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Bright Shelby Cottage w/ Deck & Creek Views!

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Shelby Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | 640 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Deck | Water Views | Screened-In Porch | Single-Story Home | Marina Nearby
Cottage Exterior | Driveway (2 Vehicles) | Overflow Parking Lot
Living Room | Smart TV | Queen Sleeper Sofa | Central Air Conditioning/Heat
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9640 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Shelby, AL
  • Place, Lay Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Oak Mountain State Park
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoover Metropolitan Complex
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Bright Shelby Cottage w/ Deck & Creek Views!

Overlooking Waxahatchee Creek, this cozy Shelby getaway is ready for your next nature escape. Lounge on the scenic deck with a furry friend before walking down to the convenient Waxahatchee Marina for fishing and dining. Later, take a peaceful stroll through Beeswax Creek Park. Return to the 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental cottage in the evening and prepare a delicious meal in the well-stocked kitchen. This property also offers 2 Smart TVs, free WiFi, and ample parking.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Dogs Welcome w/ Fee | Shared Outdoor Seating Area | Walk to Waxahatchee Marina

Bedroom 1: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 2: Twin XL/Queen Bunk Bed | Living Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck w/ lounge seating, screened-in porch
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, 6-person dining area, board games, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, Keurig coffee maker, toaster, air fryer, blender, spices
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central air conditioning/heat, complimentary toiletries, towels/linens, hair dryer, trash bags/paper towels, keyless entry
FAQ: 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story home, exterior stairs required to enter
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), overflow parking lot, boat parking available at marina
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional 1-bedroom property for 4 guests is available next door with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Waxahatchee Creek (walking distance), Beeswax Creek Park (13 miles), Minooka Park (22 miles), Higgins Ferry Park (30 miles)
NEARBY DINING: Waxahatchee Marina (walking distance), Lay Port Marina (0.7 miles), VJ's Restaurant (7 miles), Shelby Sandwich Shop (7 miles), The Point Grill & Bar (13 miles)
MARINAS: Waxahatchee Marina & Boat Storage (walking distance), Lay Port Marina (0.7 miles), Lacoosa Marina (6 miles), Lake Mitchell Marina (30 miles)
AIRPORT: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (160 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This single-story home requires exterior stairs to enter
- NOTE: There is another bookable vacation rental next door with a shared outdoor seating area; other travelers may be present during your stay
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is part of a Ring doorbell device facing the front outdoor entry, and 1 camera is located on the side of the home facing the parking lot. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras are activated by motion and will record video and sound while guests are in residence
- NOTE: The area may have stray dogs present. Please be cautious when you are outside with pets
- NOTE: The Waxahatchee Marina is available May through September. It is open between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays only. The same availability applies to the marina’s restaurant as well

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Shelby

Located in Shelby, this cottage is on the waterfront. Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington and American Village Citizenship Trust are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum and Flagg Mountain Cabins and Pinhoti Trail. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Shelby, AL

What's nearby

  • Lay Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Oak Mountain State Park - 43 min drive - 50.5 km
  • Riverchase Galleria - 53 min drive - 76.6 km
  • Hoover Metropolitan Complex - 56 min drive - 67.0 km
  • Grandview Medical Center - 58 min drive - 84.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪V J's Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Big Chums BBQ - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lay Port Marina - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Vj's Restaurant and Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pecel lele cah Slemania - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Shelby Cottage w/ Deck & Creek Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bright Shelby Cottage w/ Deck & Creek Views!?

As of 17 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bright Shelby Cottage w/ Deck & Creek Views! on 19 Apr, 2026 start from S$112, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bright Shelby Cottage w/ Deck & Creek Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright Shelby Cottage w/ Deck & Creek Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright Shelby Cottage w/ Deck & Creek Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bright Shelby Cottage w/ Deck & Creek Views! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 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 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

meagan r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing place to stay! The home is beautiful and spotless and exceeded all of our expectations. The marina is a fun place as well and we absolutely loved the deck! If we come back to Alabama this will be the place we stay! Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was wonderful. An amazing view. Home was exceptionally clean. Loved the open floor plan. Will be returning to stay here in the again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy L.

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

Last ABT tournamnet

Great stay! It's the perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful location. Very nice property management.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed, cute house! Beautiful view over the water. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William D.

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

Great retreat

House was very clean and well kept. Awesome view of and easy access to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to relax after our cruise before we traveled back home. Our grandsons did a little fishing at the marina. Nice deck to sit and watch the lake. Only suggestion we would make would be to have a grill.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lou F.

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

Waxahatchee Marina

Very clean facility. Beautiful interior. The deck was much larger than expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kindra B.

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

Stay

It was very nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kamryn

Bachelorette Weekend

This was the perfect stay for a quick little weekend bachelorette trip. Everything was clean, the beds were comfy, if we got hungry and didn’t feel like cooking we just walked to the marina and ate! Great view from the porch/living room windows. If i have another party/get together with friends again we will defiantly stay here again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annatte S.

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

Great house

We had a great time in Alabama during our stay. The home has everything you need. We cooked a meal most every night and the kitchen was well stocked. The house is nicely updated and the beds are very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jody w.

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

Tournament fishing

The house was great. Perfect little hide away place right next to the ramp. Made our trip so easy. Love our stay..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Hidden Gem

The cutest cleanest well stocked house!! We enjoyed our weekend escape and loved so much being able to bring our dogs! You couldn’t get any closer to the dock for great boat access, and the beautiful lake views from inside are such a pleasure. We look forward to returning again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina E.

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

Modern

From the outside a lovely cabin by the lake, on the inside all the modern amenities of a luxury apartment. Plenty of space and bedding, towels and fully equipped kitchen for a large family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

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

Quick getaway

The property was clean and comfortable, situated at a marina. Husband liked it for the convenience, he didn’t have to find a boat dock nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leann P.

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

Exactly what we wanted - and then some!

The house is as described - we had everything we needed. The beds were comfy and kitchen was well stocked. The location is perfectly set next to the marina if you plan to haul a boat. Plenty of parking and easy ramp. The Marina restaurant was a friendly and casual place to grab a bite, replenish beer/ice, and load the kids w ice cream. Sitting on the deck with the lake view and my coffee was my favorite part. The lake itself was fun and easy to navigate. We will be back!
Morning view with coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Cute little cottage on the water

This property was perfect for our 2 night stay. I gave 4 stars for cleanliness due to most dishes and utensils in the cabinets and drawers being dirty. I ran them through a wash in the dishwasher, so not too big of a deal. There were also a lot of small dead ants on the beds in the bunk room. This property is very well set up with nice furniture, the only suggestion would be to put a nonslip pad under the living room rug.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Christina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Not what we expected. The house is adorable but deceptive. The beds look beautiful but are super uncomfortable. They aren’t real mattresses. The outside yard was not kept up. It’s literally right next to a marina but even in the off season there are people in and out ALL hours of the night. We had a boat with us and it was a real pain to get it in and out even with it being at a marina. The parking pad isn’t big enough for a larger suv. We booked it for two night and only stayed one night. We were super uncomfortable. The only plus I would say is the property manager was AMAZING. She was such a sweetheart and went above and beyond for me. I wish the place would have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Was there to fish the lake and it was a perfect place to stay. If I had any advice it would be a light over dining table. This was my second stay there and already planning to stay there again same time next year
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moonlight P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and new, everything you could need! Really loved our stay, the man that looks after the boats there was so nice, friendly and helpful! Quiet and peaceful:)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Very comfortable and clean house with everything you need to feel like home. Great views on the lake and very quiet area. Hosts were great and answer any questions you have quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George P.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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