Perfect Lake Haven for Family Retreats w/Private Dock.

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2 Chairs, umbrella, and boat slip included.

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Amenities
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Host

9.4

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12260 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Arley, AL

Lewis Smith Lake1 min walk
Houston Historic Jail16 min drive
Smith Lake Park50 min drive
Birmingham, AL (BHM-Birmingham Intl.)76 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

The cabin in the pines is a perfect getaway on Lewis Smith Lake. It is walking distance to a public boat launch and the dock has an empty boat slip for your boat. Roughly 2.5 miles from grocery stores and restaurants in downtown Arley. It is on a quieter part of the lake with deep, clear water year round - a perfect place to relax, float, or swim. The backyard is truly magical with a secluded wooded lot, string lights, spacious patio and fire pit. Relax and toast s'mores with the entire family. The cabin features four bedrooms, two baths and nine beds. It has a second entertainment room downstairs with Xbox for the kids. High speed Internet is provided.

Property manager

Chris Otto

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Arley

Located in Arley, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lewis Smith Lake and Tiger Field reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include WildWater Cullman and Sportsman Lake Park.

Arley, AL

What's nearby

Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk
Tiger Field - 7 min drive
Houston Historic Jail - 16 min drive
WildWater Cullman - 39 min drive
Smith Lake Park - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive
‪La Plaza Bonita Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Pleezin Pizza & Pasta of Arley - ‬6 min drive
‪Sonny's Catfish Cafe - ‬19 min drive
‪Indian Rock Grocery's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Lake Haven for Family Retreats w/Private Dock. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Perfect Lake Haven for Family Retreats w/Private Dock. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lewis Smith Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Tiger Field and Houston Historic Jail. Clarkson Covered Bridge and Crooked Creek Civil War Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

14 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Updated home, with beautiful view of lake.

This home housed the number of people we needed for my son’s wedding for out of state guests. It has a lot of beds and is really nicely decorated. The location is just beautiful! Would recommend it!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya S.

12 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

We had the best time at your sweet cabin on the hill. Everything was so homey. We had a picnic with our family for my nieces graduation. Everyone loved being there. We even enjoyed clapping & cheering for everyone when they would come back from the boat dock;) we had many ask us about renting the place for theirselves.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

10 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend getaway

The house is amazing - we enjoyed the fire pit area and everyone loved fishing off the dock - we will definitely be back !!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Krystal T.

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

House was really nice, plenty of space for everyone. Dock was awesome but lots of steps to get down.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

25 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving 2022

We hosted out of state family for Thanksgiving 2022. The kitchen was very well stocked to cook a Thanksgiving dinner!! No paper plates nor plastic dinnerware was needed!! No cookware needed!! The dining table was the best!! It served us well for eating and games. So many beds!! Comfortable pillows and plenty of blankets. The home has three levels with decks on each level to spread out. The fire pit patio was a huge bonus for evenings!! No neighbors to see. Lots of privacy!! Plenty of parking. Dollar General within 5 minutes. We typically rent for out of state family and this home so far has been #1 on our list of rentals. If there was one thing I’d like to of have seen would be an extra sofa or loveseat for the main living room for those times that we as a group wanted to all be together relaxing. Although the furniture was definitely comfortable and nice the living room only seated 4 people comfortably. This is not to take away from all the other great amenities.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karrie R.

6 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful lake experience

The home is a perfect place to stay. Everything we needed. Beds are very comfortable and the cabin is clean. Lots of wonderful places to sit and enjoy the outdoors.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

28 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our first trip to Smith Lake, not our last!

We really enjoyed the house! It had plenty of room for all of us and it was really clean and well stocked! We would suggest a little more seating in the living room but they have a separate hangout place in the basement but our kids wouldn't stay down there. Haha. The stairs are a plenty, but not terrible and makes for a beautiful view! The boat dock was perfect for one boat and our 2 jet skis and the ramp was super convenient to the house.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Renee W.

26 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Ladies weekend

We stayed at this beautiful lake house for 3 days for a girls weekend. The house was very spacious and could easily accommodate a large family ! we had everything we needed in the kitchen / laundry etc. The gas grill was out of gas so we were unable to use that but otherwise we found everything satisfactory! As with many lake rentals - the steps going to the dock are brutal but we considered that our work out for the day 😏

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Diane M., Baton Rouge LA

26 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice view

Overall, very nice setting, nice woods, great parking. Appreciated the additional items in kitchen, fan in main bedroom, towels, etc. Wish the wifi would have been stronger. If you are looking to be disconnected from this busy world, this is a great place to do that:)

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

deanna m.

12 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mayle family vacation 2022

Everything was as expected and beyond would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Keith K.

6 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Arley

Nice spot

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

jason w.

4 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful get away

Me and my wife enjoyed everything so much. wish we could have stayed longer but did have an amazing time just relaxing and enjoying the view.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chris Otto

Hello! We love traveling, meeting new people, and sharing our experiences. We began our short term rental business because of our passion for working with people and helping them create memorable family vacations.

Why they chose this property

The Cabin at the Pines is a magical place for us and our family. We love hosting and meeting new people, and sharing our little piece of paradise.

What makes this property unique

Freshly renovated kitchen. Beautiful lake access, private dock. Secluded back yard with a wooded lot. It is a toss up if you will enjoy the back patio or the dock more.