Title: Family house by the lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Family house by the lake Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Family house by the lake ![Property grounds - Family house by the lake (Shelby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27510000/27502100/27502050/f644ca73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Family house by the lake (Shelby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27510000/27502100/27502050/b842ab80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Family house by the lake (Shelby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27510000/27502100/27502050/1f22b241.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Family house by the lake (Shelby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27510000/27502100/27502050/9e25261e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Family house by the lake (Shelby)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27510000/27502100/27502050/b20e6df3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A garden, a playground and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Family house by the lake. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 153500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### Family house by the lake 5 Bed rooms - 3.5 bathrooms, 2 bunk houses, sleeps 15 easy - 20 people if you have children and they don't mind the sofa. Commerical kitchen, 8 kayaks, washer and dryer, 2 shady pavilions, secure swim area, fishing dock, poker table. Great place if you need room for large families, or just need a place to chill out with that special someone! House has direct tv for your choice of sports, and is now set up with Wi-fi. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Shampoo - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Outside ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Jet skiing 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 3,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121560000/121552200/121552135/ecbffd18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Retreat on Lay Lake with Pool Shelby - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=121552135&PinnedHotelID=121552135&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94350000/94343000/94342993/2ec44b15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lay Lake Access & Views: Expansive Shelby Home! 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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 Parties and events are allowed on site Note from host: Within reason. 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Family Friendly Lake House Shelby Family Friendly House Shelby Family Friendly House Shelby Family Friendly Lake House Shelby Family Friendly Lake House Private vacation home Family Friendly Lake House Private vacation home Shelby ## About the area Located in Shelby, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington and American Village Citizenship Trust are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lay Lake and Beeswax Creek Park. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum and Flagg Mountain Cabins and Pinhoti Trail are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Shelby travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shelby.dx3000423394) [View more Holiday homes in Shelby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shelby-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000423394-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C33.02002%2C-86.55017&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=P1S6FIgIXbLusjAWilDLx4L84Vk=) Shelby, AL ### What's nearby - ![Small dock jutting into calm lake with hills and clouds in distance](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976195850/557161da-1e89-4bea-8d8b-832d2ae43abd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lay Lake 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Oak Mountain State Park 43 min drive \- 31.2 miles - Riverchase Galleria 53 min drive \- 47.4 miles - Hoover Metropolitan Complex 56 min drive \- 41.5 miles - Grandview Medical Center 58 min drive \- 52.2 miles ### Restaurants - V J's Restaurant 15 min drive - Kim's Kakes 9 min drive - Vj's Restaurant and Bar 15 min drive - Pecel lele cah Slemania 14 min drive - Lay Port Marina 1 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family house by the lake pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Family house by the lake? ### What time is check-in at Family house by the lake? ### What time is check-out at Family house by the lake? ### Where is Family house by the lake located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family house by the lake 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 124 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristy W. 10 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake stay We were in town for a wedding. We enjoyed relaxing by the lake and kayaking! ##### Kristy W. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mittie L. 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Second year here, and we have collectively decided that we will be back every year indefinitely. So comfy and homey!!! ##### Mittie L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon H. 26 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for families. Great for family gatherings (grandmas to little ones); love the kayaks and paddle boards; kids enjoy fishing from the pier; decks are perfect for just sitting or reading or watching birds or boats go by; home is clean and the host is always pleasant and easy to work with. ##### Sharon H. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jimmye J. 17 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great retreat This is a great spot on the lake to rest and relax. It is roomy and easy to spread out and enjoy your stay. ##### Jimmye J. Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian P. 20 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really enjoyed our stay Had a great time. We had a golf outing to multiple RTJ courses and this house fit the bill. Wonderful property ##### Brian P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon H. 21 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family place. Plenty of room and comfortable accommodations for extended families. Options for each person to just chill on one of the decks or fish or paddle board or kayak or just watch TV. ##### Sharon H. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah P. 17 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This house is amazing! We truly enjoyed our stay at this property. There were plenty of beds for us to spread out and the deck and lake view was wonderful. We look forward to booking this property again next year for our Board's retreat and meeting. ##### Deborah P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie T. 16 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What an awesome place for our family. This was an ideal place for our family to be together. There was lots of spaces we could use to play games. Plenty of space we could find sanctuary to be alone when we needed to be. We would stay there again in a moment. ##### Debbie T. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark G. 4 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing We enjoyed our stay. House is a little aged but it being right on the lake was great. Driveway is a little steep but we had a four wheel drive truck. Wish you had a cleaning station for fish but all in all we had a great trip. ##### Mark G. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William U. 23 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mancation fishing trip The house setup is great. We enjoyed sitting on the covered decks with a great view overlook the Waxahatchie. The flat top grill was a big hit. The house was well stocked and very comfortable. Great location . ##### William U. Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol S. 16 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Time for Daughters Wedding Nice house, plenty of room, plenty of dishes, family enjoyed the lake, only issue was ants ##### Carol S. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail P. 30 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Christmas celebration Very comfortable and welcoming home. We found everything we needed and more. It was a great location for family from Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta to join our part of the family that live in Calera AL which is only a half hour away. Love it and glad we choose this house! ##### Gail P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie M. 24 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great escape We enjoyed our stay so much. It was perfect for our group. The home is clean, roomy, cozy and well-appointed. The beds are all very comfortable. It's on a beautiful, quiet part of the lake with so many herons, eagles and osprey to watch. We spent much of our time on the back deck just looking out at the water. My children enjoyed swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding and they even caught a few fish. My only suggestion would be to put a "No Diving" sign down at the pier as it's much more shallow than it looks. ##### Stephanie M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber J. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Most awesome house on the lake!! We had an absolutely AMAZING time!! House was perfect, location was perfect, swimming area was perfect. Plenty of space for everyone! Mr. Chip was just a call away when I did need to ask a question.. This is our 3rd year staying here and we cant wait to come back next year! We love the memories we make here with our babies. Oh yeah and the Kayaks are an absolute hit with the kids and adults! 10/10 recommend to anyone! The host and the house are the BEST!!!! Thank you again for letting us use yalls lake sopt for our yearly family vacation đź’š The Joiners and crew ##### Amber J. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lauren a. 10 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful spot for a small wedding or gathering! Chip’s place is a beautiful, peaceful lake front property with SO much space. We held rehearsal and a small wedding/reception here with about 50-60 people and the wedding party was able to stay here for the weekend (about 20 people) and it slept everyone comfortably! The kitchen is beautiful and huge and has everything you would need and there was a large, beautiful dining room table. It has several bathrooms and is equipped with a washer and dryer (and plenty of towels/wash rags/etc). The check in and checkout process was super simple. Chip was very responsive and overly accommodating and we could not have asked for a better host. The fire pit was a big hit on the chilly nights. The patio was everyone’s favorite place because of the beautiful views of the lake and the serene setting. The living room was very cozy and the guys enjoyed the setting to kick back and watch football. We will never forgot the memories made here, and I would highly recommend this gem to anyone!! ##### lauren a. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly K. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Griffin Reunion This lake house is great for our family gatherings!! We have enjoyed each time we book!! ##### Kimberly K. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Amy W. 27 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lake Getaway We had a great time at this lakehouse. It was very quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed the paddelboards. ##### Amy W. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy C. 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great lakeside Home This is a great place for a family gathering! ##### Cathy C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee G. 23 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Spot If you have a large family and enjoy water activities---this is the place for you! Had a great time. ##### Lee G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian W. 30 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was a very pleasant stay My family really loved this place. It was large and accommodated our entire family. The location was absolutely beautiful and it was nice to be right on the lake. ##### Christian W. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Necole M. 8 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a group stay here with family from Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Florida all able to come together in one house comfortably thanks to this home. Everyone had a great time at the lake house. We played cards, swam, kayaked, and paddle boarded. We made meals together in the well-equipped kitchen... We made great memories at the house. Thank you so much! ##### Necole M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee G. 18 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### If you enjoy water sport activities--this is the place. Would gladly go again! ##### Lee G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly K. 16 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Lake House The property was beautiful, great management, had everything you could think of!! Definitely will stay again!! Thanks for hosting my Family!! ##### Kimberly K. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna N. 16 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was perfect for our family. The kitchen was well equipped and I loved the flat top! It made it so easy to cook for everyone. Kids loved the paddle boards and even rowed over to the marina next door to eat lunch. The fried pies were amazing! We shared lots of laughs and made a lot of memories! Thanks for sharing your home with us ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8cb34baf-a692-4b7c-9ef3-822b6d93f0e2-1752709989126.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/06155ba2-cab5-4ad4-9281-4ff699da499a-1752709988332.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/60a771c4-044d-48d8-8e3a-50cd2f0c0bfa-1752709988545.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a26e4fc5-97db-4e5d-a1b7-cff5b3636c52-1752709989378.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Anna N. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brent C. 21 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### roomy We enjoyed our stay. House as spacious and roomy and kitchen was cool! ##### Brent C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ---