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Family house by the lake

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Miscellaneous
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Shelby, AL
  • Lay Lake
    4 min walk
  • Mitchell Lake
    53 min drive
  • Flagg Mountain Cabins and Pinhoti Trail
    74 min drive
  • Lay Port Marina
    2 min walk

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About this property

Entire place

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

Family house by the lake

5 Bed rooms - 3.5 bathrooms, 2 bunk houses, sleeps 15 easy - 20 people if you have children and they don't mind the sofa. Commerical kitchen, 8 kayaks, washer and dryer, 2 shady pavilions, secure swim area, fishing dock, poker table. Great place if you need room for large families, or just need a place to chill out with that special someone! House has direct tv for your choice of sports, and is now set up with Wi-fi.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lay Lake. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lay Lake and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Chip Daley

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Fishing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3500 sq ft (325 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet are welcome if the guest will curb the yard.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Great place for children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Within reason.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Family house by the lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 121 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
We enjoyed our stay. House is a little aged but it being right on the lake was great. Driveway is a little steep but we had a four wheel drive truck. Wish you had a cleaning station for fish but all in all we had a great trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families.
Great for family gatherings (grandmas to little ones); love the kayaks and paddle boards; kids enjoy fishing from the pier; decks are perfect for just sitting or reading or watching birds or boats go by; home is clean and the host is always pleasant and easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

Liked: Cleanliness
roomy
We enjoyed our stay. House as spacious and roomy and kitchen was cool!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time for Daughters Wedding
Nice house, plenty of room, plenty of dishes, family enjoyed the lake, only issue was ants
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mittie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feels like home!
This lakehouse really feels like someone's home and not a sterile vacation property. The furniture is comfortable and mismatched, the kitchen has an amazing flat top, and the lake acces is perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lakeside Home
This is a great place for a family gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Church youth trip
We took our church youth group for a weekend getaway. It was a perfect setup for us and we truly enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most awesome house on the lake!!
We had an absolutely AMAZING time!! House was perfect, location was perfect, swimming area was perfect. Plenty of space for everyone! Mr. Chip was just a call away when I did need to ask a question.. This is our 3rd year staying here and we cant wait to come back next year! We love the memories we make here with our babies. Oh yeah and the Kayaks are an absolute hit with the kids and adults! 10/10 recommend to anyone! The host and the house are the BEST!!!! Thank you again for letting us use yalls lake sopt for our yearly family vacation 💚 The Joiners and crew
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great escape
We enjoyed our stay so much. It was perfect for our group. The home is clean, roomy, cozy and well-appointed. The beds are all very comfortable. It's on a beautiful, quiet part of the lake with so many herons, eagles and osprey to watch. We spent much of our time on the back deck just looking out at the water. My children enjoyed swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding and they even caught a few fish. My only suggestion would be to put a "No Diving" sign down at the pier as it's much more shallow than it looks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake House
The property was beautiful, great management, had everything you could think of!! Definitely will stay again!! Thanks for hosting my Family!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mancation fishing trip
The house setup is great. We enjoyed sitting on the covered decks with a great view overlook the Waxahatchie. The flat top grill was a big hit. The house was well stocked and very comfortable. Great location .
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed our stay
Had a great time. We had a golf outing to multiple RTJ courses and this house fit the bill. Wonderful property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T., Clarkson, Ky

Liked: Cleanliness
What an awesome place for our family.
This was an ideal place for our family to be together. There was lots of spaces we could use to play games. Plenty of space we could find sanctuary to be alone when we needed to be. We would stay there again in a moment.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmye J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great retreat
This is a great spot on the lake to rest and relax. It is roomy and easy to spread out and enjoy your stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas celebration
Very comfortable and welcoming home. We found everything we needed and more. It was a great location for family from Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta to join our part of the family that live in Calera AL which is only a half hour away. Love it and glad we choose this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family place.
Plenty of room and comfortable accommodations for extended families. Options for each person to just chill on one of the decks or fish or paddle board or kayak or just watch TV.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

lauren a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot for a small wedding or gathering!
Chip’s place is a beautiful, peaceful lake front property with SO much space. We held rehearsal and a small wedding/reception here with about 50-60 people and the wedding party was able to stay here for the weekend (about 20 people) and it slept everyone comfortably! The kitchen is beautiful and huge and has everything you would need and there was a large, beautiful dining room table. It has several bathrooms and is equipped with a washer and dryer (and plenty of towels/wash rags/etc). The check in and checkout process was super simple. Chip was very responsive and overly accommodating and we could not have asked for a better host. The fire pit was a big hit on the chilly nights. The patio was everyone’s favorite place because of the beautiful views of the lake and the serene setting. The living room was very cozy and the guys enjoyed the setting to kick back and watch football. We will never forgot the memories made here, and I would highly recommend this gem to anyone!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is amazing!
We truly enjoyed our stay at this property. There were plenty of beds for us to spread out and the deck and lake view was wonderful. We look forward to booking this property again next year for our Board's retreat and meeting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Spot
If you have a large family and enjoy water activities---this is the place for you! Had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

janet c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend 😊
Great place for our family gathering. Very spacious with plenty of beds, bathrooms and well stocked. Beautiful view of the water with lots of dock space, chairs, tables and kayaks. Great host -Chip Daily responded back quickly when messaged.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

TONYA C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
We had a wonderful time. The house was clean and well stocked. The children loved the dock and lake area and the adults loved all of the areas to gather and enjoy the company. We decided we would love to stay again next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Notch Getaway
During our 6 day stay, we had such a fun and memorable time. The house has EVERYTHING! There are coffee pots, a French press and a coffee grinder. Also, any appliance you might need and several sets of dishes. The huge kitchen grill/griddle we used more than the stove for preparing food for 7-15 people. We brought jet skis and used the dock to launch. We used the paddle board and kayaks and fished every day. Truly a great place to gather.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family and friends vacation
This was are forth year staying here. We live the house and lake.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lay Lake
Very nice property, has everything you need. Accomodating host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023