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Family house by the lake

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Lake
Outdoor dining
Exterior
5 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 153500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
A garden and barbecues are available at this holiday home. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include a safe and coffee/tea makers.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Chip Daley

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3500 sq ft (325 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet are welcome if the guest will curb the yard.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Great place for children.

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
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 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

Map
Shelby, AL

What's nearby

  • Lay Lake - 4 min walk
  • Ozan Winery and Cellars - 37 min drive
  • Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum - 37 min drive
  • Oak Mountain State Park - 54 min drive
  • Flagg Mountain Cabins and Pinhoti Trail - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪V J's Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lay Port Marina - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family house by the lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this 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 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Lay Lake and within 20 miles (32 km) of Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington and Ozan Winery and Cellars. Timberline Golf Course and Chilton County Hospital are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Family house by the lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 119 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

Liked: Cleanliness
roomy
We enjoyed our stay. House as spacious and roomy and kitchen was cool!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Mittie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feels like home!
This lakehouse really feels like someone's home and not a sterile vacation property. The furniture is comfortable and mismatched, the kitchen has an amazing flat top, and the lake acces is perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lakeside Home
This is a great place for a family gathering!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Amber J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

William U.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T., Clarkson, Ky

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jimmye J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

lauren a.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lee G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

janet c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend 😊
Great place for our family gathering. Very spacious with plenty of beds, bathrooms and well stocked. Beautiful view of the water with lots of dock space, chairs, tables and kayaks. Great host -Chip Daily responded back quickly when messaged.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

TONYA C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
We had a wonderful time. The house was clean and well stocked. The children loved the dock and lake area and the adults loved all of the areas to gather and enjoy the company. We decided we would love to stay again next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top Notch Getaway
During our 6 day stay, we had such a fun and memorable time. The house has EVERYTHING! There are coffee pots, a French press and a coffee grinder. Also, any appliance you might need and several sets of dishes. The huge kitchen grill/griddle we used more than the stove for preparing food for 7-15 people. We brought jet skis and used the dock to launch. We used the paddle board and kayaks and fished every day. Truly a great place to gather.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family and friends vacation
This was are forth year staying here. We live the house and lake.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lay Lake
Very nice property, has everything you need. Accomodating host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marshall R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on Lay Lake
We were on Lay Lake to fish ABT Tournament. House suited our needs well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Fantastic!
Perfect for our group! Beautiful spot on the creek. We had 13 people in our group and had plenty of room!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023