Estes Pointe: Family-Friendly Lake House on Private Lot No steps to Dock Ramp

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A wooden bench under a covered area with a view of a lake and dock.
A two-story house with a garage, a covered patio, and a view of a lake.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with chairs.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lewis Smith Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Arley, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Natural Bridge Park
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Place, Heritage Park Cullman
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 Master (Main Level)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Main Level)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (Main Level)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (Master, Downstairs)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5 (Bunk Room Downstairs)

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6 (Detached Apartment)

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining area

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About the area

Arley

Located in Arley, this holiday home is 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. With jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Arley, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Natural Bridge Park - 55 min drive - 74.6 km
  • WildWater Cullman - 57 min drive - 73.5 km
  • Cullman County Museum - 58 min drive - 74.5 km
  • Heritage Park Cullman - 58 min drive - 74.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cujos Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Estes Pointe: Family-Friendly Lake House on Private Lot No steps to Dock Ramp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Estes Pointe: Family-Friendly Lake House on Private Lot No steps to Dock Ramp?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Estes Pointe: Family-Friendly Lake House on Private Lot No steps to Dock Ramp?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Estes Pointe: Family-Friendly Lake House on Private Lot No steps to Dock Ramp?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Estes Pointe: Family-Friendly Lake House on Private Lot No steps to Dock Ramp located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Lewis Smith Lake and 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from Tiger Field. Houston Historic Jail and Gamble Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Amenities were perfect. Great location! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home on Smith Lake. It was very spacious with a well equipped kitchen and a great view of the lake. Mark was a great host communicating well with us. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Smith Lake

Excellent communication. Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect spot for our large family vacation! Beautiful home with great space for family meals and hang outs. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. Great location on the water. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Lake Trip with Close Friends

Beautiful property close to the water with plenty of space to enjoy time together comfortably.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The house had plenty of space for our extended family and had everything we needed. It is situated at a perfect location on Smith Lake. The bedrooms and living areas were super comfortable. We loved that there were no steps to the dock so that all ages could enjoy a boat ride. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING

You will never have a more amazing host. Would definitely recommend this beautiful property & will be going back. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing by the lake

Great location just steps to the waters edge without all the steps to the dock. The kids and adults had a wonderful time floating around on floats and the provided lily pad by the dock, paddle boarding, riding the tube, and trying to water ski. S’mores in the evenings around the fire pit. Great meals prepared on the gas grill. The beds were comfortable, the AC worked great. Quiet neighborhood. Memories made by all…from age 5 to 75.
View of house from the dock
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Large home, steps to the water were convenient. Yard needed mowing, back storm door was not attached appropriately and the back door knob was very hard to open the door. The home could have been cleaner as it seems the cleaning crew doesn’t pay attention to areas like under the
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Thank you for the feedback. We’re replacing to storm door, and we’re addressing some ongoing issues with the lawn service during a wet summer. Hopefully the early check-in and extra day helped to offset some of this.We truly appreciate you staying with us.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Family Thanksgiving

We had to spend time getting the home ready for us to stay in before our children and their families arrived. Lights wouldn't come on and we had to spend time finding the breaker box to find a breaker had tripped. Ants were an issue and we had to go to the store for ant spray to get them under control. Grounds in the coffee pot were molded and coffee was still in the pot. It was a chore to clean and disinfect for our use. There were several dirty dishes in the cabinets that we had to wash before we could use them. There were no extra towels in case of emergency. We replaced all the light bulbs that were out but many we couldn't reach or there were no bulbs for. The light in the laundry room couldn't be replaced. We couldn't use that room at night. The house itself was clean and the beds were very comfortable. Since we also rent our property through VRBO I know it is the small things that guest reply on and appreciate. In addition, the overall qualityl control of the property was lacking. The owner was slow to respond and didn't seem too concerned with the issues we were having.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
We are sorry you encountered these issues. We were in the process of trying to renew another listing on VRBO and VRBO got our Emails confused and they were going to the wrong address. When The guest texted us, we responded immediately and told him where to find the Power Box. Then another text mentioned the ants. Then another text later mentioned some floodlights. Our cleaning lady lives less than 5 minutes away and could have handled these issues if given the chance, but apparently the guest had already taken care of it. We can understand him being upset, but we don’t think he gave us a fair chance to correct them. Our goal is 100% satisfaction which is probably impossible, but we try.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view and location are amazing. There are a few minor repairs that need to be made, but nothing that greatly impacted our stay. The AC wasn’t cooling, but I contacted the host and a technician was there within the hour!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Over the past years we have made it a strong part of our summer to have a family get together. We started with our children. and this year we had a couple of great grandchildren. Covid was the only time we missed our annual get together.Smith Lake is such a beautiful place. Our location this year was great !!!! The layout was so good for our members. Everything was like it was promised to be. We highly recommend it !!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Property was beautiful my family and friends enjoyed the stay.. but the driveway was not paved
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family weekend

The accommodations were very comfortable and the property was well equipped with kitchen ware that made cooking very convenient. House layout worked very well for our group, allowing the biggest family unit to utilize the basement, the couple with the baby to be in the garage apartment away from noise and the remainder on the first floor. Dock and lake access was user friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Fun

Wonderful time! The home was perfect for a big group! Mark, the owner, was so easy to communicate with. The kitchen is fully stocked with anything you need for cooking! The beds are so comfortable and the AC works great! We loved that it is easy to get to the dock...... no stairs!!!! We will return for sure! I have stayed in alot of houses on Smith Lake and this is my favorite! Katherine
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful place

We enjoyed the lake view a lot, we had a very happy family Christmas, the house was very clean, spacious for the family, in the kitchen there was everything we need to cook and everything clean, the only thing he could say are good things about the house, thanks Mark for everything Elizabeth C
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation!

Several families get together each year at the lake and this house was one of the best we’ve stayed in. The back deck is great and has a clear view down to the dock so we could watch the kids easily when they were down there. When the water is down the rock ledges on the shoreline turn into great fishing platforms and the deep water around the dock made swimming and jumping in a lot of fun. No complaints, lots of fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

This has gone to the top of our list of places to stay at Smith Lake. We do a family vacation at the lake each summer with our kids and grandkids. The house is beautiful and you can tell how much pride the owners have in it. Large family room and kitchen. We loved the master suite and all the mattresses were so comfortable. The dock and lake were so much fun. Beautiful grounds. Everyone loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This house has it all!

We chose this house because it met all of our qualifications. My husband and I, our 3 daughters and their spouses, and 6 grandchildren (ages 6,5,4,3,2,and1!) need 5 bedrooms. This house has so many things that others do not. Boat slip, dock, 2 full size refrigerators, areas for everyone, not to mention a beautiful lake! It was a perfect vacation for all of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This property is perfect for a large party. Peaceful and relaxing setting. We plan to return!.

Easy to find the property and reserve online. Host was attentive and helpful. Excellent experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Getaway

Great space for our large extended family to relax and be together without feeling cramped.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT TIME ON GREAT LAKE

HOUSE WAS CLEAN AND NEAT, NICE DOCK AND BOAT HOUSE. NOT TOO MANY STEPS DOWN TO THE DOCK AND SWIMMING AREA. WE REALLY ENJOYED OUR STAY.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Smith lake

We had a great experience! Will definitely be back !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Best time of my life
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent house

Perfect house for large families to enjoy smith lake!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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