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Family house by the lake

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A lakeside property with a gazebo, a dock, and a grassy area. - Family house by the lake (Shelby)
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, a chair, a TV, and large windows. - Family house by the lake (Shelby)
A dining area with a large wooden table and benches, a view of a lake through large windows, and a door with a sign. - Family house by the lake (Shelby)
A lakeside property with a house, a dock, and a small docked boat. - Family house by the lake (Shelby)
A cozy living room with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, leather sofas, a television, and a fireplace. - Family house by the lake (Shelby)
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 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

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.

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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. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Shelby travel guide
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Shelby, AL

What's nearby

  • A wooden pier extending into a calm lake with a forested island in the background.
    Lay Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A rocky cliff with a view of a dense forest and distant mountains.
    Talladega National Forest
    48 min drive - 46.4 miles
  • Oak Mountain State Park
    42 min drive - 32.4 miles
  • Riverchase Galleria
    49 min drive - 48.3 miles
  • Hoover Metropolitan Complex
    55 min drive - 53.4 miles

Restaurants

  • V J's Restaurant
    15 min drive
  • Pecel lele cah Slemania
    14 min drive
  • Big Chums BBQ
    12 min drive
  • Vj's Restaurant and Bar
    15 min drive
  • Lay Port Marina
    1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family house by the lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Family house by the lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family house by the lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family house by the lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family house by the lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lay Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Beeswax Creek Park and Shelby County Historic Museum. Columbiana City Park and Museum of George Washington are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Family house by the lake Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 .
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 💚 The Joiners and crew
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place for extended family annual getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of kayaks, lots of beds, kitchen stocked with ALL the appliances any size group could need. Homey and relaxed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lakeside Home

This is a great place for a family gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

If you enjoy water sport activities--this is the place.

Would gladly go again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Church youth trip

We took our church youth group for a weekend getaway. It was a perfect setup for us and we truly enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024