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NEW: Dwell at Smith Lake: Luxury Lake Home, Sleeps 22, Kayaks + Water Slide!

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A wooden deck with chairs and a table overlooking a lake at sunset. - NEW: Dwell at Smith Lake: Luxury Lake Home, Sleeps 22, Kayaks + Water Slide! (Arley)
A spacious living area with a dark sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug. There is a dining area with wooden chairs and a table, and a kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator. - NEW: Dwell at Smith Lake: Luxury Lake Home, Sleeps 22, Kayaks + Water Slide! (Arley)
A two-story house with a stone retaining wall, wooden deck with chairs, and string lights. - NEW: Dwell at Smith Lake: Luxury Lake Home, Sleeps 22, Kayaks + Water Slide! (Arley)
A wooden boardwalk leading to a body of water, surrounded by trees and a stone pathway. - NEW: Dwell at Smith Lake: Luxury Lake Home, Sleeps 22, Kayaks + Water Slide! (Arley)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting. - NEW: Dwell at Smith Lake: Luxury Lake Home, Sleeps 22, Kayaks + Water Slide! (Arley)
At NEW: Dwell at Smith Lake: Luxury Lake Home, Sleeps 22, Kayaks + Water Slide!, you can look forward to a firepit, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

NEW: Dwell at Smith Lake: Luxury Lake Home, Sleeps 22, Kayaks + Water Slide!

  • Welcome to a home designed for multiple families, larger groups, and retreats! This home features a beautiful chef's kitchen, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, a main level and basement living area, and great kids space over the garage. There is plentiful outdoor entertaining space on the tiered deck and outdoor fire pit overlooking the lake, and a stone pathway that connects to a sidewalk leading down to a double slip dock. Enjoy the beautiful views of Smith Lake from our home!

    The space
    This home sleeps a total of 22 guests, all in beds- we do not count couches or air mattresses as beds at this home! The layout of the house supports multiple families or larger groups, with several larger open areas perfect for kids and adults. There is a total of 7 bedrooms, 1 bunkroom, and 1 open flexroom that can all be used for guests to sleep in.

    Main level:
    - Master bedroom: king bed, private en-suite bathroom, walk in closet
    - Guest bedroom: queen bed, shared bathroom
    - Guest bedroom: queen bed, shared bathroom

    Basement:
    - Second master bedroom: king bed, private en-suite bathroom, walk in closet
    - Guest bedroom: king bed, shared bathroom
    - Bunk room: two sets of bunk beds (4 total twin beds), shared bathroom

    Second floor:
    - Flex room: two twin sized daybeds (a total of four beds), shared bathroom. *please note: this room does not have a door, and is open to the rest of the second floor.
    - Guest bedroom: queen bed, shared bathroom
    - Guest bedroom: king bed, private bathroom

    Amenities:
    This property has its own two slip dock in year round water- guests are welcome to bring their own boat (and launch at Duncan Bridge Marina, approximately ten minutes away by road) or to rent a boat locally and tie off on the dock.

    The property also offers the following:

    - Water slide located on the dock (please note- the slide will be winterized and unavailable for guest use when temperatures are below freezing!)
    - Game table in the basement rec room that can turn into a pool table, dining room table, and ping pong table
    - Gas grill attached to the house propane line
    - Extensive outdoor entertaining spaces across four different porches and decks (screened porch on main, stone patio in basement, second stone patio with fire pit, wood sunbathing deck)
    - Kayaks (4 total) and Lilypad
    - Life jackets (1-2 in each size will be provided)
    - A pack and play and highchair for guests with younger children
    - Reading area upstairs with a small library to choose from
    - Arcade game table in the upstairs flex room
    - Fully stocked kitchen with all basic kitchen appliances provided
    - Bluetooth speakers in the common areas for guests to use
    - EV charger in garage

    Additionally, thanks to its location in the town of Arley, there are grocery stores and casual restaurants all located within 10-15 minutes from the home.

    Other things to note:
    We offer high speed internet for guests, which is generally able to support streaming, web browsing, and video calls.

    Additionally, our property only has space for parking for six vehicles. Please plan accordingly!

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About the area

Located in Arley, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Tiger Field, while The Lily Pond an Art Gallery & Tea Room and Crooked Creek Civil War Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Arley travel guide
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Arley, AL

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading into a calm pool surrounded by lush greenery and rocky terrain.
    Lewis Smith Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A forested cave with natural rock arches and a view of the forest canopy.
    Natural Bridge Park
    51 min drive - 69.3 km
  • A cemetery with numerous white crosses and tombstones, surrounded by trees.
    Ave Maria Grotto
    57 min drive - 71.6 km
  • WildWater Cullman
    54 min drive - 68.2 km
  • Heritage Park Cullman
    54 min drive - 69.2 km

Restaurants

  • Arley Coffee Shop
    10 min drive
  • La Plaza Bonita
    10 min drive
  • Big Daddy's Grill
    15 min drive
  • Ducan
    13 min drive
  • Middle Of Meek
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW: Dwell at Smith Lake: Luxury Lake Home, Sleeps 22, Kayaks + Water Slide! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at NEW: Dwell at Smith Lake: Luxury Lake Home, Sleeps 22, Kayaks + Water Slide!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at NEW: Dwell at Smith Lake: Luxury Lake Home, Sleeps 22, Kayaks + Water Slide!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW: Dwell at Smith Lake: Luxury Lake Home, Sleeps 22, Kayaks + Water Slide!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW: Dwell at Smith Lake: Luxury Lake Home, Sleeps 22, Kayaks + Water Slide! located?

This family-friendly Arley holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lewis Smith Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Tiger Field and Houston Historic Jail. Bankhead National Forest and Dowling Memorial Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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NEW: Dwell at Smith Lake: Luxury Lake Home, Sleeps 22, Kayaks + Water Slide! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Wonderful property and location. Tough to get to water for the elderly but other than that we had a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our large family had the most wonderful week here! Each level fit our family’s needs perfectly. The bedrooms and shared common spaces were so comfortable. We loved it so much we booked it again for next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake property for family gathering

We throughly enjoyed our stay! The house layout was spacious so everyone had ample privacy even with a large family group. The kitchen was well-stocked & the lake amenities a lot of fun for all!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot for families

This is one of the top two vrbo houses I have ever seen. It has everything you need and more, for a large group. House was very clean upon arrival and communication with the host was spot on.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and spacious!

Our family of 20 enjoyed everything about this home. Plenty of room to spread out but still be together as a family! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

LOVED our stay!

Beautifully appointed, great communication with owner, and tons of great spots for our big family to hang out. The kids loved the water slide and the game room! Would def book again… can’t say enough good things. Enjoyed renting a pontoon from Evans Marine - easy pickup and dropoff at Duncan Bridge Marina.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Alabama

It’s an amazing house and the host was very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than we expected!

The property was way better in person than the pictures and that says a lot. Everything you need, they have. The amenities were perfect! We loved it so much we can’t wait to do our next retreat there again! Our guests loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family celebration

Celebrated a 60th birthday with all the children, grandchildren and Sister. This place is perfect for large families. So much room! The amenities were perfect. Don’t pass this one up!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

Clean, very nice, beautiful lake. There are steps to lake because of the steepness of the land. Children loved the kayaks. House very nice. Loved the view from dining room- all lake. Everyone said they would like to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

We stayed here with our wedding party for the weekend while getting married in double springs and loved it. Was very relaxing and had a beautiful view. Made a lot of great memories and highly recommend. Had no issues but great contact with host if any arose. They were be try friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Christmas Teip

Property is beautiful! House has plenty of room for large families! We had 12 on our stay . The only negative walk up and down to the dock is steep but you can cut through the steps and decks ! Landscaping blends with the elements! Would recommend to stay here !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Property

I couldn't have picked a better rental property. It accommodated all of my family. They had a Christmas tree which was perfect because we visited during the holidays. They had every amenity you could think of. We were not far from a local store. This property was beautiful and well decorated. Will book this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property - October 12-15

Great weekend property, extended family with 4 kids and spouses plus 7 grandchildren. House had everything we needed for sleeping, cooking and outdoor activities. It was convenient for all our kids and close to a store in Arley if we forgot anything. Evans Marine and Dunkin Bridge Marina are close for pontoon boat rental. We’ll definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Christmas vacation

We enjoyed our family holiday in your lovely home. The house was amazing and the location couldn’t have been better. We felt the house was top of the line and the kitchen had everything we could possibly need. The only small issue we had was the couches and chairs did not have that comfortable cozy, curl up in front of the fireplace feel. We plan on being back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

Beautiful home and property, with plenty of space for everyone to have their own space and privacy. Very clean, with a well stocked kitchen. Comfortable beds. Dock area was clean - lily pad was a nice addition. There is a 10/15 foot area before the lake that is a steep side walk, so be prepared, as it is not for the elderly or those with trouble walking. We were all late 30s to early 40s and struggled, but not enough to keep up from coming back! Already booked for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home

This house is exactly as pictured. Very roomy and everything you need plus more. There were sound machines in the bedrooms, which was wonderful as I left mine at home. Newer home with many amenities! The owners were very prompt to answer questions. Also, we couldn’t find the safety gate for the stairs and they brought one within 20 minutes plus had another delivered from Amazon. The entire family had a blast! One of the best rentals we’ve ever stayed! There were plenty of toys for the toddlers plus books, card games and poker for the adults. We’ll definitely be back! Thanks for a wonderful Memorial weekend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was absolutely gorgeous and perfect for a large family gathering. Lots of space to be together and still have privacy if you want it. Kitchen was well appointed and allowed us to prepare most of our meals there. Beds were all very comfortable and bathrooms were all spotless.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation destination!

Our family had a great week at your property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with spectacular lake views and amenities. The dock is large and the perfect family hang out for a day on the lake. The host is very responsive and kind and immediately answered any question we had. One of our favorite luxury homes, with space and activities for the entire family. We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family get-away!

Even though we visited during the cold weather, there was plenty to do and everyone loved our visit!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

Lovely home and location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was fantastic!!! There was plenty of room for our group of 16 adult-size bodies. I would love to come back in the summertime to enjoy the lake and its amenities. I whole-heartedly recommend this place!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Moms and Daughters

Beautiful house! We loved our stay at Dwell.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023