Lake Life 105 - Private Pool overlooking the lake!

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A deck with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit overlooking a lake with boats and docks.
An aerial view of a lakeside property with a large house, a dock, and a swimming pool.
A covered patio with stone arches, a pool, outdoor furniture, and a view of a lake.
A rustic interior with stone walls, wooden ceiling, and a stone fireplace. There are wicker chairs and a bar area with stools.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a built-in oven, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lewis Smith Lake

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate 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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Map
Arley, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 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
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cujos Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Country Basket Restaurant and Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Soda Shop 41 - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Life 105 - Private Pool overlooking the lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Life 105 - Private Pool overlooking the lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Life 105 - Private Pool overlooking the lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Life 105 - Private Pool overlooking the lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Life 105 - Private Pool overlooking the lake! located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Tiger Field. Gamble Park and The Lily Pond an Art Gallery & Tea Room are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect weekend.

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 at this house is awesome. We had a great time and would love to come back next year. It's exactly what we needed for our large group.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We traveled with elderly parents, grown children and grandchildren and pets. The set up of the house was perfect! The lake was so nice and enjoyable. Had lots of fun on paddle boat and kayaks during the day. The pool was refreshing and enjoyed it in the afternoon and evening while grilling. Definitely would book and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2026
Thank you for the 5‑star review! We're glad Lake Life 105's setup worked well for your whole group and that you enjoyed the lake, paddle boat, kayaks, and pool — and had fun grilling. We appreciate you choosing Smith Lake Rentals and would love to host you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Needs updates. Need TLC! .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2026
Thank you for choosing Lake Life 105 and for your helpful feedback. We appreciate your feedback and will share your comments with our maintenance team as we plan improvements. Thank you for staying with Smith Lake Rentals , we hope to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Checked all the boxes!

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 was my family's second year at the same rental. We really love it at this location also.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had 3 hiccups and maintenance came right out. The house was not as clean as I would have liked. The pool area was a bonus for the younger children. We enjoyed the kayaking when not boating. Kitchen was well furnished.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

It’s a yes for us.

Great house, lots of space, the outside entertainment area was awesome and we loved having a big fire pit, viewed the stars at night (saw starlink!), ac stayed cool, pool was a great option for the kids when we didn’t want to be at the dock. Any issues were addressed and resolved quickly by the management team. Dock is metal so will get hot. Pool area and outdoor space required clean up before being able to use (debris and trash). Home could use updating and you’ll find some cobwebs inside, however was clean otherwise. There are a few stores within 10-15 min drive. Overall really great experience and would stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Great Location and Plenty of Space

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It is a great location if you prefer to stay on the lake full time. The space was great for our large family. Although clean, it could use a little TLC in some areas of the home. Cobwebs in corners, the recliner didn't work, no power cord for the PS2/3 could be found, none of the Wii discs worked and it may be best to just take the out of the house. The biggest issue was the refrigerator not cooling. Instead of finding a solution the owner told us to just deal with it and nothing was wrong. However, the rental company was very helpful and we were able to gain access to a refrigerator in the garage, thankfully. Overall, it was a nice place to stay and everyone enjoyed their time there.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We stayed at the house for a family reunion this July and it was a great experience! Lots of space for everyone! Great bedroom configurations and tvs in every room!The pool area and views MADE this house so worth it. Especially for grandparents that aren’t super mobile, they had a great view of all the grand kids flying by on tubes and jet skis out on the lake. We had a huge family night where we grilled by the pool and kids swam at night - so fun!The lake was so clean and so gorgeous! We had a toilet and sink that were slow to drain and the maintenance crew was so quick to get to us and fix it as soon as we arrived! I saw a few reviews about the cleanliness of the the house and I was hopeful we wouldn’t have that experience but unfortunately it wasn’t the cleanest! A lot of cob webs in windows and furniture was dirty! It needs a good deep clean, under furniture, windows and living areas! I think my biggest concern was having 3 little kids, I really wish there was some sort of chime or alarm you could turn on doors when a door is opened! There are quite a few doors across the house on both levels and it would be a great layer of protection! We are very aware and hands on parents and still had a close call with kids getting out w/out our knowledge. All in all, We made some really incredible memories this trip with our family and we would love to stay again sooner rather than later!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2025
Thank you for your detailed feedback! We’re thrilled your family reunion was so memorable and that everyone enjoyed the pool, lake, and spacious layout. We appreciate your notes on cleanliness and child safety. We’ll address both to make future stays even better. We’d love to host your family again soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Can't recommend despite the Lake being perfect

Having read the VRBO reviews, I was still hopeful that the owners had learned from previous tenants that the property needed some significant TLC because it seemed to have so many positive attributes my family were seeking. However, we were incredibily disappointed to find that it is still filthy inside and out. The property clearly was once a nice lake house but the neglect in too many ways to even list here, renders it unenjoyable with the very first impression upon arrival being remnants of household trash on and around the front porch drawing flys. We had to pick up not only the previous tenants trash and wash the porch to stop the flys, but it was a daily issue having to figure out household trash disposal with the roadside bins being completely full upon our arrival. There are also safety hazards to be aware of with small children (i.e., gutter downspouts removed for an unfinished project lying all around the yard and pool area with sharp edges; several uncovered electrical outlets both inside the home and in the pool cabana; a broken/unusable chair on the dock, and missing safety hand rail for pool steps.) They were missing the 2 adult kayaks and the 5-seat pedal boat that were advertised. The only positive notes: the AC was adequate for the size of the home, the lake was amazing as usual, and my grandchildren enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love this lake house!

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: This home is great! The lake view and access cannot be beat! And having a pool made it even better. There is plenty of room for everyone and there are lots of different areas to hang out (living room, two huge porches, fire pit, pool house, etc.) I would definitely book this home again.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A lot of positives but....

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This rental has a lot of positives, just needs the pool and outdoor cleaned up. The trees around the pool need removed to keep all of the debris off the pool deck and pool and the pool itself needs a lot of maintenance. Inside is actually nice. Location is good and layout is very cool just needs TLC! I would recommend if the pool area gets addressed. Cleaning service did a great job with cleaning!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Lake was amazing but would not recommend the house

The property was incredibly filthy inside and out. Cobwebs and dirt EVERYWHERE. All in and around the kitchen cabinets and everything. The outdoor entertainment area looked like it had been abandoned for years. It was disgusting and falling apart. Thermostat in the house was locked and set to 76. I spent the first hour of the trip trying to contact them to change it, which they did and we were so grateful. The downstairs mattress that I slept on was covered in pee stains and didn't even have a protective cover. I only noticed this because they ask you to strip the beds before you leave so we did. I guess the upside is I didn't find that out till the end of the trip. Took 3 showers when I got home. So gross!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Best Rental To Date

The house was clean, well decorated and very roomy. There were 9 adults and 2 children and we had plenty of space to gather to eat, play games and to sleep. The property was beautiful and well supplied with the things we needed to cook. The salt water pool was a big hit after spending the day out on the lake but I did have to clean out the pine needles from the pool and sweep around the pool area when we got there. The only other negative is that we did not have internet service while we were there which we really needed because a couple of us still had work that we needed to do from our computers. We loved this property and will most likely rent it again next year unless we can find another place that will allow us to bring our dog with us (as she is very much a part of our family too)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great location.

the property (house and cabana) were not very clean. We did not receive towels for all the bathrooms; the toilet seat in downstairs master was broken and light is out. Overall good experience, but could have been cleaner. Could NOT get TV internet to work the ENTIRE time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2021
I am sorry to hear the complaints in your review. We strive to have all of our places clean and ready for guests. Your review is the first we have heard of the toilet seat, light being out and internet/TV issues. We wished you would have called and given us a chance to address. We will be ensuring that all of the noted concerns are addressed now that we know and we will take a look at the cleaning.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Home

Had a Great Thanksgiving. Loved the kitchen had all the appliances and tools to cook with
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lake life

Really enjoyed the property. Plenty of room, great pool, great boat dock.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Love smith lake, great location, loved having a pool for kids to play at as well as lake. We had 16 but house could easily sleep 20+.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

No

No
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great views

This was a beautiful house with great views. Only negative was the distance between the pool area and the kitchen for meal planning. Otherwise, great place!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great get away for the family!

We had a great RELAXING time!!! Perfect get away for the whole whole family. We would definitely stay here again!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The BEST time!!

We had the BEST time at this VRBO! We were here on a weekend get away with friends Sept 14-16!! We left with some awesome memories! Very clean, kid friendly, beautiful view of the lake, awesome pool area and dock. The lake temp was perfect at this time of year. I highly recommend star gazing from the dock at night and waking up with the sunrise in the morning! I was very grateful for the extra bags of ice in the freezer as there aren't many stores close by. The only 2 cons were 1. The charcoal grill appeared as though it had not been cleaned in quite some time 2. We could not figure out how to get the TV to work despite following directions from the welcome book provided. It wasn't the worst thing in the world that it wasn't working, as it forced us to enjoy the outside :)! Also just FYI the closest liquor store is 11 miles away given the surrounding county is dry (which the owner told us about in advance). We will definitely come back to this VRBO and highly recommend it to others!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amazing location. Home could use some love.

We had an amazing family vacation on a picture perfect lake. We picked this home because it is one of the few with a pool. The kids did enjoy the pool as well as the lake. We knew the home was older and were totally fine with that just wish it would have been cleaner. Spider webs in all corners of the home and just needs some minor updates as the home is aging. Floor plan very strange but it forced us to be outside where we should have been anyway enjoying the lake! Still had an amazing trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Place

This place was absolutely perfect. It had everything we needed & then some. We had a group of six & there was more than enough space for all of us. The views in the morning are gorgeous. Having the outdoor area with a pool was spectacular, even though it was too cold for us to swim, we are definitely looking forward to going back when it's warmer. We were able to dine in the outdoor area with a beautiful roaring fire. Everything in the house was high end including the appliances, kitchen ware, & utensils. The living room couches were very comfortable. This would be a great for a family vacation, church retreat, or girls weekend. We had a wonderful time & loved our stay.
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