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Flat Rock Cabin - Amazing main channel views!

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A spacious kitchen with a stone fireplace, a large island with bar stools, and a ceiling fan.
A covered outdoor deck with wooden furniture, a view of a lake, and a house in the background.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a ceiling fan, and large windows with curtains.
A house with a large backyard, a wooden deck, and a pond.
A lakeside property with a dock, a bridge, and a large house with a porch.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lewis Smith Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • 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, Natural Bridge Park
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Ave Maria Grotto
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Natural Bridge Park - 51 min drive - 71.8 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 53 min drive - 70.7 km
  • Heritage Park Cullman - 54 min drive - 71.7 km
  • Ave Maria Grotto - 56 min drive - 74.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cujos Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Plaza Bonita - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Flat Rock Cabin - Amazing main channel views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Flat Rock Cabin - Amazing main channel views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Flat Rock Cabin - Amazing main channel views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Flat Rock Cabin - Amazing main channel views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Flat Rock Cabin - Amazing main channel views! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lewis Smith Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Tiger Field and Houston Historic Jail. Gamble Park and The First United Methodist Church are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome time at Flat Rock cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. No problems; good communication with management. Enjoyed stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Thank you for the 5‑star review. We're glad Flat Rock Cabin's location worked well for you! It's great to hear our communication was timely and efficient. We appreciate you choosing Smith Lake Rentals and would love to welcome you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is probably our favorite stay at Smith Lake. The location is wonderful, views are great, the house handled our group great. Every bed filled and still did not feel cramped at any time. The open floor plane was wonderful and we always felt together. We brought our boat (23’ Moomba) and the boat house was very roomy, which made docking an ease. The host communicated well and answered any question quickly. What more can I say, Great Stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2026
Thank you for the 5‑star review. We're glad Flat Rock Cabin was one of your favorite stays at Smith Lake. It's great the location, views, and open floor plan worked well for your group, and that every bed filled without feeling cramped. Happy the boathouse made docking easy and that our team communicated promptly. We appreciate you choosing Smith Lake Rentals and would love to welcome you back.
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6/10 Okay

Could be better

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: VERY Poor furnishings and poorly supplied kitchen for larger group
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We loved our stay. The space was perfect for our family. Communication with property manager was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Day Gathering

Well-equipped, beautiful place w/ beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Smith Lake Getaway

This property was perfect for our friend group to ring in the new year. So spacious and comfortable! It also had amazing views of the lake. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd stay looking at a 3rd

Couple of maintenance issues but nothing that would have stopped is
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
We hope you will come back and stay again with us soon at Smith Lake Rentals!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location and sunsets. Needs a lot of TLC!

Location was perfect, easy to find and close to DB marina. Sunsets were spectacular against Bankhead Nat'l Forest. House and grounds need some repair and cleaning! No electricity on dock nor any lighting on walkway makes a nighttime swim or boat ride Dangerous. Not a lot of outdoor seating which was disappointing and the random picnic table filthy and swing bench with broken spindles is accident waiting to happen. Hamock inviting idea but filthy and worn beyond usage. Slipcover furniture need to be replaced along with what looked like a beanbag on the floor from the 70's. Air Vents are black, water stain on ceiling, fan blades that look like they've never been cleaned were just gross! Lots of potential if owners take the time for updates and maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2022
Thank you for the feedback. It is the end of the season and there are a few things that need attention. Owner is adding lighting on the walkway, fixing the one slat on the swing, will look at replacing the slip covers, and is replacing the hammock. The water stain on the ceiling is an old ac leak and he is waiting to paint the entire room. We checked the fans and they had some dust on them but not as you described. Matter of fact the cleaners had cleaned them recently. I assume you meant the return air vents which we checked and they had clean filters. The outdoor picnic tables will always need wiping down as it is impossible to keep clean in the outside. Flatrock owners have been updating the house every year and are very close to being complete. After going by the house I feel this review, which was helpful to point out some things were were unaware of, is unfair and overly critical. Don't base your opinion off this one review. See the other 5 star reviews.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
The location and views of the lake were incredible. The rooms and mattresses were great!!! But the kitchen has a lot to be desired. The oven does not work which makes it hard to cook and maintenance said they have done all the work to it that they can. Only serving pieces for 8 people so bring plastic forks and spoons and not a lot to work with in kitchen. We cook a lot so it made it challenging and hard. The house was clean but property not kept up. Microwave ended up going out. Unfortunately, we will not be renting from here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the incredible lake views, comfortable rooms, and mattresses during your stay. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced with the kitchen appliances. Unfortunately, despite our maintenance team's efforts, we were unable to have the oven replaced before your departure. We understand how frustrating this was, especially for guests who enjoy cooking during their vacation. We are pleased to share that the oven has now been fully replaced, and the microwave has also been replaced. We appreciate your comments regarding the kitchen inventory and property upkeep as well. Guest feedback helps us identify areas where improvements are needed, and we are reviewing these concerns with our team. We regret that these issues impacted your experience and ultimately influenced your decision not to return. Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to provide your valuable feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just a weekend getaway at the lake

The property was nice and well maintained. We had a great time on the lake and enjoyed the place very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Smith Lake Rental

We absolutely loved our stay here! We had never been to Smith Lake but went with a family who has. They actually preferred this location to the place where they’d previously stayed! Plenty of space, well appointed, and great indoor and outdoor areas for elementary aged kids to play. Awesome big dock with easy access for boating, tubing, swimming. We rented a pontoon boat and a water trampoline and it was perfect. We never left the property other than to boat and tube! Added bonus, the neighbor has a precious dog named Bella who visited a few times and made our kids’ days even happier. (If you don’t like dogs - there’s obviously something wrong with you - just close the gate and she’ll stay at her house.) We will be repeat visitors!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend

Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location on the lake. The house was good.

We had a couple of things that needed to be fixed on the house. (Door knob, grill utensils) but they were very prompt in doing so. The house is in a great location on the lake. It was very busy Saturday which made for a lot of wakes off the boats. If you have a boat, they do not have a boat lift so bring your ties and buoys or your boat will get dinged. Other than that good house easy walk to the boat dock and our boys loved the extra game room and downstairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot

Very comfortable the functional spot on Smith Lake. Great boathouse.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

The inside of the house was clean but the decor was outdated and the furniture needs updating.

Air conditioning wasn’t working well. We were quite hot during the day .Decking was worn and needs painting. Outside furniture also needs painting. Bedspreads were Worn. Guest Bed upstairs needs new mattress. It needs cosmetic updates for sure. Driveway had hole in concrete
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great social distancing vacation

This beautiful lake home was a perfect place for our family to relax and play while appropriately socially distancing. The game room was great in the evenings. The boat dock not only provided a place for the pontoon, but also has a great ladder for swimming. The beds were comfy. We all spent great times on the back deck enjoying each other! It was great and I’ve dreamed about it ever since!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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