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Entire home·Private host

Family house by the lake

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Exterior
A garden, a playground and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Family house by the lake. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15325 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
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.

Events

Events allowed
Within reason.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside

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 deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Family Friendly Lake House Shelby
Family Friendly House Shelby
Family Friendly House Shelby
Family Friendly Lake House Shelby
Family Friendly Lake House Private vacation home
Family Friendly Lake House Private vacation home Shelby

About the area

Map
Shelby, AL

What's nearby

  • Lay Lake - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ozan Winery and Cellars - 40 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Mitchell Lake - 55 min drive - 58.7 km
  • University of Montevallo - 55 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Oak Mountain State Park - 58 min drive - 56.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪V J's Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Red Lobster - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kim's Kakes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Vj's Restaurant and Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lay Port Marina - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family house by the lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Family house by the lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family house by the lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family house by the lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lay Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Magnolia Meadows Golf Course and Beeswax Creek Park. Shelby County Historic Museum and Columbiana City Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Family house by the lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 133 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christian W.

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

It was a very pleasant stay

My family really loved this place. It was large and accommodated our entire family. The location was absolutely beautiful and it was nice to be right on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

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

Brian P.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Brian S.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Golf Trip

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

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

Deborah P.

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

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

Brent D.

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

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

Mark G.

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

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

Kyle O., Jacksonville FL

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

Perfect family Vacation

This house is set up perfectly for a family vacation. I have so many child hood memories growing up just down the street and this house was large enough to fit the entire family. Best present I've ever given myself. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

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

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

Amber J.

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

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

lauren a.

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

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

Libba L.

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

Perfect family gathering!

We have visited others at this property before, and knew it would be perfect for our own large family gathering. We had 15 people (plus a newborn) staying in the home, and there was no shortage of space. The kitchen was well stocked and had two fridges. The owners had practically everything we needed from towels to extra blankets, laundry detergent, etc. The view of the lake is amazing and there were so many water toys to entertain kids, young and old. We look forward to returning here next summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family. The kitchen was well equipped and I loved the flat top! It made it so easy to cook for everyone. Kids loved the paddle boards and even rowed over to the marina next door to eat lunch. The fried pies were amazing! We shared lots of laughs and made a lot of memories! Thanks for sharing your home with us
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W.

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

Lake stay

We were in town for a wedding. We enjoyed relaxing by the lake and kayaking!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amy W.

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

Lake Getaway

We had a great time at this lakehouse. It was very quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed the paddelboards.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

Griffin Reunion

This lake house is great for our family gatherings!! We have enjoyed each time we book!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

4/10 Poor

Stephanie C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Last time we will stay here

We been to this house for several years, ants every year, worse this year. Trash under beds, dishwasher was dirty,ice machine didnt work host didnt reply about it. Bedroom door dont shut all the way. Ac didnt work last night and flooded hall
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Great lakeside Home

This is a great place for a family gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

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

William U.

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

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