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Lay Lake Access & Views: Expansive Shelby Home!

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Shelby Vacation Rental | 3BR | 4BA | Access By Stairs | 3,600 Sq Ft
Outdoor Space | Fire Pit | Riverfront
Exterior
Living Room | Free WiFi | Central Heating & Air Conditioning
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

4 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Lay Lake Access & Views: Expansive Shelby Home!

Dog Friendly w/ Fee | 3,500 Sq Ft | 2-Slip Boat Dock | Private 1.5 Acres Gated Peninsula

Nestled along the Coosa River with 520 feet of beach access, this Shelby getaway offers an unforgettable stay! The vacation rental home features 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, 2 kitchens, and over 3,500 square feet of well-appointed living space. Spend your days on the water or barbequing on the grill. Going out? Tour museums, go wine tasting, and picnic in state parks!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed, 1 twin daybed w/ 1 twin trundle
- Bedroom 2: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 queen bunk bed
- Additional Sleeping: 1 air mattress

SHARED OUTDOOR AMENITIES
- Boat ramp
- 3 kayaks, standup paddleboard, paddle boat

PRIVATE OUTDOOR AMENITIES
- Deck, outdoor kitchen, charcoal grill (charcoal provided), outdoor dining
- Fire pit (wood provided), hammock, cornhole
- Lakefront yard, life vests

INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TVs w/ satellite, gas log fireplace
- Foosball table, new pool table
- Board games, books, puzzles
- Open layout, expansive wall of windows, natural light

2 KITCHENS
- 1 fully equipped kitchen, 1 well-equipped kitchen
- Stainless steel appliances
- Blender, coffee maker, starter coffee & tea provided
- Kitchen island, breakfast bar

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central air conditioning/heat
- Air-conditioned garage
- Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries
- Washer/dryer, laundry detergent
- Dog-friendly amenities (large kennel, leash, large dog bed, dog towels, dog bowls)

FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story property, access only by stairs
- Accessible-height toilet, bathroom on 1st floor

PARKING
- Shared driveway (5 vehicles)
- 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 --

- Coosa River on-site (also known as Lay Lake in Alabama)
- 11 miles to Beeswax Creek Park
- 19 miles to Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
- 31 miles to Majestic Caverns
- 34 miles to Oak Mountain State Park
- 55 miles to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Int’l Airport

-- 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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The 2-story property requires stairs to access
- There is another vacation rental on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay
- This property sleeps 10 guests in beds, with room for 12 total by using the air mattress

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 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 activities can be experienced at Magnolia Meadows Golf Course and Ozan Winery and Cellars. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum and Flagg Mountain Cabins and Pinhoti Trail are also worth visiting. With kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Shelby, Alabama

What's nearby

  • Lay Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Oak Mountain State Park - 51 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Hoover Metropolitan Complex - 63 min drive - 71.5 km
  • The Summit - 63 min drive - 58.0 km
  • Flagg Mountain Cabins and Pinhoti Trail - 74 min drive - 60.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪V J's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lay Port Marina - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shelby Sandwich Shop - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Point Grill & Bar - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lay Lake Access & Views: Expansive Shelby Home! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lay Lake Access & Views: Expansive Shelby Home!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lay Lake Access & Views: Expansive Shelby Home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lay Lake Access & Views: Expansive Shelby Home! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lay Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Magnolia Meadows Golf Course and Beeswax Creek Park. Shelby County Historic Museum is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

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

Lake

Beautiful place to stay. Very pleased with our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Relaxing Lake Trip

We had a great stay at Saleh Manor, enjoying the views, peace and quiet, and all the convenient amenities. Our dogs loved the pace too! The property is well stocked and the hot was very helpful. Definitely a great place for families of all sizes!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tarrol

Great place!

This is my second time at this beautiful place and I love it. Great house, wonderful lake and awesome host -Micah. Everything is as described and beyond. I will be back, probably this fall, for another week of fishing and relaxing. Thanks to Micah for making his place available.

10/10 Excellent

Fred J.

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

Lay Lake VRBO

We had an excellent stay and we were glad we booked it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tarrol M.

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

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

susan l.

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

Lay Lake Birthday

We had a wonderful birthday celebration! The house is absolutely beautiful. Lots of room and great views. We will definitely book again. Love the open floor plan and the garage game room!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cemira S.

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

Beautiful

The pictures don’t do it justice. We had an absolutely wonderful time. Plenty of space for everyone. The only drawback was my son didn’t catch any fish. Could not have asked for a more lovely place, so thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Wonderful stay!

Perfect for our family vacation. Beautiful home with plenty of space on a beautiful, quiet lake. Everyone we spoke to or dealt with was super nice and helpful. Would definitely stay again! Pontoon rental was a great addition too!

10/10 Excellent

laura d.

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

Owner is great. Not same opinion of The Evolve team

I ended up not getting to go at all due to winter storm and there was no way me or any of my guest can make it. The owner of the property was very willing to work with me and help me out and even suggested that I called the vacation rental company to see if they can help unfortunately vacation rental place would not work with me, but like I said, the owner was very friendly and it helped me rebook.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie M.

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

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

Paige M.

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

Amazing Lake House

We had the best time here. Loved waking up to the views and watching all the boats go by. It was the perfect long weekend getaway we were looking for. Stocked with everything you could need. Very clean. Zero complaints. Thanks for a perfect stay 👏👏
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

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

Darlene J.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Amber M.

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

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

Jennifer D.

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

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

Marcus Spencer P.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Wonderfull!

The house is spacious, beautiful, and very, very clean and the views of the lake are wonderful and peaceful. The beds are very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed s’mores at the fire pit. If we are ever back in the area, we will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Outstanding

Superb house & property. Very clean and updated. Excellent communication with the host. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Fantastic Family Time

This was our second stay at this beautiful lake house. The entire family, and grandkids, had a blast tubing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. We had some of the most incredible sunrises and sunsets, after the latter we had a campfire and smores. The home is exceptionally clean and kept up. All amenities one might need or desire to have for an intimate getaway are there. Such a blessing to Lay Lake. We'll be back!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

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

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

Barbara L.

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

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

Courtney K.

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

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

Justin Y.

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

Basketball team

Everyone loved it. No complaints you can even think of. Perfect !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

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

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

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