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Shoreline Home w/ Boat Dock & Fire Pit in Shelby!

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Shelby Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | 1,550 Sq Ft | Stairs Required for Access
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General | Free WiFi | Central Heating & Air Conditioning
Living Room | Smart TV w/ Dish
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Shelby, AL
  • Lay Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Flagg Mountain Cabins and Pinhoti Trail
  • Oak Mountain State Park
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Shoreline Home w/ Boat Dock & Fire Pit in Shelby!

Riverfront Property | Gated Community | Home Theater System | Dog Friendly w/ Fee (2 Max)

Welcome to 'Firefly House at Selah Manor'! This 3-bed, 2-bath vacation rental home in Shelby has waterfront access, provided kayaks and a paddleboard, and amenities like a fully equipped kitchen, Smart TVs, and a covered porch. Brew fresh coffee, then head out to tour museums, go wine tasting, or visit state parks. And there's another rentable on-site unit for larger groups.

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bunk bed
- Bedroom 3 (Garage): 1 queen bunk bed
- Additional Sleeping: 1 air mattress

SHARED AMENITIES
- Boat ramp
- 3 kayaks, standup paddleboard, paddleboat

INDOOR LIVING
- Central heating & A/C
- Smart TVs w/ YouTube TV
- Wall of windows
- Board games, books

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Dock
- Charcoal grill (charcoal provided)
- Fire pit (wood provided)
- Hammock

KITCHEN
- Fully equipped w/ blender
- Drip coffee maker (starter coffee & tea provided)
- Kitchen island

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries
- Washer/dryer (detergent provided)
- Dog-friendly amenities (large kennel, leash, large dog bed, dog towels, dog bowls)

FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, steps for entry
- Accessible-height toilets
- Bedrooms 1 & 2 on 2nd floor
- Bedroom 3 in garage

PARKING
- Driveway (3 vehicles)
- Additional parking available w/ fee

ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS
- An additional 3-bedroom property for 12 guests is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

- Secluded area w/ Coosa River on-site
- Close to wineries
- 24 miles to The American Village
- 31 miles to Desoto Caverns
- 35 miles to Oak Mountain State Park
- 55 miles to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Int'l Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $150 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only, 2 max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- This 2-story home requires steps to enter. Interior stairs are required to access bedrooms 1 and 2 located on the 2nd floor and bedroom 4 in the attached garage
- There is another vacation rental on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed
A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 first aid kit

About the area

Shelby

Located in Shelby, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington and American Village Citizenship Trust are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lay Lake and Beeswax Creek Park. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum and Flagg Mountain Cabins and Pinhoti Trail are also worth visiting. With kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Shelby, AL

What's nearby

  • Lay Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ozan Winery and Cellars - 40 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Oak Mountain State Park - 54 min drive - 51.0 km
  • University of Montevallo - 56 min drive - 51.9 km
  • Oak Mountain Amphitheatre - 59 min drive - 65.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Lobster - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Vj's Restaurant and Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sandwich Shop - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kim's Kakes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shelby Sandwich Shop - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shoreline Home w/ Boat Dock & Fire Pit in Shelby! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shoreline Home w/ Boat Dock & Fire Pit in Shelby!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shoreline Home w/ Boat Dock & Fire Pit in Shelby!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shoreline Home w/ Boat Dock & Fire Pit in Shelby! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lay Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Magnolia Meadows Golf Course and Beeswax Creek Park. Shelby County Historic Museum is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robyn C.

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

Loved everything!

Best hosts ever!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George B.

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

Beautiful property!!

Really enjoyed our stay. Everything was as we expected. Hope we can do it again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna-Michael

Perfect!!

We love this house! The convenience and location are great! The house has plenty of room and we love the dock and boat! Will be back next year!

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin T.

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

Lay Lake house

Amazing!! The house is perfect! Owners are wonderful! Will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Amazing Lake Side Getaway

Contacted the Property manager to ask a question which resulted in us getting the larger home at Selah Manor, the Lighthouse, rather than the Firefly house. The property on which both houses sit give absolutely breathtaking views of the lake, and easy access to most of the most popular places on the lake. Tons of outside space, and the outdoor amenities—fire pit, hammocks, grill were a nice extra. The home was stocked with everything we needed and more, and was very clean and spacious! The fact we could take our two GoldenDoodles made it even better. Can’t wait for our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dedra M.

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

Perfect spring break

Everything about our stay was perfect! The house was very clean. The communication with the homeowners was prompt and very accommodating for us, as we had a boat with us for a high school fishing tournament. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

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

Gorgeous Home

This house was beautiful, situated next to a tranquil lake! Communication with the property owner was challenging as we had to go through a third part management firm that was difficult to reach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

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

GET AWAY WEEKEND

PROPERTY WAS EXCELLENT. THE MORNING SUNRISES ARE ABSOLUTELY GEORGOUS.THE SUNSETS ARE EXCEPTIONAL.THE AMENITIES ARE PERFECT AND ABOVE ALL EXPECTATIONS. I WOULD STAY AGAIN AND AGAIN AND RECOMMEND IT TO EVERYONE.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Great place

Can’t wait to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Beautiful setting

Although the wind prevented a fire, the house and setting was quite beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

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

Great time!

Great view…. Great accommodation… great host
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN

Shoreline home

Very nice place , will definitely stay again. Parking a little challenging with truck and boat . Private boat ramp was awesome. Host was excellent at responding to anything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niki Y.

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

Beautiful sunrises

This home has a very relaxing atmosphere. It had comfortable beds and was clean. The lake was beautiful and a great spot to fish, kayak and swim. We had a wonderful time with our family here. We will definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina D.

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

Family Vacation

We really enjoyed our stay on Lay Lake. There was plenty of room for our family of 6. The kitchen was well equipped with items we needed for cooking. We were able to buy groceries at a nearby Piggly Wiggly and were able to eat out at a nearby BBQ restaurant .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Beautiful spot for a get away

We came down to visit family in the area and was looking for somewhere we could bring our boat to do some fishing. It’s a gorgeous property. Thinking about renting both homes out next time for a family reunion-there’s plenty of room for a large group.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

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

Perfect spot and Close to family

We were so impressed with how nice this house was and having the view of the lake on two sides of the house was amazing! Sunrise was beautiful. We spent so much time out on Lay Lake. We had the best time. Will try for the same time of year next time. Loved every minute.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

Vacation stay

We rented this house for the week of the fourth. The pictures don’t do it justice, this place is beautiful! The property is so spacious and so great for kids. Our kids had so much fun on the kayaks and paddleboards that were supplied. When we arrived we had all of the things that we needed and Micha was easily available and answered all questions we needed. The house was so clean and cozy, We will most definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Beautiful Home and a Fantastic Experience

The house was even better than anticipated! The owners thought of everything one might need when staying with a group. We cooked, grilled, swam, fished, canoed, kayaked, slept in the hammock, gathered around the firepit -- and had a fantastic experience. The location is picturesque on the shores of Lay Lake. The owner was quick to respond to our questions and incredibly accommodating. We can't stop talking about our time there and hope to go back again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Wonderful Fishing and Relaxation

The owners are wonderful people who communicated and responded in a timely process to any questions we had. The property and home were beautiful with gorgeous lake views We enjoyed the boat house which we used to keep our boat in at night Words really can’t express what a wonderful time my wife and I along with our pups had relaxing, fishing, and cooking out. Ending each evening on the porch watching the moons reflection over the gorgeous lake view We will be back! Mike and Rice
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Fabulous experience…home away from home

We came to the area for a high school bass tournament for my son and his partner. It was an absolute perfect place to stay. The lake was on all sides. Views galore. Fully furnished home with activities supplied for the kids…kayaks, paddle board, board games, etc. Jet ski and boat rentals were available, although we did not choose this option this time. Kitchen was fully furnished. Linens fully furnished. Fire pit was very relaxing beside the water. Enjoyed the hammock. Sunrise was beautiful. The only problem we encountered was adequate parking for 2 vehicles and a bass boat. Luckily, the neighboring house did not have renters come in until our last day which allowed us to park at the boat launch area. Also, I’d like to add that I received excellent communication via text with a real person that was available anytime I had a question. I would 10/10 recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Heather B., Nashville, TN

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

Coffee on the porch! 😍

We stayed here for a high school bass tournament & it was perfect! While off the beaten path, it was such a beautiful, peaceful setting! Coffee on the front porch while the sun rises is a MUST here! Arrangements and bedding was comfortable and enjoyable. While the weather wasn’t nice enough for us to enjoy the fire pit and complimentary S’mores, it was a sweet gesture & unexpected surprise! We did however use the grill for steaks one night. The boys loved the bunk room and enjoyed having their own retreat. Thank you for sharing this property with us! If we find ourselves back in the area, we would book again. The only thing I might suggest is some sheers for the upstairs bedroom… I love the view but something to cover the doors for privacy from downstairs viewers would be a nice touch. 🙂 Also, parking was a little difficult with a truck and boat trailer & a second vehicle. We were, however, able to make arrangements with the other renters at the neighboring home and we worked it out just fine. Also made some new fishing friends & connections! 😉 Thank you again for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. Everything was great. The grill that is in the photos of the listing or description isn’t what is there and we had to alter how we were planning to cook things. Also there were so many ant mounds in the yard. Had to be very careful where you walked.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Wonderful and Relaxing

My wife and I ( along with our 2 pups ) booked for a 4 night stay looking forward relaxing, grilling and fishing All communications between Evolve or owner was fast and effective We had a wonderful time and will be back

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany E.

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

Perfect

Amazing place to stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

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