Title: Scout's Hideaway on Beautiful Smith Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Scout's Hideaway on Beautiful Smith Lake ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68032300/68032292/77a869dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68032300/68032292/0e4b5420.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68032300/68032292/2d15c70f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68032300/68032292/8a80a4d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68032300/68032292/686b4518.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Secluded on a wooded three-acre lot, Rock Creek Cabin offers a tranquil retreat. Relax with 220 feet of shoreline and unwind in the outdoor shower under the stars or morning sun. Enjoy canoeing to explore limestone bluffs, dining indoors or outdoors on the deck with central heat and air for comfort. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 4720 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Scout's Hideaway on Beautiful Smith Lake Fully furnished lake cabin perfect for couples or small families. 2 BR 1 BA tucked away on the upper part of the beautiful Rock Creek branch of Smith Lake. Stretch out on the swim pier and enjoy 220 feet of shoreline on this wooded three-acre lot, or canoe to the headwaters and see some incredible limestone bluffs. Shower under the stars and moon or the early morning sun in the (hot/cold) outdoor shower. Peaceful and secluded, but minutes away from conveniences in Arley and Addison. Dine indoors or enjoy the outdoors on the deck. 1 queen bed, 2 bunk beds. Central heat and air. Free fiber optic Wifi. No telephone landline. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free internet ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 720 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39030000/39022000/39021963/e4818311.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little cabin on the smith lake Crane Hill - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 102 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=39021963&PinnedHotelID=39021963&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53980000/53971500/53971417/f61fcb5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enjoy a Water Getaway! 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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 ### Property is also known as Scout's Hideaway on Beautiful Rock Creek Scout's Hideaway on Beautiful Smith Lake Arley Scout's Hideaway on Beautiful Smith Lake Private vacation home ## About the area Located in Arley, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Houston Historic Jail and Clarkson Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Speegle's Marina and Funzone. Sportsman Lake Park and WildWater Cullman are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, waterskiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking. [Visit our Arley travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arley.dx6343787) [View more Holiday homes in Arley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arley-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6343787-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=34.1191,-87.18143&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mwgoE%7CrbsO%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FS%40Q%40S%40Q%40QBS%40Q%40QBQBSBQBQBQDQBQDQDQBQDODQFQDOFQDOFQFOFOFOFOFOHOHMFOHOHMHMHOHMHKJMHMJMHMLKHKJKJKLKJKJKJILIJKLILIJGLILGLILILELGNGLGLELGNELENELCNCLGNANCLENANCNALANCN%3FNANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%3FNBN%40L%40NBN%40NDLBN%40NFLBNBLDNDLDLFLDNFLFLFLDLHLHLFLHLFJHLHLJJHLHJJJJJJJJJJJJJLJJHLJLHLHJHLJNHLHLFNHNFLHNFNFNFNHNDNFPFNDPFNDPDPDNDPBPDPDPBPBPBPBPBRBPBP%40P%40R%40PBP%3FR%40P%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FRAP%3FRAPAP%3FRCPAPARAPCRCPCPCPCPCPCPERENCPEPEPENEPGPENGNGPENIPGLGPGLINGNILGNILILKNILILILKJILKJKLKJKJKLKJKHKJMHKJMHMHKHMHMFMHMFMHMFMFMDOFMDMFMDODMDODMBODO%40MDOBO%40OBMBO%3FOBO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAO%3FOAOCM%3FOCOCOAMCOEOAMEOCMEOEMEOEMGMEMGOEMGMGMIMGMIMGKIMIMIKIMKKIKKKIMKKMKKIKMKIMKMIKKMIMIMIOIMIMIOGMIOIOGMGQGMGQGOGQEOGOEQGQEOEQCQEQEOCSEQCQCQCQCQCQASAQCSAQAQASAQ%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=E4Vrobzfo_2RZePsklSWckys2RY=) Arley, AL ### What's nearby - Lewis Smith Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Tiger Field - 14 min drive - 5.9 miles - Houston Historic Jail - 22 min drive - 10.3 miles - Clarkson Covered Bridge - 47 min drive - 27.8 miles - WildWater Cullman - 59 min drive - 37.7 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Jack's - ‬15 min drive - ‪La Plaza Bonita - ‬12 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬16 min drive - ‪Arley Coffee Shop - ‬12 min drive - ‪Talk Of The Town - ‬20 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Scout's Hideaway on Beautiful Smith Lake pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Scout's Hideaway on Beautiful Smith Lake? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Scout's Hideaway on Beautiful Smith Lake? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Scout's Hideaway on Beautiful Smith Lake located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lewis Smith Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Tiger Field and Houston Historic Jail. Dowling Memorial Park and Bankhead National Forest are also within 25 miles (40 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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