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A two-story house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a covered patio.
A wooden staircase leading to a grassy area with a path and trees, overlooking a body of water.
A kitchen with a wooden island, green cabinets, and a large window.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather furniture, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A spacious interior with a wooden staircase, stone pillar, and a view through a large window.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 205944 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Arley, AL
  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Clarkson Covered Bridge
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Cullman County Museum
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Arley

This vacation home places you next to Lewis Smith Lake. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Clarkson Covered Bridge - 48 min drive - 35.8 miles
  • Cullman County Museum - 58 min drive - 46.3 miles
  • Heritage Park Cullman - 58 min drive - 46.4 miles
  • Sportsman Lake Park - 59 min drive - 48.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cujos Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Elkins Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Lilly Pond - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Grand Lodge - Welcome to your private Smith Lake retreat

Welcome to your private Smith Lake retreat.

Nestled along one of Alabama’s most beautiful stretches of shoreline, this spacious waterfront home combines the relaxed atmosphere of lake living with the comforts of an upscale getaway. Designed for gathering, entertaining, and reconnecting, the home offers exceptional lake access, expansive outdoor living spaces, and thoughtfully curated interiors that help every guest feel immediately at ease.

Wake each morning to sparkling water views from your private bedroom deck, enjoy coffee in the screened porch as the lake comes alive, and spend your days swimming, boating, fishing, paddleboarding, or simply relaxing on the dock.

Inside, soaring vaulted ceilings and walls of windows fill the open-concept living space with natural light. The large gathering room flows seamlessly into a fully equipped kitchen and oversized dining area, creating the perfect setting for family meals, celebrations, and memorable evenings together.

Every bedroom is outfitted with crisp, spa-quality cotton linens, comfortable mattresses, and peaceful lake views. Multiple outdoor decks provide room for both quiet moments and larger gatherings, while the screened porch offers a comfortable place to enjoy the outdoors throughout the day.

Outdoor living is at the heart of the experience. Guests enjoy:
• Private dock with excellent lake access
• Multiple lakefront decks and outdoor seating areas
• Gas grill and charcoal grill for outdoor cooking
• Screened porch overlooking the water
• Expansive sunset and lake views
• Easy access to boating, fishing, swimming, and water sports

Whether you’re planning a family reunion, friends’ getaway, graduation celebration, wedding weekend, or simply a relaxing escape from city life, this lakefront retreat offers the space, comfort, and setting to create lasting memories.

Managed with a focus on hospitality and guest experience, the home is continually updated and thoughtfully maintained to provide a clean, comfortable, and elevated stay from arrival to departure.

Come experience Smith Lake at its best.

Bedroom 1: King size bed - private bath - located on main level
Bedroom 2: Queen size bed - Jack & Jill bath - upper level
Bedroom 3: Queen size bed - Jack & Jill bath - upper level
Bedroom 4: Queen size bed - shared bath - upper level
Bedroom 5: Queen size bed - shared bath - upper level
Bedroom 6: Two Full over Full bunk beds - lower level
Bedroom 7: Bunk bed with twin on top and full on bottom - lower level - full bathroom in lower level
Sleeps in beds:16, Maximum occupancy: 20.

WiFi service and YouTube television provided.

If water is over 510 MSL the walkway will be under water. 510 is summer pool. check water levels at

No More Than 20 people in house at Once; No More than 5-6 Cars at Once.

Fire Pit seen in video and photos, is no longer functional.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE PRIMARY RENTER MUST MEET THE AGE REQUIREMENT OF 25 YEARS OF AGE.

THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS RATES ARE PEAK SEASON RATES. Week of 4th of July has a 5 night minimum.

RESERVATIONS ARE NOT CONFIRMED UNTIL YOU RETURN THE RENTAL AGREEMENT TO SMITH LAKE RENTALS. NO after-prom, graduation, frat, wedding, etc parties. Any gathering larger than the Max occupancy has to be preapproved. Violation will result in eviction
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 7 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 5,944 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

3163-271279
Smith Rentals & Sales Spring

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Arley, just steps from Lewis Smith Lake.

Will I be able to park at Grand Lodge - Welcome to your private Smith Lake retreat?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Grand Lodge - Welcome to your private Smith Lake retreat good for couples?

At this lakeside vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, a lake view in some house, as well as a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at Grand Lodge - Welcome to your private Smith Lake retreat?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Grand Lodge - Welcome to your private Smith Lake retreat?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Grand Lodge - Welcome to your private Smith Lake retreat?

Yes, every house at Grand Lodge - Welcome to your private Smith Lake retreat comes with a balcony and some offer lake views.

Grand Lodge - Welcome to your private Smith Lake retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation home
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our extended family of 15, ranging in age from 10 to 77, all loved this property! The location on the lake and views were amazing! The layout of the house was perfect for our group….the game room and 2 bedrooms with bunk beds were all downstairs and all of the other bedrooms were on the top two levels, so the kids felt like they had their own little hangout, and when they stayed up late and got a little loud, it didn’t disturb those who liked to get to bed early. The house was stocked with everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. The lake water was very clear a comfortable temperature for swimming and enjoying watersports. We brought inflatable paddle boards and rafts with us and rented pontoon boats for exploring the lake and pulling the kids on tubes. A great time was had by all and we are already talking about coming back sometime soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family venue.

Perfect size for our current family and dock was great for swimming, shade for enjoying views and breeze, and, obviously, docking the rented boat, which was a short distance from the Grand Lodge. Great time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lake stay!

Our entire family (ages 1-63) loved this place! Great layout with big family areas and quiet areas for solitude. The outdoor areas were fantastic, with a grassy lawn, lots of trees, shallow areas for the younger kids to play in, a great dock for fishing and for the pontoon boat we remted, and multiple decks for viewing all of it! Duncan Bridge Marina was less than 10 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home will be back soon

Everything was absolutely beautiful Great view of the lake. Easy access Good parking Upkeep of home good Fire the cleaning g crew
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

While attending a volleyball tournament at Curry High School

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I brought my volleyball team to this area to play in the Smith Lake Volleyball Tournament at Curry High School. This location was perfect and the house was unbelievable and very accommodating. We would love to come back again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grand Lodge Arley

The property is beautiful and well appointed. The only thing I would suggest is it could be cleaner, especially the kitchen. It was very dusty and the cabinets and drawers were not that clean. I am sure you are paying a cleaning company well and you may want to doa spot check. Also - no hot pads and need a few new cookie sheets(rusty.)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Large house, needs a little TLC

The house has a good layout and good location. The teenage boys all stayed in the lower level with the games. The house needs minor repairs, updating, the trees trimmed. Some of the bedrooms didn't have blinds, some didn't work. The patio furniture needs replacing. It only has one smaller oven on the main level. The AC didn't cool evenly on the second level. It was nice having two refrigerators and a separate ice maker. I would love to see the house updated and repaired because it is a nice house with great potential. The rental company was very friendly and responded to an issue at the house quickly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nineteen family members ages 13 months to 71 years spent 4 nights at the Grand Lodge. We had a wonderful time on Smith Lake out in the water on pontoon boats and jet skis as well as fishing (caught 1 fish). Loved the dock and swimming area. The house was the perfect size and the layout was great — we especially enjoyed having the basement area for the kids to hang out. The large kitchen and eating area were great.There were a few disappointments - number one is the lack of smoke detectors - we are a family of fire fighters and this is very concerning. In addition, the Lodge was not as clean as I would have liked (crumbs dustbunnies and spider webs specifically) and there were numerous lightbulbs out all throughout the premises. When we took some dishes, pots and pans and cutlery out, they were dirty so we had to wash before using. The door from the kitchen to the deck would not stay closed unless locked and there was a screen door that wouldn’t stay closed so a squirrel came to visit! Basically, the property is beautiful but needs a deep clean and some minor repairs done. On a positive note, the AC worked great! So, overall my family gives it 4 stars and we would go again. Shout out to Squirrel’s Boat Rental and Smith Lake Marina for Jet Ski Rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointed

Love the location of the property. The community grocery store, Sons of Arley was very convenient and equipped with all the basic necessities for the long weekend. The most important focus of the weekend was family. However, The property is in need of updating, thorough cleaning and all the deferred maintenance needs to be addressed (wood rot in the lower level bath, and around door frames, windows/screens in need of cleaning/repair/replacement, burnt out Light bulbs replaced, storage closet full of junk and disorganized. Under the kitchen sink-the smell was indescribably awful) My sons boat and my car were visited by ants. Deck Patio furniture/cushions off bedrooms were mostly broken or risky to sit on. Kayaks were either broken or full of dirt/spiders. For a classified Premiere property this was the farthest from the truth. We won't be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay every year. Love
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great but needs some maintenance

The size of the house is wonderful and the water is wonderful. However there are some maintenance needs that need to happen in the off season. 1. The Toilets are wobbly and are prone to stopping up. 2. The air conditioning is not sufficient for the summer in Alabama. At times during the day it was up to 80 in the house and you couldn't turn the air lower than 76 at any time because it could freeze over. 3. Some kitchen Appliances were broken or struggling. The wine fridge didn't work and the kitchen fridge froze all of our vegetables and drinks. We tried to turn it up put the fridge wouldn't let us. 4. The lighting on the dock doesn't work. 5. The speakers either didn't work or the instructions were wrong 6. The carpets were badly stained in the upstairs rooms. 7. The light fixture in the living room needs new lightbulbs and a good cleaning. Lots of spiderwebs. 8. Water pressure in the master bath was low. It is a nice house and it fit what we were doing. However it could have been amazing and you could charge more than a 1000.00 a night if you fixed those few maintenance problems. The kitchen serving ware and other appliances were great. The grill was great. The dock during the day was good. Huge house and the game area was fun. But the air conditioning is a major deterrent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Smith Lake College Graduation Weekend

Phenomenal weekend with family and friends!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding Stay

Hosted the bridal party for our daughters wedding, a total of 14 people. The property worked out great for us as a home base. Plenty of hot water, AC worked well, mostly on heat during our stay. Ample kitchen space on main level. Master B/B very nice and on main level away from other bedrooms located on lower and upper levels.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jones and family

It was a great property. Kitchen was phenomenal. We had around 7 women cooking at once and it went great. There was some wear and tear on the property but all in all wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall break!

Beautiful and spacious property. Ideal for a gathering of multiple families.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house, incredible location!

The pictures don't do this beautiful house justice! The house is HUGE and incredibly well furnished. The downstairs is a movie room and game room that will keep you entertained for days! Kitchen is amazing, bedrooms are clean and comfortable. The dock is a great place to hang out, and the lake is crystal clear! I had high expectations for this house, and my expectations were exceeded!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

All in all a good experience

The house was found as described. Having a pier and banks in certain areas around the house property that allowed smaller children to wade in the water without having to jump in was a big plus for our family. The only downs were that the TV did not work and attempts by the management company failed to get it working. This was somewhat missed by those who wanted to just sit in and relax. Upon arrival there was some dirty dishes left in the sink from previous renter. Other than that, it was generally clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June 2020

The house & lake are beautiful & had everything we needed for an extended weekend! The grounds were unkept & need work. There is a wonderful sandbar on the side of the home but it is almost unreachable due to overgrown bushes. All in all it is a beautiful lake home!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home, beautiful view!

My extended family shared this home for Christmas and absolutely loved it. There is plenty of room for large groups to spread out and the common areas are also large enough for everyone to congregate together.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

My family and I had a wonderful time in this home on Thanksgiving 2019 weekend. Plenty of room for everyone, great Smith Lake views, and an awesome level back yard. The ice maker downstairs is currently not operable, but we made it fine without it. Convenient to pontoon rentals! Would love to come back for another stay! The Ward Family
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Arley

Nice house, needed curtains or shades on most all bedroom windows. Grass needed mowing and weeds needed pulling.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great for water fun

Nice house. Lots of room. Clean. Secluded feel to its location. Great water front for viewing the lake, swimming and boating. Family get-together that everyone enjoyed. House did have a few maintenance issues like no hot water in the master shower and no power down at the dock area but issues were fairly minor.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved it, but Too short

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. This transaction was very smooth. The house was big and spacious. There was plenty of space for our family. We LOVED the lake. We only wish that we had more time. We were only there to attend a wedding that Saturday. Andrea was Wonderful. Thank You so much for all of your help.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Very nice house. It needs a lot of work.

House had not been cleaned when we arrived after 3:00pm. Dirty sheets on bed. Beds unmade. Floors dirty, had not been vacuumed. This just set a bad impression and tone for the stay. There is a leak under the kitchen sink. We had to clean oven before using. Ceiling fan and light broken in down stairs bedroom. Just needs a lot of work.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018