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Expansive Shelby Home Nestled on Lay Lake!

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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Shelby, Alabama
  • Lay Lake
    1 min walk
  • Oak Mountain State Park
    51 min drive
  • Flagg Mountain Cabins and Pinhoti Trail
    74 min drive

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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.

Expansive Shelby Home Nestled on Lay Lake!

Treat yourself to a Shelby getaway for an unforgettable stay on The Coosa River with 520 feet of beach access when you book this vacation rental. The property features 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, over 3,500 square feet of well-appointed living space, a dock, 2 kitchens, a grill, and a hammock perfect for lounging in with a book. Spend your days on the water, tour museums, go wine tasting, or picnic in state parks with your travel companions to create lifelong memories.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Private 1.5 Acres Gated Peninsula | 2-Slip Boat Dock | 3,500 Sq Ft | PWC (Jet Ski) Rentals Available | Dog Friendly w/ Fee (2 Dogs Max)

Made with families and groups of friends in mind, 'The Lighthouse at Selah Manor' offers all kinds of amenities to make stays enjoyable and memorable.

Bedroom 1: King Bed, Twin Daybed w/ Twin Trundle | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bunk Bed | Additional Sleeping: Air Mattress

SHARED AMENITIES: Driveway, boat ramp, 3 kayaks, standup paddleboard, paddleboat
INDOOR LIVING: Open layout, expansive wall of windows, natural light, exposed wood beams, gas log fireplace, Smart TVs w/ Satellite, foosball table, new pool table
OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck, outdoor kitchen, charcoal grill (charcoal provided), fire pit (wood provided), hammock, outdoor dining, private yard, lakefront, life vests, cornhole
KITCHENS (2): 1 fully equipped kitchen, 1 well-equipped kitchen, stainless steel appliances, kitchen island, breakfast bar, blender, coffee maker, starter coffee & tea provided
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, board games, books, puzzles, central air conditioning & heating, complimentary toiletries, washer/dryer, detergent provided, air-conditioned garage, dog-friendly amenities (large kennel, leash, large dog bed, dog towels, dog bowls)
FAQ: Access only by stairs, accessible-height toilet, bathroom on 1st floor, PWC (jet ski) rental available w/ fee (paid upon arrival), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Driveway (5 vehicles, shared w/ other rental), trailer parking
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional 3-bedroom property for 12 guests is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR RECREATION: Coosa River (on-site, also known as Lay Lake in Alabama), Beeswax Creek Park (10.9 miles), The Point Grill & Bar (11.8 miles), Timberline Golf Club (17.7 miles), Oak Mountain State Park (34.8 miles)
THINGS TO SEE + DO: Harrison Museum-G Washington (11.4 miles), Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum (18.6 miles), The American Village (23.9 miles), Old Baker Farm (24.5 miles), Desoto Caverns (31.4 miles)
WINERIES: Lewis Lakes Vineyards (13.2 miles), Ozan Winery & YH Distillery (17.2 miles), Hidden Meadow Vineyard & Winery (21.0 miles), Corbin Farms Winery (21.5 miles), Morgan Creek Vineyards (24.8 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Columbiana (11.2 miles), Calera (18.5 miles), Clanton (22.1 miles), Birmingham (42.8 miles), Montgomery (59.3 miles)
AIRPORT: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (55.3 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $150 fee (+ fees & taxes, Dogs Only, 2 Dogs Max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: There is another vacation rental on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay
- NOTE: This property sleeps 10 guests in beds, with room for 12 total by using the air mattress
- NOTE: A PWC (jet ski, though not necessarily that brand) is available to rent with this property. To inquire about jet ski rentals, please reach out to the Guest Contact after booking
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lay Lake. The vacation home includes amenities such as a kitchen and a washer/dryer.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 4 bathrooms
  • 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lay Lake and 12.6 mi (20.4 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

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bodyboard on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 3500 sq ft (325 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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.

Property is also known as

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Expansive Shelby Home Nestled on Lay Lake! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tarrol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Great location. Home is exactly as advertised and Micah was a great contact to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Absolute Best!
If you are coming to Lay Lake, or Shelby County at all this is by far the best place to stay. The lot is absolutely perfect on a peninsula on the main river channel with the best views from all sides, the house is breathtaking, and the representatives are super awesome and easy to deal with. I’d give 10 stars if I could. We will be booking again for our tournament next year I assure you if you get the chance you will not regret!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lakehouse
My husband, son and I surprised my dad for his 84th Birthday with a little vacation on the lake. We had a great time together making memories in your beautiful home! We loved the large rooms and especially the beautiful bathrooms and extra large showers. My mom cannot walk without assistance and has dementia. She needs to sit in her shower chair while I help bathe her. The extra large shower was so helpful for this! My husband and I especially loved that you left more than 1 trash bag and plenty of soap and toiletries. It was also great having more than one towel and one washcloth per guest. The snacks and coffee/tea station added a special touch. Thank you so much for being such generous and hospitable property owners. We definitely plan to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
The house was clean and nicely furnished. Plenty of room to move around and the house stayed cool even though the temp was in the 90's. The covered boat dock was really nice and made my fishing trip so much easier. I actually had a cranking battery go dead on me and replacing it under the covered dock was really nice. Having a gate to enter the property was great. Really like the electronic door locks. Contacting the property contact person was easy and he returned my messages quickly. Will definitely stay at this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D., Leeds, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house & lot
We loved everything about this house from the open floor plan, the cleanliness of the house, comfortable beds, amazing views from inside the house, the fire pit by the lake and the paddle board and kayaks. The host met us at the house to give us the boat keys and he was very personable and courteous. We enjoyed everything about our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couples fishing trip
This property did not disappoint! No detail was spared in making this the perfect spot for comfort and relaxation. And the views! The property was designed and situated to take advantage of panoramic scenery. Our fisherman were especially appreciative of the private boat ramp and dock. There were 3 couples and we all commented that you couldn’t go wrong with any of the 3 bedrooms….all 3 were comfortable and had their own baths. We will definitely stay again if back in the area. Awesome trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus Spencer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Year Weekend
Beautiful location and large lake home. Perfect for our late Christmas get together with our grown children and their families.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
Superb house & property. Very clean and updated. Excellent communication with the host. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
We loved the spacious house and property. We loved the privacy it provided. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location on Lay Lake in Shelby, Alabama
Wonderful surroundings inside and outside with room for kids and adults to enjoy grilling marshmallow roasting, the pontoon, kayaking,., fishing, tubing and the beautiful scenery and wildlife!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and great location on the lake
We had a great time for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

Liked: Cleanliness
High School Fishing Tournament
We brought several boys down for a high school fishing tournament on Lay Lake. Our stay was perfect! There was tons of space for us! The boys enjoyed all of the fishing off the property and off of the dock! We had an amazing time and made tons of memories!! Would love to stay again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hoover volleyball camp
The place was perfect, Micah was very helpful and courteous. We really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Basketball team
Everyone loved it. No complaints you can even think of. Perfect !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maja T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake House
House was beautiful with gorgeous views and was well equipped. Had everything you needed and more. Very well thought out. Staff was really nice and helpful and answered all our questions. Felt like you were on your own little island. Did not have any issues what so ever but was surprised of the surrounding neighborhood. A beautiful property to stay in, cook, relax, enjoy the view and all the amenities the property has to offer. We had 4 people but would also be great for a larger group and has another house on the property that is equally as beautiful. It was on the corner and had views from every angle. Peaceful, quiet, and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaye B P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
Extremely nice large house and property. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and views!
Can’t say enough about this spectacular house. It is spotless and views are incredible! Micah the host was very quick to respond to any questions and made sure we had everything we needed. We spent several days here with family and there was plenty of room for all. We enjoyed having a nice large table for meals, a fire pit for roasting marshmallows, a pool table, paddle boats. playing corn hole and enjoying the nature all around us. My dog enjoyed catching his frisbee in the water. You will not be disappointed, as a matter of fact we have booked it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house with views from the lake from most rooms
We had a wedding in the area and this house was very nice for my family to get together. It is well appointed and updated. Professionally decorated. There was even a nice snack box waiting for us when we got there. Nice touch. The only isseu was the pre communication a month out or so. I emails via VRBO 3 times with no response, whcih caused me to call VRBO to inquire if this listing was real. VRBO was not helpful. A week or so out we finally heard from someone and then things were great including the day we moved in and had questions. I woudl highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Birthday Celebration!
This was the second time we rented this house. It is one of our favorite vacation rental homes. The pictures do not do it justice. The views are spectacular and we particularly enjoyed watching the herrings, boats, sunsets and the moon. There is plenty of room for everyone to spread out and the host is very friendly and helpful. This was a perfect 70th Birthday Celebration. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
The property is awesome. The house is beautiful. Plenty of room for three couples and children. We had everything we needed for our weekend stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul R., Horsham, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great place
It’s a very nice house. The photos may not do it justice. Beautiful views over the lake. Great communications from the manager or owner, who was very attentive and forthcoming. We loved the house, and would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of paradise!
This property is stunning—inside to out. With the panoramic views of the lake to the cleanliness of the interior it was PERFECT!! Communication with the host was excellent. This was such a fantastic getaway for our family to relax before going into the grind of school. Everything in the house was well thought out —from the fire pit, to household essentials, air conditioned garage game room, kayaks/paddle board set-up! We were blown away. This will be the first of many stays for our family. Thankful to have stumbled across this rental. It was one of our favorite summer trips EVER!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place on the lake
Absolutely fabulous home on the lake. Spacious, clean, well stocked. Lake living at its finest. Access to paddleboat, kayaks, floats, jet skis, and boat. Lots of sleeping space and plenty of bathrooms. Lake luxury.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt P., Atlanta, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Baseball Tournament Getaway
Stayed here for one of the Perfect Game Baseball Tournaments in Hoover. The 45-55 min drive to the fields was sooooo worth it. The house is fantastic, great outdoor areas. Enjoyed grilling and firepit chats. The kayaks and paddle boards are a great bonus. Would highly recommend staying here vs a hotel for all of our baseball friends. Would recommend staying here for a relaxing lake vacation as well. Host was very responsive to all of our needs, kept refilling the charcoal and firewood. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy O., Peachtree City

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway
The staff for the house was amazing and helpful. We had such a great time With our extended family. The lot and yard are plush and flat so we could toss lacrosse , play games with plenty of space. The views and waterfront are beautiful. The dock and boat ramp are perfect for water play and swimming. The house is amazing and the large kitchen and table are perfect for our large group. We love to cook and play games in the late evenings, so the table was our center point.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022