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Pops Place - Everything you need for a perfect vacation!

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a ceiling fan, and a view of a lake.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a ceiling fan, a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A two-story house with a balcony, stone exterior, and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a fireplace, and large windows overlooking a lake.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lewis Smith Lake
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Arley, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Natural Bridge Park
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Place, Cullman County Museum
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Pops Place - Everything you need for a perfect vacation!

BEAUTIFUL 5 Bedrooms/ 3 full bath LAKEHOUSE located near Duncan Bridge Marina. This vacation home has everything you need for your family/friend vacation! Gorgeous home with an easy walk to the dock. Two living areas, with the downstairs area having TV, foosball table and full kitchen. You can enjoy the outdoor fire pit or relax on the covered decks (upper and lower).

There is a 1 story dock, with a boat slip for your use. 2 kayaks for your enjoyment. Approximately 20 steps to the dock.

Bedroom 1: Master suite upstairs with balcony- King size bed and Queen size bed.
Bedroom 2: Queen size bed - main floor
Bedroom 3: Queen size bed - main floor
Bedroom 4: Queen size bed - lower level
Bedroom 5: Queen size bed - lower level
Additional sleeping in basement lower living area, Twin over Full bunk bed.
Sleeps 13 in beds. Maximum occupancy: 13.

Wifi Internet. Weber charcoal grill. Fireplaces inside the house are not for Guest's use.

RESERVATIONS ARE NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL YOU RETURN THE RENTAL AGREEMENT TO SMITH LAKE RENTALS. NO after-prom, graduation, frat, wedding, etc parties. Any gathering larger than the Max occupancy has to be preapproved. Violation will result in eviction.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE PRIMARY RENTER MUST MEET THE AGE REQUIREMENT OF 25 YEARS OF AGE.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2589930vb
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. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Arley, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Clarkson Covered Bridge - 48 min drive - 57.6 km
  • Natural Bridge Park - 55 min drive - 74.6 km
  • Cullman County Museum - 58 min drive - 74.5 km
  • Sportsman Lake Park - 59 min drive - 77.4 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cujos Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ducan - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pops Place - Everything you need for a perfect vacation! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pops Place - Everything you need for a perfect vacation!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pops Place - Everything you need for a perfect vacation!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pops Place - Everything you need for a perfect vacation!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pops Place - Everything you need for a perfect vacation! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Tiger Field. Houston Historic Jail and Gamble Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a large family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2026
Thank you for the 5‑star review. We're glad the home was perfect for your large family gathering. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would love to host you again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Friend group at Pop's

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was great. Location is great because there is a store and marina just ten minutes away. Back porch is specular becuase you can see the lake clearly. Plenty of room for the three couples who rented. Each had our own floor. Dock was great because it's an easy walk and great deep, clean water. Only problem is that there is no kitchen table to eat indoors and play card games at night.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to relax and enjoy family. Everything was as described!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
We are so happy that you enjoyed staying at "Pop's Place"! Please come back and stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an extended and multi generational family vacation for us and everyone absolutely loved it! I highly recommend this place. The ease to getting down to the water was big selling point for us. My 74 yo mom was able to make the walk fairly easily. It was a little steeper than it appeared in the photos but not too bad. We rented a party barge pontoon from a nearby marina so the boat dock was a great addition for the property. I highhly recommend Pop,s Place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful 5‑star review. We're glad the home worked well for your multi-generational group and that the water access was manageable for your mom. We appreciate the note about the walk being a bit steeper than it appears, we’ll clarify that in the listing. It’s great the dock and nearby party barge rental added to your stay, and thanks for recommending Pop’s Place. We appreciate you choosing our property and would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

They had everything needed for a great stay

I would rent it again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Plenty of sleeping areas for everyone and we really enjoyed the large deck and swiming spot near the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. The property was clean, and there was more than enough room for our family of seven. My son caught a nice size Bass fish from the boat dock. Pop's Place exceeded our expectations. We would love to come back again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your excellent review. We would love to host you again anytime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing views and very spacious property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property easily accommodates large families. Grandparents and their 2 adult sons and their families for a total of 10 with beds to spare! The 3 levels with nice bathrooms on each floor gives everyone a sense of privacy. The kitchens are amazing and there are 2 with more than enough dishes and everything else you need. 2 refrigerators keep all those needed drinks cold! The views of the lake are amazing, the dock is spacious and great for swimming! Three different decks and we lived on the 2nd level. Very nice!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place and great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Best house and location we have had at Smith Lake. Worked perfectly for our family. Will be back
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lake Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Pop’s was very nice and clean. Great spot to spend vacation time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful House

This is a great property and we would love to come back! However, it did not seem like the house was quite ready for our arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

AMAZING TIME

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was clean, so much to use in the kitchen, including a crock pot (thank you). Could use a few more drinking cups.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home with gorgeous location on the lake!

The home was so beautiful while we had wonderful access to the lake. I cannot say enough about the management crew who make sure you have everything you need with great prompt responses! Thank you again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: When we arrived at the house it was very clean and even smelled good. Everything we needed was there and we had plenty of room for the entire family. Kid really enjoyed floating around on the kayak's. We'll be back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

We spent a week here and enjoyed our time immensely. The home is beautiful, the lake is fantastic and it was a great time of relaxation and fun. Our only issues were the back patio needs to be powerwashed, the hammock was in pieces and the Kayaks advertised as something we could use were filthy and one of the paddles was broken. In addition, there are no lifejackets available for use as required by law as we understand. We were happy to clean up the Kayaks and we did use them although before we were aware of the lifejacket requirement. Despite this, it was still in our top 3 of vacation experiences and I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a wonderful property, relaxation and simply outstanding views.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place for us and friends to get to hang out together
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean space with a good view. Communicative host. We were a little thrown off by the ask to of the host to supply your own toilet paper (outside of one roll provided per bathroom) and the allocation of one towel per guest, but other than that it was a great experience, and I would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your review and recommendation! We're glad you enjoyed the space, view, and communication. We appreciate your feedback regarding the towels and toilet paper. As noted in our pre-arrival information, we provide an initial supply of replenishable items so guests can plan accordingly for their stay. Thanks again for staying with us, and we hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great Lake house and great host!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2026
Thank you for the 5‑star review. We're glad you enjoyed the lake house and found the host to be great. We appreciate you choosing Smith Lake Rentals and would welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake trip with 5 kids and their grand parents

My wife and I took our 5 kids to Smith Lake for 5 days. My wife's parents came also. We had an amazing week! The house is beautiful and accommodated our group very well. We ended up not using one of the bed rooms even with 9 people. It is an easy walk down to the boat dock, not too many steps like a lot of the houses on Smith Lake. Thanks for an amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the house

Home was clean & had an awesome view from the awesome balconies.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026

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