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Emerald Cove at Smith Lake: 7BR house, sleeps 18+, beautiful channel views!

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A spacious kitchen with a large island, white cabinetry, and modern appliances.
A lakeside cabin with a dock and a covered seating area.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a high ceiling.
A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and wooden shelves.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lewis Smith Lake

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Arley, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ave Maria Grotto
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Place, Smith Lake Park
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8

3 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 9

2 Single Bunk Beds

5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath 1

Toilet

Half Bath 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Arley

Located in Arley, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking and horse riding.
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Arley, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Natural Bridge Park - 47 min drive - 65.4 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 54 min drive - 68.4 km
  • Smith Lake Park - 58 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Stone Bridge Farms - 60 min drive - 76.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Plaza Bonita - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ducan - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Middle Of Meek - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Emerald Cove at Smith Lake: 7BR house, sleeps 18+, beautiful channel views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Emerald Cove at Smith Lake: 7BR house, sleeps 18+, beautiful channel views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Cove at Smith Lake: 7BR house, sleeps 18+, beautiful channel views!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emerald Cove at Smith Lake: 7BR house, sleeps 18+, beautiful channel views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Emerald Cove at Smith Lake: 7BR house, sleeps 18+, beautiful channel views! located?

This family-friendly Arley holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Tiger Field, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lewis Smith Lake and Houston Historic Jail. Bankhead National Forest is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with plenty of space for a large group. Love the porches & gorgeous views!! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is amazing. 3 night stay with friends. I absolutely recommend staying here with this amazing host!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed in this house for a family vacation and 80th birthday. Everything about it was perfect. The house itself is amazing, the venue outside (fire pit, dock, etc) was outstanding. Communication with owner was also excellent. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, easy check-in, and very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location, beautiful scenery, plenty of activities for the kids. Our family enjoyed the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again, we hosted a wonderful marriage retreat at this beautiful home! The rooms and bathrooms are roomy and comfortable. The kitchen is stocked more than any other rental we've stayed in & has everything you need. We made good use of the kayaks & paddleboards, catching fish along the way. Love this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heavenly

Great stay with 14 family members. Wonderful location and beautiful place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful, very clean . We felt like we were at home. We had everything we needed for cooking, sleeping couldn’t ask for anything else.Let’s don’t forget about the fishing perfect. The place is set for entertainment all the way. We are planning on coming back for a family get together. The floor plan is great plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so perfect for our group. The views in the cove would be very hard to beat. The area is just super peaceful for how active Smith Lake can be. The inside of the home was very clean and comfortable. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out and so many spaces that groups would get together in. Everyone is already talking about planning another trip to stay at the property!! Thanks for making my 40th bday so special.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the property immensely. It was a relaxing environment with beautiful views and a great room setup. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

This place was very nice, and well taken care of. Highly recommend any large groups that are looking for a place to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved every second of our stay at Emerald Cove. A beautiful house, plenty of space for our group of 15, and a gorgeous view. Thank you, Emerald Cove for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything is just as listed! Fantastic house with everything needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay!

This is our 4th trip to this property and it is perfect every time. They thought of everything! We can't wait until next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jessica was fabulous with communicating and the home is absolutely immaculate. From the bedding to pillows on the bed…perfection. If you love to cook-you will be in heaven. Every kitchen gadget you would need is there. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bachelor Weekens

Had an absolutely incredible weekend at this insanely nice house. Couldnt have asked for a better place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Men's group weekend

What an impressive and beautiful home. From the well stocked kitchen, to the amazing view, to the lake activites, this house is amazing for anyone.
Hougasougadee Falls trail
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lake house

We really enjoyed the house, amenities, and the lake. Great job on the design and layout of the house. Really nice not having too many stairs down to the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake House

Beautiful house. Beautiful view of Smith Lake. Lots of room and fun for our large family.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Old Friends Weekend

Awesome house! We thoroughly enjoyed this property. It met all our expectations and more! The kitchen is well stocked and the view is spectacular! Hope to make a return visit next year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Getaway/Family and Friends Retreat

This property was ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! All of our needs were met and the accommodations were spectacular. This home offered all of the amenities that we needed. All of the guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rock 39

Beautiful place and perfect for our 39th college reunion of dear friends. We want to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Weekend

This property is absolutely perfect and spacious for large groups. It was peaceful, clean, and has all the amenities needed for a relaxing getaway. The adults and children had the BEST time. We did not want to come home! We are already planning our next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house & scenic view.

Beautiful! Great for family get-togethers or a gathering of good friends. House well-stocked with just about anything you might need. Host was very pleasant & very easy to work with. Would recommend highly!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Lake Trip For Family

The house was immaculately clean. Great for large groups. The location on the lake is great because there's minimal stairs and hardly any boat or jet ski traffic because we are in a cove. This was the perfect quiet vacation that our family was looking for. Kitchen was fully stocked. Lots of places in the house for people to unwind and connect. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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