on the lily pad, and just enjoyed unplugging. Everything we needed was right at our fingertips. Check in was easy and communication was top notch! We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joedee R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Had all we needed. Great location with kids. Not far from store. Easy walk to the lake. Enjoyed reading in the porch every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby H., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage on the lake
We enjoyed our stay at this cottage on Smith Lake so much! It is right on the water! Loved how close the dock is with very few steps. It has pretty new furniture. The beds were comfortable with nice clean linens. There are plenty of towels and extra blankets. The kitchen is very well stocked. We had coffee on the deck every morning. We enjoyed cooking out on the grill. The dock was perfect. We so loved hanging out on the lily pad and sitting out at night looking at the stars. We even got to see the Northern Lights. There are also nice canoes to use. It is very family friendly and our host Paula was exceptional!! Wonderful sweet people! Hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view of the lake, great location and nicest owners!
This was our third time staying at this cottage and we had a wonderful time. We love Smith Lake and this cottage has everything that our family needs to have a great vacation. We love that they have 3 kayaks at their dock to get out on the lake and enjoy the water along with their lily pad. Our family loves to fish and we always catch a bunch of fish here. We caught bait (shad) by their green light at the dock and caught lots of fish (spotted bass and catfish). We also booked a fishing guide (Keith Prather) again and caught a lot of big striper. Biggest was 20.5 pounds. Keith will pick you up from the dock at this cottage. We also rented a pontoon for 3 days and docked it at their dock. We took the pontoon to the Lakeshore Inn restaurant and enjoyed a nice lunch on the lake. Since we found this VRBO on Smith Lake, we only want to stay here because it truly has everything we need! Thank you Paula for being a wonderful host! We’re hoping to be back next Spring!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day weekend
We absolutely loved our weekend stay at the Lakefront Cozy Cottage. We spent most of our time on the water boating during the day and by the camp fire at night while cooking dinner. We look forward to going back again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage
The property was very clean and well kept. We enjoyed the lake which was right at the back door. Quite and peaceful. Would definitely recommend to anyone that is looking for a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Vacation Home
My family and I had a wonderful stay last week. There are no steps to the water. You walk right off the porch. Paula is a terrific host!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy lake house with great views and amenities
This was our 2nd time staying at this wonderful lake house. We always have a great time here and catch a lot of fish. The house is in a great location on the lake and close to stores and restaurants. The owners are very nice and accommodating. We absolutely love the porch, deck and dock. We also love using their kayaks and lily pad. We rented a pontoon at the marina nearby for 3 days and parked it at their boat dock. Every time we go to Smith Lake we book a fishing charter with Keith Prather of Smith Lake Fishing Adventures. We always catch huge striped bass with Keith. We can't wait to go back to this VRBO lake house. It has everything we need to have a great family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Patti P.

Nice view, but that’s about it.
First, it’s hard to find. Very unfriendly road and steep driveway unless you have a 4x4. No cell access, very slow internet. House is older and not especially clean. Only 2 flimsy plastic chairs at fire pit. Owner is all business and wants a laundry list of cleaning done before you go including stripping your own beds and hauling garbage up to the top of the hill. We had a good time together here but I would NOT stay at this property again. Sorry ☹️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking View! Plenty of room inside and outside.
There was an ample amount of supplies in the house for all of us. We enjoyed drinking our coffee from the long porch looking at a beautiful view of Smith Lake. This was our second "Girls Retreat" to Smith Lake. We plan to come again in 2023 and stay in this same house. The Hills stayed in touch before, during and after our stay. I would highly recommend this VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

danny r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun in 2022
A good place for summer fun for family. Nice clean cabin with everything you will need for vacation with the family. We enjoyed the lake and cabin. The grandkids had a great time rowing in the kayaks, swimming in the lake. The girls and I really enjoyed the lillypad, the boys fishing. We cooked great meals in the kitchen. We hope to return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake Vacation!
Great location and house! Walkout access to the lake. Really enjoyed the swim mat, kayaks, and dock w/ boat slip! Thank you!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Lakehouse
This was our second time staying in this lovely Lakehouse and once again we had a wonderful stay. We love the quiet coziness of this location. Paula is an excellent host. Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise with our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

COREY T.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect location
We had a great stay at the lake. Cabin is close to the dock, and came with plenty of extras for a good time in the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C., Decatur, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day 2022
We Loved this house. Great location,beds felt new and had great views. We will be going back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Tranquil Location
We both truly enjoyed our little mini getaway to the cabin. We were in town for a wedding and enjoyed being able to get away from the crowds and functions when we needed a little space. The cabin is very "homey" and the front porch sits right over the water. Do be careful and heed the notes about not taking the wrong type of car down the driveway as it can be pretty tight at the bottom. I have a large truck and managed well, but would say its a definite no for trailers as per the listing. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

chantelle b.

On the lake
Cute little cabin. Literally on the lake. The moment you step out side you are lake living. The big windows in the living have amazing views of the water. Very relaxing. We will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake House!
We had a wonderful family vacation at this lake house. We loved the view and being outside on the porch, deck and dock. We had so much fun kayaking and fishing. We caught a lot of fish too (spotted and striped bass). We will definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful & Serene lake front property
It felt like home away from home but with beautiful scenery. Smith Lake is so quiet and Serene in the winter... Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gregg W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home was very comfortable and had a lot of essential items cooking.
We used Smith lake fishing guide, Keith Prather and had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
The stay was worth every penny.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021