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Lay Lake Access & Views: Expansive Shelby Home!

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Escape to The Lighthouse at Selah Manor, a Shelby getaway on The Coosa River with 520 feet of beach access. Enjoy the expansive wall of windows, natural light, and exposed wood beams in this open layout home or relax by the lakefront deck with an outdoor kitchen and charcoal grill.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12325 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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.

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, 3.5 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, 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

KITCHEN
- Fully 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 --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $150 fee (+ fees & taxes, Dogs Only, 2 Dogs Max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- 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 amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bodyboard
  • Foosball table
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

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 Ozan Winery and Cellars and Timberline Golf Course. 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. Visit our Shelby travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Small dock jutting into calm lake with hills and clouds in distance
    Lay Lake
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Woman jogging on street in city, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
    The Summit
    52 min drive - 68.5 km
  • Oak Mountain State Park
    42 min drive - 52.4 km
  • Riverchase Galleria
    50 min drive - 78.3 km
  • Hoover Metropolitan Complex
    55 min drive - 86.5 km

Restaurants

  • V J's Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Pecel lele cah Slemania
    12 min drive
  • Shelby Sandwich Shop
    15 min drive
  • The Sandwich Shop
    15 min drive
  • Big Chums BBQ
    13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lay Lake Access & Views: Expansive Shelby Home!?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Beeswax Creek Park and Shelby County Historic Museum. Columbiana City Park and Museum of George Washington are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Lay Lake Access & Views: Expansive Shelby Home! Reviews

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9.8

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

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

Gorgeous Home

This place was amazing - spacious and clean! It was much larger than expected a the lot was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was perfect for our family! Gorgeous inside and out. Kids and adults had a great time fishing, boating, tubing, playing pool. Everything needed was available. Lake view from every window in the house just about. Stunning!!! We would definitely rent again. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous lake home!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
From a partner site

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.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
From a partner site

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.
Verified

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
Verified

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
From a partner site

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!
Verified

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
Verified

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Trista

The Ultimate Lake House

My family loves to fish - and I (the mom) love the water and try not to think about the fish in it🤣. It's the best of both worlds in one magnificent spot😁. You can swim on one side and fish on the other! The views are amazing and the beds are VERY comfortable. We don't usually like sleeping away from home because that's not generally the case -- but huge win there!! We were in town for an archery tournament and we all couldn't have gone if we didn't find a dog friendly place to stay; so we are super grateful the owners love fishing and dogs. Luckily, they, also supply a vacuum and leaf blower😀. It was kinda a last minute adventure for us that we will always remember as the best adventure, ever.
Verified

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Home Away From Home!

Our stay was Amazing! There is no other place we'll stay at Lay Lake then the Lighthouse.The panoramic views are breathtaking. The craftmanship of the home is impeccable.It's a spacious home yet it still feels warm and so peaceful.The house is fully equipped with everything you need. You won't be disappointed! There is no exaggerating with the photos. The home is beautiful and private.I'm not going to say it's a complaint. But, I wished the windows were clean.The windows in the family room and dining area are floor to ceiling. It's definitely a WOW FACTOR to look out those windows and see the lake.It's a beautiful sight to witness.With that being said, I'll be back. It's my second time at Lighthouse. I've had a summer and winter experience and loved them both.This December stay, the weather was sunny and warm. We were able to spend time on the pier. At night, we enjoyed being gathered around the firepit.Many wonderful memories have been made at the Lighthouse.The Host, Micah is great to work with and responds quickly.Thank you, Micah! We'll be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarrol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Micah and the home are absolutely awesome. I've stayed here several times and it's great to see the home only improve through time with upkeep and maintenance. The location is great and the fishing was as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and we enjoyed ourselves tremendously! Will come again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay. We will be coming back for sure.Fyi...the owner has a boat and Seedoos that you can rent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarrol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is better than advertised! The lake and weather were beautiful and had a great week fishing. The host is wonderful to work with and makes sure you are taken care of. Can't wait to come back...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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