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Decked Out • Main Channel Views • 80ft to Water • Sleeps 18 • Near Duncan Bridge

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Your front-row seat to peaceful mornings and unforgettable lake memories.
Nestled among mature trees, Decked Out offers privacy, shade, & lakefront living
Experience the beauty of Smith Lake from your private retreat
Relax in the spacious living room with soaring ceilings and stunning lake views.
Gather around the fire pit and enjoy unforgettable evenings by the lake.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lewis Smith Lake
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Arley, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

downstairs

2 Single Bunk Beds

game room

1 Double Futon

master

1 King Bed

upstairs #1

1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

upstairs #2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

upstairs #3

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main level

Toilet

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

upstair

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Decked Out • Main Channel Views • 80ft to Water • Sleeps 18 • Near Duncan Bridge

Welcome to Decked Out on Smith Lake where Lifelong Memories Are Made.

Whether you're planning a family reunion, a weekend with friends, a church retreat, a fishing adventure, or simply a relaxing escape from the city, Decked Out on Smith Lake is the perfect destination.

Conveniently located on the main channel of beautiful Lewis Smith Lake, between Arley and Duncan Bridge Marina, our lakefront home is easy to reach from Birmingham, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Decatur, and surrounding areas. You'll spend less time driving and more time making memories.

From the moment you arrive, you'll understand why so many families return year after year. Wake up to peaceful lake views, enjoy your morning coffee overlooking the water, spend the day boating or swimming, and finish the evening grilling on one of three spacious decks while watching the sunset paint the sky over the Bankhead National Forest across the lake.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please keep in mind for the stairs & the water.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
On decks are allowed.
No loud activities from 10 pm to 8 am on dock or decks.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2073980vb
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 deadlock
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

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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Arley, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪La Plaza Bonita - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cujos Pizza - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Decked Out • Main Channel Views • 80ft to Water • Sleeps 18 • Near Duncan Bridge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Decked Out • Main Channel Views • 80ft to Water • Sleeps 18 • Near Duncan Bridge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Decked Out • Main Channel Views • 80ft to Water • Sleeps 18 • Near Duncan Bridge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Decked Out • Main Channel Views • 80ft to Water • Sleeps 18 • Near Duncan Bridge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Decked Out • Main Channel Views • 80ft to Water • Sleeps 18 • Near Duncan Bridge located?

This family-friendly Arley holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lewis Smith Lake, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Tiger Field and Houston Historic Jail. Dowling Memorial Park and Gamble Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great lake house with amazing sunrise and sunset views. So peaceful and quiet. We felt very safe and enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space for our 8 adults and 3 kids!Easy walking distance to the lake! Beautiful home and views! We’ve been going to Smith Lake for years and we couldn’t have picked a better house for our family!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home. Perfect for large family! Everyone can sleep comfortably Easy access to lake Lots to do Incase of a rain shower in the home Lake toys were plentifulVery quiet and private 2 refrigerators… a plus for sure! Kitchen is full You will enjoy your stay for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was awesome! It had everything we needed and enjoyed it so much! The house was beautiful and great views of the lake. Highly recommend staying here. I hope to return again soon. The owner was quick to respond too. There was 13 that stayed and was very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it! There were things for the kids to do separately from the adults. I would have rated everything excellent but the A/c went out of 2 bedrooms the first day and folks had to sleep on the couches downstairs but we were compensated and the A/c was being replaced on the day we left. Also the gas grill wouldn’t heat up. But the views and the dock were great. The host was great at keeping us informed on everything . I can see us coming back in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

HEATHER H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay to end the year! This house had everything we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonder place to stay! Everything was ready for us. The views were beautiful. It was nice that it accommodated a big group.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Beautiful house with lots of games. Had a great time with my team during team building weekend!Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with plenty of beds and awesome parking for trucks with boats. Huge circle drive to accommodate fishermen. I would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2025
Thank you very much for this wonderful review. We are so Glad you and your family had enjoyed your stay at Decked Out. We will be honored to have a chance to host your group again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

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

Great stay!

Our family enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2022
Thank you very much Mr. White, for taking care of my property like your own. Hope to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house on a quiet part of the lake.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found Decked Out just as described on VRBO. It is a gorgeous home with beautiful views of the lake. We enjoyed the deck space and the fire pit area. Plenty of space in the home. The teenagers and adults loved the game room area. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans and dishes and the beds were very comfortable. Great place to stay with family and friends.
Lake time is relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could not imagine a more beautiful home. It had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Beautiful Home/Incredible Experience

This home exceeded our expectations and was spacious and inviting with quick, easy access to the lake! We had a fantastic time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina M.

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

Very enjoyable

We all enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Family vacation

The amenities and house along with location was just perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Great property for family

This lake house is awesome in all ways for your family. Quiet, clean, fun and the host was available for any questions we had. The double deck dock was a hit with the kids as well as the paddle boards provided. Lots of life vests of all sizes also provided. I will stay here every time I visit Smith Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

Amazing house and location

It was a beautiful house and the lake was wonderful. So clean and inviting. Boat rentals were easy and we spent a lot of time on the lake and jumping off the double decker dock. Downstairs was was a perfect place for our teenagers to have their own retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Great place on the lake

House is clean, well stocked kitchen, and great location. Good swimming spot with double deck boat house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2024
Thank you very much for staying at Decked Out, hope y'all will visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack T.

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

Relaxing

Great spot on the lake and great amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Lake Life

Beautiful Lake views, and perfect location for family fun 😁
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Beautiful deck

Great location to Duncan Bridge Marina, spacious and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlaine B.

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

Sibling get together

Wonderful stay! Everything was first class
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Raymond M.

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

Great Place for a Family Summer Vacation

This place was great for our family vacation. The house is wonderful, and the new decks and the double decker dock are truly outstanding. And the lake was great, it was deep, clean and during the week, it had very little boat traffic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2021
Thank you, hope to see you booking Decked Out again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tori C.

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

Great family getaway

My family and I have stayed at this property the last two summers. This is a beautiful home with beautiful views and we enjoy it so much!! We have already booked it for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thank you Tori, it was a great pleasure to have hosted your family again!

About the host

Hosted by Xiaodi Autry

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Over thirty years ago, I moved to the United States and have been blessed with an amazing life. My husband and I have been happily married for 29 years and have raised two wonderful children. As a family, we've always loved spending time outdoors—fishing, boating, hiking, and cheering on our kids at countless sporting events.

Like many families, we worked hard, saved, and dreamed of one day owning a lakefront home. That dream became a reality in 2017 when we found Decked Out on beautiful Smith Lake.

Over the past few years, we've poured our hearts into making this home even more special. We've updated furniture and mattresses, refreshed the décor, replaced all of the kitchen appliances, added riprap along the shoreline, built a new circular concrete driveway, and recently completed three brand-new lakefront decks. Every improvement has been made with one goal in mind—to create a place where both our family and our guests can enjoy the very best Smith Lake has to offer.

Some of our favorite moments are the simplest ones: enjoying coffee on the shaded deck as the lake wakes up, fishing with family, exploring the lake by boat, watching water sports, and ending the day on the dock as the sky changes colors over the water. Those quiet moments remind us why we fell in love with this place.

We hope you'll experience that same feeling during your stay at Decked Out. Our wish is that your family and friends leave with wonderful memories, just as ours continue to do, year after year.

Why they chose this property

When we began searching for our dream lake house in 2017, we had a very specific wish list. We wanted crystal-clear water, breathtaking views, easy access to marinas, restaurants, grocery stores, and medical services, while still enjoying the peace and privacy that make Smith Lake so special. Most importantly, we wanted a property with very few steps to the shoreline and a wide-open view of the main channel.

The moment we found this property, we knew it was exactly what we had been searching for.

Decked Out is conveniently located on the main channel of Lewis Smith Lake between Arley and Duncan Bridge Marina, making it easy to enjoy boating, fishing, dining, and shopping without long drives. Whether you're renting a boat, grabbing groceries, or heading out for dinner, everything you need is just minutes away.

One of our favorite features is the stunning, unobstructed view across the lake to Bankhead National Forest. Because the shoreline across from us is protected, you'll enjoy peaceful scenery, spectacular sunrises, incredible sunsets reflected on the water, and some of the cleanest water you'll find anywhere in Alabama.

As owners who personally care for and manage our home, we're never far away if you need us. We take great pride in keeping Decked Out in excellent condition and strive to respond quickly to any questions or unexpected issues. In most cases, assistance is available the very same day, so you can spend your vacation relaxing instead of worrying.

We fell in love with this location years ago, and we hope you'll discover why so many of our guests do too.

What makes this property unique

When we purchased Decked Out in 2017, we weren't just buying a lake house—we were creating a place where families and friends could reconnect, relax, and make lifelong memories. As business owners, we believe the little details matter, and we continually invest in our home to provide the quality, comfort, and experience we would want for our own family.

What makes Decked Out special is its rare combination of location, comfort, and atmosphere. Situated on the main channel of beautiful Lewis Smith Lake, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the protected Bankhead National Forest, crystal-clear water, very few steps to the shoreline, and easy access to Duncan Bridge Marina, restaurants, and shopping.

Our three spacious decks are naturally shaded by mature hardwood trees, creating a peaceful, treehouse-like setting perfect for morning coffee, afternoon grilling, or simply relaxing with family and friends. Inside, guests of all ages enjoy the game room with pool, ping pong, foosball, movies, and more.

There's something special about life at the lake. Time slows down, conversations last longer, and even a rainy day feels peaceful. We hope you'll experience what we've come to love about this place—because life is simply better at Decked Out, where lifelong memories are made.

Languages:

English, Chinese (Mandarin)

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