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Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers!

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Miscellaneous
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers!

Sitting on the shores of the Lay Lake, this Shelby vacation rental makes for an ideal waterfront retreat! The interior boasts 4 private bedrooms, 4 baths, a sleeping loft and a bright living room. Spend time outdoors relaxing on the spacious deck as you dine at the patio table or soak up the sun on a chaise down by the water. For more outdoor adventure, take a hike through Oak Mountain State Park, descend into the DeSoto Caverns or take a day trip and drive the 50 miles to explore Birmingham!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Waterfront Home | 2,700 Sq Ft | Free WiFi | 470Ft of Private Shoreline | 3.6 Acre Lot

Nature enthusiasts will delight at this waterfront Shelby vacation rental complete with plenty of space for outdoor living and an interior that boasts all of the comforts of home.

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5 (Loft): 2 Twin Beds | Game Room: 2 Twin Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Screened-in balcony, spacious deck w/ views, patio table, 3 swinging benches, dock, fire pit, chaises, cornhole, 2 fishing kayaks
INDOOR LIVING: 2 flat-screen Smart TVs, 2 flat-screen TVs, DirecTV, pool table, stone fireplace, hardwood floors, basement living room, Xbox One, Xbox 360, DVDs
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, kitchen island, bar seating
GENERAL: Air conditioning, linens/towels, suitable for children, suitable for elderly, clawfoot tub, firewood provided
PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Lay Lake (on-site access), The Narrows Boat Launch (.25 miles), Lacoosa Marina Guided Fishing Tours & Boat Rentals (2.7 miles), DeSoto Caverns (31.5 miles), Oak Mountain State Park (37.2 miles), Moss Rock Preserve (43.1 miles)
DINING: VJ’s Restaurant (2.9 miles), Fat Johnny’s Comfort and Soul (10.7 miles), Tin Top Bar-B-Que 2 (10.8 miles), The Pizza Star (11.3 miles), Ana Irvin Dining Hall (25.5 miles)
GOLF COURSES: Timberline Golf Club (17.3 miles), Ballantrae Golf Club (26.6 miles), Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, Alabama Golf (37.4 miles)
BIRMINGHAM DAY TRIP: Birmingham Botanical Gardens (48.4 miles), Birmingham Zoo (48.7 miles), McWane Science Center (49.3 miles), Birmingham Museum of Art (50.2 miles)
AIRPORT: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (52.3 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking inside. There is a designated smoking area outside
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required at check-in

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 6 spaces)
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Dock
  • Free firewood

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2700 sq ft (251 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Vrbo Property
Waterfront Coosa River Retreat W/dock 3 Piers!
NEW! Spacious Coosa River Retreat w/Dock 3 Piers
NEW! Spacious Coosa River Retreat w/Deck + 3 Docks
Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat W/dock & 3 Piers! Shelby
442645

About the neighborhood

Map
Shelby, Alabama

What's nearby

  • Lay Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum - 34 min drive - 29.2 km
  • University of Montevallo - 45 min drive - 40.7 km
  • Oak Mountain State Park - 48 min drive - 41.1 km
  • Flagg Mountain Cabins and Pinhoti Trail - 71 min drive - 57.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪V J's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lay Port Marina - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shelby Sandwich Shop - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is steps from Lay Lake and 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington. Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum and Clanton Community Parks are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Waterfront Lay Lake Retreat w/ Dock & 3 Piers! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 51 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jolene H., Berwick, Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of heaven!
Beautiful, peaceful, quiet!! Everything you could want in a vacation rental. The view is wonderful! Beautiful fall colors! The woods come alive at night with wildlife! Deer, raccoons, chipmunks, beavers. Just a lovely home, inside and out! Host was very easy to communicate with and checked with us during the week. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake Front Property!
We loved staying here. The home was big enough for our party of 12 ranging from ages 7 to age 85. The property was serene, the kids loved the kayaks, and my parents loved eating out on the porch watching the water. Thank you for such a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave&Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Lay Lake Vacay
We had not all been together for almost 6 yrs and Solitude on Lay Lake was the ideal place for us to spend time together, share and make memories. The home both indoor and outdoor was set up with many places to hang out, float in lake, go boating, play corn hole or play pool or just lounge on porch swings or at fire pit - we had a great time - Thank you, Solitude!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrinia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the property
My family and I were there for 5 days for a car show and we rented this property. It was far more than we expected. Plenty of room, beautiful inside and out and plenty to do. We used the paddle boat, went fishing, had a smores cook out, bon fire, played pool, played cards and enjoyed the many swings. The house was loaded with items most VRBOs do not have like, garbage bags, condiments, good toilet paper, smores sticks, firewood, and propane for the gas grill. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Place to Stay
Absolutely gorgeous property. All the guests were blown away but how cool the house was. Would come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G., Knoxville, TN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous inside and out
I wanted to find a place that was in-between our children so everyone could be together for Christmas. The pictures did not do it justice. The home is simply perfect. The kitchen had all the appliances you need including a crockpot. Bathrooms for all the rooms. And the swing on the back porch was so nice to sit in and watch the water. They even decorated it for Christmas for us. The owners were amazing and had everything ready for you. It was the best relaxing Christmas we've had. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy November stay.
We loved our time here. Wonderful setting. (Just a mention...stairs involved for daily access to water but a ramp available to access house from driveway.) Once inside the house was clean, the beds were super comfy, lots of space for everyone and the kitchen was central and nicely updated. Great deck with beautiful view out to the lake. The new boardwalk runs a good distance and will tempt you away from the house, maybe to fish. Owners care about their rental and are avail. We happily recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celeste J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Weekend
It was perfect to celebrate with all my family for my mom’s 83rd birthday! Great location and lots of room!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July
We booked this property for our family for the 4th of July. Everything was fantastic. We had our boat with us so the docks, the marina and the boat ramp being so close was perfect. The owners were great, couldn’t have gone smoother. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend
Could not have been better
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
What an amazing vacation had by all! Dawn was exceptional with communication. Enough space for all us. Awesome kitchen to prep and cook in. The decks and piers were wonderful to enjoy the awesome weather! Dock was perfect for the boat and we can't say enough about that lake!!!! Will we be back??? DEFINITELY YES!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Some of the best memories were made here.
We booked this property, "Solitude" about nine months before the stay and were so excited to find a beautiful water-front home in just a little over three hours away. The property owner is very nice! We celebrated a 60th birthday for an avid bass fisherman. When arriving, it was easy to find and within viewing distance of a nice public boat ramp. We lucked out and got to watch some Bassmasters professionals practice fish during our stay from the house balcony. The house was very clean and inviting. The setup of the living room, kitchen, and dining room was perfect for eight adults. We particularly loved the large dining room table, the kitchen counter space to set up buffet-style meals, and two refrigerators. The kitchen had just about everything a group would need to prepare meals. We loved having the K-cup machine and four-slice toaster. The main frig has fresh water and ice which was great to save from having to buy several cases of water bottles. The bedrooms were inviting. The hall bedrooms share a Jack-n-Jill bathroom. The master bedroom has a private bathroom with walk-in shower with a seat (great for shaving legs). We loved how cool the air conditioning felt and having all the ceiling fans on after a long day outside in the heat. We spend many hours outside enjoying the sun deck with four chaise lounges and the morning lake breeze. The people who fished absolutely loved the lake-frontage and various areas to cast a line. We spend hours on the screened porch watching the boats launching and trailering, the geese swimming, the turtles popping out of the water, etc. It was very peaceful! In the evenings, we heard whippoorwills and a few different frogs/toads. It was too hot to enjoy the bonfire, but we loved how all the twigs and limbs were placed in the firepit to get the fire started before using the logs. What a great idea! We spent time on the lower level playing cornhole one afternoon/evening. It was so nice with the ceiling fan on and in the shade. I could type a book about our stay. To wrap it up, I'd say this is the perfect place to go and make great memories for a group of eight adults (sleeps 12, but four beds are twin-sized) looking for an escape from the everyday hustle and bustle of work and routine life. You will not find another place in at least several hours radius with the views, water-front property, house and dock layouts, amenities, and location of this place. We are already discussing when to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful retreat!
This property is amazing!! Gorgeous views of the lake, luxury furnishings and plenty of room for everyone. My family was in town for a funeral and wanted to spend time together instead of dealing with separate hotel rooms. “Solitude” gave us all of that. I couldn’t ask for a more pleasant experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eliza E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
An amazing place for a quick getaway. Will definitely come back at some point.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had a wonderful time at this property; the pictures don’t do it justice! Perfect location, plenty of room, right on the water. The kayaks were great and the pool table in the basement was a nice extra as well. Property manager was lovely and very responsive. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation July 2022
We had an amazing vacation with our family! The house was perfect with plenty of space to gather together or separate into smaller groups! The view was amazing too! Our crew enjoyed fishing, swimming, corn hole, and lots of games of pool! Communication with the owners was simple and very pleasant!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather R., Century

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
The house was spacious and so nice! Had everything we needed for our stay! Great location on the lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill and Allen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family lake fun
We loved this property, we brought out boat and used the covered boat slip. We enjoyed the location of the home. The house was comfortable for all of us. Enjoyed the deck, covered porch, kitchen, and just relaxing at night watching tv after enjoying the lake all day. We enjoyed cruising the late to the north and south. The house is close to the deep water, so enjoyed tubing, water-skiing, wake-boarding, and just floating. The water temp was perfect. We definitely would return to this property:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solitude in a word, AWESOME.
We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to stay at the lake and have peaceful times
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Great location and wonderful property. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

stacey s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Dawn and randy were amazing! Property was just as the listing described.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald M., Kingston

Liked: Cleanliness
AWESOME—WILL STAY AGAIN
We rented this beautiful home for our family for my nieces wedding. Was very spacious; very nice bedrooms; loved the pool table and very relaxing. End of cove and is very quiet. Had 3 docks—next time will bring fishing gear. Next time plan on staying longer—just a short trip for wedding. Host was so sweet—accidentally left my makeup mirror I just bought and they keep it and sent me a new one through Amazon—not sure how many host would have done that. Will definitely be repeat customers💝
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake House Rental
Very nice home and location on the water. Beautiful views. Clean with all amenities you could want for a nice stay. Great private location with quiet surroundings. Comfortable and cozy. Contact with the homeowner was pleasant and helpful to obtain information on nearby restaurants and drive distances. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

George P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family birthday
We fished walked relaxed so pretty there everything you needed had everything marked all the details where great nice people on top of things will go back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022