Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers!

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A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a red umbrella.
A wooden-paneled room with wicker furniture, a large clock, ceiling fans, and an American flag.
A pool table in a room with wooden paneling, a sofa, and a television.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area with wooden furniture, and a kitchen with modern appliances.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a staircase, and a modern kitchen in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lay Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Arcade/game room
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Shelby, AL
  • Place, Lay Lake
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverchase Galleria
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, The Summit
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Additional Sleeping (Basement)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 (Loft)

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Shelby

Located in Shelby, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Shelby County Historic Museum and Museum of George Washington are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum and Flagg Mountain Cabins and Pinhoti Trail. Travelling with kids? Consider Peach Park and Comer Museum and Arts Center. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Shelby, AL

What's nearby

  • Lay Lake - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Oak Mountain State Park - 40 min drive - 49.6 km
  • Riverchase Galleria - 47 min drive - 75.1 km
  • The Summit - 50 min drive - 65.7 km
  • Hoover Metropolitan Complex - 53 min drive - 83.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪V J's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sandwich Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pecel lele cah Slemania - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Big Chums BBQ - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Vj's Restaurant and Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers! located?

This family-friendly Shelby holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Lay Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Beeswax Creek Park and Columbiana City Park. Columbiana Sports Complex and Shelby County Historic Museum are also within 12 miles (20 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. 73 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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
This property was great. One very minor gripe and that was that the upstairs bathroom only had a tub and not shower. Very minor inconvenience.I would rent this property again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2026
We're so glad you had a great stay and that everything from check-in to location lived up to expectations. It's wonderful to hear you'd rent again in a heartbeat!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was all very nice excellent location the problem was that we had was the prices High because the football weekend and it's far away from other things the second thing was it's a hard to find property where you can drive by the driveway and it needs a little bit more signage
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Solitude is exactly what the name describes...We really enjoy the home with all the spaces to relax. A very well thought out rental. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2026
Jackie I'm so glad y'all had a great time at Solitude. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!We loved it there. The listing was accurate, very private location with a beautiful view. The kitchen was well stocked, the house was spotless, beds were comfortable and there was plenty of parking for our group. We would stay again. Thank you for sharing your home with us for the week!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun, 2026
So glad you and your crew enjoyed your stay. Loved hosting and and hope to have you back to enjoy some Solitude
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was everything we needed for our fishing trip. Very hospitable and communicates very fast. We will definitely be booking with them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr, 2026
No better time, no better place to enjoy a great fishing trip than Solitude on Lay Lake. So glad we met your expectations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the stay was great. The house, the view, the location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the sunrise. Beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2025
So glad Donna that you and your family enjoyed the spectacular views. Solitude is definitely a place to recharge your batteries. Hope to have you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place. Very quiet neighborhood and right on the lake. We had plenty of space for all 10 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2025
Cindy so glad you and your friends found Solitude on Lay Lake. I hope to see y’all return on the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and very clean! Randy was very communicative and helpful. There's a boat launch 1 minute away and several spots to get lunch/dinner a quick boat ride away. Really had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2025
So glad you and your friends enjoyed your stay at Solitude. It is a great location for all the things you mentioned. I guess you could say it’s a trophy place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We had one of our best ever vacations at your place! Thanks for sharing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2025
From The Owner: "Carrie, I am so glad you enjoyed your time at Solitude. My goal is to make sure that you have the best experience possible. I look forward to your return."
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Getaway!

We had a fantastic time. The place itself is beautiful and very well kept up and maintained, including the fire pit area which was perfect during our stay. But the star of the show is the water and the lot. It's secluded and peaceful, yet it's super easy access to the main water and several marinas. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place to relax and get away.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2025
So glad you and your crew enjoyed your stay at Solitude. I agree the lake is the star of the show. The views from the upper deck and screened porch are amazing. I’m glad you enjoyed the easy access to the water, it makes it so easy to enjoy the lake that way as well. I’m looking forward to hosting you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful place! Peaceful, comfortable, clean and lovely! Plenty of room to spread out for alone time and the main room was big enough to accommodate us all for meals and games.The outside areas are beautiful and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Lay Lake

Beautiful Home … furnishings are great with very good amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sisters Retreat

Four sisters with one daughter stayed the weekend, chatting, laughing, eating! It was fabulous!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2025
From the owner: "Cathy, so glad y’all had a great time. We have many families that use Solitude for events like yours. Come back anytime and laugh with family and friends at our place again."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place to Stay

Absolutely gorgeous property. All the guests were blown away but how cool the house was. Would come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome place

We loved this house. Location was perfect and private and everything was so nice. We will be back
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2022
From the owner: "Brent, we look forward to having you back. So glad y’all enjoyed your stay!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lake Front Property!

We loved staying here. The home was big enough for our party of 12 ranging from ages 7 to age 85. The property was serene, the kids loved the kayaks, and my parents loved eating out on the porch watching the water. Thank you for such a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location

Very nice home and quite location. It was perfect for our large family get away. Beautiful view of lake. Lots of space to gather and get away to yourself. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor Day Weekend

It was perfect to celebrate with all my family for my mom’s 83rd birthday! Great location and lots of room!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sibling trip 2025

Amazing property with all the amenities needed readily available. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy our stay worry free, we never had to leave to get anything. Perfect set up for the 8 in our group (youngest was 50, oldest is 70). Will book again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2025
From the Owner: "So glad all your expectations were fulfilled. I would love to have you and your family back in the future making more memories."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect!!!! My husband and I decided to take our kids and grandkids on a little trip. It was 8 adults and 3 kids. Perfect amount of space. We brought our pontoon that fit perfect under the boat dock. You can see the boat landing from the deck. So nice and quiet. We thoroughly enjoyed it, and hope to go back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Get Away

We had 9 people staying at the house. There was plenty of room, the accommodations were fantastic, property was super clean, and the amenities were as stated in the listing. It was really nice being able to enter at the main floor as well as at the basement level. There were plenty of rooms to split up among the different groups in the family. Thank you so much!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2025
From the Owner: "So glad you enjoyed your stay. We're happy we could meet your expectations at Solitude."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend

Could not have been better
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

We had a wonderful time at this property; the pictures don’t do it justice! Perfect location, plenty of room, right on the water. The kayaks were great and the pool table in the basement was a nice extra as well. Property manager was lovely and very responsive. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Dec, 2022
From the owner: "So glad y’all had a great time. Anytime the world is spinning out of control and you need some Solitude, come on back."
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