Title: Luxurious French Country Estate on Smith Lake- Flat yard, dock, fiber internet! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6343787&destination=Arley%2C+Alabama%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=93192085&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Luxurious French Country Estate on Smith Lake- Flat yard, dock, fiber internet! ## Photo gallery for Luxurious French Country Estate on Smith Lake- Flat yard, dock, fiber internet! ![Interior - Luxurious French Country Estate on Smith Lake- Flat yard, dock, fiber internet! (Arley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93200000/93192100/93192085/9c7bbd01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Luxurious French Country Estate on Smith Lake- Flat yard, dock, fiber internet! 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(Arley)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93200000/93192100/93192085/89efd57a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this inviting lake-home on a serene Smith Lake peninsula, where you'll unwind with family and friends. Enjoy fabulous views from every porch, indulge in karaoke and foosball fun in the basement entertainment space, or relax by the fireplace on the main deck. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 122760 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space £995 includes taxes & fees 31 Mar - 1 Apr ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Luxurious French Country Estate on Smith Lake- Flat yard, dock, fiber internet! New to the rental market, this warm family lake-home is what you would want if you could retire right now with your entire family! Located on a quiet peninsula of Smith lake, this house features luxurious beds, family room, adult & kids entertainment (karaoke, foosball, smart TVs, video games, board games) basement, and fabulous lake views from every porch. There are three levels of porches including an upper sun deck (star gazing), main deck with large family table, gas grill, fireplace, and ground level porch. Large entertainment kitchen with two sinks, gas range, large fridge/freezer, modern oven and microwave. The tankless hot water heater ensures the last one to shower is never left in the cold. The almost flat yard makes for an easy walk for all ages down to the dock for swimming, fishing and water sports. With nearby marinas (Duskin and Trident), you can rent a boat or launch your own boat. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Freezer - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Dock - Gas grill - Outdoor fireplace - Outdoor furniture - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - 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27 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules Please observe reduced noice time between 10PM and Put garbage can at top of driveway (front facing) . Do not leave trash outside of the trash can. $50 extra charge if this occurs. Please be respectful of our neighbors ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Arley is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Tiger Field, while The Lily Pond an Art Gallery & Tea Room and Crooked Creek Civil War Museum are cultural highlights. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxurious French Country Estate on Smith Lake- Flat yard, dock, fiber internet! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle C. 26 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Time at the Lake Property was beautiful as listed. Great location. Would stay again. ##### Kyle C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin G. 1 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property and location Great property and excellent location in Arley. The home is very clean and the property owner has taken excellent care of the home. ##### Justin G. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynne B. 7 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer lake trip We loved the house and the property. We were so comfortable !! The dock and toys were so nice! We want to stay again!! ##### Lynne B. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy P. 28 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### ONE FOR THE BOOKS Gorgeous, have a large family, house was well kept and well stocked for a wonderful family experience! BEST YET! ##### Kathy P. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meg H. 2 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 80th birthday family celebration We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home on Smith Lake. The home had everything we needed for meal prep etc and lots of space for family to spend time together. The view was amazing and the dock was wonderful. We rented a pontoon boat for the weekend and it was really easy to get to and from the marina. We would absolutely stay at this home again. ##### Meg H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie H. 17 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend get a way! This home is beautiful and so inviting! We had our annual girls get-a-way weekend last weekend. We've stayed in a lot of VRBO's and this one is definitely at the top of the list. Booking was easy, communication A+, very clean, so cozy, beautiful views, easy access to their dock and plenty of lake amenities. We'll be back next summer! ##### Julie H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy W. 4 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful stay!!!! Highly reccomend! An absolutely wonderful stay! My friends (10 adults) go on a Smith Lake trip every year and we FINALLY found the house we’re gonna go back to year after year!! Had everything we needed, great comfy beds, plenty of communal space. We loved that there were many options for spaces to hang out around the house. The hosts and property managers were incredibly responsive and helpful. The dock was awesome and well stocked with toys. We also appreciated that the lot was flat and didn’t have to go down a million stairs to the water. Also the dock is just enough off the main water way that swimming felt more calm and safe! Lastly, the karaoke machine was an ABSOLUTE hit with my friends. ##### Amy W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rodney S. 24 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Can I live here? The house feels like a 'home' instead of a 'rental'. The property is so quiet, even with neighbors. The drive was easy and plenty of parking. A lot of lake houses have steep driveways and even steeper walks to the water. This house has a long, smooth driveway and an almost flat walk to the dock/water. Everything in the house is well built. Decorated very nicely. Large kitchen so was easy to cook for the family. Outdoor dining table is special- what a view at dinner! The Karaoke was a hit. My kids brought their gaming systems along and plugged into the 'game area' TV for fun at night. The third story balcony is great for star-gazing!! Would come back even in the winter! ##### Rodney S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle R. 29 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy All the above - it was a great home and host. ##### Kyle R. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### COUGAR 1. 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect long weekend and beautiful home Property is beautiful, perfect location and includes a limitless list of items you need or forgot. The dock included boat lifts, an inner tube, life jackets, 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, a water mat and table and chairs. Dock is in the edge of a cove so you are not out in the middle of the lake getting blasted by boat waves so the kids can swim around the deck and parents can relax watching them. We used Duncan Bridge Marina to launch our boat as suggested by owners and it was a short 5 minute or so boat ride to home. Three levels of porches to sit out and look over the water. Kids really enjoyed the game room. I definitely recommend this home for a getaway with family and kids. ##### COUGAR 1. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronald E. 10 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceeded Expectation All aspects of this property are ideal. The location relative to Jasper/Curry/Arley, as well as the location relative to big water on the lake. Home is well cared for, very functional, and includes everything you need, and some things you may have forgotten, like beach towels, etc. The view and outdoor spaces are amazing. The dock is well above average, including lifts for vbottom and pontoons, as well as a seadoo lift, plus a nice sized swim platform extension, all nestled in a spot that isn't directly exposed to big wake, so your toys aren't bouncing around should they not be on one of the lifts. We keep our boats on the lake in dry storage, but if you trailer a boat in, Duncan Bridge Marina is very close, offering launch, and fuel services. The property has everything the descriptions states, plus a lot of charm and appeal that's hard to convey in words. Take comfort in planning your trip at this home. Last point, the home is in excellent condition, and I suspect it will stay that way, so if you are looking for a place to host a keg/loud party, keep looking. We had a great Thursday-Sunday with family and small kids and will be going back. It's worth every penny. ##### Ronald E. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dean F. 28 Dec 2024 ##### Dean F. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ---