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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 142900 sq ft
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Arley, AL
- Place, Lewis Smith Lake1 min walk
- Place, Smith Lake Park
- Place, WildWater Cullman58 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 5
2 Double Beds
Guest Room
1 King Bed
Master Suite
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Guest Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Master Bath
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Upstairs 1/2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Your perfect lake getaway! Newly updated, spacious, and open.
Escape busy schedules and stressful days and land here…at the Nest. Rest, relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect. Soak up the sun, water, views, and priceless times with friends and family. While “real life” will call you back, we hope you will return to the Nest anytime!
Large kitchen with dining area including farm table and adjoining bar. Overflow can enjoy the dining area just beside on the large porch.
Kitchen opens up to family room with large TV and gas fireplace. Double french doors open onto beautiful porch.
Gorgeous lake views from almost every room.
Enjoy your coffee or cocktail on the 500 sq foot covered porch. Take the short staircase to the lake to enjoy swimming or relaxing on the swim pier and double boat slip. Explore the quiet but large cove on either your own boat, or on one of our kayaks or paddle boat.
Plenty of space to sleep 6 upstairs, and 6-8 downstairs. 2 en-suite Masters upstairs, plus another Queen bedroom. Two bunk rooms downstairs, plus a sleeper sofa.
Great 2nd living space downstairs with large TV, games, movies, porch access
Garage Hangout space...ping-pong table, TV, sectional.
Outdoor Space:
-500 ft upstairs covered porch with dining table and plenty of seating
-500 ft covered patio with direct access to yard/lake and plenty of seating; charcoal grill
-Large covered front porch with rocking chairs
-Large landscaped front yard with circle driveway and plenty of parking.
5 Minutes from Arley: Sons of Arley grocery store, hardware store, Dollar General (Red Box), gas stations, Mexican restaurant
1 Mile boat ride from Duncan Bridge Marina
(5 Min in car)
20 Minutes from Jasper, restaurants and stores, large grocery stores, quaint downtown area with great restaurants
Large kitchen with dining area including farm table and adjoining bar. Overflow can enjoy the dining area just beside on the large porch.
Kitchen opens up to family room with large TV and gas fireplace. Double french doors open onto beautiful porch.
Gorgeous lake views from almost every room.
Enjoy your coffee or cocktail on the 500 sq foot covered porch. Take the short staircase to the lake to enjoy swimming or relaxing on the swim pier and double boat slip. Explore the quiet but large cove on either your own boat, or on one of our kayaks or paddle boat.
Plenty of space to sleep 6 upstairs, and 6-8 downstairs. 2 en-suite Masters upstairs, plus another Queen bedroom. Two bunk rooms downstairs, plus a sleeper sofa.
Great 2nd living space downstairs with large TV, games, movies, porch access
Garage Hangout space...ping-pong table, TV, sectional.
Outdoor Space:
-500 ft upstairs covered porch with dining table and plenty of seating
-500 ft covered patio with direct access to yard/lake and plenty of seating; charcoal grill
-Large covered front porch with rocking chairs
-Large landscaped front yard with circle driveway and plenty of parking.
5 Minutes from Arley: Sons of Arley grocery store, hardware store, Dollar General (Red Box), gas stations, Mexican restaurant
1 Mile boat ride from Duncan Bridge Marina
(5 Min in car)
20 Minutes from Jasper, restaurants and stores, large grocery stores, quaint downtown area with great restaurants
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
About the area
Arley
Located in Arley, this holiday home is on a lake. Houston Historic Jail and Clarkson Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Tiger Field. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing adventures can be found near the property.

Arley, AL
What's nearby
- Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- WildWater Cullman - 58 min drive - 69.2 km
- Sportsman Lake Park - 58 min drive - 69.6 km
- Cullman County Museum - 59 min drive - 70.6 km
- Heritage Park Cullman - 59 min drive - 69.9 km
Restaurants
- Jack's - 21 min drive
- La Plaza Bonita - 12 min drive
- Subway - 22 min drive
- Cujos Pizza - 19 min drive
- Arley Coffee Shop - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
16 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rachael M.
24 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rachael M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Rhonda C.
7 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary Jet Ski Trip



Rhonda C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael A.
13 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Michael A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Justin D.
22 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend!
Justin D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ANDRE J.
12 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy




ANDRE J.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jeff W.
19 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay!!
Jeff W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marianne M.
3 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
Marianne M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda C.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
36th Annual Girl Trip
Rhonda C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer E.
10 Jun 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful house
Jennifer E.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Danny W.
27 Dec 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time
Danny W.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
April A.
18 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wish we could have stayed longer
April A.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Danielle O.
5 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
Danielle O.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Latasha C.
16 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to enjoy the lake!
Latasha C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Allen T.
29 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smith Lake 2024
Allen T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda C.
17 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels like home away from home
Rhonda C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Courtney H.
30 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing family and friends weekend
Courtney H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matthew H.
30 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Matthew H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christian L.
31 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place on the lake
Christian L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy W.
3 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great trip!




Amy W.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Edward G.
7 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smith Lake Nest
Edward G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
sara g.
18 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FUN ON THE WATER
sara g.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
LESLIE D.
20 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Family Gathering/3 generations
LESLIE D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Stephanie P.
29 Dec 2022
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Unwanted company, Don't stay here!
Stephanie P.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeff c.
30 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not want for more
Jeff c.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
About the host
Hosted by Pamela Grafton
We live in Oxford, MS and are excited to share our new lake house with you! We plan to use it often but want others to enjoy when we can't.
Why they chose this property
We fell in love with the location on the lake as well as the open, bright home for amazing, relaxing lake time!
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