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Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers!

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Shelby Vacation Rental | 4BR | 4BA | Loft | 2,700 Sq Ft
Private Screened-In Deck
Game Room | Pool Table
Living Room | Flat-Screen Smart TV | Air Conditioning
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12250.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Shelby, AL
  • Place, Lay Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoover Metropolitan Complex
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Place, The Summit
    ‪55 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

About this property

Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers!

Sitting on the shores of the Lay Lake, this Shelby vacation rental makes for an ideal waterfront retreat! The interior boasts 4 private bedrooms, 4 baths, a sleeping loft and a bright living room. Spend time outdoors relaxing on the spacious deck as you dine at the patio table or soak up the sun on a chaise down by the water. For more outdoor adventure, take a hike through Oak Mountain State Park, descend into the DeSoto Caverns or take a day trip and drive the 50 miles to explore Birmingham!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Waterfront Home | 2,700 Sq Ft | Free WiFi | 470Ft of Private Shoreline | 3.6 Acre Lot

Nature enthusiasts will delight at this waterfront Shelby vacation rental complete with plenty of space for outdoor living and an interior that boasts all of the comforts of home.

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5 (Loft): 2 Twin Beds | Game Room: 2 Twin Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Screened-in balcony, spacious deck w/ views, patio table, 3 swinging benches, dock, fire pit, chaises, cornhole, 2 fishing kayaks
INDOOR LIVING: 2 flat-screen Smart TVs, 2 flat-screen TVs, DirecTV, pool table, stone fireplace, hardwood floors, basement living room, Xbox One, DVDs
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, kitchen island, bar seating
GENERAL: Air conditioning, linens/towels, suitable for children, suitable for elderly, clawfoot tub, firewood provided
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Lay Lake (on-site access), The Narrows Boat Launch (.25 miles), Lacoosa Marina Guided Fishing Tours & Boat Rentals (2.7 miles), DeSoto Caverns (31.5 miles), Oak Mountain State Park (37.2 miles), Moss Rock Preserve (43.1 miles)
DINING: VJ’s Restaurant (2.9 miles), Fat Johnny’s Comfort and Soul (10.7 miles), Tin Top Bar-B-Que 2 (10.8 miles), The Pizza Star (11.3 miles), Ana Irvin Dining Hall (25.5 miles)
GOLF COURSES: Timberline Golf Club (17.3 miles), Ballantrae Golf Club (26.6 miles), Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Alabama Golf (37.4 miles)
BIRMINGHAM DAY TRIP: Birmingham Botanical Gardens (48.4 miles), Birmingham Zoo (48.7 miles), McWane Science Center (49.3 miles), Birmingham Museum of Art (50.2 miles)
AIRPORT: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (52.3 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking inside. There is a designated smoking area outside
- Pet friendly w/ $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 pets max, dogs only)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required at check-in

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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. 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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What's nearby

  • Lay Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Oak Mountain State Park - 41 min drive - 47.9 km
  • Hoover Metropolitan Complex - 54 min drive - 64.5 km
  • The Summit - 55 min drive - 80.7 km
  • Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa - 62 min drive - 84.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪V J's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shelby Sandwich Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kim's Kakes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vj's Restaurant and Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pecel lele cah Slemania - ‬11 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 does it cost to stay at Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers!?

As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers! on 9 June 2026 start from NZ$595, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 65 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 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

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna O.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cindy l.

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie O.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

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

10/10 Excellent

cathy h.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noah S.

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

Nice place

Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla W.

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

Paul

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Davy Y.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Brent

Awesome place

We loved this house. Location was perfect and private and everything was so nice. We will be back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jolene H.

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

A little piece of heaven!

Beautiful, peaceful, quiet!! Everything you could want in a vacation rental. The view is wonderful! Beautiful fall colors! The woods come alive at night with wildlife! Deer, raccoons, chipmunks, beavers. Just a lovely home, inside and out! Host was very easy to communicate with and checked with us during the week. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

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

Weekend

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ANGIE

Family Friendly

This property did not disappoint and was just as described in the listing! We had ages 9 to 82 on the trip and everyone enjoyed all the place had to offer! We kayaked, fished, peddle boated, and hung out on the many piers the place had to offer. Recommend for sure! Property owner was very responsive to communication and is always a plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave&Cheryl L.

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

Family Lay Lake Vacay

We had not all been together for almost 6 yrs and Solitude on Lay Lake was the ideal place for us to spend time together, share and make memories. The home both indoor and outdoor was set up with many places to hang out, float in lake, go boating, play corn hole or play pool or just lounge on porch swings or at fire pit - we had a great time - Thank you, Solitude!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

4th of July

We booked this property for our family for the 4th of July. Everything was fantastic. We had our boat with us so the docks, the marina and the boat ramp being so close was perfect. The owners were great, couldn’t have gone smoother. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

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

A beautiful retreat!

This property is amazing!! Gorgeous views of the lake, luxury furnishings and plenty of room for everyone. My family was in town for a funeral and wanted to spend time together instead of dealing with separate hotel rooms. “Solitude” gave us all of that. I couldn’t ask for a more pleasant experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

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